INSIDERS CLUB YOUR GUIDE TO THE INSIDE
ISLAND DREAMING EDITION 2020
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DISCOVER: CARIBBEAN & MEXICO / ISLAND LUXE & ISLAND DESTINATIONS
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VITAMIN SEA PARTICIPANTS
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ISLANDLUXE PARTICIPANTS
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ISLANDLUXE PARTNERS THANKSGIVING & FESTIVE AVAILABILITY
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HELLO TRAVELERS Travel rules in destinations across the Caribbean and Mexico are changing constantly. Karen Bull of IslandLuxe and Jodi Lubin of Island Destinations are invaluable sources of information about the latest protocols for entry and the extra precautions the resorts they partner with are taking. With their help we’re safely planning the one-of-a-kind experiences our travelers have come to expect. They shared with us the latest updates on some newly opened islands and availability for festive season if you’re not quite ready to travel yet but will be soon.
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DISCOVER CARIBBEAN & MEXICO / ISLAND LUXE & ISLAND DESTINATIONS
INSIDERS CLUB
The State Department has, for the time since March, downgraded its blanket Level 4 “do not travel” advisory. Of course, the list of countries that are welcoming American travelers or not requiring a 14-day quarantine is both small and ever-changing. That said, there are several Caribbean islands that have recently reopened to travelers and are awaiting your safe return. While land crossings of the border with Mexico remain closed, air travel is permitted, and resort areas are open. Each country has its own protocols for entry, many including proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test within a set number of days before arrival, as they try to balance keeping their populations safe with bringing in the tourism dollars that are vital to their economies. Individual resorts are instituting their own additional safety protocols to protect guests and ensure a safe and fun vacation. Aruba reopened to Americans in July. Residents of certain states are required to show proof of a negative PCR before arrival, but we recommend it for everyone because if you wait to be tested until arrival in Aruba, you will have to quarantine in your room until results are in, which could take 24 hours. Staff at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort have undergone four weeks of training
on safety procedures and are screened daily. Guest rooms receive a five-step treatment including ionization and premium UV sanitization. Electrostatic guns clean all public areas, including beaches. 4
You’ll still get your glass of Champagne to welcome you as you’re escorted to your room, you’ll just have to pick it up from the tray yourself as part of touchless processes. Bermuda has fared very well COVID-wise, and the pink sand beaches of The Reefs resort are yours to explore, with Cambridge Beaches set to reopen Aug. 29. St. Lucia’s reopening has been going well, with no deaths recorded on the island and no significant increase in cases since reopening. Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain are two beautiful resorts on the island that have a lot of acreage that makes it easy to avoid crowds. They’re secured spaces with a great beach down the hill from the resorts. Secret Bay has reopened on COVID-free hidden gem Dominica. Club MoBay expedited airport service in Montego Bay makes immigration in Jamaica a breeze, and the villas at the Tryall Club are like fully staffed mini resorts within a resort community. Turks & Caicos have also reopened successfully, and of the great draws there is the prevalence of private villas. That makes it easy to keep your distance at resorts like the Somerset, Grace Bay Resort and COMO Parrot Cay along the glorious expanse of Grace Bay Beach and those beautiful turquoise waters. While an online health screening is required and additional in-person checks such as temperature taking may be required to enter Mexico, visitors do not need to present proof of a negative PCR test.
The beach resorts of Los Cabos are welcoming visitors with open arms and are less crowded than you’d normally expect. Be sure to confer with your advisor prior to travel to make sure you are meeting all requirements for your destination and for a rundown of safety procedures at the resort
you’re headed to. Travel might be more complicated these days, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a great—and safe— experience. It just means having a great travel advisor is even more valuable than before.
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VITAMIN SEA PARTICIPANTS
INSIDERS CLUB SOUTHEAST ASIA
MEXICO
•Bali, COMO Shambhala Estate •Bali, COMO Uma Canggu •Bali, COMO Uma Ubud •Bali, Viceroy Bali •Bintan, The Sanchaya •Sumba, Nihi Sumba Island •Thailand, Amanpuri
•Cancun, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun •Punta Nizuc, NIZUC Resort & Spa •Riviera Maya, Banyan Tree Mayakoba •Riviera Maya, The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences Playa del Carmen •Riviera Maya, Rosewood Mayakoba •Riviera Maya, Thompson Playa del Carmen
•Thailand, Trisara
•Los Cabos, The Cape, a Thompson Hotel •Los Cabos, Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection •Los Cabos, Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection •Los Cabos, Nobu Hotel Los Cabos •Los Cabos, Solaz, A Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos •Los Cabos, Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
CARIBBEAN •Anguilla, Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection •Antigua, Carlisle Bay •Canouan, Canouan Resort •Dominica, Secret Bay •Dominican Republic - La Romana, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas •Grand Cayman, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman •Grenada, Silversands Grenada •Puerto Rico, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve •St. Lucia, Ladera Resort
MALDIVES •Heritance Aarah Maldives
COSTA RICA •W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal
ISLAND DESTINATIONS’ VITAMIN SEA PROMOTION •$400 instant savings per accommodation on 4 night minimum bookings •$700 instant savings per accommodation on 7 night minimum bookings •Bookings now through 10/16/2020 for travel now through 4/15/2021 •Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, Carlisle Bay, Viceroy Bali + more are valid over Thanksgiving and Festive!
