JANUARY 2019 ISSUE
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DISCOVER: ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE
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STAY: HOTELS 7. CONDADO VANDERBILT HOTEL, SAN JUAN 8. BELMOND LA SAMANNA, ST. MARTIN 9. ROSEWOOD BAHA MAR, NASSAU 10. HYATT REGENCY ARUBA RESORT, SPA & CASINO
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EXCLUSIVE VIRTUOSO EXPERIENCES 11. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS 13. GOLF BENEFITS IN DUBAI AND ABU DHABI WITH DESERT GATE 15. COMPLIMENTARY ASIA LAND TOUR & HOTEL PACKAGE WITH STAR CLIPPERS AMERICAS
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HELLO TRAVELERS Steadily recovering from the hurricanes that ravaged the area in 2017, the Caribbean is welcoming visitors with open arms. The best way to experience multiple islands on one trip is a cruise. Royal Caribbean is calling at ports all across the Caribbean, and its Royal Suite Class will help you go in style. The ship is a destination unto itself, with entertainment, activities and great dining galore. With the Royal Suite Class, you’ll enjoy exclusive access and comforting amenities that will put you right at home on the high seas.
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The Caribbean is bouncing back in a big way after the devastation of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria in the fall of 2017. As usual, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is in the thick of things in the islands. After deploying three ships to help transport supplies and evacuees in the wake of the storms, Royal Caribbean has been bringing muchneeded business to revamped ports such as San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Philipsburg, St. Maarten, since. The 2019 cruising season will be no different, as Royal Caribbean is deploying a fleet of ships to wonderful ports across the Caribbean. Cuba is a destination worth exploring, and the Empress of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas will head there on four- or five-night cruises, with Havana and Cienfuegos both being ports of call. On Oasis class ships -- Allure, Harmony, Symphony and Oasis of the Seas -- plus the Quantum class Anthem of the Seas, guests can take advantage of the exclusive experiences and included amenities offered in the Royal Suite Class, featuring Sea, Sky and Star ccommodations. In Sea, enjoy Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine dinners at Coastal Kitchen before laying your head down for the night of luxury pillow top mattresses. L’Occitane bath amenities will give you all the comforts 3
of home right there in your spacious suite as you cruise the high seas. In addition to the Sea amenities, with Sky, you’ll have priority reservations at Coastal Kitchen each night and reserved seating in select entertainment venues, plus exclusive access to the Suite Lounge with its stunning ocean views and complimentary cocktail hour. Complimentary VOOM, the fastest internet at sea, is included in your suite. The concierge team will help you make reservations for shows and early access to signature activities such as FlowRider, Ripcord by iFly and the rock-climbing wall. At Royal Caribbean’s private port in Labadee, Haiti, Sky guests can enjoy a private cabana at Barefoot Beach Club. Sky brings a new definition to VIP. Your Royal Genie grants exclusive access to the every show, every restaurant and every activity. It’s the best of everything on board. The Royal Genie makes the entire ship and beyond an extension of your suite, with private experiences such as FlowRider lessons and personalized shore excursions. Celebrating a special occasion? Have your Royal Genie set up a private cocktail party with the executive chef. Before you even step on the ship, your Royal Genie will get to know you and family, ensuring your massive suite is filled with your favorite
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treats. When you arrive, your Royal Genie will greet you and help you with boarding, continuing that personalized service in most ports and upon departure. Gratuities are included, as are deluxe beverage packages to help you relax after a full day of adventure. Labadee offers so much more than lounging on the beach in your own private cabana. There’s the world’s longest overwater zipline, covering more than 500 feet on the Dragon’s Breath Flight Line from a hilltop perch to a landing platform on the beach. For more thrills, coast down the mountainside at 30 miles per hour on the Dragon’s Tail Coaster. Once your stomach returns to its rightful place, sample local specialities at any of three beachside cafes. At Cococay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas, snorkel among coral reefs, colorful fish and sunken
wrecks or ride a waverunner down the coast. If you’re feeling adventurous, get a bird’s-eye view of the island on a parasail 400 feet up. Take a guided nature walk that ends with kayaking or take the kids to Caylana’s Aqua Park. Exhausted from even thinking about all that? You can relax in a hammock, getting up only when it’s time for the beach barbecue, or lounge by the floating bar. Yes, the Caribbean is back, and while Royal Caribbean never left, the experience is now better than ever.
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INSIDERS CLUB Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, San Juan There’s a storied history behind the Spanish Revival facade of classic Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. Built in 1919 by Frederick William Vanderbilt as a high-toned tropical retreat, the 319-room hotel soon became the center of island society, welcoming everyone from Errol Flynn to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its graceful archways and sweeping staircases harken back to those bygone days, while a meticulous renovation brings 21st-century elegance. Native son Chef Juan José Cuevas returned from the Big Apple to create a tantalizing, island-sourced menu. Couples of all kinds bond over the spa’s Time for Two journeys.
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Belmond La Samanna, St. Martin Timeless elegance is the essence of Belmond La Samanna, made all the more impressive through renovations a few years back. Modern comfort and effortless island living are perfectly balanced in the 83 beautifully and meticulously updated ocean-view guestrooms and suites, as well as in the three- and four-bedroom villas. The restaurants include one featuring traditional French cuisine and another highlighting Mediterranean cooking. In addition to sunbathing on Baie Longue beach or by either of the two pools, enjoy spending time at the spa, playing tennis, snorkeling or sailing on the Caribbean Sea.
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Rosewood Baha Mar, Nassau Rosewood Baha Mar epitomizes Bahamian refinement and sophistication. Fusing the timeless charm of British colonial architecture with modern amenities and a contemporary beach cottage interior, the resort offers 237 rooms, suites and beachfront villas, exceptional dining experiences, private beach access and an indulgent spa.
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Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa and Casino is an elegant, 12-acre resort situated right on the beach and offering every watersport imaginable. Each of the 357 modern guestrooms has a tropical touch; book a room with an ocean view, or one of the 14 magnificent suites. The luxurious ZoiA Spa features experiences for purification and detoxification, which are inspired by Aruba’s red mud and seaweeds. Four restaurants offer something for everyone; Sunday brunch at Ruinas del Mar is a must. At the casino, grab a hand-rolled cigar and shake the dice — and your hips, to live music.
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Suite Special – 20% Savings on Suites Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Los Angeles Valid for Travel Now Through 25 Jan 2019 Included in this package: -20% off our Room Rate for your stay in a suite -Daily Continental breakfast for two (up to USD 60 value) This offer requires a two-night minimum stay and is not available for stays in the Royal Suite, Presidential Suite West or Presidential Suite East.
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Golf Benefits in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Desert Gate Desert Gate - UAE Valid for Travel Now Through 30 Jun 2019 Desert Gate now has the leading Golf department in the Middle East dealing with the most discerning golf players from around the world. Whether you are playing alone, in pair, foursome or maybe a mini-tournament, DG Golf can handle it all. As a special launch, for Virtuoso guests only and when purchasing a package from Desert Gate, your club hire is now complimentary at many of our courses.
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Complimentary Asia Land Tour & Hotel Package Star Clippers Americas Valid for Travel Now Through 28 Mar 2020 Book a select Star Clippers sailing in Asia and receive a Lion City Tour or Phuket Fantasea Tour for FREE. Package includes 2-night hotel stay at the Concorde Hotel in Singapore or at the Amari Phuket Hotel in Phuket, breakfasts, two transfers (airport/hotel/ship) and tour.
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