 
Remember this saying with other cruise lines "Its not how much you pay to get on the ship, but how much it will it cost to get off the ship"
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This is a great "add on" tour to any Orlando, Walt Disney World, or Universal Studios vacation.
We chose the Disney Springs &Typhoon Lagoon Combo Tour
Don't have a lot of time but still have a taste for adventure? Take a tour where you can see Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, and more, FROM THE SKY! This quick tour is a favorite and sure to become one of yours. Catch this one-of-a-kind tour today and experience your favorite sites in this unique and fun way.
In the comfort of an air-conditioned, professionally piloted helicopter, you'll see the sites of Orlando like never before. HIGHLIGHTS: Planet Hollywood, Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon. DISTANCE: 10 Miles. (approx. 6 mins) DEPARTURE LOCATION: Kissimmee or Orlando CHILD DISCOUNT: Available for children under the age of 12 yrs. REQUIREMENTS: (2 Adult minimum) The Helicopter we flew in was The Bell Jet Ranger
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ATV AdventureOnce we arrived we were kind of lucky because it was raining so we were able to do the ATV first and get all muddy. It was really fun ATVing through the jungle in the mud. We made it to a small Cenote with a Small Zip Lines and a 20ft diving platform. The water was crystal clear and it was fun to hold on to the zip line and then let go. We could jump off the diving platform. We stayed about 30 min enjoying the beautiful water and scenery. When we were done we got back on out ATV and made it back to the Adventuras Mayas compound to start the next adventure. Cave Snorkeling Cenote Adventure
Once at the Adventuras Mayas compound its just a short walk through the Jungle to the Cenote. The Cenotes are natural underground water sources that the Mayan people have used for centuries, they are beautiful caves with crystal clear water. Today they have them lighted up from under the water so it’s not dark and you can see all the beauty. Honestly it was the highlight of the whole day for me. You can see all the cave formation and snorkel in a clear path following a rope so you don’t get lost. A couple of the people with us were a little freaked out about the fruit bats that hang upside down in the cave during the day, but that is where they live and they don’t bother humans, they go out at night to eat the fruit. Don’t worry about them they won’t bother you just worth mentioning that you may see them if you go.
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Often called “Magic City,” Miami is the world’s gateway to Latin America. The Four Seasons Miami rises above the Miami skyline on Brickell Avenue which is a glittering pillar of sophistication and world-class luxury, just a block from Biscayne Bay in the heart of downtown. It is also one of the area’s AAA Five Diamond hotels.
From the moment you drive into valet drop off your car and get escorted to the front desk you are treated like royalty. You are welcomed by all the staff that you come in contact with and feel good with the warm Miami Air and great Vibe of this Luxurious hotel property.
When we arrived the room we booked was not going to be available until very late that day. The manager on duty that day was very accommodating and put us in another “temporary” room for a few hours so we would be able to enjoy the resort. I don’t know if they do this for everyone but it sure made us feel special and very welcomed.
Once we got to the room we originally booked it was amazing. We had a corner room with a large window seat overlooking Biscayne Bay. It was truly amazing view and room and well-appointed and comfortable.
The rooftop pool area is beautiful and the pool was very chic and modern with a calm relaxing feeling and good poolside food and service.
The rooftop pool area is beautiful and the pool was very chic and modern with a calm relaxing feeling and good poolside food and service.
| Once a month they through a pool party from 5-9pm we happened to be staying during this particular weekend and went to the party to listen to the DJ spin great Miami music with a live trumpet player a truly awesome experience our kids will never forget. |  |  |
The restaurants are all very good, and really not very expensive for being in a major city and a high end resort. I would recommend trying them out if you don’t feel like venturing out into the Miami nightlife.
The restaurants are all very good, and really not very expensive for being in a major city and a high end resort. I would recommend trying them out if you don’t feel like venturing out into the Miami nightlife.
We were fortunate to go to Miami at the same time the Orlando Magic was playing the Miami Heat and got to meet some of the Magic players who were all staying at the hotel which was really cool for my kids. If you’re a Magic fan it nice to see and meet them when they are just relaying. But remember to be nice they deserve time off too!