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ISLANDLUXE PARTNERS
INSIDERS CLUB
•Guana Island, British Virgin Islands •The Reefs, Bermuda •Blue Waters, Antigua •Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba •Baoase Luxury Resort, Curacao •Secret Bay, Dominica •The Tryall Club, Jamaica •Nisbet Plantation, Nevis •Jade Mountain, St. Lucia •Cap Maison, St. Lucia
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ISLANDLUXE THANKSGIVING & FESTIVE AVAILABILITY GUANA ISLAND
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES.
FESTIVE December 19 - 27, 2020 Seven (7) night minimum stays are required. •Sea View Rooms (12 available): $835 •2 Bedroom Harbor House Villa: $2835 •3 Bedroom Jost House Villa: $6350 December 20 - 26, 2020 Seven (7) night minimum stays are required. •2 Bedroom North Beach Villa: $5750
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December 27, 2020 - January 1, 2021 •Sea View Room (1 available): $835 Please use this as a guide only. Rates and availability are subject to change.
THE REEFS
BERMUDA
AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES
THANKSGIVING
FESTIVE
November 23 - 30, 2020 •Poolside Room (8 available): $480 •Cliffside Room (10 available): $545 •Junior Suite (4 available): $725 •Point Suite (1 available): $875
December 23, 2020 - January 5, 2021 •Poolside Room (8 available): $355 •Cliffside Room (10 available): $415 •Junior Suite (4 available): $550 •Point Suite (1 available): $695
•Club Condo (1 available): $1450
•Club Condo (1 available): $1195
Rates are per night. All rates are subject to 21.75% tax and service. Rates are based on European Plan: no meals included. Please note that rates should be used as a guide due to dynamic pricing.
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BLUE WATERS
ANTIGUA
AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES
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THANKSGIVING
FESTIVE
November 21 - December 6, 2020 •Turtle Cottage: $2767.20 •3 Bedroom Pelican House B: $1873.80 November 21 - 26, 2020 •6 Bedroom Pelican House: $3149.40 November 19 - 26 or November 29 onwards •Cove Penthouse (1 available): $1569 November 23, 2020 onward •Cove Suites (9 available): $673.79 November 21, 2020 onward •Luxury Suite (1 available): $977.67 November 19, 2020 onward •Deluxe Beachfront Room (3 available): $438.07 November 21 - 27, 2020 •Deluxe Beachfront Room (8 additional): $438.07
December 19-26/27, 2020 •Turtle Cottage: $7963 December 19-26/27, 2020 •Cove Suite (4 available): $1620 December 19-26/27, 2020 •Deluxe Beachfront (17 available): $1146 Rates are per night. Rates are inclusive of all tax and service. Rates are inclusive of full breakfast daily. Seven (7) night stays available for arrivals before December 12, 2020 or December 27, 2020 onwards.
BUCUTI & TARA BEACH RESORT
ARUBA
AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES
THANKSGIVING
FESTIVE
November 23 - 30, 2020 Five (5) night minimum stays are required. •Standard King Room: $403 •Superior Gardenview Room: $443 •Tara & Bungalow Suites: $679
7 night minimum stays required and can be accommodated with a room move in multiple categories. Shorter stays may be accommodated with approval. Please reach out to me for the latest festive rates and availability. Rates are per night. Rates are inclusive of all tax & service. Rates include full breakfast daily.
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BAOASE LUXURY RESORT
CURACAO
AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES
THANKSGIVING
FESTIVE
November 23 - 30, 2020 Three (3) night minimum stays are required.
December 23, 2020 - January 5, 2021 Five (5) night minimum stays are required.
•Honeymoon Suite (3 available): $855 •Ocean Front Villa (2 available): $1700
•Ocean Front Villa (1 available): $2500 •Honeymoon Suite (1 available): $990
•Private Pool Villa (2 available): $1625 •Beach Front Pool Suites (3 available): $1500 + $100 per night for guaranteed private beach
•Beach Front Pool Suites (3 available): $1600
Rates are per night. All rates are subject to 30% tax and service.
