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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Mayan Riviera - Grand Bahia Principe




Hi again,

Our operations manager, Kelly, recently spent a week at the Grand Bahia Principe resort in the Mayan Riviera. Here is his report:

This resort I recommended for everyone. From the introvert to the most enthusiastic extroverts this place has it all. Singles, groups, families, honeymooners - you name it - everybody fits in here on this massive, five-star, 1800 acre property. My wife and I stayed in the Coba portion of the resort where all the rooms are Jr. suites. The room was clean and the staff were always prompt in making the room up and restocking the mini bar.
Did I mention this resort is all inclusive? There are bars every where including 3 swim up bars!

Being that this is such a massive resort I have to point out there are dozens of trolleys, carts and trams that move you all over the property leaving from several different locations

There were lots of on property shops and market places

There are three parts to this huge resort - Tulum, Coba and Akumal - all three of which are at your disposal.

The entertianment is so good I'm surprised there crew isn't all in hollywood making millions! You have the abillity to pick from three different venues nightly (most resorts only have one). My wife and I and our friends all got involved the first night I recommend getting right into the role as its something we will never forget.

There is a Fiesta once per week here - it's 15 dollars per person. The Fiesta is a must see / get involved event. There are carnival games and amazing shows - lots of space & even a blast for the kids !

Sorry folks, keep your clothes on in the pool areas …. the beaches on the other hand are optional ;)

Speaking of the beaches there are many miles of beautiful beaches at this resort.

There are five a la cart resturants to choose from at the Grand Bahia. I recommend the Asian themed one (my personal favorite). Yes, I said Asian and in Mexico it was that good!

We stepped off site a few times and discoved a great Mexican amusment park call Xcarat. It's spectacular! Don’t miss the evening show at Xcarat, it's unreal.

I feel like I could go on and on about this place but I will say this in conclusion: The costs of travlling here were more than reasonalble for what is included. It's impossible to get bored at this resort. The staff is friendly and helpful. The resport is meticulously groomed and clean. The food is excellent and the drinks were good too! You wont find yourself standing in line virtually anywhere on the property. The beaches and the pools were perfect and there were always loads of beach charirs avaliable everywhere. See you at the pool!

Kelly Oram
Operations Manager
KVI Travel




St. Lucia



Hey everyone! Scott & Kim, two of our top agents recently traveled to St. Lucia and had a great time. Here is their report:


Scott & I just returned from a 1 month holiday in St. Lucia! We had plenty of time to explore this beautiful island and we are excited to share our knowledge of St. Lucia with our clients and other travellers who are also interested!We saw many of our favourite cruise ships sailing by and to the island. At night the ships were such a sight to see with all their lights shinning off into the sunset!We explored the entire island from the most southern tip through to the north end as well as every village. We also sailed on a private charter for two nights.While in St. Lucia we also had the opportunity to stay in 3 spectacular villas with breathtaking panoramic views of the Caribbean sea...By staying in 3 different areas, we were well educated on which parts of St. Lucia are really the most desirable!If you are planning on travelling to St. Lucia, do not hesitate to contact us for travel advice. Our contact information can be found on our website at http://www.selectsailingsandtours.com/As travel agents we are always ready to give you the very best experience possible!Best Rates! Whether it is an Interline or Retail fare booking for 2 people or a large Group; we have the proven skill at successfully tracking any cruise or tour, in order to secure the best rates. It’s a skill well worth teaming up with as you will see! Best Cabin Choice! As far as cruising goes, we know the ships and deck plans intimately & take great satisfaction in choosing that perfect cabin combination for you every time! For example, ask us what a FANTAIL is!!...We look forward to hearing from you!Kim & Scott