dominican republic - TravelSmart VIP Vacations
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dominican republic - TravelSmart VIP Vacations
TravelSmart Vacation Club NewsLetter Year 2 No. 5 Winter 2015 FEATURED Destination: DOMINICAN REPUBLICe There's no plac quite like it! Now Open: Royalton Riviera Cancún CHIC By Royalton Punta Cana Royalton Cayo Santa María honoured as #1 All-Inclusive Resort in the World 2014 + LETTER From the Editor Dear TravelSmart Member... We are celebrating one year of TS News! Welcome to this fifth anniversary edition of TS News. Can you picture yourself sunbathing on a pristine beach this winter? It’s time to prepare your family for a trip to recharge energy and leave the freezing temperatures behind. At least for a few days! We invite you to a wonderful vacation on the white sand beaches of our featured destination, the Dominican Republic. You will be thrilled with the wide array of experiences this amazing destination has to offer. If you’re travelling with your kids, take a fun and unforgettable family vacation at Memories Punta Cana and enjoy all the fantastic amenities at the resort. As soon as you get back home the only thing you will wonder is why our resort is not named “Great Memories Punta Cana”. But if you are craving to treat yourself and your spouse to a relaxing and luxurious getaway, CHIC Punta Cana is exactly what you are looking for. Our Adults Only resort is a one of a kind experience where you will enjoy the quality time you have been eagerly waiting for. We are very proud to announce that Royalton Cayo Santa María in Cuba was named TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards #1 All-Inclusive Resort in the World in 2014. You can read all about it in this issue. Inside you will also find our traditional Frequently Asked Questions section. We are happy to provide you important information and tips, and we look forward to continue receiving and answering all your inquiries and comments. Enjoy the sun! TSNEWS 2 Winter 2015 Resort Collection NEWS New Royalton All-In Luxury™ Resort opens in Riviera Cancun Award-winning Royalton Luxury Resorts has celebrated the opening of two new resorts in Riviera Cancun, Mexico. Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa and the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun are now welcoming guests to experience All-In Luxury™ services. Built alongside a magnificent and expansive white sand beach, the two resorts have distinct services and features, while continuing to offer Royalton’s signature all inclusive amenities including the exclusive handcrafted DreamBed™, All-In Connectivity™, the Sports Event Guarantee™, 24/7 reservation-free luxury dining, and more. With 843 luxurious rooms and suites, Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa accommodations range from spacious Luxury Junior Suites to the lavish Chairman’s Two Bedroom Suite. Amenities include 24-hour concierge service, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, rain showers, satellite television, and Bluetooth audio stations, among others. Those who upgrade to Diamond Club® status enjoy a personal butler, access to a private lounge that offers evening hors d'oeuvres, afternoon snacks and decadent desserts, personalized check-in and check-out services, spa and beauty discounts, preferential dining reservations, luxury in-room amenities, dedicated room locations, exclusive beach areas, and a distinctive wrist bracelet. Guests can indulge in mouth-watering culinary offerings around the clock, with a choice between nine modern restaurants, including a Mexican Cantina, an Italian Trattoria, and a steak house. The resort’s café offers coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, and espressos, as well as bite sized treats. The property also has 12 distinctly-themed bars, including a discotheque and two Diamond Club® member only venues. Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun is an adults-only ‘resort within a resort’. This tranquil 340-room boutique resort caters to discerning guests over 18 years of age. Guests of the resort can take advantage of exclusive facilities and services including an à la carte restaurant, 5 bars, and an adults-only pool, while also enjoying all of Royalton Riviera Cancun’s restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment, and spa facilities. Perfect for honeymoon and romantic getaways, the resort offers personalized service, opulence and serenity. For the bookings and reservations, please visit www.royaltonresorts. com or contact your travel agent. Like us on Facebook and be the first to see new promotions, pictures, videos, and more. CHIC By Royalton Punta Cana Opens in the Dominican Republic New Adults-Only Luxury Property Features Innovative Guest Amenities, Pristine White Sand Beach, Dining Variety, Luxury Treatments at the Royal Spa and More. The adults-only CHIC by Royalton Punta Cana has officially opened, introducing All Exclusive™ luxury to the Dominican Republic. The innovative resort brings with it an ambience and extra services often found in Las Vegas or South Beach Miami. Unique to the Caribbean, the resort features a mermaid pool, a DJ booth in the pool, personal pool side cabanas, an oxygen bar, a "Culinary Experience" chef's table, and an extensive spa with hydrotherapy circuit. Located on the pristine white sands of Punta Cana's coveted Uvero Alto beach, the welcoming, lively resort offers sweeping views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Day merges seamlessly into night with a poolside DJ spinning the latest hits, live performances nightly, and a vibrant outdoor disco. Gourmands will delight in the resort's world class culinary concepts, from the exotic spices of Morocco to the classic steakhouses of New York. The luxurious beach resort offers a dining collection consisting of five distinct à la carte restaurants, a buffet service restaurant, café, grill, and 24-hour room service. For more