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SECRET BAY
DOMINICA
AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES
THANKSGIVING
December 20 - 27, 2020
November 23 - December 2, 2020 (or later)
•Zabuco Honeymoon Villa III with Private Plunge
•Zabuco Honeymoon Villa I with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$1612
•Zabuco Honeymoon Villa II or III with Private Plunge
•Zabuco Honeymoon Villa II with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$1306 •Ylang Ylang Villa I or II with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$986 •New Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas: Hillside Ti-Fèy Villa II, III or IV with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$1086
Pool Standard Rate: US$1480 January 2 - 9, 2021 Pool Standard Rate: US$1480 December 20 - 28, 2020 •Ylang Ylang Villa I with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$1118 January 2 - 9, 2021 •Ylang Ylang Villa I with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$1118 December 20, 2020 - January 7, 2021 (or later) •Ylang Ylang Villa II with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$1118
FESTIVE January 2 - January 9, 2021 •Zabuco Honeymoon Villa I with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$1827
•Ti-Fèy Villa I with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$1231 •Hillside Ti-Fèy Villa I, II, III or IV with Private Plunge Pool Standard Rate: US$1231
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APPLICABLE OFFERS
& Nature Walk with Dr.Birdy, 60-minute Perennial Massage
•Book 5 nights for the price of four, plus
for two at Gommier Spa and Daily Turndown Amenities.
complimentary Organic Breakfast Basket, Chef Picnic Basket at Secret Beach, 30-minute Perennial
•Minimum length of stay within seasons: •Rates are quoted for a minimum stay of 3 nights in our
Massage for two at Gommier Spa and Daily
Caribbean Spring (April 10, 2021 to June 18, 2021), Island
Turndown Amenities, as well as 15% off
Summer (June 20, 2020 to September 25, 2020) and
additional nights.
Autumn Breeze Seasons (September 26, 2020 to December 18,
•Book 10 nights for the price of eight, plus
2020), and a minimum stay of 5 nights within the Great Escape
complimentary Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers,
(December 19, 2020 to January 8, 2021) and Warm South
Four-Course Welcome Dinner for two at our Zing
seasons (January 9, 2021 to April 9, 2021).
Zing Restaurant, Organic Breakfast Basket, Chef
•Rates are per night and subject to 20% tax & service •Rates are inclusive of daily fresh organic breakfast basket.
Picnic Basket at Secret Beach, 60-minute Perennial Massage for two at Gommier Spa and Daily Turndown Amenities.
•Book 14 nights for the price of eight, plus complimentary Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers, Four-Course Welcome Dinner for two at our Zing Zing Restaurant, Organic Breakfast Basket, Chef Picnic Basket at Secret Beach, Lionfish Catch with Captain Don, Birdwatching
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THE TRYALL CLUB
JAMAICA
AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES
THANKSGIVING
FESTIVE
November 21 - 28, 2020 •2 Bedroom Villas Estate Villa •Little Palm (2 Bedroom): $9,487.50 •Great House Villas •Camelot: $12,546.60
Dec 20, 2020 - Jan 7, 2021
•Poinciana: $12,546.50 •5 Bedroom Villas Bali Hai: $21,850 •6 Bedroom Villas Anticipation: $23,000 •Windward: $23,000 •Sea Glass: $23,000 •Bumper’s Nest: $23,000 •Windrush: $20,909.30 •7 Bedrooms Sundance: $31,050 •8 Bedrooms Sugar Hill: $28,750
•Camelot: $25,093 ($12,546.50 per week) •Poinciana: $25,093 ($12,546.50 per week) •Legacy: $25,093 ($12,546.50 per week) •Little Palm (2 Bedroom Estate Villa): $13,593 Dec 19 - 26, 2020 (7 nights) •4 Bedroom Villas Fairwinds: $12,707.50 •Yellowbird: $16,675 •Little Hill: $20,912.75 •White Owl: $20,700
Rates are based on a 14 night total, unless other wise stated, and include the 10% government tax & 5% non-refundable admin fee.
•2 Bedroom Villas Great House Villas
Rates are weekly totals inclusive of the 10% government tax & 5% non-refundable admin fee.
