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Escape to Kaua'i - 5 nights air/hotel starting at $638.00 per person

A vacation getaway that will satisfy just about every need. From breathtaking scenery to a diversity of activities, Kaua'i is truly Hawai'i's Island of Discovery.

Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort and Spa - 5 luxurious nights with air from $1288
Reminiscent of the grand hotels from Hawaii’s golden age, this premiere resort offers a world of invigorating lava rock showers, sparkling pools and manicured gardens in a welcoming open-air setting. Overlooking Poipu’s majestic Keoneloa Bay, it appeals to families, honeymooners and golf enthusiasts with access to the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Poipu Bay Championship Golf Course; the Camp Hyatt activities program for kids ages 3-12; a water playground complete with a 150-foot water slide, sparkling swimming pools, waterfalls and five acres of saltwater swimming lagoons and a pampering menu of treatments at the state-of-the-art ANARA Spa.

For a limited time get 3 for FREE
1. Upgrade to mountain view
2. 5th night free
3. Breakfast daily

Destination(s): Kauai

Departure City(s): Los Angeles and San Francisco

Valid Through: Blue Sky Tours

Hotel(s): Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort and Spa

Travel Dates: August 9 - December 15, 2009

Book By: Open

Air is United non-stop from LAX & SFO. Prices are based on per person double occupancy and do not include departure tax, PFCs, Sept. 11th security fees, segment fees, fuel surcharge, of approximately $180/person.

It's All About the Bride! Book your destination wedding at El Dorado Hotels and get up to $3,000 towards room upgrades and resort credit!
Whether your dream is to tie the knot in the sand, at a beachfront chapel, or have a wedding in the sky our team of wedding specialists will help coordinate every detail of your special celebration. Each of our Gourmet Inclusive® resorts on the Riviera Maya offer breathtaking views of the Caribbean and miles of white sand beach lined with beach beds for two.

Use your resort credit towards room upgrades, a beachfront massage, a candlelight dinner, wine credit and much more!

Destination(s): Riviera Maya

Departure City(s): All

Valid Through: VAX VacationAccess Hotel Only

Hotel(s): El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort
El Dorado Seaside Suites
El Dorado Maroma, A Beachfront Resort
Hidden Beach Resort

Travel Dates: El Dorado Royale: July 1, 2009 - December 22, 2010                          El Dorado Maroma: Now - December 22, 2010                                    Hidden Beach Resort: Now - December 22, 2010                                 El Dorado Seaside Suites: June 1, 2009 - December 22, 2010

Book By: December 22, 2009

How to Book “It’s All About the Bride” promotion:

This promotion will be available through your preferred Tour Operator.
The Wedding Couple will be required to submit a tentative rooming list along with their wedding application to their travel agent who will in turn, submit to weddings@karismahotels.com
Once confirmed, the Karisma Weddings Department will provide a letter to the Wedding Couple which will include confirmation of their desired wedding date and will indicate the amount of room upgrade and resort credit the couple should be receiving based on the tentative rooming list they originally provided.
A list of published rates from their selected hotel will also be included so that the couple can calculate how they may use their upgrade credit.
How to calculate upgrade (see attached grid):
* Upgrades are based on rack rates
* Choose the date period in which your wedding will be in
* Take note of the rate for original room category
* Calculate the difference in price between the rate of desired upgraded room category and the current room category originally booked in
45 days prior to arrival: Karisma Weddings Department will provide the travel agent/ Couple a final confirmed rooming list along with a letter/email indicating the actual room upgrade and resort credits entitled to the couple based on the number of rooms confirmed.
The Wedding Couple is required to look over this rooming list and indicate which reservations they’d like to use their upgrade credit towards.
The Karisma Wedding Department will then confirm with Inventory Control if these upgrades are available.
The Karisma Wedding Department will inform the travel agent/couple if the upgrades are available within 48 hours of receiving the list of desired upgrades from the Wedding Couple.
The Couple is required to confirm acceptance of these upgrades and any difference in rate within 48 hours of receiving confirmation of availability from the Wedding Department.
In the event that there is an outstanding monetary difference for the upgrades which are not covered by the credit granted, guests will be required to submit payment to the hotel upon arrival.
Upon arrival to the hotel, the On-Site Wedding Coordinator will arrange a meeting with the Wedding Couple. During this meeting, the On-Site Wedding Coordinator will verify the final rooming list in accordance with confirmed arrivals. She will sign and authorize that all upgrade & resort credits are correct based on this finalized rooming list.
*   In the event the group size has decreased from the originally confirmed rooming list, the upgrade and resort credits will be reduced to reflect correct amount entitled.
* If the resort credits have been reduced due to decrease in group size, it is the Couple’s responsibility to pay the difference in room rate and/or resort credit.
* In the event the group size has increased from the originally confirmed rooming list, the upgrade and resort credits will be increased to reflect correct amount entitled.
* If the entitled resort and room upgrade credits have been increase due to an increase in group size, the On-Site Wedding Coordinator will provide the Wedding Couple with an updated certificate indicating the increased amount of resort & room upgrade credits.

