Virgin Voyages, Think you know cruising? Think again!

Posted on January 25, 2021January 31, 2021 by PixiedustAndDreamVacations

Are you ready to set sail on something new and exciting? How about an adults only cruise experience on Virgin Voyages. You must be 18+ to sail away on either the Scarlet Lady or Valiant Lady. The Scarlet Lady’s home port will be Miami on Caribbean itineraries. Then the Valiant Lady will set sail out of Barcelona of majestic European destinations. Think you know cruising? Think again!

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Virgin Voyages is definitely different from your average cruise line. No nickel and diming as mostly everything is included in the price of your voyage.

Over $600 in savings is always included on each sailing. What is included with your sailing basically everything.

All Food is included in over 20+ dining locations from refined steak and seafood to casual dining
Tips
WiFI
Entertainment
Group Workouts.
Stay hydrated with basic beverages included. enjoy still or sparkling water, non pressed juices, sodas, teas and drip coffees if you need a boost. Other major cruise lines never give you FREE bottled water. That alone is a big plus.

Dining is more intimate in smaller settings, There are no large dining rooms or buffet lines to wait on. How do you feel about Dress Codes? There is no Dress Code so dress as you please.

Table-side service at The Wake restaurant.

Plus no Unlimited Drink packages that’s right. They have something called BAR TAB. So it pays to pre pay.

Purchase a $300 prepaid Bar-Tab and Virgin Voyages will top you off with an extra $50 to $100 added on to spend at any bar on board or at The Beach Club at Bimini. Cheers! (So please let me know so I can add your pre-paid bar tab onto your booking for the best benefit to be added at time of booking) Virgin offers Bar-Tab add on promotions throughout the year. You must purchase a minimum of a $300 Bar-Tab to qualify for any bonus offers which may be available at time of booking and the bonus amounts vary by promotion. Also you will be happy to know that Virgin’s drink pricing is much lower than the industry standards. Delivering quality beverages over quantity. Bar-Tab it’s very flexible to each individual. So if you are a non drinker staying in a cabin with a drinker that’s great no need to purchase a Bar-Tab. Some cruise lines force everyone in the cabin to purchase a plan. My favorite is you can buy a round of drinks from the bar not just limited to one drink every 15 minutes.

Bartender prepares a cocktail at The Wake restaurant

How does Bar Tab work?
Pre-voyage, Sailors can purchase a Bar Tab in $300 increments, and any premium beverages they buy will be deducted from their Bar Tab. The balance can be reviewed in The Sailor App.

What’s in it for Sailors?
For every $300 pre-purchased, Sailors receive a bonus $50 or $100 bonus (Based on current sales promotion at time of booking).

So if you are a casual drinker or a more social drinker its great to pre-pay your bar tab and save.

Where will they set sail

Caribbean

Seek out new perspectives sailing from Miami to ports across the Caribbean — exploring pastel-lined, cobblestone streets or diving through vibrant coral reefs. Each sailing also features a stop at our private beach club experience in Bimini, Bahamas, with a bonfire soirée to say goodbye.

Fire and Sunset Soirées

4-Night, Scarlet Lady
Painted skies in the Florida Keys and an epic late-night bonfire soirée on the beach in Bimini.

Dominican Daze

5-Night, Scarlet Lady
Relaxing beach hangs and tropical exploration in this charming Dominican city.

Mayan Sol

5-Night, Scarlet Lady
Experience the cultural history of the Mexican coast biking through beachside fishing villages and exploring ancient ruins.

Riviera Maya

5-Night, Scarlet Lady
Kaleidoscopic reefs and sun-drenched mezcal tastings — just a stone’s throw away from effortlessly cool Tulum.

Western Caribbean Charm

6-Night, Valiant Lady
Dive through the vibrant corals and diverse sea-life or unwind on the serene beach of the charming Honduran island.

Eastern Caribbean Antilles

8-Night, Valiant Lady
Botanical gardens, deep-sea diving, and crystal clear waters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Beach Club at Bimini

All of our Caribbean itineraries stop at our exclusive beach club experience in the Bahamas, The Beach Club at Bimini. It’s a stunning collision of restoration and exploration — with the luxury of St. Tropez, the raw beauty of the Maldives and the energy of Ibiza. And at the end of the night, we say our goodbyes with a bonfire bash under the stars.

