Located on a private, pristine stretch along the southeastern tip of Isla Mujeres, along the Caribbean Sea, you will find the UNIK Resort.  Though this resort is only eight miles from busy Cancun, it feels so secluded from civilization, making you comfortable to relax without distraction.  This five-star resort treats you like their top client right from the get-go.  Before boarding a yacht that sails you to the UNIK’s private pier on Isla Mujeres, you get to relax at UNIK’s VIP Lounge in Cancun.  And upon check-in, you are greeted with champagne and chilled towels.  You are sure to feel like top priority when staying here.

 Not one of their suites is less than 470 square feet of living space, and each suite comes with a large collection of amenities.  Each suite features a full balcony with panoramic views, a large bathroom with separate shower, a whirlpool tub, premium linens and towels, feather-top duvet and UNIK’s exclusive robes, slippers and toiletries.  Also included are conveniences such as laptop safes, flat-screen televisions with CD/DVD players, international cable, wireless internet access and more.

 Their collection of premium suites are over 1,100-square-feet each, with two bedrooms, a terrace with eating area, Jacuzzi, and a daybed that overlooks the ocean.  Their presidential suite has a private outdoor plunge pool, lounge beds, three separate bedrooms (each with their own whirlpool tubs and marble bathrooms), kitchenette and a formal dining room.  And when staying in the suites, you have access to amenities such as the twice-daily maid service, butler service, and custom menus for pillows and linens, aromatherapy at turndown, gourmet room service available 24 hours a day and a continental breakfast delivered every morning.

 Spa Izel, the spa at UNIK Resort, is a Mayan-inspired sanctuary, where you can indulge in a long menu of treatments in one of their elegant treatment rooms, or their special two-person suite.  Also within the spa are lounges, lockers, private vanities, dressing areas, showers, saunas, steam rooms and mineral whirlpools.  Also on site is their stat-of-the-art fitness center, and their garden studio, where yoga and personal training are available.  Beachside, they offer ocean-going catamarans and kayaks, and you are able to hold functions for over 210 business attendees in their conference and banqueting areas, and there are scenic terraces that are available for private events.

 On the UNIK Resort’s grounds you can dine at the gourmet Pearl Restaurant, where you can choose a dish off of their menu full of original and traditional regional dishes that use the freshest produce, top meats and local seafood to create.  Or at the Jade restaurant, which serves Asian and Mexican fusion meals.  From ten in the morning until midnight, cocktails are on the house, and an exclusive bottle of wine (chosen by UNIK’s onsite sommelier) is served with lunch or dinner at the Pearl Restaurant.

 Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa is the only resort in the area that is surrounded on three sides by the striking Caribbean Sea.  This resort sit on more that 70 acres, and offers beautiful beaches, gourmet restaurants, a world-class spa, recreational activities for all ages, a natural salt-water lagoon filled with local sea life, and so many more all-inclusive amenities.

 Every room and suite at dreams Cancun is deluxe, decorated in contemporary Mexican décor, all rooms have private balconies and terraces that offer spectacular ocean views.  All rooms are adorned with elegant furnishings, marble floors, 24-hour concierge and room service, unlimited mini-bar refreshments, entertainment centers with satellite TV and DVD player, separate showers and more.

 Their Preferred Club, located in the tower, gives you more lavish accommodations and privileges.  Their Club suites have private Jacuzzis, twin bedrooms, large dressing areas and dining rooms.  The paramount Presidential Suite is their most extravagant.  Sitting atop the Tower, this suite is only accessible by a private elevator, and comes complete with two bedrooms, dining room, leather-furnished living room, inside fountain and terrace with a pool.  This suite is ideal for large families or executive meetings.

 The all-inclusive activities range widely across both land and water.  Such activities include:  beach volleyball, water exercises, Spanish lessons, bingo, Caribbean dance classes, pool games, tennis, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, and the new Delphinus Dolphin Experience, where you can both watch and swim with the dolphins.  They also feature their Spa Journeys by Pevonia, where you can choose from the many facials, massages, showers, scrubs, aromatherapies and hydrotherapies that are on their menu.  The children (ages 3-12) can also take part in the many activities that are held at the fully supervised Explorer’s Club, which is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm.

