Grotto Bay Beach Resort Dining

If you are looking for one of the best values in Bermuda vacations, Grotto Bay Beach Resort is the destination you’ve been looking for!

Given the “Value Plus” rating by Apple Vacations and 5/6 red apples for service, amenities, and luxuries, the Grotto Bay Beach Resort is already incredible. But they recently completed a remarkable multi-million dollar renovation and refurbishing, making this Bermuda resort even better! Guests enjoy the extensive improvements to all-marble restrooms, British mahogany furniture, and renovated guestrooms. Read the rest of this entry »

When most people think about Bermuda, all they envision is the nasty rumors surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, that area of sea where ships mysteriously disappear. While there is some truth to this myth, there is more fiction. Ask anyone who has ever actually been to the island and they cannot speak highly enough about it!

One particularly beautiful Bermuda resort is Elbow Beach Bermuda. This location is an Apple Vacations 6/6 resort for service and amenities, while coming at an affordable value to its customers. If you are looking for modern comforts with the old world charms of Caribbean vacations, then look no further. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple Vacations features some of the finest resorts in the Caribbean, including Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana. This lovely resort is ranked with a perfect 6/6 Golden Apples, making it the best ranked resort for amenities, service, and luxury. And there are incredible all inclusive vacation packages available to this resort. If you are trying to escape the winter cold or your boring job, look no further than this beautiful Punta Cana resort!

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Question 1: Do the a la carte restaurants need reservations?

Geography Question: What are other names of Puerto Vallarta? Hint: There are two other names, just give me one.

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Nothing says “ritzy” like the Ritz Carlton. And nothing says “vacation” like Jamaica. So these two epic forces joined together and created a beautiful Caribbean resort called the Ritz Carlton Rose Hall.  Caribbean warmth is combined with Old World appeal to create this dazzling beachfront resort, open since 2000. Stretching along 500 feet of white sand beach and hidden within 5,000 acres of lush, private vegetation, the Ritz Carlton Rose Hall resort is prefect for an epic family Jamaica vacations.
The Fairest of Them All:
When good ol’ Christopher Columbus arrived at Montego Bay I the 1400s, he dubbed it “Golfo de Buen Tiempo” or “fair weathered gulf”. 600 years later the weather is still as fair as ever. The ocean breezes are warm and the Caribbean sunshine calls your name all day long. It’s truly perfect weather for the complimentary windsurfing and snorkeling. They even provide you with fins for your feet so you can snorkel through the water easier. Apple vacations are the best… hands down.
Rooms are accented with warm pallets of color and generous living spaces. Elegant decor in tropical hues of greens, plums, and aubergines is calming for the tired minds. Expect to find all the modern day conveniences, and then some. All 428 suites have private covered balconies, complete with stone columns. All 5 restaurants combine various cuisines with the traditional Ritz Carlton flare. I’ll have the fillet mignon with a heaping side of ocean views.
Come Here to Live Like Kings, Not Rockstars
The Ritz Carlton Rose Hall has strict family-friendly, anti party-like-a-rock-star policies… so feel free to have an awesome time, but make sure to keep it between the lines. This ain’t Spring Break in Cabo.

What Kinds of Fun?
Wine tasting, daily yoga and tai-chi, cooking classes, pool volleyball, beach soccer, salsa and meringue dance lessons, painting.  These are just some of the features that make the Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana stand out compared to other competing Caribbean all inclusive resorts. Snorkeling, sailing, and a casino are available at this Apple vacation resort, and of course there’s a golf course close by. When I vacationed here it was impossible to be bored. The selection of daytime and nighttime activities is endless.
Largest Pool on the Entire Island!
I was pleased with the number of dining options, as there are 7 restaurants, 8 bars, and 24-hour room service. One of the three pools was right on the beach, and apparently it’s the largest free form pool on the entire island. Swim up bars always make me smile. I counted 7 whirl pools. All suites have mahogany furniture, European jet showers, marble bathrooms, and ooh-la-la, a two- person Jacuzzi. I should mention there is a “spectacular” Kids Zone daytime program for children 12 and under that’s already included in the all inclusive package.
I love extravagance, but not at the expense of others. It felt good to know I was staying at a resort that’s ITR certified, meaning that Paradisus Palma Real operates with sustainability and special attention to the local culture.
Location:
This amazing and all inclusive resort is situated on The Dominican Republic’s Bavaro Beach, legendary for its pristine, powdery Caribbean shore. Only 25 minutes from the airport until you reach crystal waters, fresh gardens, and towering palms. The architecture is richly magnificent. Overall, this place is the epitome of elegance and fun… just what I’d expect from any Apple vacation!

La Romana is one of the best provinces in the Dominican Republic for all inclusive vacations.  The capital city of the Dominican Republic shares the La Romana name, and is actually the third largest city in the entire country.

Essentially, a visit to La Romana can be rather multidimensional, but it will definitely include images of sugar cane fields, crystal clear turquoise waters, astounding architecture and maybe a dolphin sighting or two if you’re lucky.

La Romana has one of the largest resorts in Casa de Campo that has played host as an all inclusive vacation site to many of the world’s rich and famous, including dignitaries, world leaders and many high profile business people, athletes and entertainers.

Casa de Campo is also one of the largest and most famous golf destinations in the world, featuring four internationally known golf courses. The “Tooth of the Dog” is the most famous internationally ranked golf course among Caribbean vacation enthusiasts, and also considered to be in the Top 100 worldwide. “Tooth of the Dog” was designed by internationally recognized golf course icon Pete Dye.

In addition to golfing, Casa de Campo is known as one of the best all inclusive Caribbean vacation spots in the world—Apple Vacations sells tons of all inclusive vacation packages to Caribbean travelers seeking an experience in the Dominican Republic.  Bill Clinton, Elizabeth Taylor, Shakira and Alex Rodriguez are just a few of the world’s famous celebrities that have vacationed in one of Casa de Campo’s all inclusive resorts.

Another area many all inclusive vacation travelers are attracted to in La Romana is Altos de Chavon.  Altos de Chavon is a hub of the arts and home to a local university—it’s a re-creation of a 15th century Mediterranean village, complete with cobblestone pathways, unique shopping districts, world-recognized exhibits of sculptures and art, and a large amphitheatre of red stone that’s built into the ground.  Sting, Placido Domingo, Heart, Santana—these are just a few of the entertainers that have played the amphitheatre in Altos de Chavon.

Isla Catalina is another amazing attraction in La Romana—especially if you’re a diving or snorkeling enthusiast.  Isla Catalina is only six square miles and it’s completely surrounded by a coral reef nature preserve, making it one of the finest diving landscapes in the Caribbean.

If you’re particularly adventurous, check out Fun Fun Cave, located in Hato Mayor just outside of La Romana—they’re some of the largest caves in the Caribbean and actually extent almost four miles underground!

Apple Vacations All Inclusives of Note in La Romana: Dreams La Romana Resort and Spa, Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, Casa de Campo.