PANAMA TRAVEL DEALS!!!! We welcome the new hotels as The Hotel Riu Panama Plaza, Hotel Hilton Double Tree, hotel Finisterre Suites & SPA Panama, in Panama City and in Boquete, the new hotel Ladera. Bocas Del Toro 4 days - 3 nights from $398 includes: local transfers, 3 nights of lodging + hotel taxes, domestic flights, breakfasts, information kit. This is a great extension from Panama City!! Prices valid until Sep 15, 2010. Panama-Azuero Adventure 9 Days/8 Nights includes: City Tour, Rainforest tour and visit to the Rainforest Discovery Center, flight to Pedasi in Azuero Peninsula, overnight at Casa de Campo Pedasi, visit to Iguana Island wildlife refugee, Cultural tour of Azuero, beach days in Playa venao, horse back riding tours and more. Two Countries, One adventure 14 Days / 13 Nights Costa Rica & Panama In Panama: a visit to the Embera Community in Chagres National Park; El Valle, a picturesque mountain town, and the San Blas Islands. Then in Costa Rica you will visit Monteverde's cloud forest and the Arenal Volcano. This tour offers the best of two countries at a very affordable price. Contact www.romanticplanet.ca for more details!

EXTREME GROUP DEALS!
Grand Sirenis, Mayan Riviera
Weds. 7 nts- Nov 3 - Dec 10, 2010

From Calgary
$1159
+ $274 tax per person

Bonus: The 16th adult is free!

Call us your friends and family and BOOK a group getaway!
It's cheapy, cheapy!

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inquiries@romanticplanet.ca

EXTREME GROUP DEAL!!!!!

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Catalonia Bavaro Beach Golf and Casino Resort 4.5 star

Calgary - Thursdays Dec 2, Dec 9, 2010
7 nights
$1059 + $328 tax

Vancouver - Thursdays Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2010
7 nights
$1099 + $322 tax

Edmonton - Thursdays Dec 2, Dec 9, 2010
7 nights
$1099 + $322 tax

*BONUS: Every 21st adult is FREE! (plus tax)
*Minimum 10 rooms.
*Junior Suites rooms.
*New bookings only.
*Subject to change. Based on availability.

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inquiries@romanticplanet.ca

ROMANCE IN ROME
Sept 12 - 30, 2010 (6 nights)
Crown Plaza, 4 star, breakfast plan

From Calgary only
$1369 + $420 tax
includes roundtrip airfare, accommodations and breakfast daily

*Book by July 1st and receive a free hop-on, hop-off tour!
www.romanticplanet.ca
1-866-247-8123

RIU EMERALD BAY, Mazatlan
July 6, 13, 20, 27 - 2010
From Calgary

$647 + $279.51 tax

New 5-star all-inclusive resort!
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1-866-247-8123

LAST MINUTE SALES FROM CALGARY

CANCUN – July 11 (7nts)

Occidental Grand Xcaret (Dlx – AI) ~ 4.5 Star: $639.00/pp plus tax

Bahia Principe Coba (Jnr Ste AI) ~5 Star: $752.00/pp plus tax

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya (Jnr Ste – AI) ~ 5 Star: $744.00/pp plus tax

Bahia Principe Tulum (Std – AI) ~ 5 Star: $787.00.00/pp plus tax

PUERTO VALLARTA – July 3 (7nts)

Hacienda Hotel (Superior – EP) ~ 3 Star: $461.00/pp plus tax **

Canto Del Sol (Standard – AI) ~ 3.5 Star: $572.00/pp plus tax **

Buenaventura (Dlx Room – EP) ~ 4 Star: $618.00/pp plus tax **

(To add All Inclusive – add $132.34/pp)

Palladium Vallarta (Deluxe – AI) ~ 4 Star: $788..00/pp plus tax **

**(Prices have been reduced to reflect the Canada Day Sale – Save $500.00/Couple for July and August)

SANTA CLARA – July 3 (7nts)