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Dec 19 - 26, 2020 (7 nights) •5 Bedroom Villas Someday Soon: $31,366.25 •Bali Hai: $37,950 •Point of View: $41,400 Dec 20, 2020 - Jan 7, 2021 (14 night minimum and total) •5 Bedroom Villas Trinity: $87,400 Dec 19 - 26, 2020 (7 nights) •6 Bedroom Villas Following Seas: $45,747 •Rose Cottage: $36,593 •Windward: $31,366.25 Dec 19 - 27, 2020 (7 nights) •Anticipation: $41,055 Dec 20, 2020 - Jan 7, 2021 (14 night minimum and total) •Villa Stella: $62,734.80 •Jubilation: $73,186
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Dec 19 - 26, 2020 (7 nights) •7 Bedrooms Sundance: $44,850 Dec 20, 2020 - Jan 7, 2021 (14 night minimum and total) •7 Bedrooms Round House: $54,372 •9 Bedrooms Hanover Grange: $104,546.50 10 Bedrooms: Haystack: $154,100 Rates are inclusive of 10% government tax & 5% non-refundable admin fee. Christmas – 14 night minimum and total unless otherwise stated. The owner’s final approval is required for all reservations. Owner’s final approval is required for a reservation and certain exceptions may be available for minimum night stays.
NISBET PLANTATION
NEVIS
AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES
THANKSGIVING
FESTIVE
•Thanksgiving Extravaganza •Free Island Transfer from St. Kitts Airport •Free one day auto rental to explore the island or guided Island Taxi Tour •Free sunset cocktail at Sea Breeze each
December 20, 2020 - January 2, 2021 Five (5) night minimum stays are required.
evening •Free Signature Massage at The Palms Spa
•Lower Deluxe Junior Suites (6 available): $665 •Upper Premier Junior Suites (6 available): $760 •Premium: $1415
Valid for travel Nov. 1 - Dec. 15, 2020. 5 night minimum stay required. •Superior Room: $284 •Deluxe Garden Suites: $375 •Lower Deluxe Junior Suite: $375 •Upper Premier Junior Suites: $445
•Superior Rooms (14 available): $550 •Deluxe Garden Suites (2 available): $665
Rates are per night. All rates are subject to 23% tax and service. Rates include full breakfast daily.
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JADE MOUNTAIN
ST. LUCIA
AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES
THANKSGIVING
PROMOTIONS
Rates are EP: no meals included. •Sky: $1345 •Star: $1875 •Moon: $2220 •Sun: $2635 •Galaxy: $3220
Available through December 19, 2020
FESTIVE Rates are MAP, and include daily breakfast and either lunch or dinner. •Sky: $1855 •Star: $2485 •Moon: $2835 •Sun: $3255 •Galaxy: $3835
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•Take Five: 5th night free in Sky Jacuzzi Suite, Star Sanctuary, and Moon Sanctuary •Lover’s Early Bird: 7th Night Fee in all categories on the basis of the Total Romance package •Sky All Inclusive: 30% off for Sky Jacuzzi Suite with all inclusive meal plan. Rates are per night. All rates are subject to 20% tax and service.
CAP MAISON
ST. LUCIA
AVAILABLE DATES ROOMS & NIGHTLY RATES
THANKSGIVING
FESTIVE
November 24 - 30, 2020
December 20 - 26, 2020
•1 bedroom ocean view villa with pool and
•3 Bedroom Ocean View Villa With Pool + Roof Terrace
roof terrace (2 available): $871 •1 bedroom ocean view villa with Jacuzzi (3 available): $585 •1 bedroom courtyard villa suite (1 available): $507
(3 available): $2965 •2 Bedroom Ocean View Villa With Pool + Roof Terrace (3 available): $2145 •2 Bedroom Ocean View Villa With Pool (2 available): $1865 •3 Bedroom Court Yard Villa Suite (2 available): $2420
•Junior suite (3 available): $472.50
•2 Bedroom Court Yard Villa Suite (2 available): $1600
•Garden view room (7 available): $367.50
•1 Bedroom Ocean View Villa With Pool + Roof Terrace (4 available): $1595
PROMOTIONS
•1 Bedroom Ocean View Villa With Jacuzzi (2 available): $1185
•Festive Promotion Christmas Day free on the Bed
December 27, 2020 - January 6, 2021
& Breakfast rate when staying 6 nights or more.
•2 Bedroom Ocean View Villa With Pool (1 available): $1865 •3 Bedroom Court Yard Villa Suite (1 available): $2420
Rates are per night.
•2 Bedroom Court Yard Villa Suite (1 available): $1600
Rates are in US dollars.
•1 Bedroom Ocean View Villa With Pool + Roof Terrace
All rates subject to 20% tax and service. Rates include full breakfast daily.
(1 available): $1595 •1 Bedroom Ocean View Villa With Jacuzzi (3 available): $1185
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