 Through their all-inclusive plan, you take advantage of the availability of on-site restaurants that serve everything from large breakfasts to late-night snacks, their many bars and their 24-hour room and service.  Among their dining venues are:  Oceana (serving fresh-caught seafood), Himitsu (with a selection of exotic Pan-Asian entrees), international cuisine at the World Café, the Seaside Grill (serving grill favorites in a casual atmosphere), Paloma Bonita (with a menu of Latin specialties and where couples can share a private, romantic candlelit dinner on the pier or lighthouse).

 The nightlife is also something to look forward to, with many areas featuring live entertainment, Caribbean shows, international dancing, Mexican folklore, local crafts, movies on the beach and more.  At the “evening market” you can purchase local crafts that range from exotic trinkets to souvenirs.  At Casino Nights you can try your luck at the clots, and dance at either the Rendezvous, or the Azucar, located right next door, which is one of the most popular live music clubs in the Mexican Caribbean.

 Dreams Cancun is the perfect starting point to exploring the areas attractions.  Nearby, you will find ancient Mayan ruins, eco-theme parks, archeological sites, shops, boutiques, and stores, over 500 restaurants, many bars and discos, and the Cancun Golf club at Pok-ta-Pok, where, as a guest of Dreams Cancun, you get to golf free of charge.

Cancun is Mexico’s largest resort destination, with more than 26,000 hotel rooms, and is full of all one could hope for in a vacation.  In Cancun, you will find white sandy beaches, beautiful turquoise waters, fine dining, entertainment, nature, ruins of the Mayan civilization, snorkeling, diving, watersports, and golf.  And that’s not just throughout the town, but located just inside of the walls of most Cancun resorts.

 Cancun offers lodging from small hotels to four-star resorts.  Known as the Hotel Zone, most of the major hotels and resorts are located here, bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon.  These hotels and resort offer room with ocean, lagoon and garden views, and are known for providing excellent service and a wide spectrum of amenities.  This area is also home to many all-inclusive resorts which let you relax without worrying about prices, and suite, villa and condominium properties that give groups and families more room and convenience.  Here you can also find Cancun’s small hotels, or their Mediterranean-style mansions that offer beachfront massages and watersports.

 Both within and outside of the resorts you will find amenities that range from on-site spas, private beaches, golf courses, watersports and dining.  Within walking distance from most of the popular hotels restaurants that serve dishes from all around the world, entertainment, nightlife and local handcraft markets.  In the town you will also find such convenient establishments such as banks, money exchange, internet cafes, supermarkets, churches and a bus terminal.

 The Occidental Grand Punta Cana Sits on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, on Bavaro Beach, in Punta Cana.  This five-star, all-inclusive property offers luxury amenities just feet away from the turquoise waters and white sands of Bavaro Beach. 

 Within the resort, there are 877 rooms, all casually decorated in upscale, Caribbean style.  And all rooms include scenic views, a private terrace or balcony, cable television, large bathrooms with large tubs, and a stocked mini bar.  Also available is the exclusive Royal Club, where you can get all the luxury services you could hope for.  When staying in a Royal Club room or suite, you are given access to a private restaurant, pool, Jacuzzi and reserved beach area, and are given the added extras of a special concierge, bar service, and more.

 The resort offers nonstop, all-day activity and sports schedules, featuring the likes of rifle and target shooting, ping-pong, tennis, kayaking, horseback riding, windsurfing, aerobics, beach football, snorkeling, volleyball, water polo, scuba clinic at the pool, and more.  And all guests can take advantage of the resort’s three pools, the secluded beach (which comes with lounge and towel service), the Kids Club (where children can take part in special, supervised activities), and the resorts convenience amenities (among which are laundry services, safety deposit boxes, money exchange, babysitting services, motor sports, nearby golf, gift shops, photo shops, salon and spa, and more.

 You will have no need to leave the comfort of the resort, even when dining.  With everything included, from meals to snacks to drinks, you won’t have any worries as you take your choice from one of the resort’s eight restaurants, or eight bars and lounges.  Among their restaurants are: La Giralda (which features an international cuisine buffet), D’Oriental (which serves up savory Asian dishes), the Las Reses Grill Steakhouse (which serves grilled specialties), Via Veneto (which specializes in tasty Italian), La Hacienda (where you’ll find more authentic Mexican dishes), and casual dining at: The La Fontana Pizzeria, the Home Rum snack bar and the Oceanside Beach Club.  Their eight bars include: two Giralda bars, Bar Yun Yun, La Bodega Bar, La Bodeguita Bar, El Lago, Bar Hundido, Bar Las Marisimas and Bar La Fontata.  And there is the Mangu Disco Lounge, which serves as a sports bar until 11:00 pm, and then a disco from then on until dawn.