The main reason we stayed at this property is I was doing a few Cruise ship inspections and wanted to stay in a Hotel close to the port. It was only a 10 min cab ride that should cost you between $10-$20. I have to warn you. If you take a Taxi make sure they know that you know the port is only a $10-20 ride away. My first taxi driver on my first day there decide he wanted to dive me all over Miami and it cost me $40. So make sure you ask the price up front if you don’t want any surprises.
#escapesinternationaltravel #portofmiami #fourseasonshotels #miami #orlandomagic #southbeach #tpirocks #luciepescatello
| The fathom™ is the only cruise ship that is currently cruising to Cuba, you can be among the first U.S travelers to sail to Cuba in over 50 years. Fathom™ home port is Miami, FL The fathom™ has Unbeatable Value. Unforgettable Experience. What their known for is TRAVELdeep |  |
What's included in your cruise fare to Cuba? Just about everything.
- 3 1/2 days of shore excursions, including stops in Havana, Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos.
- Shipboard travel between ports, so you can spend your travel time relaxing by the pool, not sitting on a bus.
- Three meals a day, including all lunches onshore.
- 7 nights in a comfortable cabin aboard the MV Adonia, so you only have to unpack once
“Fathom offers a truly historic opportunity for travel to Cuba, in a clean and safe environment with rich and vibrant culture that, until now, most U.S. travelers have only seen in pictures, said Lucie Pescatello the owner of Escapes International Travel.”
Fathom is the first cruise ship company to be granted U.S. approval for round-trip travel between the U.S. and multiple destinations in Cuba. Cruise itinerary to the Cuban port cities of Havana, Cienfuegos, and Santiago de Cuba is authorized under current people-to-people travel guidelines as set forth by the U.S. government.
“Every night, you’ll return to the comforts and (air conditioning) of the MV Adonia, where are all the details of getting from location to location in Cuba are taken care of” continued Mrs. Pescatello.
To book your trip to Cuba contact Escapes international directly.
“Every night, you’ll return to the comforts and (air conditioning) of the MV Adonia, where are all the details of getting from location to location in Cuba are taken care of” continued Mrs. Pescatello.
To book your trip to Cuba contact Escapes international directly.
#escapesinternationaltravel #cruisetocuba #cuba #tpirocks #luciepescatello
Escapes International Travel announced today that their Orlando based clients will soon be able to take direct flights on Bahama Air form Orlando International Airport to Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas.
“Bahama Air has always had direct flights from Palm Beach and Miami so it was more difficult for my Orlando clients to jump on a quick weekend get-a-way, with this newly added direct service out of MCO to Grand Bahama Island Airport it will be a breeze to have a quick getaway said Lucie Pescatello” the owner of Escapes International Travel.
“Couples and families that live in Central Fl, are always looking for a quick get-a-way. I am always asked about the Bahamas and have to tell them they need to do a connection in Miami which usually turns off the client. Now with a direct one hour or less gate to gate option many central Floridians will be pleased, continued Mrs. Pescatello.”
To find out more information on get-a-ways to Grand Bahama contact Lucie Pescatello at Escapes International Travel.
Grand Lucayan | Grand Bahama Island
“Bahama Air has always had direct flights from Palm Beach and Miami so it was more difficult for my Orlando clients to jump on a quick weekend get-a-way, with this newly added direct service out of MCO to Grand Bahama Island Airport it will be a breeze to have a quick getaway said Lucie Pescatello” the owner of Escapes International Travel.
“Couples and families that live in Central Fl, are always looking for a quick get-a-way. I am always asked about the Bahamas and have to tell them they need to do a connection in Miami which usually turns off the client. Now with a direct one hour or less gate to gate option many central Floridians will be pleased, continued Mrs. Pescatello.”
To find out more information on get-a-ways to Grand Bahama contact Lucie Pescatello at Escapes International Travel.
Grand Lucayan | Grand Bahama Island
In the age of online booking sites, using a travel agent may feel like going the way of the dinosaur. But agents are more useful than simply selling trips to Disney World and cruises. Many agents still provide services or have knowledge that you just can’t get online –and sometimes, especially in times of crisis, working with a real live person is just plain superior.
Here are 10 reasons why they're still useful:
1) They Are Educated and Have Personal Experience
Simply put, they know more than you. They can give you insider tips and advice, using their education and personal experience to guide your vacation decisions in a way that provides you with the best vacation possible for you and your hard-earned investment. They have access to the personal feedback from hundreds of clients, and their own personal travel agent network, to provide insights you can’t get on TripAdvisor or other social media sites.
