Just recently, I visited Cabo San Lucas. In November 2011, the first Secrets Resort in Cabo was opened, Secrets Marquis. The Secrets Marquis is the AM Resort’s third resort in Cabo, following Dreams Los Cabos and Zoetry Casa Del Mar. Being a luxury boutique hotel, the Secrets Marquis is an Adults-only property. Offering 24-hours room service, unique dining, and excellent service, I was impressed with many aspects of this resort. I will shortly be introducing the newly opened Secrets Vallarta in Mexico. I also went for site inspection at Barcelo Los Cabos Deluxe. This resort offered swim-out suites, a designated adults-only area, and live entertainment every night. Having many different restaurants to arouse your taste buds, the Barcelo hotel had Italian, French, Asian, and Spanish dining choices. The resort also offered an iPod dock that was hooked up with the TV, accessing your iPod on the big screen. A certain aspect that I really found interesting were the electronically controlled curtains. Bel Air Collection Resort & Spa was yet another hotel that I site inspected, along with Hola Grand Faro all-Inclusive hotel. The Hola Grand Faro had a unique lighthouse that gave visitors a 360 degree view of Cabo San Lucas! Melia Cabo Real, located between San Jose and Cabo San Lucas, had a nice, beautiful layout. My final site inspection, Dreams Los Cabos, was a luxury all-Inclusive hotel. All the rooms at the resort had flat tvs, and on the top-most floor, the hotel had a Premium Club lounge. With many unique restaurants, this hotel also featured a fascinating spa and kids’ club! Once again, SVH Travels offers many exclusive deals to Cabo San Lucas. I am going to be visiting Cancun, and I will bring back many photos and videos of its’ newest and high-class resorts, including the newly-opened Riu Palace Peninsula and Paradisus Resorts’.

Just recently, my son Edvin, and I went to Jamaica for hotel site inspections. We inspected newly renovated and opened hotels in Jamaica, including: Riu Palace Tropical Bay, Secrets St. James & Wild Orchid, Grand Palladium, Iberostar Grand Rose Hall, Iberostar Suites Rose Hall, Sandals Negril, Beaches Negril, and Riu Negril. As you know, I have been to every hotel and property in Mexico, and the Caribbean. Filming and documenting every single property, I inspect the sites from A to Z. The first hotels from AM resorts in Jamaica, Secrets St. James & Wild Orchid are said to be the pioneer hotels. Visiting our Youtube Channel, SVHTravel, you can find our HD films and slideshows of the resorts. We stayed at Riu Palace Tropical Bay, the first Riu resort to be built in Jamaica. SVH Travel, as you already know, is one of the top producers of Riu hotels. Located in Montego Bay, the Adults-Only Secrets St. James and Secrets Wild Orchid are both located in one territory. Sharing the fitness and spa, these resorts are very innovative with their gorgeous design and modern attributes. Located on a picture perfect beach, these resorts are one of the top honeymoon destinations. I would highly recommend planning weddings in this location, with its natural beauty. Another excellent property was the Iberostar Grand Rose Hall, also another Adults-Only hotel, the more quiet and calm clients will enjoy their stay here. Not to worry, Iberostar Suites Rose Hall is right next to the Grand. Having many more activities for children, the Iberostar Suites even includes a lazy river and a kid’s waterpark! One of the more recent properties to open in Jamaica, the Grand Palladium was a very clean-looking resort. This hotel separates itself from the rest with it’s unique Sport’s Bar. The fact that all the rooms in the property included jacuzzis impressed my son and I. I find it very difficult to even try to sell a property I have not approved of or inspected. That is why I like to be informed of all the hotels I sell to my clients. Also inspecting Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril, my son found it amazing that all the rooms had new Xbox 360 slims, and there was a game room dedicated to Xbox 360s. Sandals Negril also had its unique crystal swim-out rooms. Ending the day, my son and I had a great perspective of all the hotels we’d visited. Enjoying the rest of our business trip, the next few days were spent well, in the beach and with each others company.

Mr. Claudio A. Zboznovits, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Barcelo Resorts, Dorita Scott, Director of Sales Manager and Ana Diaz, Director of Sales Manager had all visited SVH Travel last week. We were very grateful to have Claudio, Dorita and Ana visit our headquarters and talk about our business opportunities as a team! We discussed the future plans of the hotels and magnificent deals we can offer. Our clients are very happy with Barcelo Hotels because of the quality of everything! From Barcelo’s family resorts to the Paradise Getaways! Barcelo’s Resort chain has hotels that offer much that other don’t! Such as Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe’s Mini Water park! You have your slides, fountains, creative characters and everything else for your child’s enjoyment. We had gone through some very crucial points for introducing Barcelo Resorts to the public. We at SVH Travel just enjoy sitting down and speaking with Representatives about Resorts so that we can get a more thorough knowledge and pass this down to our clients for better insight of the hotels.