 On the unspoiled northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in Guanacaste, you will find wildlife from parrots to endangered sea turtles, dramatic volcanic cliffs, powdery sand beaches, beautiful coves, calm seas, and the five-star Occidental Grand Papagayo.  This resort achieves a new level of all-inclusive luxury that is ideal for everyone and every occasion, from couples, to families, to friends, and perfect for weddings, honeymoons, and reunions.    This tropical retreat overlooks the Bay of Papagayo, and is immersed in the rainforest that surrounds it.

 All of their 169 elegant rooms include stunning views, private balcony or terrace, air conditioning, satellite television, copier, printer, fax, and stocked mini bar.  You can also upgrade to the resort’s Royal Club, which features luxury and comfort within their amenities, which include: personal, customized VIP service, special concierge, express check-in/check-out, and more.  And another alternative is their Grand Romance Deluxe plan, where romance is guaranteed.  Through the Romance plan you will receive turndown service, a fruit basket upon arrival, a bottle of chilled champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, in-room massages, breakfast in bed, romantic dinner to two, spa discounts, bathrobes and a surprise gift.

 And the accommodations don’t end there.  Also included on the property are their newly opened world class spa that offers and diverse menu of treatments, and their fitness center that will allow you a full workout on their state-of-the-art equipment.  They offer daily recreation and sports programs that offer everything from pool games to bird watching.  The calm seas offer ideal conditions for boat excursions, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, scuba diving and more.  Also included for your convenience is money exchange, laundry services, car rental, babysitting services, an on-call doctor, and meeting rooms.  And through the resort you can arrange tours to tropical forests, or to bird and wildlife habitats and eco-tours, horseback riding along the coast, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and excursions to local sights (such as Palo Verde, Arenal Volcano, National Parks and Liberia).

 Within the resort there are dining options for any occasion or mood.  Not only can you order lunch by the pool, or room service and breakfast in bed, but they offer many restaurants as well.  There are three restaurants at the Grand Papagayo (serving Italian at one, Pan-Asian banquet at another, and a grand continental buffet at the last of the three).  Cocktails at sunset are regular at the Lobby Bar, and many take part in smoking a premium cigar in the resort’s cigar bar.  And at night you can dance ‘till dawn at the resort’s hip disco, or take part in the many nighttime entertainment programs, from cocktail parties to themed Costa Rican events.

Located on a private 100-acre peninsula on Mamora Bay on Antigua’s southwestern coast, you will find St. James Club.  This all-inclusive, private resort offers two pristine beaches, activities both on and off land, full-service spa, golf, fine dining, and more.  Within the resort there are 250 rooms, suites and villas which include views of wither the ocean or gardens from the private balconies or patios of all the rooms, and two-bedroom villas, which are located in a separate village.

There is an endless list of activities provided at St. James Club, and Mamora Beach serves as the spot for watersports such as windsurfing, pedal boats, sunfish sailing, kayaking, diving and more.  And the other beach here offers coral outcrops that are ideal for diving and snorkeling.  Diving certification is also available, and deep sea fishing and yacht charters are available to the nearby islands. 

Other activities include: swimming at one of their three pools, six all-weather tennis courts (5 of which are lit for night play), volleyball, croquet, foosball, golf at the championship Cedar Valley Golf Club, and a Kid’s Club, where you children can take part in the fun, complimentary daily activities that are available for children ages 5 to 12, while you relax and take party in the soothing body treatments at the spa.

There are many dining venues to choose from, such as:  the romantic Docksider Restaurant, an open-air bistro located beside Mamora Bay Beach; Piccolo Mondo, which serves a variety of Italian and international cuisine and is a favorite for private functions; the Coco Beach BBQ offers casual dining and snacks on the beach; the Rainbow Garden, which is the resort’s main dining room; and the Garden Patio, where morning coffee and afternoon tea are provided.  There is also dancing and entertainment available at the resort’s club and lounges.

 The Occidental Grand Aruba is the new luxury, all-inclusive resort on the beautiful Palm Beach in Aruba.  They offer some of the finest accommodations on the island in all of their 348 deluxe rooms and suites and 50 Royal Club level rooms and suites.

