Explore The Fairmount Southampton in lovely Bermuda. This resort is incredible! You will be living in paradise as you wander through the gardens, swim in the pool, and sleep in the bed on your Caribbean vacation. Read the rest of this entry »

Aston Shores at Waikoloa is a lovely Big Island resort that makes for pleasant Hawaii vacations. Apple Vacations has named it one of the best values in Hawaii, with an overall ranking of 4/6 Red Apples. There are a myriad of activities to try, including golfing, swimming, fishing, and shopping. Seriously consider the upscale villas of Aston Shores at Waikoloa for your next trip! Read the rest of this entry »

Are you one of the millions of tourists who will travel to Hawaii this year? Many visitors are repeat vacationers who enjoyed the sunbathing, surfing and culture so much that they return as often as they can. Or maybe you are planning your first Hawaiian vacation. No matter which type of traveler you are, many great all inclusive vacation packages are available for the Hawaiian Islands. Read the rest of this entry »

You may have noticed that one of the most popular spots in Mexico for all-inclusive special vacation packages at AppleSpecials.com is Cancun.  Well, if you’ve ever been to Cancun or any of its surrounding areas, then you understand why!

It’s one of the most beautiful spots in Mexico geographically—in fact, when the city of Cancun was actually developed, it was an area hand-picked by the Mexican government in the hopes of attracting international tourism—in essence, the city itself was built to be a great vacation spot!

Geography and History

Cancun travel deals are widely sought after mainly because of the area’s geography.  Cancun basically sits on the Northeast corner of the Mexican Caribbean, shaped kind of like the letter “L” or number “7.”  It’s comprised of almost 15 miles of lush, gorgeous white sand beaches and the ocean water there is so clear and beautiful that it has a turquoise appearance.

The area is rich in ancient human history as well—though the bulk of the city is now dedicated primarily to the travel industry, there are still plenty of sites in most of Cancun’s sub-areas that host tons of archaeological attractions, predominantly from the Ancient Mayan culture.  Temples, ritual sites and other ancient ruins exist around the main resort area of Cancun and extend well beyond its borders.

Hotel Zone

The largest concentration of tourists and vacationers is the Hotel Zone.  This is where many resorts exist and usually host travelers with special Cancun vacation packages.

Downtown

Downtown Cancun becomes quite distinctly different from the Hotel Zone, and is actually more like a bustling authentic Mexican city.  The shopping districts, markets and night clubs in the downtown areas are easily accessible to travelers as well, however, and are just a short ride away from the bulk of the tourism.  The Airport is pretty much equidistant from downtown and the Hotel Zone… just a few miles further from downtown.

Outskirts

For those wishing to stay away from resort-goers or the spring break crowd during the end-of-school season, you may wish to take advantage of certain areas a bit more off the resort-trodden path in Cancun—though remember having a good understanding of the Mexican culture and Spanish language will help you immensely if you choose to visit these areas instead.

Puerto Morelos is a great less-traveled city less than a half hour away from the resort district. Tulum is another popular area just about an hour outside of the Cancun Hotel Zone.  Playa Del Carmen, just over 45 minutes outside of Cancun’s confines is an immensely popular spot for its beauty and relaxed vibe compared to the Hotel Zone, but it is getting more commercialized and certainly caters to the all-inclusive vacationers now—a good blended spot for those wishing a vacation a bit more secluded, but still in a comfortable tourist-friendly area.

Check out some more of our blogs for more detailed info regarding Cancun travel deals, or check out our current special vacation packages and Top Ten MonthlyTravel Deals if you’re ready to start planning your vacation!

Apple Specials is pleased to announce that coming soon, we will be e-mailing a MONTHLY list of our top travel deals to our best clients, giving them first access to these incredibly low fares and exclusive deals.

This e-mail newsletter will be exclusively for our Apple Specials & SVH Tours & Travel visitors, subscribers and clients and consist of a variety of travel destinations; it may include a simple flight or hotel offer for a weekend in New York, it may include a special all-inclusive vacation package to the Riu Palace in Cancun. You can sign up for the free monthly newsletter to receive the deals by email.

Apple Specials has teamed up with all of our travel industry partners to find the top monthly deals within all realms of travel, giving you quick, easy access to all of the lowest fares throughout the country.

