The IBEROSTAR Paraiso Maya in Riviera Maya Offers a Colorful Respite From Winter Gray

November 7th, 2012 by Lori

I needed to get away from the gray Midwest winter palette and see to the bright colors of Mexico — even if it was just for a short jaunt to the Riviera Maya and the IBEROSTAR Paraiso Maya.

My husband and I selected the IBEROSTAR Paraiso Maya for two specific reasons: 1) It’s located 30 minutes from the Cancun airport so we could get started on our vacation ASAP, and 2) It’s an all-inclusive resort so we could pack as much fun and relaxation into our short vacation to Mexico without having to travel a lot. Read more »

The Love Lock Bridge, and Four Other Must-Dos on a Girls Trip to Paris

October 26th, 2012 by Lacey

My friend Emily is getting married, but decided she wanted to have a “bachelorette vacation” to Paris instead of a bachelorette party. I never say no to a vacation, so imagine my delight when she asked me to join her! I had been to Paris once before (backpacking and staying in hostels) so I was very excited to see Paris again, but in a more classy way. Read more »

Inside Disney’s Beach Club Resort

October 8th, 2012 by Jackie

As a self-proclaimed Queen of all things Disney and a member of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel, I get asked a lot of questions. I’m talking A LOT of questions… thousands in fact! So what, you may ask, is the number one query of guests? Seems like everyone wants to know which Walt Disney World Resort is my favorite!. Read more »

A Dream Vacation to Hawaii

September 7th, 2012 by Jess

If you didn’t catch the first part of this 2-part blog series, check out Hawaii– The Ultimate Vacation Destination

I’m going to dive right in to what happened next on my Oahu, Hawaii, adventure!

The day was Saturday, and we wanted to make the most of our day, so we checked out a local Farmer’s Market located right across the street from the Diamond Head volcano. We had also heard that it’s best to climb Diamond Head in the morning, while the temperatures are still cool, so that’s what we planned for. Read more »

Sassy in St. Maarten

July 27th, 2012 by Sean

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“We have a very special guest blogger today, Melanie Reffes, who wrote a review of the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort while on a trip to St. Maarten! Melanie Reffes is a seasoned travel journalist specializing in the Caribbean and Riviera Maya. She is the Caribbean editor for JaxFax magazine and much-published in the USA, Canada and throughout the Caribbean. When she’s not racing through airports, you’ll find her in her Montreal garden growing the hottest scotch bonnet peppers this side of Montego Bay.” – Sean

A Stay at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort

On the southwest coast of sunny St. Maarten, five minutes from the Princess Juliana International Airport, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort is celebrating a facelift that has freshened up the largest resort on the island. Sitting pretty on Maho Beach and smack dab in the middle of Maho Village with its clubs, bars, shops , casino and restaurants , the resort is a one-stop-shopping vacay experience with its own tennis courts, pools , lively swim-up bar, mini-casino, spa, restaurants and nightly entertainment to beat the band. Read more »

10 Interesting Facts about the 2012 Summer Olympics

July 25th, 2012 by Jessica

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The Olympic torch has arrived in London, nearing the completion of it’s 70 day relay- meaning the opening ceremony is almost here. I, for one, am beyond excited about the impending summer games.

While I will fully admit that this may be due to the fact that David Beckham had the honor of bringing the Olympic flame to England (seriously, could he get any cuter?!), but it could also be because the last summer Olympics seem like they happened a lifetime ago. Read more »

The Very Best of Amsterdam

July 3rd, 2012 by Kathy

Summer is that time of year when Europe’s weather is perfect for travel, especially in Holland! One great city that is perfect for travel is Amsterdam.

The most memorable part of our trip to Amsterdam is the Dutch way of life- easy going, common sense respect, and friendly. There is so much to do and see in Amsterdam, from great art museums to architectural sights, canal rides, theaters and markets. We were just not able to pack it all in on our short visit, but here is what I consider to be the very best of Amsterdam. Read more »

Las Vegas Tips from Delta Vacations Employees

June 8th, 2012 by Sean

We are wrapping up Vegas Week at Delta Vacations and you have shared with us some of your best Las Vegas secrets or tips and we want to share some of ours. The joy of working for a travel company is always getting travel advice when you need it, so I hope you can use these tips next time you are in Las Vegas:

“One of our other favorite places to go is Carnaval Court. Not sure if this is a secret, but it’s a round bar outside Harrah’s where they do all the showy, bottle-spinning bartending tricks. Live music, contests, etc.” – Jen

“Many hotels have rental cars right onsite so you can take a 1/2 or full day trip to see the Grand Canyon” – Libby

“Save your room number somewhere (in your phone, purse, etc.). With how big the hotels are it can be confusing where your room is and after a few cocktails it can be tricky to try to remember!” – Katie Read more »

Celebrate Your Independence and Take Back Your Summer in Vegas!

June 7th, 2012 by Sean

“For Vegas Week our Friends at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority have shared with us the activities that are coming up on the 4th of July in Las Vegas! You can check out the rest of the LVCVAs tips, events and news on their Visit Las Vegas blog.” -Sean

Fourth of July Weekend is the perfect opportunity to show your independence. You call the shots, so Take Back Your Summer in Las Vegas and put your hard-earned vacation days to good use. Read more »

Extreme Experiences in Las Vegas

June 6th, 2012 by Sean

“We’ve brought in a great guest blogger for Vegas Week, he knows everything about Las Vegas. Bill Cody or also known as @VegasBill on twitter is here to tell us about some extreme experiences that you MUST do next time you are in Las Vegas…bet you didn’t even know these existed!” -Sean

Las Vegas is all about the thrills and chills and I bet you haven’t heard about these two heart pumping experiences, Dream Racing and Dig This experiences. From the refined cockpit of a Ferrari F430GT race car to the interior of a Caterpillar D5G Track-Type Bulldozer it is time to put down those cards at the poker table and rock your world. Read more »