 All of their rooms feature luxurious aspects such as marble floors, balcony or terrace with views, full bathrooms with shower and bathtub, satellite television, mini bar, air conditioning, in-room safe, telephone with data port, and clock radio.  Within the Royal Club rooms you will find nothing but top luxury.  All Royal Club rooms and suites feature pristine ocean views, hydro-massage bathtubs, CD and DVD players, exceptional room service (such as champagne and strawberries at breakfast and Godiva chocolates at turndown), personal concierge, exclusive check-in at the Royal Club level floor, business center with meeting rooms, internet access, private lounge, restaurant and other boutique VIP services.

 Nearly everything is included in the all-inclusive plan throughout the resort, such as tennis, snorkeling, scuba clinics, kayaking, sailing, and daily activities and amenities (such as chaise lounges, cabanas and towel services) at the pool or beach.  And the parents can take part in such activities without worrying, while their children take part in many activities at the supervised Kids Club.

 Other options available for a small fee, is a nearby 18-hole championship golf course, motorized water sports (such as water-ski, Jet Ski and parasailing), scuba diving trips and equipment rental, horseback riding, and private tennis lessons.  Also on the property is a logo shop, boutique, newspaper stand, car rental, babysitting, fax and telephone service, conference facilities, 24-hour medical service and laundry.

 Occidental Grand Aruba features four bars: Cocktail (featured in the lobby), Sound (located in the lounge and features nightly entertainment, music and shows), Splash (located next to the pool oasis), and Bikini (is perfect for a snack or a toast at sunset, with the best views from the beach).  And six restaurants: Palm (with an international buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner), L’Olio (serving exceptional Italian), El Olivido (serving up festive Mexican cuisine), Zen (where you’ll find a variety of Asian specialties, such as Tepenyaki, Sushi, and Tatame), Beach Club (with a menu featuring progressive Caribbean cookery), and an exclusive restaurant available just for Royal club guests.

Galley Bay in Antigua is located on forty acres of beautiful tropical gardens on the west coast of the island.  Set within lush gardens, the resort is bordered, with a bird sanctuary lagoon on one side and a three-quarter-mile beach on the other.  This resort offers luxurious comfort with total privacy within their secluded paradise.

 After being completely rebuilt in 1995, their 70 rooms are beautifully accommodated and ideal for relaxation.  Here, you can stay in one of their 10 beach-front rooms, 29 deluxe beachfront rooms, 16 beachfront suites, or 14 Gauguin Cottages.  The rooms and suites offer louvered windows, air conditioning, ceiling fans, baths with showers, and design aspects with natural materials such as bamboo, terra cotta and thatch.  Their cottages come equipped with private plunge pools and lie on the edge of the bird sanctuary.  They consist of two adjoining cottages with a bedroom and a bath/dressing room.

 You can relax in their salon and take advantage of their Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and hair and nail care.  Their private pools feature cascading waterfalls, and their air-conditioned fitness center comes with up-to-date equipment.  When it comes to activities, you will have no need to leave the resort.  They offer watersports such as Sunfish and hobie cat sailboats, kayaks, snorkeling off the wreck of the Andes, and PADI diving certification.

 Within the resort you can dine elegantly at one of their two restaurants and bars.  The SeaGrape is a la carte dining that serves both lunch and dinner.  And the Gauguin Restaurant is great for romantic and intimate lunches and dinners.  The European chef serves dishes at both and specializes in Euro-Caribbean cuisine menus that centers around the locally grown produce and freshly caught fish.  The Teepee Bar is a favorite for appetizers at cocktail hour, and you can enjoy a Banana Slide, the resort’s specialty cocktail, at the Lounge bar while you listen to steel drums in the background.

 Antigua is beautiful and easy to explore, with rental cars available for excursions to the island’s sites.  Popular day trips include: Shirley Heights, the island highest point, which provides views of neighboring Montserrat and Guadeloupe; and English Harbour, where bicycle tours of the island are available.  From Galley Bay you can arrange Catamaran trips to Cades Reef or bird island, helicopter tours of Antigua, Yacht charters, and swims with the dolphins in the warm waters of the island.