Sol Cayo Santa Maria (Std – AI) ~ 3 Star: $699.00/pp plus tax **

Barcelo Cayo Santa Maria (Jnr Ste – AI) ~ 4 Star: $699.00/pp plus tax **

Melia Las Dunas (Std – AI) ~ 4 Star: $776.00/pp plus tax **

Royal Hideaway Ensenachos (Spa – AI) ~ 5 Star: $1208.00/pp plus tax **

**(Prices have been reduced to reflect the Canada Day Sale – Save $500.00/Couple for July and August)

VARADERO – July 4 (7nts)

Oasis Brisas del Caribe (Std North Room – AI) ~ 3 Star: $798.00/pp plus tax

(Standard South Room – Add $79.00/pp)

Sirenis La Salina (Std – AI) ~ 4 Star: $885.00/pp plus tax

Iberostar Laguna Azul (Std – AI) ~ 4.5 Star: $1019.00/pp plus tax

Sandals Royal Hicacos (Gdn Ste – AI) ~ 4.5 Star: $1211.00/pp plus tax

FREE LAS VEGAS SHOW TICKETS!!!!!

Book a 3 night or more Las Vegas air & hotel package with Romantic Planet Vacations before July 1st, 2010 and receive up to 2 tickets to the show of your choice below!

Participating Hotels

-ARIA
-Bellagio
-Vdara
-MGM Grand
-The Signature at MGM Grand
-Mandalay Bay
-THEhotel at Mandalay Bay
-The Mirage (Tower Deluxe & Premium View categories only)
-Monte Carlo
-New York - New York
-Luxor

Travel Dates: June 27, 2011 - September 9, 2010.

Participating Shows

· KÀ™ by Cirque du Soleil® at MGM Grand
· Zumanity™, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil™ at New York – New York
· CRISS ANGEL® Believe™ from Cirque du Soleil® at Luxor
· The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil® at The Mirage
· Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil® at ARIA
· Disney’s THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay
· Lance Burton, Master Magician at Monte Carlo
· Frank Caliendo: The New Faces of Las Vegas Comedy at Monte Carlo
· Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands at The Mirage
· Tournament of Kings at Excalibur

TERMS:
-Single occupancy bookings receive only 1 ticket.
-Black Out Dates: Arrivals for the promotion will not be accepted on the Sep 3 & 4.
-Additional tickets can be purchased at regular price (subject to availability).
-If the guest chooses to cancel their air / hotel package reservation, the ticket reservation will also be cancelled.
-Only valid on new bookings -All show reservations much be received by the property wholesale desk no later than 12 P.M. (PST) on Friday, July 2, 2010.

www.romanticplanet.ca 1-866-247-8123

United States Virgin Islands to get first True All-inclusive!

Beginning July 1, the AAA three-diamond-rated Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa will become St. Thomas' only true 100 percent all-inclusive resort.

Seeing a growing demand from budget-conscious travelers for an all-inclusive resort, Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa plans to offer unlimited food and beverages, entertainment half-day access to the supervised Kid's Club, and a comprehensive activities program featuring snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, miniature golf and family movie nights.

Visitors booking stays from Aug. 23 through Sept. 30 will enjoy the lowest prices of the season, with double occupancy rooms from $387 per night and the second room for just $193 per night. Children under the age of 12 who share a room with their parents stay, play and eat from the children's menu at no additional charge. Rates are subject to availability, and certain restrictions may apply.

Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa is St. Thomas' only true all-inclusive resort. Perched hillside on the east end of St. Thomas, the resort spans more than 31 landscaped acres, including its own secluded beach and 294 spacious accommodations, most with bay or ocean views and all equipped with the Wyndham Be Well® bedding. Some guest rooms feature Wyndham ClearAir® allergy-friendly technology by PURE Solutions designed to remove up to 98 percent of allergens.

The resort's amenities include a secluded beach, six restaurants and lounges, the award-winning Journey's Spa, three lagoon-style interconnecting pools, beach water sports, catamaran cruises, scuba diving, fitness center, tennis and basket ball courts, kids club, bumper boats, miniature golf, the Ocean Club Gaming Center, and more than 20,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor function and event space.

Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa is just minutes from Red Hook, where guests can catch a 15-minute ferry ride to the island of St. John; an 18-hole golf course and duty-free shopping.

To book a summer getaway at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, please contact Romantic Planet Vacations www.romanticplanet.ca 1-866-247-8123.

EAST WINDS INN, ST. LUCIA - An Alberta Connection
East Winds Inn is nestled on the lush, tropical Island of St. Lucia. It’s an enchanting and secluded all-inclusive gem providing guests with a true Caribbean experience. For many return guests, Alberta natives George and Marilyn Reti will be familiar faces. Over the past 15 years they have returned to St. Lucia to take in the charms of East Winds Inn. Through acquiring this timeless seaside resort, they have integrated their love of St. Lucia and commitment to excellence into the East Winds Experience. Their vision as owners is to preserve and enhance the distinct character of the property.
The East Winds Inn is a true Caribbean paradise, set amongst 12 acres of lush, tropical gardens and bordered by a golden beachfront on one of St. Lucia’s most pristine bays. The resort is perfect for Canadian vacationers who value simple luxury in traditional Caribbean style. The all-inclusive resort is located next to the azure waters of La Brelotte Bay and offers guests an abundance of facilities to suite any taste. Award winning Caribbean and International cuisine can be savored at the open-air Flamboyant Room which features new menus nightly and a wine choices to match the evenings offerings. After dinner or anytime, cocktails can be enjoyed in the Almond Tree Bar or in the Bamboo Lounge where the resort’s jazz duo entertains nightly. Afternoon tea is served poolside in the elegant Jasmine Room every afternoon and guided nature walks are offered highlighting the indigenous plants, flowers, trees and birds found on the property. For those looking for a little more demanding tour, a Swedish Circuit Training track also winds its way through East Winds. There’s also Yoga classes, table tennis and an aesthetician available allowing quests to indulge in massages, manicures and pedicures in their own room or on the veranda surrounded by nature.

For more information -

http://www.romanticplanet.ca/stlucia/eastwindsinn.html

BEST SUNSET ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS

As you can probably guess, I love my job and serving brides with their honeymoon, destination wedding and romance travel needs. Here are some of the top sunset destinations for romance that I have come across during my adventures.

PUERTO VALLARTA AND RIVIERA NAYARIT
Stretching from the city of Puerto Vallarta, along the miles and miles of beautiful soft sand, and including Nuevo Vallarta, is the Riviera Nayarit, all of which face directly West. Some of the best resort room views can be had from the Dreams Puerto Vallarta, with two tower buildings - all rooms overlooking the beach and ocean, the Dreams Villamagna oceanview rooms with the jacuzzi located right on your balcony, the Villa Premiere with their over-size balconies and the RIU Palace upgraded oceanview rooms.

NEGRIL, JAMAICA
Since this part of Jamaica is located exactly West on the island, it affords amazing and breathtaking sunset views every night! Try the Riu Negril or Couples Negril for a romantic rendez-vous with the setting sun.

ARORANGI, COOK ISLANDS
On this Westerly side of the island of Rarotonga, are some spread-out and spoiled beachfront hotels that are blessed with the dancing orange array of colors of the sunset nightly. I like the Castaway Beach resort, The Crown Beach Resort and their beachfront and spacious bungalows, and the Edgewater for those looking for more of a panaromic sunset view from a high story level.

ST. JAMES, BARBADOS
Heading North of Bridgetown, you will go through a series of quaint seaside towns - with their sophisticated and quaint restaurants and hotels. The posh hotels would include the Four Seasons, Fairmont and Sandy Lane but those less expensive and all-inclusive and with the same sunset, are the Mango Bay, Almond Beach Club, and Almond Beach Village.

