Let’s face it, in this economy you probably need a stress busting trip more than ever, but you have to be sure you’re getting the most for your travel dollars! On this Travel Tuesday TRAVEL THERAPY comes to the rescue with a list of some great resort and hotel freebies where the deals are so amazing you almost feel like they’re paying you to visit! Check out the ten travel freebies that top the list.
TOP 10 TRAVEL FREEBIES
TOP TRAVEL FREEBIES IN MEXICO
You can thank the swine flu scare for many luxury resorts in Mexico slashing prices and offering freebies at unprecedented levels.
Allegro Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Check out this fantastic Mexico vacation deal where they’re practically paying you to come and visit! At Allego Nuevo Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta kids under 12 stay free and for adults it’s only $57 dollars a night, per person, and that includes all your meals, alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks, activities, plus your taxes and gratuities. For more: www.occidentalhotels.com
Occidental Grand Excaret, Mexico
At the all-inclusive Occidenetal Grand Excaret you get every fourth night free and all your meals, drinks and activities are included. Prices start at $87 dollars a night per person. For more: www.occidentalhotels.com
Royal Hideaway Playacar, Mexico
It’s rare to see prices this low at this luxury five-star, top-rated, all-inclusive property in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Book your stay and get a forth or eighth night free with rates start at just $302 a night. For more: www.occidentalhotels.com
Cancun Palace, Mexico
Here’s another all-inclusive hotel in Mexico that’s giving away some great freebies. Book three nights and get a $100 resort credit for the spa and $100 for golf and kids under 17 years old stay and eat for free. For more: www.palaceresorts.com
TOP FREEBIES IN THE CARIBBEAN
Add the Hurricane Season to the turbulent economy and the Caribbean is ready to offer up some unbelievable vacation specials.
Kura Hulanda, Curacao, Caribbean
There are actually two properties to choose from if you want to stay at Kura Hulanda and take advantage of some fantastic travel freebies. You can stay in historic Willemstad or go to western part of the island and stay at the Lodge overlooking the Caribbean. Either way you can get a free $200 airfare credit, $200 food and beverage credit and discounts on diving. Room rates start around $139 a night. For more: www.kurahulanda.com
Hyatt Regency Aruba, Aruba, Caribbean
A popular resort for families the Hyatt Regency in Aruba is offering up some great freebies including a fourth night free, breakfast for two people and a free room upgrade. Rates start at $315 a night. For more: www.aruba.hyatt.com
Almond Resorts-St. Lucia, Caribbean
What I like about this St. Lucia property is that the all-inclusive rate starting at $130 a person includes free golf! It also includes all your meals, drinks and other activities. Tennis anyone? For more: www.almondresorts.com
Wyndham Rio Mar, Puerto Rico
Love that this property calls its special the “Vacation Stimulus Package” with the whole idea of getting people back in vacation mode. Bravo! At the Rio Mar book two nights and get two nights for free with rates starting at $305 a night. Plus you get a $100 food and beverage credit. For more: www.wyndhamriomar.com
TOP TRAVEL FREEBIES IN THE U.S.
If you’re looking for the best travel specials but want to stay in the U.S., here are some top TRAVEL THERAPY finds that are loaded with freebies!
Reach Resort & Casa Marina, Key West, Fl
These two beachfront Waldorf Astoria properties are dishing up the deals offering a fourth night for free with rates starting at just $149 dollars a night.
For more: www.reachresorts.com & www.casamarinaresort.com
Waikoloa Beach Resort, Big Island, Hawaii
The surf may be up in Hawaii but prices have never been lower. At the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast you can get your 7th night for free and free tickets to the Legends of the Pacific Luau. Also don’t miss your free hula dancing lessons and ukulele lessons at Queens’ MarketPlace. For more: www.waikolabeachresort.com
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