2) They Have Clout
Many travel agents develop personal relationships with individuals at the companies they sell. They leverage these relationships to get you things you can’t get on your own. That “sold out” room or the connecting rooms you want for your extended family trip when the online sites say they aren’t available. They also have exclusive entrée to experiences you might not know are available to you.
3) The Fixer
In addition to getting you more on any particular trip, they can step in and fix things when your trip goes awry. The average consumer books one or two trips per year, typically with different travel suppliers, so they have little or no leverage when things go wrong. The travel agent is constantly selling a particular supplier and has the leverage to fix things, even when the supplier isn’t directly at fault. Travel suppliers value the travel agent’s business much more than any individual traveler. They will step up to make things right or simply to make sure that traveler, and their travel agent, are happy.
4) Cost-Savings
The best travel agents have unique access to benefits that can save you a lot of money and provide you with a better experience: free room upgrades, spa credits, food and beverage credits are just a few of the things that agents can get, that you can’t. Add in hard-to-get restaurant reservations, exclusive or priority access to attractions, added amenities, and you will have a lot more value for your travel dollar. (Ever wonder why the couple in the cabin next to yours got champagne and you didn't? They probably used a travel agent)
5) Time-Savings
Instead of searching blindly on the Internet for hours, days, or even weeks – depending on the complexity of the travel plans – you can have an expert do the research for you, with your personal needs in mind. They do it for every component of the trip and very often do it at no cost to you.
6) Safety Net
If anything should go wrong during your trip, you can rely on them to assist you. A travel agent will suggest and arrange alternate travel arrangements, help you to deal with any travel emergency you may have, and put you in touch with the right local people to answer your needs.
7) On the Cutting Edge
They are on the cutting edge of what's new: Travel agents are the first to know about a new resort, cruise ship or tour. They have relationships with their best travel partners who keep them informed as to the latest and greatest offerings they have. So if you want to travel on the latest and greatest, agents are the way to go!
8) You Pay the Same Anyway!
More than 98 percent of hotels are parity priced. That means the cost is the same whether you book it yourself or have the travel agent do the work. Some travel agents even have websites that feature the same inventory, bookable in real time, as Expedia and Orbitz. The customer gets the best of the high tech world, in a high touch, environment. This parity pricing applies to virtually every travel product.
9) You Get Matched Right
If you call a cruise line directly, they won’t tell you that their competitor is a better fit for you and your travel needs. Since travel agents sell everything, they focus on you’re your particular needs, making sure you are matched up with the right.
10) An Ongoing Mutually Beneficial Relationship
A good agent is like a good mechanic. Once you find them, you’ll never want to give them up. Travel could be your biggest discretionary spend in any given year, along with your limited time, so you want to make sure it’s done right. When they make that happen, you’ll want them in your inner circle moving forward.
Here are 10 reasons why they're still useful:
1) They Are Educated and Have Personal Experience
Simply put, they know more than you. They can give you insider tips and advice, using their education and personal experience to guide your vacation decisions in a way that provides you with the best vacation possible for you and your hard-earned investment. They have access to the personal feedback from hundreds of clients, and their own personal travel agent network, to provide insights you can’t get on TripAdvisor or other social media sites.
2) They Have Clout
Many travel agents develop personal relationships with individuals at the companies they sell. They leverage these relationships to get you things you can’t get on your own. That “sold out” room or the connecting rooms you want for your extended family trip when the online sites say they aren’t available. They also have exclusive entrée to experiences you might not know are available to you.
3) The Fixer
In addition to getting you more on any particular trip, they can step in and fix things when your trip goes awry. The average consumer books one or two trips per year, typically with different travel suppliers, so they have little or no leverage when things go wrong. The travel agent is constantly selling a particular supplier and has the leverage to fix things, even when the supplier isn’t directly at fault. Travel suppliers value the travel agent’s business much more than any individual traveler. They will step up to make things right or simply to make sure that traveler, and their travel agent, are happy.