information, visit www.chicpuntacana.com or contact your travel agent. Like us on Facebook and be the first to see new promotions, pictures, videos, and more. TSNEWS 3 Winter 2015 Resort Collection NEWS Royalton Cayo Santa María honoured as #1 All-Inclusive Resort in the World in 2014 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards Already recognized as the top resort in Cuba, the Royalton Cayo Santa Maria unites top quality product, outstanding hospitality services, and luxury amenities. The first Royalton resort to open in the Caribbean, the Royalton Cayo Santa Maria resort quickly became a favourite with guests. This adultsonly, all inclusive hotel welcomes guests with a special cocktail, cold towel service, a bottle of rum in each room, beach towels and other luxury amenities upon arrival. Guests are treated to 24-hour room service with special menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. "The Royalton Cayo Santa Maria is honoured to receive this accolade and be a part of TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards," said Antonio Gelabert, Managing Director of the resort. "As always, the pursuit of excellence combined with a high level of customer service has paid off. We are honoured our guests have taken the time to review the hotel on TripAdvisor and share their feedback with future visitors." Now in its thirteenth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards honour the world's best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travelers. Unlike other hotel honours, TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travellers around the world. TSNEWS 4 Winter 2015 FEATURED Destination © Dominican Republic's images: courtesy of DR's Ministry of Tourism, MITUR. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ! ke it There's no place quite li TRAVEL INFORMATION LANGUAGE: Spanish, English in tourist areas. Currency: Dominican Peso / Dollars are widely accepted. Electricity: 110V. The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern twothirds of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Republic of Haiti. The country is the secondlargest island in the Caribbean, with a surface area of 48,198 square kilometers. Located in the heart of the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and to the south by the Caribbean Sea. TSNEWS 5 Winter 2015 FEATURED DESTINATION / 2 Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino There's no place quite like the Dominican Republic. That’s because its history is the result of an unlikely mixture of influences; nowhere else will you find a blending of European, African, and native Taíno Indian cultures. These distinct cultures still drive the social identity of the people today. Every aspect of their food, music, art, sports and religion provides a unique insight into the development of their country. In a single day you can experience both ancient and modern cultures from around the globe. Memories Splash Punta Cana As the first city founded in the Americas, the Dominican Republic’s capital city of Santo Domingo boasts an incredible collection of museums, historic sites, art and music. The Colonial City, located inside Santo Domingo, is the first city of the America’s; it features the first street, hospital, university and cathedral in the Americas. It is believed that the body of Christopher Columbus still resides on this island that he landed on hundreds of years ago. TSNEWS 6 Winter 2015 FAQ Frequently Asked QUESTIONS... 1. How can I get online access to RCI? Once you have received your RCI ID number, you need to go to www.rci.com On the main page, please select the country where you live, followed by selecting the “Sign In or Register for an Online Account” option. Choose “Weeks” as your “Account Type” and select “Not Registered on RCI.com”. The system will show you 3 tabs where you have to enter your personal and membership information. You will also be required to create your username and password. Please, keep in mind that you will be asked for this information each time you want to log in to your RCI Account. 2. How can I deposit my Smartpoints in RCI? Remember the conversion rate: For each 1,000 Smartpoints you will get 1 point as Trading Power Value in RCI. For example, if you deposit 15,000 Smartpoints, you will get 15 Trading Power Exchange Value points. If you want to deposit your Smarpoints, please contact your regional Travel Smart call-center, make the request to deposit your Smartpoints and pay the $250 USD deposit fee and the RCI exchange fee corresponding to your country of residence. It’s that easy! Your points will be deposited in RCI within 24 working hours. 3. Do you have another payment options, besides credit cards? You can also use the payment options below: A. Wire Transfer Instruction’s for Bank Deposits. Bank: Citibank ABA-322271724 Account number: 204972517 Swift-CITI US 33 Account name: Travel Smart Bank Address: 1810 Marron Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Beneficiary Address: 404 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 Reference code: Contract number and last name. B. Money Order Instruction´s (Western Union). Client name: Resortcom International LLC Bank Name: Citibank TSNEWS City/State: TSMART, CA Account Number: 204972517 Routing and Transit No.: (FRABA): 322271724 Swift code: CITI US 33 C. By Personal Check please send to: Resortcom Las Vegas 6850 Bermuda Road, Las Vegas NV 89119 USA Attention to: Cash Department with a TravelSmart VIP Vacations reference. Please include your contract number. 7 Winter 2015 Contact us! TSVC service center numbers: US & Canada(888)544-1114 Spain91-572-3108 Germany0800-723-4359 France0800-945-609 Europe (other countries)(34)91-572-3108 Mexico5283-0975 Mexico (interior)01-800-841-4930 Argentina(800)122-0374 Brazil(800)892-3369 Peru(800)00947 Chile(800)835-149 South America (other countries)(52)555-283-0975 www.travelsmartvacationclub.com [email protected] TSNEWS 8 Winter 2015