avoid this $388 mistake

Ritz-Carlton Cancun has been in the news in the last couple of days due to the stay of a prominent family from Texas. The family has frequently enjoyed this resort and chose this week to escape the freezing temperatures back home and enjoy the warm, sandy beaches of Cancun. I honestly have to sympathize with the Dad who had to cut short his time in the sun due to work obligations back home ... but what a great way for the rest of the family to enjoy four days together being pampered Ritz-Carlton style.

The mom texted friends, inviting them to come along and noting the $309 room rate, an incredible value for a stay at a luxury resort. But she could have told her friends about an even more phenomenal value, had she only known about it!

Here's a much better value at Ritz-Carlton Cancun:

• four nights in an Ocean View guest room with balcony — $300 per night + tax
• complimentary daily buffet breakfast for two at El Cafe Mexicano — a $72 daily value
• $100 resort credit (one time) to spend on food and beverage or spa services
• room upgrade at time of arrival if available
• welcome amenity
• early check-in and late check-out if available
• complimentary WiFi

$388 extra value, exclusively yours by booking through a STARS travel advisor. 

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Post Ranch Inn — open again!

beautiful Post Ranch Inn (c) 2017 by David Ourisman, all rights reserved

One of the most beautiful spots on the California coast, Post Ranch Inn was closed this winter due to the washout of a bridge on the coastal highway. Although the bridge is still undergoing repairs, hopefully reopening mid-to-late September, Post Ranch Inn is open for business.

Helicopter transfers are available from the Monterey Airport. The ride is reasonably priced at $350 per person, round-trip, during June, 2017.

Post Ranch Inn has some of the most heavenly views you'll ever see, high above the Pacific Ocean.  I've requested further information to add to this article and will update as soon as I hear back. But if you've been dreaming about a romantic getaway to Post Ranch Inn, get in touch. My guests get the value of an additional $100 resort credit to use during your stay.

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Ritz-Carlton South Beach | extra $100 resort credit

Looking for a quick winter getaway? The Ritz Carlton South Beach is located in the historic art deco district of Miami Beach, a lively area with lots of dining choices, shopping, and nightlife, not to mention the sand and sea of Miami Beach.

Over the next five weeks, the resort is offering an additional $100 resort credit for bookings made through a Ritz-Carlton STARS agent. This offer is valid for every three night booking on stays from February 24 through April 30, subject to availability, when you reserve a Partial Ocean View, Poolside Lanai, Ocean Front, or any suite or Club room.

You will also receive the following Virtuoso amenities simply by making your reservation through any luxury travel consultant who is both Virtuoso and STARS. For the same best available flexible rate, you will receive these valuable extras:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  
• Daily buffet breakfast for up to two in-room guests served at Bistro One LR
  
• A US$100 Spa credit, once per stay (not combinable; no cash value if not redeemed)

... plus the $100 resort credit per every three night's stay.


Here's the fine print: The credit is not applicable to room or tax, not valid on existing reservations, and not applicable to wholesale or group bookings.

Ritz Carlton South Beach (search here on Google)



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