Itinerary details, including arrival/departure times and days of port calls, are subject to change

Mediterranean

Set sail from our home port in Barcelona to irresistible destinations, immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of the Med. From sipping Chianti at charming local cafes to the panoramic views of the azure sea — every itinerary spends an overnight in the beach club mecca of Ibiza.

The Irresistible Med (7 Nights)

Barcelona*Toulon*Marina diCarrara*Ajaccio*Cagliari*Ibiza*Barcelona

The Spanish Obsession (7 Nights)

Barcelona*Palma de Mallorca*Malaga*Gibraltar*Ibiza*Barcelona
Barcelona*Palma de Mallorca*Gibraltar*Malaga*Ibiza*Barcelona

French daze & ibiza night (7 nights)

Barcelona*Marseille*Ibiza*Barcelona

Transatlantic

Join us on a transatlantic journey as our lady ship makes her way from her home in the Mediterranean and Caribbean to seek out the most pristine weather possible — while introducing new routes and new destinations along the way.

So when you’re ready to set sail again or to travel please reach out to me to price out your next adventure. You can book a 2021 or 2022 sailing today. Giving you plenty of time to pay it down. Click onto the Button Below for pricing and availability.

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Palace Resorts offering Book 1 room get 1 room FREE

Posted on January 20, 2021 by PixiedustAndDreamVacations

What a great offer when you book at least One room you get another room for FREE! That’s right FREE but you must book at least a 4 night stay to qualify for the FREE second room. Limited Time Offer must book by 1/31/21 to qualify and must travel by 6/15/21. I have had the opportunity to stay at the Moon Palace Cancun 3 times and it was wonderful. There is also an on site golf course and a relaxing spa. If you are looking for a great pool, tasty food, fun kids club then you will love the Moon Palace. My daughter arrived at the kids club daily at 9:00am and did not leave until 10:30pm. She played water polo, beach volley ball, mini golf, fed the iguanas, ate lunch and breakfast there and played video games and watched a movie at night. I wanted her to leave and spend time with the family. She was not having it she did not want to leave. So I give the kids club an A+. There is a beach but here were flags up for no swimming due to jellyfish. There is a lot of sea weed on the beach too, they try their best to clean it dailly with a sweep of the sand. So if you are looking to swim in the Ocean you may want to try a different Palace Resort. My take away is you DO NOT need the beach at all as the Pool is amazing. They also have a Moon Palace Resort in Jamaica too. So I would recommend giving that a try too if you are a Beach Person.

What is great about this new offer is that the FREE room is flexible. You can use it the week you are there as a second room, You can use it on a second trip or you can add onto your exsisting trip from a 4 night stay to add more days on the back end for FREE. So you have the option to choose how to use your FREE room. Offer must be booked by 1/31/21 for travel by 6/15/21.

So when you are ready to head out on a new vacation be sure to consider Palace Resorts or LeBlanc Spa Resorts. I am here to help should you have any questions please reach out to me.

Palace Resorts and LeBlanc Spa Resorts offering FREE on site Covid Testing. These resorts are beautiful so if you are looking for a tropical destination you can feel safe traveling to Mexico or Jamaica. They are doing the right thing by their guests.

With the CDC now requiring a negative COVID-19 test result for all air passengers entering the United States, Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resorts have now added COVID-19 testing as part of your stay. This is in addition to the hundreds of preventive measures already in place in our comprehensive health and safety programs, Purely Palace and Purely Le Blanc.

All our resorts in Mexico and Jamaica will offer easy, onsite pre-departure COVID-19 antigen (rapid) testing.
These tests are at no cost to you and are part of your resort stay.
Tests will be conducted on property (for up to two guests per room) traveling to the United States.
Additional rapid tests will be available at a minimal cost of $19 per guest.
Testing will be administered by our experienced in-house lab teams.
Receive results within 30 minutes, and documentation will be prepared for you to present at the airport before your journey home.

In the rare case of a positive result, Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resorts will accommodate you during the period of quarantine. This is also at no additional cost and for up to two guests per room should both guests test positive.

Our goal is to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as it is safe—and to deliver even more peace of mind while you vacation with us in paradise.

