dominican republic - TravelSmart VIP Vacations

TravelSmart Vacation Club NewsLetter
Year 2 No. 5 Winter 2015
FEATURED Destination:
DOMINICAN
REPUBLICe
There's no plac
quite like it!
Now Open:
Royalton Riviera Cancún
CHIC By Royalton Punta Cana
Royalton Cayo Santa María honoured as #1 All-Inclusive Resort in the World 2014
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LETTER From the Editor
Dear TravelSmart Member...
We are celebrating one year of TS News!
Welcome to this fifth anniversary edition of TS News. Can you picture yourself sunbathing on a pristine beach this
winter? It’s time to prepare your family for a trip to recharge energy and leave the freezing temperatures behind. At
least for a few days!
We invite you to a wonderful vacation on the white sand beaches of our featured destination, the Dominican Republic.
You will be thrilled with the wide array of experiences this amazing destination has to offer.
If you’re travelling with your kids, take a fun and unforgettable family vacation at Memories Punta Cana and enjoy all
the fantastic amenities at the resort. As soon as you get back home the only thing you will wonder is why our resort
is not named “Great Memories Punta Cana”.
But if you are craving to treat yourself and your spouse to a relaxing and luxurious getaway, CHIC Punta Cana is
exactly what you are looking for. Our Adults Only resort is a one of a kind experience where you will enjoy the quality
time you have been eagerly waiting for.
We are very proud to announce that Royalton Cayo Santa María in Cuba was named TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice
Awards #1 All-Inclusive Resort in the World in 2014. You can read all about it in this issue.
Inside you will also find our traditional Frequently Asked Questions section. We are happy to provide you important
information and tips, and we look forward to continue receiving and answering all your inquiries and comments.
Enjoy the sun!
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2 Winter 2015
Resort Collection NEWS
New Royalton All-In Luxury™
Resort opens in Riviera Cancun
Award-winning
Royalton
Luxury
Resorts has celebrated the opening
of two new resorts in Riviera Cancun,
Mexico. Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort
& Spa and the adults-only Hideaway
at Royalton Riviera Cancun are now
welcoming guests to experience All-In Luxury™ services. Built alongside
a magnificent and expansive white sand beach, the two resorts have
distinct services and features, while continuing to offer Royalton’s
signature all inclusive amenities including the exclusive handcrafted
DreamBed™, All-In Connectivity™, the Sports Event Guarantee™,
24/7 reservation-free luxury dining, and more.
With 843 luxurious rooms and suites, Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort
& Spa accommodations range from spacious Luxury Junior Suites to
the lavish Chairman’s Two Bedroom Suite. Amenities include 24-hour
concierge service, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, rain
showers, satellite television, and Bluetooth audio stations, among
others. Those who upgrade to Diamond Club® status enjoy a personal
butler, access to a private lounge that offers evening hors d'oeuvres,
afternoon snacks and decadent desserts, personalized check-in and
check-out services, spa and beauty discounts, preferential dining
reservations, luxury in-room amenities, dedicated room locations,
exclusive beach areas, and a distinctive wrist bracelet.
Guests can indulge in mouth-watering culinary offerings around the
clock, with a choice between nine modern restaurants, including a
Mexican Cantina, an Italian Trattoria, and a steak house. The resort’s
café offers coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, and espressos, as well as
bite sized treats. The property also has 12 distinctly-themed bars,
including a discotheque and two Diamond Club® member only venues.
Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun is an adults-only ‘resort within
a resort’. This tranquil 340-room boutique resort caters to discerning
guests over 18 years of age. Guests of the resort can take advantage
of exclusive facilities and services including an à la carte restaurant,
5 bars, and an adults-only pool, while also enjoying all of Royalton
Riviera Cancun’s restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment, and spa
facilities. Perfect for honeymoon and romantic getaways, the resort
offers personalized service, opulence and serenity.
For the bookings and reservations, please visit www.royaltonresorts.
com or contact your travel agent. Like us on Facebook and be the
first to see new promotions, pictures, videos, and more.
CHIC By Royalton Punta Cana Opens in the Dominican Republic
New Adults-Only Luxury Property Features
Innovative Guest Amenities, Pristine White Sand
Beach, Dining Variety, Luxury Treatments at the Royal Spa and More.
The adults-only CHIC by Royalton Punta Cana has officially opened,
introducing All Exclusive™ luxury to the Dominican Republic. The
innovative resort brings with it an ambience and extra services often
found in Las Vegas or South Beach Miami. Unique to the Caribbean, the
resort features a mermaid pool, a DJ booth in the pool, personal pool
side cabanas, an oxygen bar, a "Culinary Experience" chef's table, and an
extensive spa with hydrotherapy circuit.
Located on the pristine white sands of Punta Cana's coveted Uvero Alto
beach, the welcoming, lively resort offers sweeping views of the turquoise
Caribbean Sea. Day merges seamlessly into night with a poolside DJ
spinning the latest hits, live performances nightly, and a vibrant outdoor
disco. Gourmands will delight in the resort's world class culinary concepts,
from the exotic spices of Morocco to the classic steakhouses of New
York. The luxurious beach resort offers a dining collection consisting of
five distinct à la carte restaurants, a buffet service restaurant, café, grill,
and 24-hour room service.