 The Oriental, Bangkok sits along the Chao Phrya River in the heart of Thailand’s capital, and is regarded as one of the world’s most luxurious hotels.  This 130-year-old hotel features 358 rooms and 35 luxurious suites, along with an award-winning spa, full-service meeting and conference facilities, a modern fitness center, two swimming pools, a Thai cooking school, shops and boutiques, and nine restaurants.

 In their Garden Wing Rooms you can relax in the nearly 400-square-foot, colonial-style rooms that are all individually designed.  Some are two levels, including bedrooms that sit above large living areas; others offer full river views and private conservatories.  All rooms offer grand elements such as chandeliers, wood floors, and updated Asian features.  Rooms feature the amenities and top service you’d expect from one of the top hotels.  With stunning interiors, spacious bathrooms, bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, work desks with internet access, IDD dual-line telephones, complimentary fax machines and printers, entertainment centers with CD libraries, and more, you won’t be disappointed.  Their five-star services include assigned private butlers and daily fresh fruit and flowers.

 There are four Authors’ Suites within the Author’s Wing, which celebrate great writers such as Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward, and James Michener.  These 1,000-square-foot suites offer beautiful bedrooms, large terraces, roomy lounge areas, separate dressing rooms and Victorian-style bathrooms.  Their two-bedroom, 1.400-square-foot Siam Suite is designed with dark wood, antique furniture and teak floors.  This room offers a private foyer, and living and dining room.  The 2,000-square-foot Selandia Suite is decorated after the famous ship of the same name, with navy-striped curtains, brass-cornered tables, old shipping maps and historic photographs.  And the grandest of all, the Oriental Suite, is 3,100-square-feet and has been a temporary home to celebrities and dignitaries alike.

 Their Oriental Spa has won many awards, and is regularly considered as on of the best spas in the world.  Situated across the river from the hotel, they offer 14 treatment suites, scrub tables, vitality whirlpools, herbal steam baths, and a menu that features ancient Ayurvedic remedies within their 40 original treatments, which combine ancient philosophies with modern techniques.

 Among their nine restaurants, you will find:  the Le Normandie, known as the finest French restaurant in Asia and is a favorite of the Queen of Thailand; Lord Jim’s specialized in fresh seafood; the Sala Rim Naam has been recently refurbished and offers delicious Thai cuisine; the newly redesigned China House serves traditional Cantonese in a 1930’s Shanghai Art deco setting; if you’re looking to dine more casually, at Ciao you can dine on authentic Italian wood-fired pizzas; or dig in to a selection of barbeque at the newly refurbished Riverside Terrace.

 And not only are the features within the hotel and spa something to look-forward to, but the location is perfect for a feeling of Bangkok.  From the hotel you have convenient access to business districts, shopping centers and recreation.  And the hotel also features exclusive dinner cruises along the historic Chao Phrya River.

 On the Dominican Republic’s east coast, the small region of La Romana offers an unspoiled, quite area that lacks the commercial elements found in the more popular destinations, which makes it ideal for relaxation and getting away, and is one of the most authentic regions in the country.  La Romana is covered in hidden beaches and miles of natural landscape, making it an extremely beautiful destination. 

 And in La Romana, you will find the 7,00-acre Casa de Campo resort.  Built in 1990, it was designed to resemble a 16th century Mediterranean village.  They achieved this goal with cobblestone streets, stone carvings, fountains, shaded pathways, and arts to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic.

 Within this village you will find 300 hotel rooms, 1,600 villas, 10 restaurants, eight bars, 250-slip marina and yacht club, 18 swimming pools, shopping plazas, the private Minitas beach, a 5,000-seat open-air amphitheater, an equestrian center, museums, the luxury Cygalle Healing Spa, the artist’s community of Altos de Chavon, and golf carts provided for free for you to easily commute through the resort.

 All 300 hotel rooms come with patios, large bathrooms and all-inclusive options.  Their Los Altos residence features one, two and three bedroom, luxury units.  And most of their 1,600 villas have their own private pools and butlers, and some come with beachfront locations.  They are looking to add more villas through their renovation.  Celebrities such as Sammy Sosa, Oscar de la Renta and Beyonce, have chose to stay in these rooms and villas in the past.

 Casa de Campo is also known for its three award-winning, 18-hole, Pete Dye designed golf courses.  Top golfers visit here regularly for both tournaments and leisure.  And their legendary “Teeth of the Dog” course is the only known course with seven holes along the Caribbean Sea.