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Karisma Hotels and Resorts Covid Testing On Site

Posted on January 15, 2021 by PixiedustAndDreamVacations

Free, On-Site Covid-19 Testing for Guests through March 31, 2021

All Karisma Hotels & Resorts in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica will offer complimentary, on-site Covid-19 antigen testing, as per CDC guidelines, for guests who are traveling to the U.S. Testing will be available free of charge at the hotels for guests departing as of January 26, in response to new CDC requirements that all air passengers entering the United States produce a negative antigen test.

If a guest’s test results are positive, Karisma will provide quarantine accommodations until a doctor certifies clearance for travel with a negative test result, for a period not to exceed 14 nights.

These amenities are available for guests traveling through March 31, 2021. Policies are subject to be reviewed and amended accordingly and updates will be communicated in a timely manner.

Visit the CDC at www.cdc.gov for more information on the requirements for U.S. residents, and we encourage you to stay informed with Karisma’s Peace of Mind initiative by visiting our website for FAQs and updates.

FAQS
1. Which test will be provided by the resort? We are providing antigen tests in accordance with CDC guidance.
2. Can you arrange PCR tests? Yes, we can assist guests in arranging additional tests, such as PCR tests, at an additional cost.
3. How can I book my test appointment? Contact the concierge upon arrival for testing appointments. Note that appointments will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
4. Who receives the free antigen test? Tests are provided as an amenity for full-paying guests who are traveling to the U.S. Guests staying on a complimentary basis are responsible for the costs of their own tests at market rate, which will be communicated prior to arrival.
5. Will kids receive the tests as well? Children ages 2 and older are covered for the complimentary antigen test.Note: Additional FAQs will be communicated in the coming days.

Karisma Resorts also include some of the popular family firendly resorts like Nickelodeon and Margaritaville resorts too. Along with great adults only offerings too. Be sure to look above at all of the resorts under the Karisam Umbrella.

Should you have any additional questions please reach out to me when you are ready to book your next adventure!

Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resorts offering FREE Cost Covid Testing

Posted on January 14, 2021 by PixiedustAndDreamVacations

Palace Resorts & Le Blanc Spa Resorts are doing the right thing when it comes to the new Covid 19 Testing Regulations. Offering On Site Free Testing.

To comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, that air passengers entering the United States will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight; Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resorts are pleased to expand our Purely Palace and Purely Le Blanc programs.

Now all our resorts throughout Mexico & Jamaica will offer easy, onsite COVID-19 antigen (rapid) testing.
Tests will be conducted on property at no cost to guests (for up to two guests per room) traveling to the United States.*
Testing and samples will be administered by experienced in-house lab teams.
Results will be received within 30 minutes, and documentation will be ready for guests to present at the airport for their journey back home.
Guests can contact the concierge to schedule their departure test as soon as they check in.

For guests traveling to countries requiring PCR testing instead, our concierge teams will help facilitate testing onsite through a third party. Additional fees will apply.

Should a guest test positive, preventing departure, Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resorts will cover the cost of quarantine for up to 14 days at no cost to guests, for up to two guests per room should both guests test positive.**

Additional rapid tests will be available at a minimal cost of $19 per guest.

At Palace Resorts, the safety and wellbeing of our guests and employees are our top priorities. Our goal is always to make your vacation as comfortable and memorable as it is safe.

*Free tests apply exclusively guests traveling to the US with a check-out date on or after January 26, 2021 who have booked a minimum of 3 nights at our resorts. Not applicable to complimentary or compensatory stays.

**Should guests test positive for a period longer than 14 days, an exclusive rate of $199 USD per night will apply for up to 3 guests in the same room. If guests want to isolate themselves but have additional family members that wish to stay, guests can book additional rooms at $199 USD per night for up to four people, in a standard (run of house) room. Guests who have tested positive will be accommodated in a designated COVID area of the resort.

COVID 19 Testing required for all Air Passengers.

Posted on January 14, 2021 by PixiedustAndDreamVacations

COVID 19 TESTING REQUIRED FOR ALL AIR PASSENGERS

On Jan. 12, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. This requirement will go into effect on Jan. 26, 2021.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CDC TESTING REQUIREMENTS

According to the CDC, air passengers entering the U.S. will be required to present documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test (called a Qualifying Test) conducted within the 3 days before their flight to the U.S. departs.

