You've waited all year to take this vacation. Apple Vacations won't let your weather worries get in the way. If a hurricane interrupts your vacation, whether for one day or several, you get a free replacement vacation! It's simple. Apple Vacations will automatically include our Weather Guarantee for FREE with the purchase of Apple's "AV-OK" Travel Security at time of booking!
That's right! With Apple's Weather Guarantee, if your vacation is interrupted for 24 hours or more due to a Category One or higher hurricane, Apple Vacations and our participating hotel partners will give you a FREE replacement vacation! Unlike other programs which only compensate for interrupted or unused nights, the Apple Vacations' Weather Guarantee gives you a FULL replacement vacation! Offer valid for complete vacations with participating hotels in Cancun/Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Punta Cana, La Romana and Jamaica when flying on USA3000 Airlines, Sun County Airlines to Cancun from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Champion Air to Cancun from Denver or Frontier Airlines to Cancun from Chicago-Midway for hotel stays between August 15 and October 31, 2006 inclusive!
Choose from these fine participating hotels:
Cancun
Riviera Maya
Ambiance Villas at Kin-Ha
Beach Palace
Blue Bay Club Cancun
Blue Bay Getaway & Spa Cancun
Cancun Palace
Crown Paradise Club Cancun
Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa
El Pueblito Beach Hotel Cancun
Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa
Grand Oasis
Grand Oasis Playa
Gran Melia Cancun
GR Solaris Cancun
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Le Blanc Spa Resort
Le Meridien Cancun Resort & Spa
Marriott CasaMagna Cancun Resort
Melia Turquesa
NH Krystal Cancun
Oasis America
Oasis Cancun
Oasis Palm Beach
Oasis Viva Beach
Occidental Grand Cancun
Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas
Radisson Hacienda Cancun
Royal Solaris Cancun
Sun Palace
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
Allegro Playacar
Aventura Spa Palace
Club Maeva Tulum
Copacabana Beach Resort
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Gran Bahia Principe Akumal
Gran Bahia Principe Coba
Gran Bahia Principe Tulum
Gran Gala Esmeralda
Grand Oasis Akumal
Grand Sirenis Resort Riviera Maya
H10 El Mandarin
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort
Occidental Grand Xcaret
Paradisus Riviera Cancun
Playacar Palace
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Sandos Caracol Beach Resort & Spa
Sandos Playacar Beach
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun
Sunscape Puerto Aventuras
Riviera Maya
Valentin Playa del Secreto
Viva Wyndham Azteca
Viva Wyndham Maya
Xpu-Ha Palace
Cozumel
Jamaica
Allegro Cozumel
Cozumel Palace
El Cozumeleño Beach Resort
Melia Cozumel All-Inclusive
Golf & Beach Resort
Occidental Grand Cozumel
Breezes Montego Bay by SuperClubs
Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club by SuperClubs
Couples Negril
Couples Ocho Rios
Couples Sans Souci
Couples Swept Away
Doctors Cave Beach Hotel
FDR Pebbles
Grand Lido Braco Resort
& Spa by SuperClubs
Grand Lido Negril Resort
& Spa by SuperClubs
Hedonism II by SuperClubs
Hedonism III by SuperClubs
Holiday Inn SunSpree Montego Bay
Hotel Samsara
Legends
Merril's Beach Resort
Point Village
Shaw Park Beach Hotel & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton Golf
& Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica
Rose Hall Resort & Country Club
Sunset at the Palms Resort & Spa
Sunset Beach Resort & Spa
Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort
Punta Cana
La Romana
Allegro Punta Cana
Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana
Bavaro Princess All Suites Resort,
Spa & Casino
Caribe Club Princess Beach Resort
& Spa
Occidental Grand Punta Cana
Ocean Bavaro Spa & Beach Resort
Ocean Blue Golf & Beach Resort
Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana
Sunscape Casa del Mar
Terms and Conditions for Apple's Exclusive Weather Guarantee:
Vacation must be interrupted for 24 hours or more due to a Category One or higher hurricane, as defined by the National Hurricane Center. Valid with the purchase of “AV-O.K.” Vacation Security from $49.99. Offer valid for Cancun/Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Punta Cana, La Romana and Jamaica vacations when flying USA3000 Airlines, Sun Country (DFW/CUN), Champion (DEN/CUN) or Frontier (MDW/CUN) for hotel stays between August 15 and October 31, 2006 inclusive at participating hotels listed above. Vacation interruption is defined as when a hotel interrupts full operations 24 hours or more (not including day of departure from resort) due to a Category One or higher hurricane. Hurricane warnings not applicable. Free replacement vacation is to same hotel and number of nights as originally booked, valid only if vacation is interrupted while passengers are in resort, is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, can be redeemed for travel prior to 12/15/06 or 8/18-12/15/07 on USA3000 Airlines or any of Apple’s exclusive charter vacation flights and does not include applicable taxes and fuel surcharges or “AV-O.K.” Vacation Security. Cozumel replacement vacations valid only for passengers traveling to Cozumel via Cancun on USA3000 Airlines or any of Apple’s exclusive charter vacation flights. Round-trip transfer/ferry costs from Cancun to Cozumel are the responsibility of the vacationer.Weather Guarantee does not include promotional winners. Square Deals not applicable.