Question 1: How many Partial Ocean or Ocean View suites does this resort have?

Question 3: View Barcelo Puerto Vallarta’s HD Slideshow. On Minute 3:37, please tell me what Team’s Jersey the man in the picture is wearing. Or give me the three colors of the Jersey.

Geography Question: Puerto Vallarta is located next to the beach. Which area of water is Puerto Vallarta’s beach called?

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Edvin interviews many different types of travelers to get their own personal opinions about this magnificent hotel! Enjoy this short video of Barcelo Puerto Vallarta and leave back any comments or thoughts about this hotel. Scroll down to view some of the comments of this clip.

Good description of hotel amenities, great for families.
– Dorita Scott
Sales Manager-Pacific Coast, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado
Barcelo Hotels & Resorts

He did an extraordinary job.
-Ana Diaz Coreas
Director of Sales West Coast and Southwest USA
BARCELO HOTELS AND RESORTS

It looks good & quite focused.
-Claudio A. Zboznovits
Vice President Sales & Marketing USA
Barcelo Hotels and Resorts

Excellent job, great interview and very nicely done.
- Rhoda Jimenez
Apple Vacations Sales Manager
West Coast

Beach bunnies and adventure junkies alike will love a Costa Rican getaway at the beautiful Riu Hotel in Guanacaste. This northern province of the small Central American isthmus generally enjoys a fraction of the humidity and rainfall of the rest of the country, making its climate ideal for exploring the pristine beaches, lush forests, and massive volcanoes. Check out the great stuff in this all-inclusive Apple vacation package.

Play All Day in the Sun

Just steps from the six-story hotel, Playa Matapalo is a wonderful setting for any number of exciting water sports. As part of its all-inclusive packages, Riu offers windsurfing, peddle-boating, kayaking, and snorkeling. An all-inclusive vacation even comes with one free introductory scuba diving lesson in the enormous swimming pool! Eco-tourists might also opt to venture out into the nearby national parks to experience some of the natural beauty of the region.

Of course, those who choose to stay at the resort will surely find no shortage of activities. Buffets, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs abound, as well as free wireless internet for all and daily entertainment programs for kids ages 6 to 12. You can hop from the beach to the pool to the hot tub to the steam bath and even stay in shape in the full gym, stopping in between to enjoy shows and live music.

Something for Everyone

Apple vacations is proud to offer this spectacular tropical getaway at the Riu Hotel in Guanacaste. An all-inclusive package is perfect singles, couples, or families, so book your expedition today!

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton is located inside a small bay on the northwest coast of Jamaica, along a privileged beach area bathed in turquoise waters.  Nearby is the small village of Lucea and Montego Bay. Next door is the world famous Johnny Walker Championship Golf Course. The airport is only 25 minutes away. This is a great all inclusive location to escape to, without being totally marooned from civilization.
A Little About the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton:
Once you arrive at the Grand Palladium, you’re greeted by modern design and luxurious facilities. The peaceful natural surroundings are made up of deep blue sea and dark green landscapes. The ultramodern architecture and old English flare are in perfect harmony.

There are 390 rooms, some with hydro massage bathtubs. The resort features 5 pools and 8 jacuzzis… a few more than most of the other Jamaica all inclusive resorts. The kids’ pool is fun. The adults’ pool is funner, complete with its own swim-up bar. I sat in the sauna and steam room every day for 10 minutes and slept like a baby. Fun sports like snorkeling, boating, billiards, and darts are all complimentary. Don’t let the kids hold you back: like most other Apple vacations, complimentary kids’ programs are available each day from 9-5. After sundown, live music and nightly shows will bring you and yours together.
Great for Food Lovers!
This resorts sets itself apart from other Jamaica all inclusive resorts with its broad selection of 10 on-site restaurants and 12 cocktail lounges. Most resorts have around 3 or 4 restaurants and bars, so this is pretty impressive for all food lovers. The restaurants range from casual to formal, so there’s always something to agree with your tastes and something new you haven’t tried yet. Happy Eating!