SOUFRIERE, CASTRIES, and RODNEY BAY, ST. LUCIA
This festive island basks in it's lush and natural greenery, a great contrast to the warm colors of the sunsetting sky. Here, Jade Mountain, which is perched high on a hill and has an infinity pool and no wall facing the land and sea, takes the cake for most romantic sunset views. If that is not within your budget, try Rendez-vous, the first couples-only resort concept. This quaint beachfront hotel has a beachfront and sophisticated restaurant, which is the ideal setting for watching the sun dip into the water. The modern Calabash Cove is also high on a hill so offers stunning sunset views, but the Bay Gardens Beach Resort offers that all-inclusive experience and beachfront atmosphere that so many wedding groups seek.

If you have any others to contribute and recommend, please send it to me at laurie@romanticplanet.ca

Happy Romance!

Sincerely;
--
Laurie Keith
Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Specialist
Romantic Planet Vacations Inc
7A, 1235 64th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2H2J7
Tel: 1-866-247-8123
Fax: 403-255-2187
Email: laurie@romanticplanet.ca
Web: www.romanticplanet.ca

FREE NIGHTS PROMOTIONAL OFFERS

FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THRU AUGUST 31, 2010

Condo in Playa Del Carmen

Stay 7 Nights, Pay 5 Nights

Stay 3 Nights, Pay 2 Nights

Restrictions:
Applicable to the following properties:
Encanto Paseo del Sol, Encanto El Faro, Encanto Corto Maltes.

Room Categories:
2 Bdr & 3 Bdr Only. (This promotional offer is not applicable to 1bdr)

Promotional Code: FN7X53X2

Notes: Not applicable with other promotions.

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ALL PROMOTIONS FOR COSTA RICA

CENTRAL VALLEY

Alta Hotel – San Jose

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 non consecutive nights.

Pay the first night at a normal rate and get a 50% discount on the second night.

Get a free cup of wine when booking a dinner.

Promotions are valid until November 30^th, 2010 on individual reservations on Deluxe rooms.

Barcelo San Jose Palacio – San Jose

Get special rates on following promotions when booking on:

Independence: September 10^th to 15^th, 2010.

Christmas: December 15^th to 23^rd, 2010.

Child rates apply for children accompanied with two adults.

El Silencio Lodge – Alajuela

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights or pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights until December 19^th, 2010.

Finca Rosa Blanca – San Jose

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights from May 1^st to August 31^st, 2010 (it can be split up). Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights from September 1^st to November 20^th, 2010 (it can be split up).

Ramada Plaza Herradura – San Jose

The hotel is giving us very special rates on weekends: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This rate is valid until January 2011.

Xandari Resort & Spa – Alajuela

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights from May 1^st to August 31^st, 2010.

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights from September 1^st to December 14^th, 2010.

NORTHERN PACIFIC

Bahía del Sol Hotel – Potrero Beach

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights until June 30^th, 2010. Includes breakfast, welcome cocktail and free wireless internet.

Capitan Suizo Hotel – Tamarindo

Pay 6 nights and stay 7 nights, pay 10 nights and stay 12 nights, pay 12 nights and stay 14 nights from June 1^st to December 15^th, 2010. Valid only on new reservations.

Hacienda Guachipelin – Rincon de la Vieja

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights from May 1^st to June 30^th, 2010

Harmony Hotel – Nosara

Pay 4 nights and stay 5 nights and get a complementary sushi dinner for two from May 1^st to August 31^st, 2010. Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights and get a complementary sushi dinner for two from September 1^st to November 20^th, 2010.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa – Hacienda Pinilla

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights or pay 5 nights and stay 7 nights from May 15^th to October 31^st, 2010. Applies to all Deluxe and Suite categories. Subject to availability.

Latitud 10 – Santa Teresa

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights from May 1^st to August 31^st, 2010. Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights from September 1^st to November 20^th, 2010.

Fly for free: Book your client’s reservation at Latitude 10 Resort 30 days prior to their arrival and Latitud 10 Resort will buy the domestic flights on Nature Air to Tambor from San Jose. All they need is a minimum stay of 3 nights in Junior Suite, 4 nights in Premium Junior Suite or 5 nights in Master Suite. Valid until October 31^st, 2010.

This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotions offered at the hotel.