HONEYMOONERS: BOTTLE OF DOMESTIC WINE, FRUIT BASKET AND 2 T-SHIRTS. (DATES & RESTRICTIONS APPLY).
Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya - The Iberostar Tucan is highly recognized by ecstatic vacationers as one of the best All-Inclusive resorts. Located 10 minutes north of Playa del Carmen on 3/4 mile stretch of beach.
Paraiso means paradise. A slice of eden in flourishing gardens with a never ending pool; weaving through the contours of the resort like a tropical lagoon, integrating pools and creating a fantasy kids will love!
Four fabulous specialty restaurants are connected by walkways over lagoons near the open-air lobby. The main dining room has buffets offering delectable choices, including pizza- ideal for the picky little eaters.
Past vacationers have rated Iberostars as "Excellent" on food and beverage and dining services. In fact, feedback on all aspects of this resort rank Iberostars as most outstanding All-Inclusive and worthy of the Crystal Award Best All-Inclusive Chain for 4 consecutive years.
For scuba diving enthusiasts, the Five star PADI and SSI diving center offers excursions to the treasures of the Caribbean reefs. Play a game of tennis, workout in the gym or just relax in the Jacuzzi.
Accommodations: Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, bathroom with shower, ceiling fan, hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe and private terrace or balcony. 390 air conditioned rooms.
JUNIOR SUITE RUN OF HOUSE
1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
Air Conditioning, Fan, Balcony or Terrace, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Satellite
STANDARD ROOM RUN OF HOUSE
1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
Air Conditioning, Fan, Balcony or Terrace, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Satellite
OTHER INFO
Bedding - 1 king or 2 queens
Occupancy limits - 4 adults, 2 children, 4 total
Maximum of 2 children through the age of 12 stay free in existing bedding with at least 2 adults. (Valid January 24, 2006 - April 16, 2006)
Maximum of 2 children through the age of 3 stay free in existing bedding with at least 2 adults. Children ages 4 - 12 are surcharged. (April 17, 2006 - December 22, 2006)
All rooms include: balcony or terrace, safety deposit box, satellite television, minibar, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and hair dryer.
Nonsmoking Rooms
The hotel has nonsmoking rooms based on availability.
Handicapped Rooms
The hotel has handicapped rooms based on availability.
Additional Bedding
Rollaway beds are not available
Cribs are available at no additional charge, based upon availability
Iberostar Tucan is a luxurious All-Inclusive beachfront resort in perfect harmony with the environment. Fully appointed rooms with balconies or terraces are housed in bungalow style 3-story units surrounded by 28 acres of lush, exuberant gardens.
Literally immersed in vegetation, stone laid walkways wind through a light forest of trees, with restaurants on raised platforms peering over lagoons filled with tropical goldfish. A gigantic thatched palapa rises over the lobby, with statues of Mayan figures and a pyramid shaped kiosk bar. Covered marble walkways lined with blue pillars pass beneath Mayan arches, leading to specialty restaurants and the main self serve Tulum dining room. An immense tri-sectioned pool appears like an oasis on the edge of the jungle. Watersports and world-class diving instruction are offered in the crystal-clear aqua Caribbean.
The resort features a jungle-style garden, a large lake pool, nightly entertainment, a disco, three lighted tennis courts, and world class diving instruction with state-of-the-art equipment. Domestic and International drinks are available 10 am to 2 am.
Special Inclusions: Stay At One, Play At All - Guests staying at the Iberostar Tucan/Quetzal, Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar/Beach or the Iberostar Cozumel have complimentary daytime exchange privileges at any of these hotels. These exchange privileges do not include transportation between properties. Consult your hotel upon arrival for details and restrictions.
Beach: The Iberostar Tucan is situated directly on a 1/8 mile stretch of white sandy beach. There is a 5- Star SCUBA Diving Center offering optional dives for certified divers and certification courses for new divers (there's an extra charge for these services)
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 noon
Total Rooms: 350
Year Opened: 1997
The Iberostar is approximately 30 miles from the Cancun Airport, just a few minutes from Playa del Carmen, and right next to an 18-hole golf course. The resort is situated directly on the beach, within view of the island of Cozumel.
Address: AVE XAMAN-HA LOTE HOTELERO NO 2
PLAYA DEL CARMEN
QR, Mexico
Barber / Beauty Salon
Boutique Shops
Car Rental
Concierge
Currency Exchange
Disco / Nightclub
Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service
Meeting Rooms
Parking(Complimentary.)