On the northwest region of Jamaica, inside Motego Bay is the all inclusive Riu Montego Bay. This is an all-around Apple vacation resort with something for everyone. The beachfront location is magical and already furnished with loungers for sunbathing. The 701 suites are spread out into several chiseled buildings that reach a maximum height of four stories. No matter if you come alone, or with a whole family, the suites here meet everyone’s needs. If you have kids, they can be dropped off and supervised during the day. Just one “triple garden room” can accommodate an entire family of five. Make sure you get a suite that has their hydro-massage bathtub.
Put Your Laptop Away and Have Some Fun Already!
Inside the rooms are laptop-sized safes, so put down the laptop and walk away slowly. Step out of your ordinary routine and spice life up a little at this Jamaica all inclusive resort with some world class snorkeling, windsurfing, and catamaran riding. Take a horseback ride, and then sooth those muscles that you hardly ever use in a nice not sauna. After all the fun, you can return to your safely secured laptop and enjoy unlimited free Wifi.
Dig in!
Apple vacation packages are great because they’re all inclusive, and they specialize in finding the best all inclusive resorts, with the most food, drink, and fun options for your money. Their resort features an on-site steakhouse, Asian cuisine, Italian cuisine, and an international themed buffet. If you feel like keeping a low profile, order some tasty 24-hour room service and eat it in the hydro massage bathtub like royalty. Everyone’s free to let loose because there’s both a kids’ pool and an adult pool, with an attached Jacuzzi. When night falls there’s plenty to do at any of the 5 bars, including 1 swim-up bar. Enjoy live shows and music, or play slot machines and video games. Remember to forget your wallet; this vacation hot spot is an all inclusive resort.

There are a lot of options when it comes to a Cabo vacation. As one of the more famous all inclusive vacation destinations in Mexico, there is no shortage of average, run-of-the-mill resorts. If you don’t minds staying somewhere that’s a dime a dozen, that’s fine. But if you really want to experience true Cabo, book an all inclusive package at this Apple vacation certified resort. It’s the first and only resort that’s ever greeted me with a welcome cocktail upon my arrival.

Swim-Up Suites!!
That’s right! This is the only resort featuring swim-up suites! With a swim-up suite, you can swim from the pool directly to the entrance of your suite, and vice-versa. Recently opened in 2010, this beachfront Mexico all inclusive resort is sleek and luxurious, with bright blue ocean views.

Sleep Like Kings
All of the 619 suites feature a spacious and furnished balcony or terrace. They are furnished with glass art pieces, dark woods, and Mexican ceramics. Expect only high quality mattresses and 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets from this Mexico all inclusive resort. Guests are always impressed by the 40” flat screens, remote control blinds,  iPod docking stations, and oversized marble bathrooms. Some rooms even come equipped with jet bathtubs.

I was greatly impressed by the 5 lagoon style pools. The waterpark-style kids’ pool honestly made me jealous of the children. The scuba views here are amazing. Jaqyes Ives Cousteau declared that this place was “the biggest aquarium of the world” with infinite varieties of tropical fish.

6 restaurants will make and keep everyone happy, even the pickiest of eaters. The American sports bar is a guest favorite, and keeps the fanatics in touch with their favorite teams. Take the whole family on a safari or whale watching excursion… or just ditch the kids at the supervised Barcey Club and go by yourselves for once.

Hedonism II is anything but an ordinary resort. I’ll be upfront. It’s sexy. It’s exotic. It’s racy. Prim and proper are thrown out the window at this Jamaica all inclusive resort. It’s a great place for both couples and singles 18 and over to come and let loose.

Mature Audiences Only:
If you’re feeling free, you can bet there are nude areas to relax and have fun. Erase tan lines on the secluded “au naturel” section of their private beach. They even have a nude swim-up bar connected to a nude pool. There’s a nude Jacuzzi. A see-through waterslide. Nude beach volleyball… can you handle it?? They don’t call this Apple vacation resort “the pleasure seekers ultimate all inclusive playground” for nothing. Imagine having the guts to swim up and order a mai-tai, naked! But don’t worry; there are plenty of areas and pools that require being fully clothed.

An Intimate Resort:
All 280 rooms feature mirrors on the ceilings, tiled floors, and 5-head showers. With so few rooms at this Jamaica all inclusive resort, there’s plenty of private space for everyone. It’s also intimate enough to make some new friends. The good times will roll at any of their 5 restaurants and 5 bars, one of which is the world famous Club Hurricane. This recently refurbished nightclub is open ‘till 5AM, or when the last person leaves!

Entertainment:
The all inclusive vacation package includes tons of fun activities and entertainment that go above and beyond standard all inclusive resorts… after all this is an Apple vacations resort. Take your pick: reggae dance classes, rock climbing walls, hammock lounges, mardi gras parties, karaoke, fantasy/fetish parties, island picnics, beach bonfires, pajama parties, golf, miniature golf, snorkeling, midnight buffets, piano bar, complimentary weddings, and minimal-cost spa services like massages and pedicures. The toga parties are legendary. Put on a toga. Take one off…

SuperClubs
Hedonism II was created by SuperClubs, a well-known chain of world class resorts. Tipping is never allowed. The best duty free shopping is merely steps away. The resort is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, low-rise buildings, and 22 pristine gardens.