Documentation should be for a viral test as approved or authorized by the relevant national authority.
Test results must state: Negative, SARS-CoV2 RNA Not Detected, SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Not Detected, or COVID-19 Not Detected.
Documentation may be paper or electronic copy and must include the name and contact information for the laboratory or healthcare personnel who performed the test.
Test results may be required to be shown again upon landing.

Alternatively, passengers may provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 with documentation of test results conducted during the three months preceding the flight’s departure from a foreign country.

Test results must state: Positive, SARS-CoV2 RNA Detected, SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Detected, or COVID-19 Detected. Invalid will not be accepted.
Additionally, a letter from a licensed health professional stating that the passenger has been cleared for travel (called Documentation of Recovery).

Finally, all airline passengers will be required to present a simple CDC attestation form to the airline for collection prior to boarding. That form can be found here for reference. For more information, you may reference the FAQs on the CDC website, which can be found here.

Valentin Imperial Riveria Maya

Posted on January 13, 2021 by PixiedustAndDreamVacations

Now is the best time to plan for a future vacation. If it is in 2021 or 2022 it is always best to plan in advance. Are you looking for an 18+ adults only Luxury All Inclusive escape? A Wedding, Honeymoon, Friends getaway or Birthday Celebration. Why not give the Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya a try. This beautiful resort is located just 30 minutes away from Cancun and 20 minutes from Playa Del Carmen.

You will fall in love with this beautiful Mexican Hacienda Style Resort. Featuring a half mile long pristine white sand beach. Three spectacular swimming pools with two swim up bars. Not to mention a lazy river style swim up pool. Enjoy a relaxing spa, daily activities, nightly entertainment and premium WiFi and so much more. Click here to see a map layout of this beautiful resort.

Photo courtesy of Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya

Here are a list of all of the features that the Valentin Imperial Riviera Offers:

524 Junior Suites and 16 One-Bedroom Suites with views of lush gardens and tropical jungle, Caribbean sea or Golden Swim-Up pool.
Welcome cocktail and cool refreshing towel upon arrival.
Personalized check-in
No wristbands
Special service of high end canape cart at check-in/checkout from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the lobby.
Concierge service
WiFi access in reception, suites, pool area, bars and restaurants
Access to internet with computers available in the lobby
Unlimited access to 9 restaurants (Dress code in place for some locations strictly enforced)
Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from a selection of domestic and international premium brands: house wine included red and white.
Valentin Journal featuring news from the resort and all daily activities
24 hour room service included with in room menu
In room beach towel and umbrella
Mini bar restocked daily with water, softdrinks, juice, beer and a snack
Complimentary shower/changing rooms for late departures

For anyone looking to be pampered during their stay you can easily upgrade to VIP status with the Privilege Club. Nightly Lobster say no more!

Private check-in and check-out at the Valentin Privilege Club.
Pre Arrival Concierge services at privilege.vim@valentinmaya.com
Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability).
Bottle of sparkling wine in room upon arrival
Fruit platter & petits fours once per stay
In room fresh flowers once per stay
Tailored made minibar: guest selection of premium drinks out of the Privilege Menu
Beach bag
Lobster included at any of the “á la carte” restaurants
Restaurant reservations through the Privilege Club Concierge if desired
Reserved bali beds under guests name at pool or beach
Exclusive access to Privilege Lounge from 07:00am to 11:00pm) with:
Premium Wi-Fi service, concierge service, ultra premium bar service. Snacks from 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

$65.00 Per person per night

Check out this video below to get a better taste of being a VIP at the Valentin Imperial Riveria Maya.

This beautiful resort has so much to offer, you will not be disappointed. So when the time comes to travel again why not try out the Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya.

Please reach out to me for pricing and availability on your next adventure! Or click onto the link below. My services are 100% FREE I get paid a commission from the supplier when you return from your trip. Did you know with any trip the commission is already built into the price. So your not paying more when you book your package with me. I will always have your best interest in mind. Researching the best overall value keeping service in mind, from start to finish.

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Be sure to check with your local state and governments travel restrictions prior to any travel for the most up to date and accurate information. Covid 19 Travel Advisories are in place click here to find the most up to date information from Travel.State.Gov. Along with the CDC Travel information page.

To get a little taste of how they are taking care of their incoming guests with their new Hotel Protocols