Physician on Call
Shopping Mall Nearby (0.5 miles)
Pools
Number of Pools: 4
Outdoor Pools: 4
Swim-up Bar
There is a lake pool, kids pool, activity pool and adult pool with swim up bar. The spectacular 36,000sq ft lake pool has a central island covered with palm trees complete with a jacuzzi.The adult pool is in the rocks of a cenote, with a beautiful cascading waterfall.
Golf: NEARBY
Playacar Golf Club
Playacar's championship-level golf course was carved right out of the jungle by the Robert Von Hagge Associates. This 7,202 yard course is rated 73.1 and has plenty of tee boxes for every level of play. It is situated next to Playa del Carmen.
Holes: 18
Green Fees: $120 (approx)
Cart Fee: Included
Club Rental Fees: $30 TO $40 (APPROX.)
Caddy: Mandatory
Lessons Available
Iberostar guests have special rates at the brand new golf course in Iberostar Playa Paraiso Resort. The new 18 hole course, designed by P.B.Dye, is named Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Course.
Tennis
Number of Courts: 3
Outdoor Courts: 3
Lighted Courts: 3
Court Fee: Complimentary.
Raquet Rental Fees: Complimentary.
Pro Onsite
Water Sports on Site
Fishing: Additional Charge
Sunfish Sailing: Complimentary
Scuba: Additional Charge
Snorkeling: Complimentary
Paddle Boats: Complimentary
Waterskiing: Additional Charge
Wind Surf: Complimentary
No pets allowed.
Spring break Policy: One person in every room must have major credit card. One person in room must be 25. If booking more than 1 room, must have one 25 yr old for every 5 rooms.
Dining A La carte, men are required shirts with sleeves, pants and proper shoes.
Iberostar Tucan features 1 meal plan option: All Inclusive: All Meals, Drinks & Tips Included
Please note: Men must wear dress shorts for buffet dinner and long pants for the a la carte restaurants. The hotel has set a limit on the number of dining visits per stay for all of the a la carte restaurants. At check-in the hotel provides each room with a number of restaurant coupons that may be used based on the duration of the stay. One coupon is issued for 3-4 night stays, 2 coupons for 5-8 night stays and 3 coupons for 9-11 night stays or longer. The above limitations apply to dinner only and all guests may dine at the buffet restaurant as many times as they wish.
There are 6 Restaurants at Iberostar Tucan:
La Gondola - An a la carte Italian restaurant, reservations are required. There is an elegant dress code, gentlemen are requested to wear slacks (no jeans). Hours are 6:30 to 10:30 pm.
Restaurant Cozumel -
Tulum - The main restaurant serves delicious buffet style meals, featuring show cooking and special theme nights. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 am, dinner is served from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. No shorts or sleeveless t-shirts are allowed during dinner.
La Marimba - An a la carte grill steakhouse, reservations are required. Gentlemen are requested to wear slacks or Bermuda shorts (no jeans). Hours are 6:30 to 10:30 pm.
La Hacienda - An a la carte Mexican restaurant, reservations are required. There is an elegant dress code, gentlemen are requested to wear slacks (no jeans). Hours are 6:30 to 10:30 pm.
Palapa Uxmal A beach/pool snack bar serving a continental breakfast from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, a buffet lunch from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, coffee and cakes from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, and snacks until 6:00 pm.
Lounges
La Palapa beach bar
La Masquara disco bar
La Plaza night club bar
Tikal lobby bar
La Marimba restaurant bar
Room Service
Hotel offers room service
Some restaurants may only operate on select schedules. Some restaurants may require reservations and expect appropriate dress. Consult the hotel upon arrival for hours of operation, reservation policies and dress codes. Please note the following a la carte restrictions: stays of 3-4 nights are guaranteed one reservation for a specialty restaurant, stays of 5 nights or longer are guaranteed two reservations for a specialty restaurant. Additional reservations are based upon availability. All other dining will be at one of the hotel's buffet restaurants.
Recreation & Activities
NEW GOLF COURSE - IBEROSTAR PLAYA PARAISO GOLF CLUB
Iberostar Hotels and Resorts officially opened the new 18-hole, par 72 Playa Paraiso Golf Club golf course at its Iberostar Paraiso Maya Resort on the Riviera Maya. The P.B. Dye designed course joins nine others on the Riviera Maya and Cozumel belonging to the Mexican Caribbean Golf Association, of which Iberostar is a founding member.
Daily Activities & Entertainment:
Bike Tours, Olympic Games, Air Rifles, Archery, Volleyball, Dance Classes, Spanish Classes, Water Basketball, Waterpolo.
Nightly Activities & Entertainment:
Nightly Entertainment with Live Band (Horror Show, Mexican Show, Las Vegas Movie), Theme Parties, Mascara Disco from 11 pm onward.
Prices are per person, double occupancy; subject to availability/restrictions/change/dates
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