In 2009, Apple Specials was the top producing Riu travel agency in the entire United States, so you can bet Riu has some very special deals exclusively for Apple customers!

As a No. 1 West Coast Crystal Apple Travel Agency, we’ve got access to tons of special deals on flights, hotels and vacation packages from all of the leading airlines and destinations in the travel industry.

We’ll pick the best of the best, offering printable offers within the newsletter and a few very special deals that are too low to advertise.  In those cases, you’ll actually have to call our offices to find out the blowout rates.

Add your e-mail to our newsletter list and look for incredible monthly travel deals, coming this June!

Apple Specials loves partnering with Riu Hotels because of their dedication to pampering all of our travelers with the finest service at some of the best beaches in the world, at resorts that are unsurpassed in beauty, quality, comfort and value.

Riu has over 100 hotels in 17 countries worldwide, including some of the finest resorts on the most beautiful beaches in Mexico.  Apple Specials has been able to offer our travelling customers some of the best all-inclusive packages in these fine hotels, and this month, along with the help of Riu, we’ll be able to offer them at an even better value than ever before. 

Join us and Riu for an evening of fine art and cocktails at Silvana Gallery, one of the most talked-about art galleries in Los Angeles. Located at 1731 West Glenoaks Blvd. suite 200 in Glendale, CA, Silvana showcases both traditional and contemporary oil paintings and sculptures by specialty artists of international fame.  Come take part in an evening of drinks while viewing some of the finest art exhibited in California. 

Apple Specials will be presenting our guests with information on some of Riu’s newest and most gorgeous hotels, and as a special for attendees, we’ve worked with Riu to offer four of our most incredible all-inclusives to resorts in various parts of Cancun, starting at just $949 per person for an 8-day vacation with non-stop flight service and all expenses included.

Apple Specials and Riu have developed packages at Cancun’s Riu Caribe, Riu Cancun, Riu Palace Riviera Maya and Riu Palace Las Americas for various dates this June, July and August to accommodate anyone’s vacation schedule this summer.

Take advantage of these amazing resort vacation all-inclusives and treat you and your loved one to an unforgettable summer getaway at a fraction of this year’s vacation budget, or simply join us for an elegant cultural evening and learn a little bit about what Riu has to offer.

The cocktail party takes place Tuesday, May 18^th from 6:30 to 9:00pm at Silvana’s Gallery.  Click here for directions to Silvana’s or here for more specific information regarding these limited-time, unbeatable all-inclusive getaways from Riu and Apple Specials.

At Apple Specials, we offer a ton of vacation packages for people of all kinds visiting Cancun and the Hotel Zone.  Tucked on a peninsula with water on three sides and gorgeous white beaches, the Hotel Zone is one of the most popular Mexico vacation spots in the world.

Well, that can be either be very attractive, or seem a little to commercial depending on who you are.  So if you’re looking for something a little more adult oriented for a honeymoon or a convention and don’t want to mix in with vacationing families sharing the luxuries of Cancun, then take a look at one of the most sophisticated resorts the Hotel Zone has to offer: Le Blanc.

Le Blanc is a fantastic new resort located in the Hotel Zone for convenience and proximity to downtown nightlife areas, but this adult-only luxury hotel is secluded enough to block out the traffic of families vacationing with their children or droves of obnoxious spring breakers.  Le Blanc is the epitome of luxury, featuring every amenity imaginable, including butler service for every guest, and full service of name brand liquors and wines with all taxes and gratuities included in the price of stay.

Featuring magnificent dining, 3 outdoor pools and 2 swim up bars, Le Blanc is fully furnished for lovers seeking a tropical paradise or guests seeking large group accommodations for business meetings or weddings. Full fitness centers, saunas and spa facilities make La Blanc a world-class adult getaway.

Le Blanc also offers golf packages that include access to three of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world, two of which are Jack Nicklaus signature courses and all three of which host professional tournaments regularly.

The golfing is second to none at Le Blanc, but we at Apple Specials also love their guided tours of ancient Mayan ruins and in-depth looks at the fascinating culture of the area. If you’re looking for a luxurious vacation without the typical distractions of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, check out the special packages Apple Specials offer for stays at Le Blanc.