Thanksgiving Destinations For Americans

MORE Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving than ever, according to Allianz Global Assistance's Top 10 Thanksgiving Destination Index, which saw an eight percent increase in travelers from 2017. For the fourth year running, New York City and Cancun are Americans' preferred domestic and international Thanksgiving destinations, respectively.

While travel to Cancun is down from last year (8.7 percent), it still tops the international destinations list, and Mexico as a country claims four spots total: San Jose Del Cabo at number five, Puerto Vallarta at nine and Mexico City at ten. The other Top 10 destinations in order of popularity are: London, Paris, San Juan, Montego Bay, Nassau and Punta Cana.

The day before Thanksgiving (Wednesday, November 21) is the busiest departure day according to Allianz's index, and Sunday, November 25 is the busiest return date.


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Up in the air . . .

THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today announced an ambitious new airport development project in #Yemen that, when complete, will accommodate 2 million travellers a year. The airport to be rebuilt is in the historic city of Marib, east of the capital Sanaa. Once complete, it will provide a critical infrastructure hub for the country and region.

THE Quintana Roo Tourism Board announced today that the region's global air connectivity continues to grow with new, direct international flights to the #Cancun International Airport as well as increased capacity on several existing routes. This expansion comes as international tourists continue to flock to Mexico's most popular international destinations located across the state, which include Cancun.

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Club Med Cancun Yucatan Doubles The Size Of Its Aguamarina Family Oasis

CLUB Med has unveiled an expansion to the family-centric Aguamarina concept at its all-inclusive resort in Cancún, Mexico. As the pioneer of the all-inclusive, Club Med continues to build on its foundation of family-friendly vacations that accommodate all travelers. With the new expansion at Club Med Cancún Yucatán, the Aguamarina family oasis area is now more than double the size.

The new expansion introduces 60 all-new oceanfront family rooms – 30 Club Rooms and 30 Deluxe Rooms – with two-bedroom accommodations to create a comfortable experience for both parents and children while still keeping them connected. This new expansion increases the Aguamarina capacity to 120 family accommodations total.

Boasting a new pool dedicated solely to families with exhilarating water games, relaxing lounge areas and outdoor activities for all-day entertainment, the pool area also plays host to La Marina, a new family bar that features a dedicated kids' corner with a beverage and snack menu specially curated for children and their taste buds. 

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Cancun top destination for U.S. travellers

WITH summer around the corner, Allianz Global Assistance, a leading travel insurance provider, analyzed U.S. travelers' impending summer travel plans, and found that #Cancun, Mexico continues to top the chart. 

Despite the U.S. State Department's recent level 2 travel advisory to the area, which urges Americans to carefully consider their travel to the region, Cancun remains the top international destination for Americans. The survey also noted that San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital, is starting to regain its stride as a popular travel destination after last year's Hurricane Maria, coming in at number eight on the list.

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Club Med Weddings

NOW introduced at three Club Med resorts – Club Med Sandpiper Bay (Florida), Club Med Cancun Yucatan (Mexico) and Club Med Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) - a dedicated wedding planner is located onsite to assist couples with every detail.

Each of the three new packages begins with a wedding planning consultation via phone or email and ongoing communication leading up to the special day to ensure each ceremony and reception is flawless. 

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Whale Shark tours in Cancun

WHALE Shark Tours & Cancun Snorkel Tours are joining forces with Caribbean Connection to provide the most exciting water tours in #Cancun.

Roddrigo Sidney The “WHALE SHARK DADDY” owner of Cancun Whale Shark & Snorkel tours has helped more than 40,000 adventure seekers since 2004 to enjoy the best Isla Holbox & Cancun has to offer for an exciting day “On The Water”, snorkeling with whale sharks, turtles, dolphins and myriads of other aquatic life in mother natures aquarium.

Whale Shark Daddy now joins forces with Caribbean Connection Cancun's premier tour operator to better serve their worldwide clients. Caribbean Connection has the most modern boats for all tour offerings with more than 20 years experience serving Cancun’s tour industry

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My America Last Minute Deals

MY AMERICA HOLIDAY is a tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to the USA. The company offers everything from city breaks with flights and accommodation to multi-destination holidays, tailor-made fly drive itineraries, escorted tours, cruises, rail holidays and much more.

They have some spectacular offers saving up to 35% on deals to Las Vegas, New York, Orlando and Cancun but booking must be made by September 30th.

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Hotel boom ahead for Cancun

THE next five years are likely see the addition of 13,000 hotel rooms in #Cancun, says Carlos Gosselin, president of the Hotel Association of Cancun and Puerto Morelos. This represents a 40% increase on the current capacity, with the total number of rooms expected to exceed 45,000 by 2020.

The announcement comes after a recent spate of openings which includes the five star-Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, the 424 room Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, the kid-friendly Emporio Family Suites Cancun, and the beach-front Hyatt Ziva hotel.

The statement was made as figures reveal that Cancun hotel occupancy rates during the first half of 2015 were at a 93%, a record for the city and higher than any other major Caribbean holiday destination. To meet the demand there are already plenty of new properties and renovations in the planning, and according to Gosselin future developments will need to meet strict sustainability criteria. The most ambitious project already under construction is the 1,800 room all-inclusive Hard Rock Cancun, which is expected to welcome its first guests in 2017.

The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau attributes the growth in hotel demand to a plethora of new attraction openings, increased flight connectivity and to Cancun's growing reputation as a leading #holiday #destination for luxury and quality. The falling value of the Mexican Peso is also helping to fuel the tourism boom meaning holidaymakers have much more cash to splash in Cancun than they did last year.

There has never been a wider choice of accommodation available to suit all tastes and budgets in Cancun. Whether on a family break or on a romantic couples retreat, visitors can always expect outstanding service, first class dinning and value for money. With direct daily flights from London Gatwick and on selected dates from East Midlands, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Stansted, Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports, it has never been easier to connect with Cancun. 

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