4) Cost-Savings
The best travel agents have unique access to benefits that can save you a lot of money and provide you with a better experience: free room upgrades, spa credits, food and beverage credits are just a few of the things that agents can get, that you can’t. Add in hard-to-get restaurant reservations, exclusive or priority access to attractions, added amenities, and you will have a lot more value for your travel dollar. (Ever wonder why the couple in the cabin next to yours got champagne and you didn't? They probably used a travel agent)
5) Time-Savings
Instead of searching blindly on the Internet for hours, days, or even weeks – depending on the complexity of the travel plans – you can have an expert do the research for you, with your personal needs in mind. They do it for every component of the trip and very often do it at no cost to you.
6) Safety Net
If anything should go wrong during your trip, you can rely on them to assist you. A travel agent will suggest and arrange alternate travel arrangements, help you to deal with any travel emergency you may have, and put you in touch with the right local people to answer your needs.
7) On the Cutting Edge
They are on the cutting edge of what's new: Travel agents are the first to know about a new resort, cruise ship or tour. They have relationships with their best travel partners who keep them informed as to the latest and greatest offerings they have. So if you want to travel on the latest and greatest, agents are the way to go!
8) You Pay the Same Anyway!
More than 98 percent of hotels are parity priced. That means the cost is the same whether you book it yourself or have the travel agent do the work. Some travel agents even have websites that feature the same inventory, bookable in real time, as Expedia and Orbitz. The customer gets the best of the high tech world, in a high touch, environment. This parity pricing applies to virtually every travel product.
9) You Get Matched Right
If you call a cruise line directly, they won’t tell you that their competitor is a better fit for you and your travel needs. Since travel agents sell everything, they focus on you’re your particular needs, making sure you are matched up with the right.
10) An Ongoing Mutually Beneficial Relationship
A good agent is like a good mechanic. Once you find them, you’ll never want to give them up. Travel could be your biggest discretionary spend in any given year, along with your limited time, so you want to make sure it’s done right. When they make that happen, you’ll want them in your inner circle moving forward.
Ahh, Jamaica. It's hard to have a bad holiday in Jamaica, crystal clear aqua blue water everywhere, white sandy beaches, great local Jamaican hospitality and freshly BBQ’ed Jamaican jerked chicken.
We stayed in a Preferred Club room in Wild Orchid. With a bay view looking at the mountains, very beautiful. We wanted the swim-up suite, which was right below our room but they did not have any available when we booked. If you can get that room its totally worth it.
I would book VIP service with Club Mobay and private transportations with AMStar. It not a huge amount of money, however it will get you through immigration & customs without all the lines and headaches. We had a personal Mobay representative meet us at the gate when the plane landed and walk us right through immigration & customs while other passengers on our flight had to wait in the long lines. After getting through immigration & customs you get to go to a private lounge and have some refreshments before your private car picks you up and whisks you off to the resort where you will check in before all the other guest are able to get to the hotel.
I would also book the Preferred Club and stay in a preferred club building. For me personally it is worth the extra money to have the extras it comes with. If you don’t stay in the preferred building the standard rooms are also very nice it is just a little more crowded and more of a party atmosphere
AMResorts did a fabulous job with Secrets St James and Wild Orchid, they have a very luxurious feel and vibe, very elegant accommodation, a great spa (which I recommend you book) and many great dining options you can use when you want including 24 hour room service which is included in your stay. It is great Luxury and value for the all-inclusive price. While tipping is included I felt that some of the staff went out of their way to make my stay extra special and I did tip. So bring some tipping cash if you want to get some extra special treatment.
I would also book the Preferred Club and stay in a preferred club building. For me personally it is worth the extra money to have the extras it comes with. If you don’t stay in the preferred building the standard rooms are also very nice it is just a little more crowded and more of a party atmosphere
AMResorts did a fabulous job with Secrets St James and Wild Orchid, they have a very luxurious feel and vibe, very elegant accommodation, a great spa (which I recommend you book) and many great dining options you can use when you want including 24 hour room service which is included in your stay. It is great Luxury and value for the all-inclusive price. While tipping is included I felt that some of the staff went out of their way to make my stay extra special and I did tip. So bring some tipping cash if you want to get some extra special treatment.
#SecretsWildOrchid #escapesinternationaltravel #tpirocks #luciepescatello #AMResorts #SecretsStJames #Jamaica
