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 sparkling wine and fruit basket & room upgrade. FAMILIES: Families of 5 may share a junior suite with existing bedding (two adults and three children 12 & under). Dates & restrictions apply.
Playa Del Carmen - Come to do it all...or nothing at all. Gala Resort Playacar is an exceptional All-Inclusive beach resort set along a wide stretch of glorious white sand caressed by the turquoise blue of the Caribbean Sea.
Spend long, peaceful days steeped within the refreshing waters of one of four gorgeous swimming pools, including a separate pool area set-aside exclusively for adults. Enjoy an exciting variety of on-site watersports at no extra charge, or try your hand at a game of tennis on one of four floodlit courts.
Kids and teens enjoy carefree days with new friends and peers at their own separate clubs and activity centers.
Savor delicious Italian and Mexican cuisine at two remarkable specialty restaurants, with no restrictions on the number of nights you choose to dine at either (reservations are required).
Elegant, welcoming, comfortable, and priced just right! At the Gala Resort Playacar, everything is provided for your enjoyment & pleasure...everything.
JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN FAMILY ROOM
Other Amenities - Sofa
JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEW
Hacienda Section, 10 unit buildings, each with private pool and sun terrace. Furthest from the beach.
Other Amenities - Sofa
STANDARD ROOM RUN OF HOUSE
Standard Rooms feature full bathroom, hairdryer, A/C, satellite color TV, telephone, mini-bar, safety deposit box and balcony.
1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
Other Amenities - Sofa
ROYAL CLUB ROOM OCEAN VIEW
Located in separate section with special pool and beach area. Conceirge Service
Gala Playacar is a deluxe 5-star resort hotel located on a wide, white sandy beach in the glorious Riviera Maya. Each of the deluxe guest rooms & suites is handsomely decorated with a private balcony or terrace, security safe & a small refrigerator.
This resort has been awarded the "Deluxe All-Inclusive 5 Stars Hotel" designation bestowed upon only the most outstanding resorts in the world.
Amenities include 24-hour room service, evening entertainment and 4 lit tennis courts.
Beach: The Gala Resort features a remarkable beachfront location along a wide stretch of gleaming white sand against the sparkling clear waters of the beautiful Caribbean. Relax beneath the shade of a palapa, or enjoy a day of snorkeling and windsurfing.
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 noon
Total Rooms: 460
Year Opened: 1996
Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, Discover, American Express
Gala Resort Playacar is located in the glorious resort area of Playacar, on the corridor between Cancun and Tulum, facing the island of Cozumel. The Xel-Ha natural aquarium and the incredible X-Caret ecological theme park are a short distace away.
Address: PSEO XAMAN-HA, LOTE 1 MANZANA 1
PLAYA del CARMEN
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MEXICO
Barber / Beauty Salon
Boutique Shops
Business Services
Car Rental
Concierge
Currency Exchange
Disco / Nightclub
Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service
Meeting Rooms
Parking(Complimentary)
Shopping Mall Nearby (10 minutes)
Pools
Number of Pools: 5
Outdoor Pools: 5
Guests have a choice of four beautiful pool areas, including one specially set aside exclusively for adults.
Golf: NEARBY
Playacar Golf Club, 5 minutes away
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: $150.00 (approx.)
Cart Fee: Included
Club Rental Fees: $30.00
Caddy: Not available.
Lessons Available
Tennis
Number of Courts: 4
Outdoor Courts: 4
Lighted Courts: 4
Court Fee: Complimentary.
Pro Onsite
Water Sports on Site
Fishing: Additional Charge
Scuba: Additional Charge
Snorkeling: Complimentary
Hobie Cats: Complimentary
JetSki / Waverunner: Additional Charge
Waterskiing: Additional Charge
Wind Surf: Complimentary
No pets allowed. Children under 6 years old are not permitted in the Italian or Mexican restaurants after 7:00 pm. Casual elegant attire is required at all the A La Carte restaurants. Men are required to wear dress shirt, pants & shoes. No Springbreakers.
Gala Beach Resort Playacar features 1 meal plan options: All Inclusive: All Meals, Drinks & Tips Included.
There are 5 Restaurants at Gala Beach Resort Playacar:
Ola-la Restaurant & Bar - A casual buffet restaurant located by the pool area, serving breakfast 7: 30 am to 10:00 am) and lunch ( 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm).
Mediterranean Restaurant - A casual buffet restaurant located by the pool area serving Mediterranean cuisine (7:30 pm to 10:00 pm) with live music. Open on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Fonda Los Alcatraces - An a la carte specialty restaurant serving Mexican cuisine from 6:00 to 11:00 pm (closed on Saturdays). A formal dress code is required, and reservations should be made same day at the Public Relations Desk. Smoking is not permitted.
Gran Festival Buffet - The main buffet restaurant offers a casual atmosphere, and is open for breakfast (7:00 to 11:00 am), lunch (1:00 to 4:00 pm), and dinner (6:30 to 10:00 pm).
Brocolino - An a la carte specialty restaurant serving Italian cuisine from 6:00 to 11:00 pm (closed on Tuesdays). A formal dress code is required, and reservations should be made one day in advance at the Public Relations Desk. Smoking not permitted.
The hotel offers specially trained personnel to supervise & entertain children (between 2 to 12 years of age) plus special activities for juniors up to 17 years old. Hours of operation are 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Applicable Ages: 2 - 12 years old.
Program Fees: Complimentary.
Children's Facilities:
PlayGround
Game Room
Teen Disco
Children's Pool
Babysitting Fee: $15.00 per hour
Advance Notice for Babysitting: 5 hours
The Kids Disco is available selected evenings from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, and the Teens Club is available every evening from 5:00 to 11:00 pm. Kids even have their very own cafeteria in the Mini Club.
Daily Activities & Entertainment:
The Galavants Animation Team offers special activities throughout the day, plus Bike Tours, Beach Volleyball, WaterBasketball, Bingo
Nightly Activities & Entertainment:
"Dance On" Disco (closed Mondays), daily shows in the Gala Theater, Tennis Club every evening from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Prices are per person, double occupancy; subject to availability/restrictions/change/dates
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