PureLuxe: Blue Diamond Riviera, Mexico

 

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If it's pure, unadulterated luxury you're looking for than you need to check out Blue Diamond Riviera located in Riviera Maya, Mexico. BDR is an all-inclusive, ADULT only resort that offers various types of meal plans and spa packages (or a combination of both). I personally love Mexico because I feel like you get the biggest bang for your buck there. This would be a perfect destination for a honeymoon too! 

Located 30 minutes from the Cancun airport and only 10 minutes from Playa del Carmen, BDR offers greens for golfers and is set amongst lagoons, mangroves and beachfront.... Gorgeous! 

Jetsetter is currently running a promotion for this resort offering rates from $399 per night (which is a STEAL!): The Jetsetter rate includes all meals (which you'd have to purchase separately on their website), unlimited premium beverages, a welcome bottle of champagne and basket of fruit, and free local and long distance calls. 

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Get Excited: St. Maarten from JFK $363 (RT)

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Travel Dates: Nov. 13 - 17

Well it looks like you've got yourself a deal! Hotels.com is still running the $94 per night offer at Simpson Bay Resort and Marina for these same dates - Jump on it! 

Airline: American Airlines

Airport Codes:

St. Maarten: SXM

New York: JFK

*Book through any travel site (I prefer Orbitz) and be sure to include American Airlines in the "Additional Search Options" field with the specific dates above.

Happy travels! 

No disclaimer here: Direct flight at decent hours! Go for it!

Get Excited: St. Maarten Resort $94 (nightly) in November

Simpson Bay Resort and Marina, located on the Dutch side of St. Maarten is running a HAUT deal today (savings of 45%!) through hotels.com (expires at midnight). Travel dates are from November 13th to the 17th for the affordable price of $94 per night. Though not an all-inclusive resort, the grounds are home to several restaurants, bars and a casino. 

I spent some time here back in April and it is a family friendly, LARGE (there are about 9 buildings I think) and modest resort. If possible, try to stay in one of the renovated buildings. Nevertheless, St. Maarten is a beautiful island and a hub for island hoppers (visit Anguilla, St. Barths, or Saba - see my post here on Saba- by ferry). Oh and another thing - Don't get sucked into attending one of the timeshare sessions!! 

Happy Travels! 

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Simpson Bay Resort and Marina, St. Maarten 

Get Excited: Barbados from NYC $348

Travel Dates: Nov. 8 - 13

Airline: American Airlines

Airport Codes:

Barbados: BGI

New York (LaGuardia): LGA

*Book through any travel site (I prefer Orbitz) and be sure to include American Airlines in the "Additional Search Options" field with the specific dates above.

Happy travels! 

*Disclaimer: Good flight deals usually include an overnight flight and/or 1 or more layovers, plan accordingly!