On March 4th, 2012, SVH Travel Agents, visited a Bridal Show at Hilton to spread some of the latest honeymoon specials for bride and groom. With Royal Caribbean’s Randy present supporting the agency, RCCL’s Allure of the Seas – currently the World’s largest and most innovative cruise ship – was offered with magnificent discounts for vacation lovers. Our booth was decorated very colorfully, with brochures and magazines that appeal to different tastes. This great show started with great energy that followed through until the end, as there was live music, snacks, giveaways and most importantly a great environment. My wife and children accompanied me as we passed out flyers and conversed with the crowd on topics including, travel, cruises, and resorts. We tried our best to show the couple the great experience that comes with traveling, so many locations and spots to check out!

Are you looking for an upscale, all-inclusive, adults-only resort in the Caribbean? Then have we got an exciting place for you!

NH Royal Beach is a contemporary-styled Punta Cana resort set along turquoise water and pristine beaches. Enjoy the tropical weather while sipping on a drink from one of three bars, including a poolside and swim-up bar. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you need to escape the frigid winter weather? Tired of shivering fits as soon as you step outside?

Take a tropical Caribbean vacations to the charming Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana resort!

Apple Vacations has rated Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana with a perfect ranking. It is one of the best destinations for a romantic vacation with your loved one for an anniversary, honeymoon, or just a getaway. Read the rest of this entry »

Kona Village Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island was a truly relaxing way to escape the complications and hassles of normal life. Opened in 1965, for 45 years this bungalow resort has been accepting travelers and offering peace and serenity. Unfortunately, as of March 2011, an earthquake-generated tsunami wiped out the resort, causing it to close its doors for repairs. Read the rest of this entry »

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.

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 »

On April 17, 2011, SVH Tours and Travel serv. participated in another Bridal Show located at the Hilton Hotel in Universal City, California. SVH Travel had participated with its’ travel agents to introduce Apple Vacation’s Special Honeymoon Packages. Lisa, from Central Holidays, lent a helping hand to the travel agency and explained many of the offers with great enthusiasm which we were greatly thankful for. From Barcelo Hotels, Dorita Scott had joined us for the day, standing by our side with Barcelo’s all-inclusive packages. During these types of events, my lovely wife and children are always with us trying to help as much as possible. 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!

Cancun is a fantastic destination for vacationers of all types. It’s a proverbial Mexico paradise laden with some of the world’s best beaches, soft white sand as far as the eye can see and some stunning world-class shopping and night life. The resorts are all lavish and luxurious, hosting weddings and conventions year round, and offering guests some of the most relaxing vacations imaginable.

At AppleSpecials.com, we are often asked what resorts provide the best guest experience away from the bustling tourism of the Cancun Hotel Zone. If you’re looking to experience a more culturally diverse vacation while immersing yourself in luxury away from the dense commercialism often found festering in the Cancun Hotel Zone, we recommend looking into the Paradisus Riviera Cancun, one of 5 stunning Paradisus resorts, this one located right next to the gorgeous region of Riviera Maya, a perfect blend of ancient culture and modern luxury.

The Paradisus Riviera Cancun fits in nicely with its architecture rooted in classic Mayan landscaping. With over 14 3-story bungalows that comprise the resort, the Paradisus Riviera Cancun has almost 500 suites including 100 Royal Service suites for guests that wish to indulge in the finest of pampering.

The Paradisus Riviera Cancun is a family resort and hosts a variety of children’s accommodations in addition to its network of pools, spas, fitness centers and entertainment bills. Classes of all kinds are offered onsite from cooking and sushi making to yoga and massage therapy. Located just 20 miles south of Cancun in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the Paradisus Riviera Cancun offers breathtaking beaches and views of ancient Mayan ruins.

If you’re looking for an amazing family vacation that will allow some cultural enrichment as well as a tremendously luxurious resort experience, check out the current packages Apple Specials has for the Paradisus Riviera Cancun.