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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –MARCH 2024

JOURNEY MEXICO LAUNCHES A RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL FEE

Hotel Matilda in San Miguel Allende.

Journey Mexico has been guiding visitors through Mexico for many years, introducing the country’s diverse cultural heritage, landscapes, gorgeous resorts and exclusive private rentals in exotic locations. They have introduced a Responsible Travel Fee (RTF) to make an additional positive impact on the people and country. Aligned with their B-corp certification, the RTF empowers guests to directly contribute to the protection and preservation of Mexico’s legacy. They assessed and selected local non-profit organizations that strive to rescue and conserve Mexico’s cultural,

HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –FEBRUARY 2024

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Pueblo Bonito Pacifica brings romance to couples with a Romance package.

Romance is in the air at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico and the Pacific Ocean resort has an enticing offer if you book a stay by February 28 for travel now through December 19. The promotional Romance package is for two persons, all-inclusive. The adults-only beachfront property with each room having an ocean-view terrace or balcony, includes such amenities as sparkling wine in-room upon arrival; flower petals on the bed; a couples massage

HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –LATE JANUARY 2024

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Decorated Grand Ballroom at the recently renovated Woodlands Resort (Houston, TX)

Book the recently renovated Woodlands Resort (Houston, TX) with new business by April 15 and receive double points and up to 1% rebate to the master bill for up to 100 total room nights. The more room nights, the better the incentives. Woodlands Resort is

HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –JANUARY 2024

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River rafting with Western River expeditions can earn planners a free trip!

Planners who book a group for a Western River Expeditions’ rafting adventure in 2024 get the entire trip for free.  The charters are for river rafting trips in Southern Utah destinations such as Desolation Canyon and Cataract Canyon as well as through Moab. Early bird bookings have the best selection of departure dates and destinations. User-friendly links also come with supplemental trip information, all designed

HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –LATE DECEMBER 2023

DAYTONA LAGOON DONATES NEARLY $800,000 OF IN-KIND SERVICES TO VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Daytona Lagoon donates nearly $800,000 of in-kind tickets to area schools.

Year-round family entertainment destination and seasonal waterpark Daytona Lagoon (Daytona Beach, FL) made more than a splash when it donated 39,480 vouchers to Volusia County Schools to distribute to each student in grades third through eighth to enjoy over Winter Break.  No purchase was necessary to get the voucher valued at $20 worth of arcade games and attractions. Students just bring the voucher to Daytona Lagoon before January 3, 2024, to the front ticket counter to be exchanged for a $20

HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –DECEMBER 2023

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Wyndham Alltra Vallarta La Costa Restaurant

The all-inclusive market in Mexico and the Caribbean just received a boost from Playa Hotels & Resorts with the completion of extensive renovations at the newly renamed Wyndham Alltra Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. To celebrate the grand unveiling, Wyndham Alltra Vallarta if offering a 40% discount

HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –NOVEMBER 2023

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The produce is freshly grown and harvested at DeSoto Savannah.

The farm-to-table culinary experience at The DeSoto in the center of Savannah, GA begins right outside the historic property’s door. Growing some of their produce is just one part of the DeSoto’s mystique your group can experience for themselves. Book their Savannah Meetings, Remaking History package by December 31 for available

HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –OCTOBER 2023

Discovery has a promotional discount. Book by Oct. 22, 2023 and use by Dec. 31, 2024!

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Swim with a dolphin. Snorkel among thousands of tropical fresh. Hand-feed exotic birds. All this is possible with a 40% discount for an inclusive day at Discovery Cove® (Orlando, FL) when you book by October 22, 2023 and use by December 31, 2024! As part of the all-inclusive experience, guests also enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and all-you-can-eat snacks throughout

HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –SEPTEMBER 2023

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Save up to 35% in this flash sale at The Lucie, part of the Opal Collection.

Pay for three nights and get the fourth free at the newly renovated boutique hotel, The Lucie on Jensen Beach, FL, which just became a member of the Opal Collection. If you need a fast getaway, check out the flash sale. Save up to 35% off stays across our entire collection

Part 1: CASUAL JAUNTS THRU SWEDEN and DENMARK

Stockholm Bay main street is lined with impressive buildings originally erected as banks.

Extreme heat and wilting humidity may have compelled tourists in many countries to make like bats and only come out in the dark shade of day or the prayed-for cool of night, but on our early July trip to Sweden and Denmark, we sidestepped predicted rain and donned light