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Deal of the Week: Web-Only Savings of 20% Off Blue Tulum

Courtesy Blue Tulum Golf & Spa Resort

Seis de Mayo – the dreaded day after.

Most of us overdid it last night reveling in memory of that most unlikely of military triumphs by the Mexican army over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Wait, what? I lifted my annual 364-day ban on killing my brain with tequila for the battle of where?

That’s right, Cinco de Mayo is not the independence celebration that most of us think it is (Mexican Independence Day is actually September 16). Apparently, Corona’s favorite holiday isn’t even celebrated very widely in Mexico.

No matter, Uncommon Caribbean likes a good party and really any reason will do. But here, now, amidst the wreckage of another epic fiesta, we’re ready for an escape to Tulum.

Located 2 hours south of the endless Cinco de Mayo that is Cancun (1 hour south of Playa del Carmen, the Yucatan’s other party zone), Tulum’s tranquil, laid-back vibe is the perfect antidote for any hangover. Pristine, uncrowded beaches, friendly faces and the majestic Mayan Ruins in Tulum make this an ideal vacation spot, no matter your condition.

No raging keggers. No Girls Gone Wild.

For accommodations in Tulum, you can’t do much better than the Blue Tulum Golf & Spa Resort. Don’t let the name fool you, though: this is not a sprawling mega-complex.

Blue Tulum is comprised of only 96 suites, each with its own Jacuzzi. Golf may be its middle name, but the links, and the crowds they can attract, are conveniently located a few miles away. There’s also no beach. The resort sits on a jagged, rocky coast with a small sandy tanning area and an expansive pool. Fabulous beaches are just a short bike ride away.

To me, Blue Tulum is actually a small, sexy all-inclusive property with an excellent spa, attentive service, fine cuisine, and a wonderfully secluded seaside location right next to the Tulum Ruins. It’s gorgeous and exclusive, yet unpretentious in a way that’s kind of unique among resorts along the Yucatan.

Right now, you can take advantage of 20% savings on your next Blue Tulum escape. Nightly rates start at just $185 per-person for resort stays in May and June, and go lower for July and August. And remember, that’s all-inclusive!

Savings are only available online, though, so click here for reservations.

* The information in this story was accurate at the time of publishing. All rates and specials are subject to change at the travel provider’s discretion.

May. 6th, 2010 | Tags: all-inclusive, sale | View Comments

St. Thomas

Steve

Deal of the Week: St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. for a Song

Courtesy Bolongo Bay Beach Resort

Okay, you don’t really have to sing to take advantage of this great deal, but you may want to when you realize how much you can save on spring 2010 escapes to the Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in St. Thomas. This intimate, family owned and operated beachfront resort is offering 25% savings on EP and all-inclusive resort stays for travel completed by May 31, 2010. Eligible bookings must be made by March 10, 2010. Guests choosing the EP option receive oceanview or beachfront accommodations, a free in-pool PADI Discover Scuba Diving lesson and complimentary use of non-motorized watersports gear. All-inclusive packages include everything in the EP plan, plus all meals, beverages, hotel taxes and gratuities.

Discounted nightly EP rates start at a low $124 per-person based on double occupancy for resort stays April 1-30, dropping to just $100 per-person for resort stays May 1-31.

Discounted all-inclusive rates start at $237 per-person based on double occupancy for resort stays April 1-30, dropping to just $206 per-person based on double occupancy for resort stays May 1-31.

As an added bonus, guests booking a minimum five-night stay on either the EP or all-inclusive plans will receive two complimentary tickets for a Sunset Cocktail Cruise ($110 value) or a half-day Snorkel Trip ($130 value).

For reservations and more information, call 1-800-524-4746.

* The information in this story was accurate at the time of publishing. All rates and specials are subject to change at the travel provider’s discretion.

Mar. 3rd, 2010 | Tags: all-inclusive, beach, resort | View Comments

Aruba

Steve

Deal of the Week: Aruba 60% Off

Courtesy SBPR Corp./Holiday Inn Resorts Caribbean

For many in the U.S., the mere notion of a Holiday Inn “resort” is uncommon. Holiday Inn properties from coast to coast are generally city or roadside hotels; short on frills, but long on cleanliness, value and service. Holiday Inn Resorts Caribbean (there are two: one in Jamaica, the other in Aruba) embody these admirable core values, while also matching the endless amenities and full-throttle fun of “sexier” resorts throughout the region.

For 2010, the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba is kicking value up a notch by putting virtually the entire year on-sale. Savings of 60% off published all-inclusive rates are available through the start of next winter. How good is that? Well, rates for resort stays between April 5 and June 25 start as low as $84 per-person per-night (double). All-inclusive!

Bookings must be made by December 21, 2010 for travel between April 1 and December 23, 2010. A two-night minimum length of stay is required, and 60% savings are available in all room categories with the exception of Lanai Rooms and Suites. Some blackout dates may apply.

For reservations, visit www.caribbeanhi.com/aruba or call 1-800-HOLIDAY.

* The information in this story was accurate at the time of publishing. All rates and specials are subject to change at the travel provider’s discretion.

Feb. 17th, 2010 | Tags: all-inclusive, holiday inn, sale | View Comments