The Belizean Dreams resort is offering an all-inclusive “Romantic Getaway Beach Honeymoon” package featuring a suite with panoramic ocean views; a private candlelight dinner anywhere on the resort; all meals; free use of kayaks, bicycles and snorkeling gear; and five tours or activities of the couples' choice.
Riu Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the Riu Touareg, an all-inclusive hotel, located on the island of Boavista. Following an investment of 120 million euros, the Riu Touareg has become the fifth hotel in Cape Verde as the Spanish hotel chain already operates two resorts on the Island of Sal and two on the Island of Boavista.
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is offering the “Kids Stay Free” promotion at its properties in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Riviera Maya, Mexico. Rates start at $75 per person, per night. Children 12 and under stay free now through Dec. 23, 2011.
Speaking in advance of the annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Choice Hotels Caribbean Franchise Development and Emerging Markets Director Jose Salvador Icaza said his company detects a resurgence of opportunities in the Caribbean as the region’s nations emerge from a global recession.
Grande Bay Resort announced its partnership with Stash Hotel Rewards, an innovative hotel rewards program that enables travelers to quickly earn free nights at distinctive, independent hotels without blackouts or inflexible category restrictions. The marks the first Caribbean partner for the program that launched less than a year ago. Stash members can now earn and redeem points for free nights at Grande Bay Resort or any of the 146 distinctive hotels in more than 100 cities that participate in Stash.
Continuing its high-powered global expansion, fast-growing Four Points by Sheraton will debut in the Dominican Republic next winter, parent Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced last week. Four Points by Sheraton Punta Cana, the first US-based, internationally branded hotel to open in the Dominican Republic.