For more information, visit www.chicpuntacana.com or contact your
travel agent. Like us on Facebook and be the first to see new promotions,
pictures, videos, and more.
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Resort Collection NEWS
Royalton Cayo Santa María honoured as #1 All-Inclusive Resort
in the World in 2014 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards
Already recognized as the top resort in Cuba, the
Royalton Cayo Santa Maria unites top quality
product, outstanding hospitality services, and luxury
amenities. The first Royalton resort to open in the
Caribbean, the Royalton Cayo Santa Maria resort
quickly became a favourite with guests. This adultsonly, all inclusive hotel welcomes guests with a
special cocktail, cold towel service, a bottle of rum in
each room, beach towels and other luxury amenities
upon arrival. Guests are treated to 24-hour room
service with special menus for breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
"The Royalton Cayo Santa Maria is honoured to
receive this accolade and be a part of TripAdvisor's
Travelers' Choice Awards," said Antonio Gelabert,
Managing Director of the resort. "As always, the
pursuit of excellence combined with a high level of
customer service has paid off. We are honoured our
guests have taken the time to review the hotel on
TripAdvisor and share their feedback with future
visitors."
Now in its thirteenth year, the annual TripAdvisor
Travelers' Choice awards honour the world's best
hotels, earning their distinction from those who
know them best - real travelers. Unlike other hotel
honours, TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winners are
based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions
from travellers around the world.
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4 Winter 2015
FEATURED Destination
© Dominican Republic's images: courtesy of DR's Ministry of Tourism, MITUR.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
LANGUAGE: Spanish, English in tourist areas.
Currency: Dominican Peso / Dollars are
widely accepted.
Electricity: 110V.
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern twothirds of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with
the Republic of Haiti. The country is the secondlargest island in the Caribbean, with a surface area of
48,198 square kilometers. Located in the heart of the
Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is surrounded by
the Atlantic Ocean to the north and to the south by
the Caribbean Sea.
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FEATURED DESTINATION / 2
Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino
Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino
There's no place quite like the Dominican Republic.
That’s because its history is the result of an unlikely
mixture of influences; nowhere else will you find a
blending of European, African, and native Taíno Indian
cultures.
These distinct cultures still drive the social identity of
the people today. Every aspect of their food, music,
art, sports and religion provides a unique insight into
the development of their country. In a single day you
can experience both ancient and modern cultures from
around the globe.
Memories Splash Punta Cana
As the first city founded in the Americas, the Dominican
Republic’s capital city of Santo Domingo boasts an
incredible collection of museums, historic sites, art and
music. The Colonial City, located inside Santo Domingo,
is the first city of the America’s; it features the first
street, hospital, university and cathedral in the Americas.
It is believed that the body of Christopher Columbus
still resides on this island that he landed on hundreds of
years ago.
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6 Winter 2015
FAQ
Frequently Asked QUESTIONS...
1. How can I get online access to RCI?
Once you have received your RCI ID number, you need to go to www.rci.com On the main page, please select the
country where you live, followed by selecting the “Sign In or Register for an Online Account” option. Choose “Weeks”
as your “Account Type” and select “Not Registered on RCI.com”. The system will show you 3 tabs where you have to
enter your personal and membership information. You will also be required to create your username and password.
Please, keep in mind that you will be asked for this information each time you want to log in to your RCI Account.
2. How can I deposit my Smartpoints in RCI?
Remember the conversion rate: For each 1,000 Smartpoints you will get 1 point as Trading Power Value in RCI. For
example, if you deposit 15,000 Smartpoints, you will get 15 Trading Power Exchange Value points. If you want
to deposit your Smarpoints, please contact your regional Travel Smart call-center, make the request to deposit
your Smartpoints and pay the $250 USD deposit fee and the RCI exchange fee corresponding to your country of
residence. It’s that easy! Your points will be deposited in RCI within 24 working hours.
3. Do you have another payment options, besides credit cards?
You can also use the payment options below:
A. Wire Transfer Instruction’s for Bank Deposits.
Bank: Citibank ABA-322271724
Account number: 204972517
Swift-CITI US 33
Account name: Travel Smart
Bank Address: 1810 Marron Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92008
Beneficiary Address: 404 Camino del Rio South,
San Diego, CA 92108
Reference code: Contract number and last name.
B. Money Order Instruction´s (Western Union).
Client name: Resortcom International LLC
Bank Name: Citibank
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City/State: TSMART, CA
Account Number: 204972517
Routing and Transit No.: (FRABA): 322271724
Swift code: CITI US 33
C. By Personal Check please send to:
Resortcom Las Vegas 6850 Bermuda Road, Las Vegas NV 89119 USA
Attention to: Cash Department with a TravelSmart VIP
Vacations reference.
Please include your contract number.
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TSNEWS
8 Winter 2015