This promotion is not available for existing reservations.

This promotion is available for single or double occupancy only.

Leyenda – Carrillo Beach

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights until December 15^th, 2010, breakfast included.

Ocotal Resort – Ocotal Beach

Ocotal is giving us a special rate until November 30^th, 2010.

Paradisus Playa Conchal – Conchal Beach

Stay 5 nights or more and pay less. Booking window: May 31^st, 2010. Travelling window: August 31^st. 2010.

Special Autum Promotion: Lower rates that can be booked until June 30^th, 2010. Travelling window: August 16^th to October 31^st, 2010. Applies only on new reservations.

Reserva Conchal – Conchal Beach

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights. Booking window: May 25^th, 2010. Travelling window: May 31^st. 2010.

Tamarindo Diria Hotel – Tamarindo Beach

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights on all room categories until December 14^th, 2010.

Get a 10% discount on new reservations made on May and June 2010. Travelling window: from now until August 31^st, 2010.

Tango Mar – Guiones Beach

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights from May 1^st to December 15^th, 2010. Valid only when booking in beach front rooms or tropical suites.

CENTRAL PACIFIC

Arenas del Mar – Manuel Antonio

Pay 4 nights and stay 5 nights from May 1^st to June 30^th, 2010. Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights, get a free Manuel Antonio Park tour for stays of 4 nights and more and kids stay and eat for free from July 1^st to August 31^st, 2010. Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights from September 1^st to November 20^th, 2010.

Buena Vista Villas & Tulemar Bungalows – Manuel Antonio

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights on Premium Villas, Select Villas and Bungalows until May 31^st, 2010.

El Parador Hotel – Manuel Antonio

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights until December 15^th, 2010. This promotion is valid on new reservations with room and breakfast only.

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights only on Suite rooms until December 15^th, 2010. This promotion includes breakfast. Maximum three people per room, children over 12 years-old, children under 18 years-old are not allowed to use the suite swimming pool.

La Foresta Nature Resort – Manuel Antonio

This hotel used to be called Rancho Casa Grande. Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights and get the Titi Canopy Tour 2X1 from now until October 31^st, 2010.

Xandari by the Pacific – Manuel Antonio

Pay 4 nights and stay 5 nights from May 1^st to August 31^st, 2010

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights from September 1^st to December 14^th, 2010.

SOUTH PACIFIC

Casa Corcovado – Corcovado

Get a free extra night when staying more than two nights (on new reservations only) until June 30^th, 2010.

Nicuesa Rainforest – Golfo Dulce

Get a free extra night when staying more than three nights on Rainforest Package from May to September 30^th and from November 15^th to December 15^th, 2010.

Get a 15% discount on the Family package, Honeymoon package and Love and Adventure package until September 30^th and from November 15^th to December 15^th, 2010.

Lapa Rios – Osa Peninsula

Pay 4 nights and stay 5 nights from June 1^st to June 30^th, 2010. Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights from September 1^st to November 20^th, 2010. Kids stay and eat for free from July 1^st to August 31^st, 2010.

NORTHERN REGION

Arenal Kioro – Arenal

They offer an additional 20% of discount in every new booking from May 1^st until November 15^th, 2010.

Casa Luna Hotel & Spa – Arenal

The hotel is offering a very special rate until June 30^th, 2010. Rooms must be prepaid in order to get this special rate.

Lands in Love – Arenal Area

Lands in Love has special rates for groups over six rooms until December 31^st, 2010. Three meals a day and a guided walking tour are included in their rates.

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights until November 30^th, 2010. Book the canopy tour at a normal rate and get the second one for free.

New 2 Nt. Honeymoon Package, includes: 6 meals p/p/d, canopy tour or horseback ride tour, welcome cocktail, a bottle of champagne, strawberries with chocolate, plate of fruits, romantic dinner: DBL $172.00 per couple. Valid until June 30^th, 2010.

Magic Mountain – Arenal Area

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights from May 1^st to June 30^th and from August 1^st to December 15^th, 2010.

