Luxury Travel Advisor - December 2008 - (Page 39) Unlimited-Luxury.® Pancurak (denise@hawaiihideaways.com; 866-962-5642, ext. 104) to pick out and reserve the perfect home. Then, ask Director of Guest Services Autumn Quintero (autumn@hawaiihideaways.com; 866-9625642, ext. 103) to assist if your clients would like to commission the services of a personal spa therapist, yoga teacher, surf instructor or other staff. We hear the Hawaii Hideaways’ staff once planned a 60th birthday celebration with a group of eight friends from across the country, complete with golf, fine dining and decorations throughout the house according to special instructions provided by the guest of honor’s wife. Sending a client for the holidays? Hawaii Hideaways staff can also custom decorate Christmas trees and take delivery of packages on guests’ behalf. Note: Christmas, New Year’s and Spring Break are the most sought-after weeks, so plan to book a year in advance for a stay then; we do hear, though, that there is always lastminute availability. When it comes to all-inclusives, Royal Hideaway Playacar (www.royalhideaway. com) continues to be a fail-safe favorite for its Five-Diamond offerings. The property’s onsite sales manager, Felisa Padilla (padilla@ mx.occidentalhotels.com; 011-52-984-8734500, ext. 8530), and Director of Sales and Marketing Worldwide Cathy Rodriguez (crodriguez@us.occidentalhotels.com; 305714-3003) readily work with luxury travel advisors to ensure their clients get their pick of the place, from accommodations and dining (reservations up to a week in advance are suggested) to spa service and activities. If you’re sending VIPs, inform Chief Concierge Arely Lopez (cconcierge@ mx.occidentalhotels.com; 011-52-984-8734500, ext. 8154), who can rent a private yacht, arrange private guided excursions and make any other number of special requests a reality. High season at Royal Hideaway Playacar lasts from December 20 until April 15, so luxury travel advisors should plan to book as far in advance as possible for a stay then. Five new ways toDream Introducing in December 2008 Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana • Dominican Republic Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa • Mexico HAWAII HIDEAWAYS’ rooms feature infinity-edge pools and ocean views. Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa • Dominican Republic Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta • Mexico Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa • Mexico www.luxuryta.com December 2008 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 39 http://www.royalhideaway.com http://www.royalhideaway.com http://www.luxuryta.com
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