Resort Credit
These Gourmet Inclusive dollars can be used towards the following:

Food and beverage including all items in hotel banquet kit
Wedding Cakes
Wine Cellar purchases
Spa Services
Candlelight Beachfront Dinners

This Gourmet Inclusive dollars cannot be used for purchases from outside vendor services
Unused Gourmet Inclusive dollars are non-refundable and do not have any cash value.

Get up to $3,000 towards room upgrades and resort credit when you book your destination wedding at El Dorado Hotels!

El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort

5-9 rooms booked, $500 added value towards a room upgrade
10-14 rooms booked, $500 added value towards a room upgrade & $500 towards resort credit
15-19 rooms booked, $750 added value towards a room upgrade & $750 towards resort credit
20- 30 rooms booked, $1000 added value towards a room upgrade & $1000 towards resort credit
31-onwards rooms booked $1500 added value towards a room upgrade & $1000 towards resort credit

El Dorado Maroma:

5-9 rooms booked $500 added value towards a room upgrade
10-14 rooms booked $750 added value towards a room upgrade & $750 towards resort credit
15-onwards rooms booked $1500 added value towards a room upgrade & $1000 towards resort credit

El Dorado Seaside Suites:

5-9 rooms booked, $500 added value towards a room upgrade
10-14 rooms booked, $500 added value towards a room upgrade & $500 towards resort credit
15-19 rooms booked, $750 added value towards a room upgrade & $750 towards resort credit
20- 30 rooms booked, $1000 added value towards a room upgrade & $1000 towards resort credit
31-onwards rooms booked $1500 added value towards a room upgrade & $1000 towards resort credit

Minimum Stay is 4 nights. Offer not combinable with any other promotions. Free Wedding Package is only valid when booking a qualifying category prior to promotional upgrades.

Upgrade Restrictions: At El Dorado Royale, guest can upgrade within the Casitas section, but cannot upgrade from a Junior Suite to Casita section . This promotion is not applicable for the following room types at El Dorado Royale: Presidential Suite & Presidential One Bedroom Casita at El Dorado Royale. The promotion is not applicable for the Honeymoon Suite at the El Dorado Seaside Suites

A Vacation You'll Never Forget... Los Cabos

With nearly 360 days of sunshine each year and unforgettable experiences, Los Cabos will captivate you with its unsurpassed natural beauty. Whether you prefer to wile away the day reading a book by the refreshing infinity pool overlooking the Sea of Cortés, tee off at a championship golf course or head out at sunrise hoping to catch a prized marlin, Los Cabos has it all. Every day is the start of a new adventure. Experience Los Cabos and see for yourself why this is a vacation you'll never forget.

Destination(s): Los Cabos, Mexico

Travel Dates: See each hotel

Book By: See each hotel

MELIA CABO REAL
Booking/Travel Dates: Now - 12/23/09

HONEYMOON INCLUSIONS* - Honeymooners staying 3 nights or longer will receive a fruit basket and a bottle of wine or champagne in room upon arrival.

PRESIDENTE INTERCONTINENTAL LOS CABOS
Booking/Travel Dates: Now - 12/22/09

HONEYMOON/WEDDING INCLUSIONS* - Honeymooners will receive a free upgrade to next room category, fruit basket, bottle of domestic wine upon arrival and late check-out for bride and groom (subject to availability).

RESORT CREDIT - $50 Resort credit for stays of 3 nights (for incidentals such as telephone calls, laundry, etc.)

CROWN PLAZA LOS CABOS GRAND FARO
Booking/Travel Dates: Now - 12/19/09

HONEYMOON INCLUSIONS* - Honeymooners will receive a bottle of sparkling wine and fruit basket upon arrival. Bathrobes and slippers are in the room.

ROYAL SOLARIS LOS CABOS RESORT & SPA
Booking/Travel Dates: Now - 12/19/09

HONEYMOON/WEDDING SPECIALS* - Receive a bottle of sparkling wine and heart shaped wedding cake upon arrival. Honeymooners will also receive an upgrade based on availability.
SPA INCLUSIONS - Receive $15 per person spa credit daily

*Reservation must be commented at time of booking, and proof of marriage is required at check in. **Proof of age will be required at check-in. All offers are subject to change at anytime without notice.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa - Poipu, Hawaii