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The Insider’s Club January 2018
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Bermuda & the Caribbean
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Choose Your News Explore: Bermuda & the Caribbean 4-7 Where To Stay 8-11 Exclusive Virtuoso World Travel Experiences 12-23 Tech News: Travel Technology 24-25
Explore: Bermuda & the Caribbean Written by Damien Martin You won’t find Kokomo on any of the itineraries, but Bermuda and the Bahamas sure are covered. So are a number of other great island destinations in the Caribbean. And they’re all accessible without a flight from the New York City area. Sailing round-trip from Cape Liberty, N.J., Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas enable travelers to go and get away from it all -- and have a blast on the way. The ships are destinations unto themselves, with Anthem of the Seas taking passengers to new heights in the RipCord by iFly sky-diving simulator and North Star observation capsule, which offers panoramic views more than 300 feet above sea level. With dual racing waterslides, a two-story mini-golf course, surf simulator, rock climbing wall and ice rink, Adventure of the Seas is infinitely better than an airplane for keeping children occupied on the trip down to the tropics. They’re the perfect antidote to boredom, and you won’t hear a lot of, “Are we there yet?”
After deploying three ships to help transport supplies and evacuees in the wake of hurricanes Maria and Irma, Royal Caribbean will continue to help by bringing much-needed business to the revamped ports of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Adventure of the Seas will begin its sailing season out of Cape Liberty in August with seven-night Bahamas cruises, adding an extra night and a stop in Bermuda beginning in May 2019. It’s not just kids who are well entertained onboard, as both ships offer a variety of Broadway shows, bars and clubs to keep the party going into the night. Anthem of the Seas’ Two70 is a stunning venue that can serve as an interactive theater with Vistarama’s 18 projectors or host the multi-dimensional Spectra’s Cabaret as well as virtual concerts. When it’s time to relax, check out the many casual and specialty dining venues or book a treatment in the Vitality Spa. Get there fast and then take it however you want with eye-popping ships and dazzling island destinations.
Bermuda & the Caribbean: Where you should stay
Cambridge Beaches At Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, discover a timeless sanctuary of luxurious cottage-style accommodations, sparkling seas, endless views and beautiful beaches. On this private 30-acre peninsula, where the minimum guest age is 13, guests can spend their days however they please. Would you like to stroll the manicured gardens or give yourself over to soothing spa treatments? Perhaps a dip in the infinity swimming pool? Or are you in the mood to explore an uninhabited island less than five minutes away from the resort’s marina by motorboat? Enjoy it all, accompanied by gracious service — the very epitome of the resort’s Bermudian roots.
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The Cove, Atlantis Few places are as beautiful as Paradise Island, home to The Cove Atlantis, one of today’s hottest resorts. Dynamic, stylish, energetic and exclusive, the resort, with its open-air lobby, beckons guests to enter and discover the indulgences within: 600 oversize suites, all with dramatic ocean views; numerous dining options, including the Mediterranean-inspired Mosaic restaurant; the Mandara Spa Atlantis, offering ancient Balinese healing treatments; and an assortment of after-dark diversions, including an energetic nightclub and relaxing lounges. Everything you’ve imagined is here.
The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort Revered amongst the best in the world, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas offers bespoke experiences with the exclusiveness of a private estate. The resort offers enhanced guestrooms in the Hartford Wing; spacious, ocean-facing Luxury Beachfront rooms and suites; and residential-style private villas. Enjoy Versailles-inspired gardens, tennis, ocean-view yoga, bicycles for island exploration and the KidsOnly Club. Retreat to a Balinese-style treatment villa, with waterfall shower, in the sanctuary spa. Dine out with the legendary French-Asian cuisine of Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Dune Restaurant or the upscale dining in the nearby Marina Village.
Hotel El Convento Hotel El Convento was created from a 360-year-old Carmelite convent. Today, it enjoys an acclaimed reputation as San Juan’s grande dame hotel, offering every conceivable amenity to lucky guests. The cruise ship piers of Old San Juan are just steps away, as are the district’s museums, landmarks, nightlife and restaurants; for nature lovers, it’s just 25 miles to the El Yunque Rain Forest. Inside, 58 guestrooms showcase Spanish colonial architecture with handcrafted furniture, mahogany beams and Andalusian tile floors. Activities abound, from the plunge pool and Jacuzzi to the private beach club.
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Discover Africa in Belmond Style (7-night offer) Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town Valid for Travel now Through 25 Dec 2018 Experience Includes: • • • • •
Four night’s safari at any combination of our lodges, fully inclusive of meals, local beverages and safari activities Light aircraft flights from/to Maun and between the lodges, departure taxes and national park fees in Botswana Three nights at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, breakfast included, guaranteed complimentary upgrade to Junior Suite and VIP status VAT and taxes included Rate: $12,950 per room for seven nights ($925 per person per night)
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4th Night Free in Newport Coast, Orange County The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, CA Valid for Travel now Through 08 Mar 2018 Experience Includes: • • • •
Fourth night free $100 golf or spa credit Upgrade at time of check in, pending availability Breakfast credit of $50 per day for bungalows and $100 per day for villas
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Make Your Suite Stay Sweeter Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi Valid for Travel now Through 15 Apr 2018 Book a suite for a family of two adults and up to three children below 18 years of age to enjoy: • • • • •
Additional complimentary room Daily buffet breakfasts for the whole family 25% discount on spa treatments Children’s special room amenity Host of fun-filled activities just for kids at the hotel
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3rd Night Complimetary Park Hyatt New York Valid for Travel now Through 03 Sep 2018 Experience Includes: • • • •
Full American Breakfast daily in The Living Room or In-room dining for up to two guests per room $100 USD Hotel Incidentals credit per stay per room Upgrade to next room category, based upon availability at check in 3rd night free
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Winter Escape Aman Tokyo Valid for Travel now Through 13 Feb 2018 Experience Includes: • • • • •
Complimentary upgrade at time of booking Food & Beverage credit of $100 Complimentary Wi-Fi Early Check-in/Late Check-out (subject to availability) Complimentary Continental Breakfast at The Restaurant by Aman for two daily for duration of the stay
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Free Hotel Car & Driver Le Mas Candille, Mougins, France Valid for Travel now Through 15 Aug 2018 Experience Includes: • Book a suite for a minimum of four nights and have use of the hotel car & driver for four days. Available for trips within the French Riviera.
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