Nayara – Arenal Area

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights until June 30^th and from August 20^th to November 20^th, 2010. Applies for suites, consecutive nights, and new reservations only.

Book the Nayara Suite Romantic Special Package for two nights minimum and obtain a complementary 30 minutes back couples massage valid until June 30^th and from August 20^th to November 20^th, 2010.

Tabacon Resort – Arenal Area

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights when booking a Superior Premium or Superior room until December 15^th, 2010. This promotion includes a non alcoholic tropical welcome cocktail, buffet breakfast, one temazcal ritual per person (not privately), $75.00 bonus per person on any treatment at the spa, unlimited access to the hot springs, and taxes. Valid until December 15^th, 2010.

Pay 3 nights and stay 4 nights when booking a Superior Premium or Superior room until December 15^th, 2010. This promotion includes a non alcoholic tropical welcome cocktail, buffet breakfast, one temazcal ritual per person (not privately), $100.00 bonus per person on any treatment at the spa, unlimited access to the hot springs, and taxes. Valid until December 15^th, 2010.

Children rate includes breakfast and temazcal (no bonus at the spa).

MONTEVERDE

El Sapo Dorado Hotel – Monteverde

The hotel has a golden promotion package that is valid until December 1^st, 2010 and includes one night of stay, three meals, one tour and taxes. Ask our sales executives for more details.

TORTUGUERO

Manatus

Get a 5% discount only on new reservations on May, June, September, October and November 2010.

Samoa Lodge

The hotel is offering special rates for May and June 2010. Please check with our sales executives about this promotion.

TURRIALBA

Villa Florencia Hotel – Turrialba

Pay 1 night and stay 2 nights when booking a Superior or a Suite Room from May 1^st to November 30^th, 2010. Breakfast included.

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LAST MINUTE PRICES - from Calgary

CANCUN – June 06 (7nts)

Occidental Grand Xcaret (Dlx – AI) ~ 4.5 Star: $854.00/pp plus tax

Bahia Principe Coba (Jnr Ste AI) ~5 Star: $948.00/pp plus tax

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya (Jnr Ste – AI) ~ 5 Star: $973.00/pp plus tax

Bahia Principe Tulum (Std – AI) ~ 5 Star: $990.00.00/pp plus tax

CANCUN – June 13 (7nts)

Occidental Grand Xcaret (Dlx – AI) ~ 4.5 Star: $600.00/pp plus tax

Bahia Principe Coba (Jnr Ste AI) ~5 Star: $694.00/pp plus tax

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya (Jnr Ste – AI) ~ 5 Star: $718.00/pp plus tax

Bahia Principe Tulum (Std – AI) ~ 5 Star: $735.00.00/pp plus tax

PUERTO VALLARTA – Jun 05 (7nts)

Hacienda Hotel (Superior – EP) ~ 3 Star: $288.00/pp plus tax

Buenaventura (Dlx Room – EP) ~ 4 Star: $297.00/pp plus tax

(To add All Inclusive – add $132.34/pp)

Crown Paradise Club (Standard – AI) ~ 4 Star: $399.00/pp plus tax

Palladium Vallarta (Deluxe – AI) ~ 4 Star: $535.00/pp plus tax

Melia Puerto Vallarta (Dlx Gdnvw – AI) ~ 4 Star: $454.00/pp plus tax

PUERTO VALLARTA – June 12 (7nts)

Canto Del Sol (Standard – AI) ~ 3.5 Star: $499.00/pp plus tax

Crown Paradise Club (Standard – AI) ~ 4 Star: $658.00/pp plus tax

Melia Puerto Vallarta (Dlx Gdnvw – AI) ~ 4 Star: $660.00/pp plus tax

SANTA CLARA – June 5 or June 12 (7nts)

Sol Cayo Santa Maria (Std – AI) ~ 3 Star: $382.00/pp plus tax

Barcelo Cayo Santa Maria (Jnr Ste – AI) ~ 4 Star: $445.00/pp plus tax

Melia Las Dunas (Std – AI) ~ 4 Star: $477.00/pp plus tax

Royal Hideaway Ensenachos (Spa – AI) ~ 5 Star: $951.00/pp plus tax

VARADERO – June 6 (7nts)

Oasis Brisas del Caribe (Std North Room – AI) ~ 3 Star: $508.00/pp plus tax

(Standard South Room – Add $79.00/pp)

Allegro Varadero (Std – AI) ~ 3 Star: $516.00/pp plus tax

Sirenis La Salina (Std – AI) ~ 4 Star: $619.00/pp plus tax

Sandals Royal Hicacos (Gdn Ste – AI) ~ 4.5 Star: $890.00/pp plus tax

VARADERO – June 13 (7nts)

Oasis Brisas del Caribe (Std North Room – AI) ~ 3 Star: $508.00/pp plus tax

(Standard South Room – Add $79.00/pp)

Allegro Varadero (Std – AI) ~ 3 Star: $516.00/pp plus tax

Superclubs Breezes Jibacoa (Gdnvw – AI) ~ 3.5 Star: $579.00/pp plus tax

Sandals Royal Hicacos (Gdn Ste – AI) ~ 4.5 Star: $890.00/pp plus tax

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DEALS OF THE DAY

$19 Air Only roundtrip from Toronto to Orlando! June 6, 13, 20th! www.romanticplanet.ca. Plus $219 tax.

4th night free at the Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas! Book and travel by 31DEC10. Packages from Canada.

FLIPPING GOOD DEALS!!!!!

Puerto Vallarta - from Calgary
June 5 - Air Only $99.00 + $280.00 Tax

June 5 & 12 (7nights)

Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta - Junior Suite Tropical View ~ $759.00/pp plus tax (Privileges Included)

Canto Del Sol - Standard Room ~ $259.00/pp plus tax

Crown Paradise Club - Standard Room ~ $349.00/pp plus tax

June 19 & 26

Melia Puerto Vallarta - Deluxe Gardenview Room ~ $499.00/pp plus tax (Privileges Included)

Barcelo Puerto Vallarta - Junior Suite Deluxe ~ $599.00/pp plus tax

July 3 - 31

Buenventura Grand Hotel & Spa - Deluxe Room All Inclusive ~ $749.00/pp plus tax

Hacienda Hotel & Spa - Standard Room EP ~ $510.00/pp plus tax

Also, you can upgrade to Executive Class with Air Canada for only $299.00 return on these flights!!!!

Book RIGHT NOW at laurie@romanticplanet.ca or 1-866-247-8123

JUNE BONANZA!

Mayan Riviera
RIU TEQUILLA, 5-star all-inclusive, Edmonton, 7-nights, $687 + tax June 6th
GRAN BAHIA, 4.5 star all-inclusive, Calgary, 7-nights, $607 + tax June 9th

Mazatlan
RIU Emerald Bay, 5-star all-inclusive, Calgary, 7-nights, $547 + tax June 8th

Puerto Vallarta
RIU JALISCO, 4.5 star all-inclusive, Calgary, 7-nights, $487 + tax June 7th

and many moooooorrrrre!

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SPRING INTO BARBADOS SPECIAL!

From $709 plus $99 tax from Toronto.
Connectors from other cities available.

Amaryllis Resort
June 16th and June 22nd, 2010
7 nights
*Free Breakfast!
*Free One Day Car Rental!

www.romanticplanet.ca

BACK FROM COSTA RICA

I have just returned from an excellent trip to Costa Rica! This is a most ideal destination for those seeking a little adventure, getting close to nature, and for those couples looking for a romantic getaway.

I traveled South from San Jose to the town of Quepos and the Manual Antonio National Park. A hike through the park (on your own is fine or you can hire a tour guide equipped with a telescope at the entrance of the park for around US$40 per person) awards you breathtaking views of the rainforest and a chance to dip in a waterfall pool, and many visits to secluded beaches. However, we saw more animals like sloths, monkeys, raccoons, crabs and bats at the gorgeous Hotel Parador located near the park.

