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THE DESTINATION GAZETTE
NEWSLETTER
DESTINATION GAZETTE 2010
"Hello"! I hope you and your
family are doing well and looking forward to the arrival of the spring
season. Ever since the
beginning of the New Year, it has been very busy at Destinations by
Dixon. We have received bookings for throughout 2010 as well as
into 2011. Even our 2010 Christmas Market tour to Germany sold out
within two weeks of its promotion! Soon most everyone will have
their taxes completed and will think next about a possible travel getaway.
There are many new exciting things I wish to share with you; a new
cruise ship, new all inclusive resorts, new tours and also our new
travel blog. Postings to my new travel blog, "The Travel Virtuoso"
will be featured on our Facebook and Twitter links & viewed at
www.thetravelvirtuoso.blogspot.com.
CARNIVAL DREAM
The latest ship to arrive in Carnival's
fleet, the Carnival Dream, is truly exciting and innovative! Those
who cruise onboard the Carnival Dream can expect such enhancements as
the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat (located on two levels of the ship's
forward decks & can accommodate up to 200 passengers), the Cloud 9 Spa
(40,000 sq. feet), the largest children facilities within their fleet
(more than 19,000 sq. feet) and the Carnival WaterWorks (303 ft. long
waterslide is the longest at sea). New accommodations include the
Spa Staterooms and Suites (located directly below the Cloud 9 Spa these
staterooms will have exclusive entry by either glass elevator or a
spiral staircase & include special offerings for guests which include
unlimited use of the thermal suite and thalassotherapy pool, two fitness
classes each and upgrade in-stateroom amenities), Family Suites (these
deluxe ocean view staterooms include two bathrooms & can accommodate
five guests) and Cove Balcony Staterooms (these unique staterooms
feature balconies that are closest to the waterline). Also, new
amenities offered onboard include the new dining concept "The Gathering"
(a casual poolside restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a
Tandoori oven and a 35 item salad bar), "The Lanai" (an outdoor area
which features a wrap around promenade and cantilevered whirlpools
suspended over the ship's side) and the "Fun Hub" (this intranet portal
is the first shipboard social network; guests can create their own
personal profiles, have the opportunity to meet & interact with other
guests onboard, use the WiFi access or take advantage of a variety of
information such as daily activities, menus & weather). The
Carnival Dream offers alternating 7 night exotic Eastern & Western
Caribbean cruises.
NEW ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS
Secrets Resorts & Spas
Jamaica's tourism figures will rise
even further this year with the addition of two new wonderful resorts in
the area of Montego Bay; Secrets St. James and Secrets Wild Orchid.
both resorts offer adults an extra measure of romance in exquisite
luxury settings.
Secrets St. James Montego Bay presents
guests with a quiet, relaxing, oceanfront destination. From suite
to the 15,000 square foot Spa, the resort's classic furniture and modern
fabrics echo this modern take on the sophistication of the Victorian
era.
Indigenous art to chic design, Secrets
Wild Orchid takes its inspiration from the island's gorgeous
surroundings, steeped in the Ethiopian roots of Jamaica's African
ancestors. Made for the youthful soul and the young at heart,
guests will discover a vibrant, hip locale with exclusive amenities.
The best thing of all, these two
all-adult neighboring worlds let you share all the luxuries of both.
Imagine, nine gourmet restaurants, nine premium brand bars and endless
day and night activities, where everything is a part of your
Unlimited Luxury privileges.
NH HOTELS
An architectural marvel has arrived to
the area of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The NH Royal
Beach makes a striking impression while blending with the natural beauty
of its surroundings. The resort's 369 Royal rooms are spacious and
stylishly decorated, offering guests stunning seaside views, an LCD TV,
minibar and an outdoor Jacuzzi in a private garden. Four large
luxurious Royal Suites include butler service and a host of VIP
amenities. With two, world-class restaurants and the magnificent
Royal Festival Buffet, guests can dine in style without leaving the
resort. The eclectic group of bars at the resort (Havana, Caracola
and Coral) put three of the area's hottest nightlife destinations under
one roof.
RIU HOTELS AND RESORTS
Costa Rica is the ideal tropical
paradise for your next vacation. Tourists can enjoy the pristine
beaches and see whales and dolphins play. Nature lovers will enjoy
a variety of exotic wildlife and tropical plants, butterflies and
orchids, crocodiles and sharks, turtles and toucans. The rain
forest covering the mountains are a paradise for eco tourism.
The Hotel RIU Guanacaste located on
Costa Rica's Pacific coast is only 20 minutes from Liberia Airport.
Due to its excellent location, guests can enjoy a variety of day trip
excursions such as Ricon de la Vieja Volcano National Park where guests
can take a canopy tour, go horseback riding or hiking or they can take a
leisurely boat ride on the nearby Palo Verde river where tropical birds,
wild crocodiles, giant iguanas and lively monkeys are relatively easily
spotted.
Families and groups of friends will
enjoy the "family suites" with two bedrooms, one with two double beds
and one with a king bed, two bathrooms and a common area with a sofa.
For couples seeking a romantic getaway or for honeymooners, the resort
offers suites with one king bed and a lounge area with a sofa, as well
as a hydro-massage bathtub and separate shower cabin in the bathroom.
Additionally, the resort offers Jacuzzi suites which have all of the
same features of the standard suites along with a hot tub on the
terrace. These suites are effectively penthouses as they are
located on the resort's top level.
The resort offers 24 hou all inclusive
service, a variety of dining options, multiple bars and the Renova Spa.
NEW TOURS
Destinations by Dixon
Destinations by Dixon introduces this
year an exclusive and personally designed tour, "Old World Christmas
Celebration in Pennsylvania". The tour visits the historical town
of Bethlehem, PA. (listed in the book 1000 Place to See Before You Die)
during its famous Christkindl Markts (listed in Travel & Leisure
Magazine as one of the best Christmas Markets in the world to see) as
well as scenic and historical Lancaster Co. Additional seasonal
highlights of the tour are visits to the beautiful light and floral
displays at Longwood Gardens and Winterthur, the estate home of the du
Pont family. The tour is December 4 to December 10 and is limited
to 10 passengers. The daily itinerary, inclusions and cost
can be found on our website at:
www.destinationsbydixon.com/groups.htm.
Celtic Tours
Celtic Tours new 6 night tour, "Irish
Adventure" provides an excellent opportunity to see some of the most
scenic areas of Ireland. Travelers would be able to tour the
capital city of Dublin, the beautiful Causeway Coast, scenic Achill
Island and much more. This is truly a unique tour which brings you
beauty at a great value. The daily itinerary, inclusions and cost
can be found on our website at
www.destinationsbydixon.com/diamonddestinations.htm.
DESTINATIONS BY
DIXON
PAMELA A. DIXON, CTC, DS, ACC
TEL: 815-439-7999;
FAX: 815-439-8068
EMAIL:
destbydixon@comcast.net
WEBSITE:
www.destinationsbydixon.com
www.thetravelvirtuoso.blogspot.com
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