ROYAL HIDEAWAY PLAYACAR’S AAA FIVE-DIAMOND AWARD

Occidental Hotels & Resorts’ flagship property, Royal Hideaway Playacar, an all-inclusive resort on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, has earned the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) coveted Five-Diamond Award for the second year in a row. Royal Hideaway Playacar was the first adults-only all-inclusive resort in the world to earn this distinction in October 2006, and continues to set precedents for quality, comfort and service.

In addition to AAA, Travel + Leisure has also recognized the Royal Hideaway Playacar, ranking its spa the third best of all hotel spas in Mexico, Central and South America in its October 2007 issue.  Royal Hideaway is ranked in the Top 100 of all AAA-reviewed resorts.

Ideally situated on 13 lush acres of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, just 45 minutes from the Cancun International Airport, the resort is the definitive standard for all-inclusive luxury.

Dedicated to the most discerning traveler, Royal Hideaway Playacar welcomes guests to experience the finest in luxury accommodations including a private villa concierge, a full service spa, six gourmet à-la-carte restaurants, numerous lounges, unlimited water sports, exciting land activities and tours deep into the Yucatan Peninsula. For more information on the hotel, visit royalhideaway.com and for rates and availability call McTavish Travel.

PRINCESS AND CUNARD IN USD

Princess Cruises and Cunard Lines have announced that Canadian travel agents now have the choice of booking Canadian clients in either Canadian or U.S. Dollars.  Previously, the country of residence determined in which currency the cruises could be purchased and the Canadian Dollar pricing by both cruise lines did not reflect the current exchange rate. 

Currently, using the cruise lines’ rates in U.S. Dollars converted to Canadian Dollars provides the best financial option for our clients.  Why not use the savings for a cabin upgrade?  Call us for special rates and availability.  This new feature applies to new Princess Cruises and Cunard Lines reservations only.