Heading North from there we visited the Monteverde Cloud Forest and did an exciting zip-line trip with a thrilling Tarzan Swing as a finale at the El Establo Hotel, still owned by the same family of the original Quakers that pioneered the area in the 50s. For twenty bucks, a night walk introduces you to all of the creepy-crawlies of the dark. Onward we drove around the very scenic Arenal Lake to the beautiful area of the Arenal Volcano, which is one of the top ten most active volcanoes in the world. It's definitely a sight to see this massive triangular icon that towers over the town of La Fortuna and all surrounding areas for miles and miles. Watching the volcano gives you the similar trance-like feeling that you get when watching a fish-tank or fire in a fireplace. It's bellowing smoke rises from it's peak and forms pillows of clouds by day and the bright red lava flow lights up a glow periodically by night (the best view by night is from the restaurant at Linda Vista Hotel or by the bridge - the locals will know). A hike in the National Park is a must as you get to walk on past lava flows and lava rocks from eruptions as early as 1992 and if you stand quietly, you can actually hear the present lava flow crackle as new earth is formed and of the crashing of rocks tumbling down the volcano's steep slopes.

My favorite resort in the Arenal area is the brand new 'The Springs'. It's a little off of the main road but worth the journey as it affords it's visitors with great warmth and hospitality, all modern amenities of a luxury property, amazing views of the volcano from all bars, restaurants and rooms, and the best natural thermal springs in the entire area. It's most ideal for honeymoons as there are things to do like darts, pool-tables, ping-pong, dipping in their many romantic thermal pools, socializing with other couples and/or staff or just cuddling and watching the volcano from the many balconies and viewpoints of the resort.

If you prefer to stay up front and close to the volcano however, this can be had by staying at the quiet and relaxing Arenal Kioro Hotel where the volcano view from your bed is through a window that stretches two stories high from floor to ceiling and the only thing that separates you from the old lava is a farmers field.

Onward to the North and it's extensive coves and bays of beaches, we arrived at the brand new RIU Guanacaste, an all-inclusive resort located in a remote area of Playa Ocotal. It's your typical all-inclusive property with it's droves of tourists getting rowdy at the pool-bar and over-eating at the restaurants. It was a completely different feel than the other Costa Rica we had just experienced. Even though this palatial resort was located on the best beach I saw in Costa Rica and had an amazing swimming pool and clean rooms, I would still highly encourage any visitor to this magnificent country to get out of their enclosure of the resort for at least a day. Renting a car is very fun, easy and safe. Try 'comida typica' which is the local main dish of rice, beans, and choice of meat at any roadside restaurant. It's a fun way to mix with the friendly locals and try out their real cuisine.

The last night was spent at the very expansive luxury all-inclusive Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort. This property is set on over 2,600 acres with a breathtaking golf course. It's highlights to me were the endless list of complimentary activities including a canopy tour, sushi-making, green-fees and more. The beach was smaller that the RIU and the sand was much more coarse so is not really the most ideal setting for a beach wedding but any other acre is yours for the choosing. There are also the Barcelo Langosta Beach, Occidental Papagayo, Hilton, and Allegro Papagayo all-inclusive resorts that have their varying rates and highlights to offer any honeymooners or wedding groups alike.

Flying within Costa Rica is extremely cheap and easy and can be done online at Nature Air or Sansa. Just remember that they have a very limited weight restriction so you need either to be prepared to spend about US$25 for up to 30 more pounds if available, or limit your luggage size and weight. The service and planes are almost as informal as it's runways and airports but it's truly a convenient way to get around the country quickly and safely.

Over-all, I would chalk down my experience in Costa Rica as one of the best countries to ever visit for it's diversity of flora and fauna, forests and animals, it's commitment to preserving nature and the environment, it's friendly and down-to-earth people greeting you with, "Pura Vida!" every where you go, and it's vast landscapes of lush greenery and expansive activities to see and experience.

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Pura Vida!

Laurie Keith
Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Specialist
Romantic Planet Vacations
www.romanticplanet.ca
laurie@romanticplanet.ca