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For the first time in the island’s history, a consortium of hotel ownership and management groups representing more than 50 properties and resorts in Punta Cana have come together to reaffirm [...]

The Winners Are In! The best of the best have been chosen! Our 2019 Crystal Apple Award Winners offer only the finest quality and service – and you’ve determined which resorts have gone above and [...]

by: Donald Wood Mexican authorities announced the Sargassum deposits in Quintana Roo will be completely gone by the end of the year. According to Mexico News Daily, the amount of seaweed that [...]

Vacation Express announces that they have expanded their Travel Protection Plan Options with the introduction of a “cancel for any reason” trip protection plan.

2018 Crystal Apple Award Winners! It’s our best of the best as selected by you! Our 2018 Crystal Apple Award Winners offer the highest standards of quality and service and are simply the [...]

by: JANEEN CHRISTOFF New Study Links Lack of Vacation to Depression Is there a link between not taking a vacation and depression? A new study by Ipsos Public Affairs and Allianz Global Assistance [...]

AM Resorts announced Tuesday that it would be eliminating the use of plastic straws across its seven luxury resort brands, effective immediately. AM Resorts brands consist of Zoetry, Secrets, [...]

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is pleased to announce the addition of international flights to the island from the U.S. starting in the Fall 2018 with American Airlines, JetBlue and United [...]

by: JESSICA ZICKEFOOSE AUGUST 25, 2018 In a continuing effort to keep sargassum from hitting land, an additional 27-kilometers of the seaweed barriers have been placed along the beaches in Playa [...]

Apple Vacations has announced the 2017 Crystal Apple Awards! The award winners are as follows: Best Destination: Huatulco, Mexico Best Hotel Chain: Secrets Resorts & Spas Best Staff & [...]

Barceló Group, one of the world’s leading travel companies, has announced a new multi-brand strategy for its hotel portfolio. Three new brands– Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts, [...]

Opening Winter 2016! RIU Hotels & Resorts will open the RIU Reggae. Apple Vacations has already labeled the RIU Reggae as a 5-Apple Resort (6-Apple being the highest rating.) VacationExpress [...]

Apple Vacations announced its 2015 Crystal Apple Award Winners on Monday Sept. 14, 2015. The recipients of the 2015 Crystal Apple Award are: