Gotta get away? Here are some cool travel deals to fan the warming thoughts for some desperately needed vacations. Travel deals abound right now as winter bears its wrath. However, like the weather, they won’t last long.
Hello Hawaii
For those seeking travel deals in a vacation in a tropical paradise, Four Seasons Resort Lanai provides peace of mind for travelers, as they can bypass the airport wait in Honolulu and head directly to a private hangar for their charter flight to the island. Any new booking made by March 31, 2021 will include round-trip Honoluluflights on Lanai Air. Inclusion is combinable with all offers; travel must be completed by September 6, 2021.
Lanai Air’s fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, operated by Western Aircraft, offer flexible, daily service between Honolulu and Lanai. Each flight is operated by two pilots and each plane seats up to six passengers in elegant and spacious surroundings. Upon arriving to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, guests will be greeted at their arrival gate, collect any luggage at baggage claim (if needed), then head to Lanai Air’s private hangar. Round-trip transfers to the Resort and intra-island shuttles are also included.
A new resort partner, Luggage Free, allows guests to ship their bags directly to the Resort from their home or office, ensuring an even smoother experience enroute to paradise. Luggage Free is a safe, white-glove, door-to-door shipping service that sends luggage and sports equipment ahead to nearly any destination worldwide, so travelers can focus on their vacation. Every shipment includes complimentary value protection, real-time tracking, and an on-time delivery guarantee. The service is perfect for guests seeking a seamless transfer in Honolulu while golfers looking to tee off on the Signature Jack Nicklaus Manele Golf Course, where every hole has an ocean view, will appreciate club delivery.
The beachfront Four Seasons Resort Lanai features 213 guestrooms in a series of low-rise buildings spread along the Pacific coastline, providing a private residential experience. The Resort offers outdoor restaurants, including Nobu Lanai, as well as spa, golf and tennis, a kid club, beach, pool and complimentary classes.
A second Four Seasons resort on the island, Sensei Lanai, is also available with travel deals and offers an adults-only setting and customized itineraries help guests learn daily practices to live longer, healthier lives.
Meanwhile, for those looking for travel deals that face south rather than west, these getaways may be of interest.
Turks & Caicos
The low-lying Turks and Caicos Islands are an archipelago of more than 40 coral islands forming the south-eastern end of the Bahamas chain. These islands are a charming and unspoilt destination with national parks, beautiful white sand beaches, nature reserves, sanctuaries and British colonial history.
Highlights
* Snorkeling & Diving
* Aquatic activities: Paddle boarding, Kayaking, Sailing
* Horseback riding
* Nature walks & hikes
* Fishing excursions
* Spa & Wellness Rituals
* Yoga Classes
STAY: AMANYARA
The Aman-branded Amanyara basks in unprecedented seclusion on the shores of an 18,000-acre nature preserve. Overlooking a pristine one-kilometer white sand beach and the turquoise waters of North West Point Marine National Park.
The Villas offer consummate privacy and space in natural surroundings. Generously proportioned living areas and three to six bedrooms are set around a black infinity pool and hardwood deck. Overlooking reflective ponds and gardens, several feature ocean views while others offer direct beach access. All are serviced by personal cooks and housekeepers.
COVID-related information & guidelines
* The Government has launched TCI Assured, an online portal where international travelers to the Turks and Caicos are required to provide the following prior to travel:
* A negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken within 5 days prior to travel in the islands. Children under 10 are exempted from this requirement.
* Insurance which covers COVID-19 medical costs and full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions and air ambulance.
* Completed online health screening questionnaire.
Try Chile
Atacama Desert boasts an incredible landscape of rugged, rocky mountains and ravines that are interspersed by a striking white salt pan and surrounded by towering volcanoes. As the world’s driest desert, the immense Atacama lives up to its title, with some areas registering not even a single raindrop in over 150 years. Sitting at an altitude of over 10,000 feet, the dramatic and desolate Atacama Desert boasts clear, unpolluted skies that allow for the most incredible, unforgettable stargazing.
Highlights
* El Tatio Geysers
* Visit to Toconao Village
* Walk through the Atacama Salt Flats
* Chaxa Lagoon, home to endless flocks of Andean Flamingoes
* Venture through the Valley of the Moon
* Puritama hot springs
* Stargazing experiences
STAY: Awasi Atacama
Located in the ancient trading town of San Pedro de Atacama, Awasi Atacama has just 12 rooms. Each room is assigned with a private guide and 4WD so you can explore at your own pace, visiting where you want, when you want.
With private patios, tall trees providing natural shade and open-air communal areas so you can enjoy the world’s clearest skies, Awasi is the perfect place to enjoy the very best of the Atacama.
COVID-related information & guidelines
* U.S. citizens are allowed to travel to Chile as long as they present three documents upon boarding:
* A completed electronic form filled out no more than 48 hours prior to boarding
* Proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure
* Proof of a health insurance policy that covers any and all COVID-19-related health issues during the traveler’s stay in Chile
Head to Belize
Straddling the line between the verdant Central American jungles and the white-washed sands of the Caribbean, Belize is one of those inconspicuous destinations full of travel deals, opportunity and surprise at the turn of every corner.
Explore the enormous cultural diversity that thrives across this pint-sized nation. A mixture of ancient Mayan heritage, colonial Kriol culture, and aboriginal Garifuna customs come together to forge Belize’scultural landscape, one that’s filled with enticing flavors, lively sounds and a relaxed, easy-going attitude that permeates throughout.
Highlights
* Snorkeling
* Diving
* Picnic at Sea
* Spa & Wellness Treatments
* Al-Fresco Cinema
* Fishing excursions
* Creole cooking class
* Horseback riding
* Flight over the famous Blue Hole
STAY: CORAL CAYE PRIVATE ISLAND
Sheltered behind the Belize Barrier Reef, Coral Caye is a completely private island. The quarters, run by the Coppola Family, will be a comfortable, rustic cottage that suits the untouched nature of your surroundings. This travel deal is in a true sanctuary that is eco-conscious in every way and allows in the soothing sounds of the Caribbean sea. The coastal decor consists of airy fabrics, open space, seaside-inspired colors, beachy accents, sturdy woods to withstand sandy feet and salty air, and tones to reflect the sea and sky. Two dwellings and a great house are the only buildings on the island and can accommodate from two to ten guests.
COVID-related information & guidelines
Belize has achieved the Safe Travels Stamp, granted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The Safe Travels Stamp, the first global safety and hygiene stamp, was awarded to Belize in late December 2020 in recognition of the country’s enhanced health and safety protocols.
All travelers must:
* Download the Belize Health App and input the required information no more than 72 hours prior to landing in Belize.
* Bring along a negative Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of arrival in Belize, OR Rapid Antigen, Sophia, SD Bisensor, ABBOT (Panbio) test results taken no more than 48 hours of arrival in Belize.
* If neither is presented, you can take a Covid-19 test upon arrival if you are unable to bring a negative test.
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