SVH Travel, as you know, always visits resorts and documents them with video and photo content. On May 4th, Riu opened its brand new Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun, Mexico. With its unique contemporary modern design, this hotel had me amazed! This Riu resort had its own VIP exclusive villa section, more than 30 suites with their own outdoor jacuzzis, and its superior types of rooms that gave visitors a beautiful look around Cancun! I have gone to take content from this newly opened resort, but in Cancun I also went around for site inspection to Paradisus La Esmeralda and Paradisus La Perla which seperated its family area from the Adults only section. I had also visited Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Oasis Sense, Fiesta Americana Condesa, Iberostar Cancun, and Oasis Complex, which distinguished itself from its three sections, the Oasis, Grand, and Sense. Soon I will be uploading the HD Slideshow and Video content for these resorts. During this business trip, I managed to interview Richard Valdes and Hugo Aguilera. To watch this interview, click here. You can also watch the Riu Palace Peninsula HD Slideshow by clicking here. For the best deals and content for your vacation, follow us on Facebook for updated specials and news: https://www.facebook.com/SvhTravel

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Question 1: Give me 2 of the 6 popular excursions in this hotel.

Geography Question: Give me 2 Fun Facts on Puerto Vallarta.

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Question 1: What beach is Riu Palace Pacifico located on?

Geography Question: Which part of Mexico is Puerto Vallarta located? (North, South, East or West)

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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.

On the East coast of the Dominican Republic are the tropical gardens and luscious palms that we dream about and hope to God that someday we get to see. Dreams Palm Beach resort in Punta Cana is the perfect all inclusive destination for a great family vacation. There is enough food and fun to keep everyone happy, while making sure the adults get the real vacation they need… just how any Apple vacation should be.
But We Want to Ditch the Kids!
That’s okay here! Leave them at the Explorer’s Kids Club anytime between 9AM and 10PM! The Red Cross certified staff supervises treasure hunts, sandcastle competitions, beach camping, ocean trampolines, monster-size basketball, and other crazy stuff. Pagers are available for those parents that just need to stay in touch. The Core Zone day program is available for teens. Both programs are part of the all inclusive vacation packages, so there is no extra cost.
It’s just as fun to be an adult here as it is a kid. In addition to fun water sports like snorkeling and windsurfing, there are big screen movies right on the beach, moonlit theme parties, cocktail receptions, a casino, stargazing, and different surprises each night. They even have bocce ball. Who doesn’t love bocce ball! Golf is nearby. And if you dare, try the Euro-bungee. The notoriously friendly staff will grant pretty much any request. For a truly special moment, ask about a private romantic dinner on the beach.
Details:
Each of the 513 suites come with spacious and furnished balconies or terraces, and flat screens. Some even have in-room Jacuzzis. Dreams Palm Beach boasts 8 restaurants and 8.5 bars… I’m not exactly sure what defines a “half” of a bar, but I like the idea of it! There are 3 beautiful freshwater pools, including one kids’ pool and one adults’ only pool, with sundecks, shaded areas, and a swim-up bar. Overall, this is an amazing location and destination for a Dominican Republic all inclusive vacation.

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.

A Lot A’Do
Ever heard of the Sandals Regency in St. Lucia, aka the Sandal Regency La Toc, aka Sandals La Toc, aka the Caribbean’s most glamorous resort? A resort with so many names should be a resort with many options; and it is!! This all inclusive resort provides unlimited access at no extra charge to all kinds of exciting land and water sports, including scuba diving and golf! But pack light: the year-round daytime temperature average is 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with nighttime averages at 72 degree Fahrenheit.
Nearby are 14 different coral reef sites, with optional scuba tours such as Night Dives, or Underwater Digital Photography. Stick around the resort when night falls for live shows and bands, a piano bar, karaoke, fashions shows, and more.  Water elements are everywhere you look. Sandals Regency boasts 4 pools (including the island’s largest), 4 whirlpools, 2 swim-up bars, private plunge pools, waterfalls, bridges, a sauna, a steam room, and of course the glistening ocean at your door. An Apple vacation is never boring, unless you want it to be.
Stay At 1, Play At 3:
Sandals doesn’t have just one resort on the island of St. Lucia. It has three world-class all inclusive resorts, all within a short distance from each other. And guess what? If you stay at one, you enjoy full exchange privileges at all three. So don’t forget to check out the scene at Sandal Halcyon and Sandals Grande St. Lucian, both nearby. So, if you get tired of the 9 restaurants onsite at the Sandals Regency, you can go enjoy your all inclusive meals at the neighboring Sandals Resorts. Enjoy their pools. See their shows. Drink their drinks. You simply cannot get more out of a Caribbean all inclusive vacation package than what you get here.
A Posh Place to Be
Stretched along a half-mile crescent-shaped beach, this all inclusive beachfront property is surrounded by lush hillsides, rolling fairways, and exotic coral bluffs. The vibe here is very posh, like everyone knows it’s the place to be. England and France fought over this dazzling Caribbean island for almost 200 years, so St. Lucia is some pretty hot property.
Hey Honeymooners!
Although we weren’t newlyweds, I brought my honey here because I heard it was recently voted Best Honeymoon Spot for a Caribbean all inclusive resort. With the romantic natural settings and plush king size four-post beds, we couldn’t wait to get it on our schedules to come back again!