Karisma has new fams, deals and Villa 19 in Playa del Carmen

TORONTO — Karisma Hotels & Resorts is treating winter-weary Canadians to an array of limited-time offers that include discounts of up to 55%.

Applicable to bookings made now until Feb. 28, 2018 with varying travel windows, ‘Canadian Winter Promos’ is available at select hotels and resorts in top destinations around the world. In addition to savings, guests can also enjoy à la carte dining, premium alcoholic beverages, full-service concierge and 24-hour room services as part of Karisma’s signature Gourmet Inclusive Experience.

Promos are as follows:

Air Canada Vacations
Book from now until Feb. 28, 2018

El Dorado Royale – up to 49% discount

El Dorado Casitas Royale – up to 36% discount
El Dorado Maroma – up to 34% discount
El Dorado Maroma – Overwater Bungalows – up to 39% discount + $400 credit for bookings of 7 nights or more
El Dorado Seaside Suites – up to 48% discount
Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya – up to 37% discount
Generations, Riviera Maya – up to 55% discount
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana – up to 35% discount + up to 2 kids free
Hidden Beach – up to 25% discount
ACV GROUPS PROMOTION** Booking window: Now – Feb. 28, 2018; Travel window: Jan. 3 – Dec. 22, 2019; 7th PAX Free
Travel Window: Jan. 8 – April 30, 2018

Transat Tours
Book from now until Feb.28, 2018, Travel window: Jan. 8 – April 30, 2018. PLUS, a $200 Credit per booking for clients and Double Karisma Canada Cash + 3x BON BON points per booking for agents.

El Dorado Royale – up to 49% discount

El Dorado Casitas Royale – up to 36% discount
El Dorado Maroma – up to 34% discount
El Dorado Maroma – Overwater Bungalows – up to 39% discount
El Dorado Seaside Suites – up to 47% discount
Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya – up to 37% discount
Azul Beach Resort The Fives Playa del Carmen – up to 25% discount*
Generations Riviera Maya – up to 55% discount
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana – up to 35% discount + up to 2 kids free
Hidden Beach – up to 25% discount

WESTJET
Book from now until Feb. 28, 2018. Travel window: Jan. 8 – April 30, 2018. Plus, up to $200 Instant Savings Discount per booking at El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Seaside Suites for bookings travelling from Jan. 3 through March 31, 2018.

El Dorado Royale – up to 43% discount
El Dorado Casitas Royale – up to 35% discount
El Dorado Maroma – up to 34% discount
El Dorado Maroma – Overwater Bungalows – up to 39% discount
El Dorado Seaside Suites – up to 40% discount
Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya – up to 37% discount
Generations Riviera Maya – up to 55% discount
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana – up to 42% discount + up to 2 kids free

TRAVELBRANDS
Book from now until Feb. 28, 2018, travel window: Jan. 8 – April 30, 2018

El Dorado Royale – up to 49% discount
El Dorado Casitas Royale – up to 36% discount
El Dorado Maroma – up to 34% discount
El Dorado Maroma – Overwater Bungalows – up to 39% discount
El Dorado Seaside Suites – up to 47% discount
Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya – up to 37% discount
Generations Riviera Maya – up to 55% discount
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana – up to 35% discount + up to 2 kids free
Hidden Beach – up to 25% discount

SUNWING
Book from now until Feb. 28, 2018. Travel window: Jan. 3 – April 30, 2018. Plus, a $500 resort credit to be used towards wine, spa, candlelight dinner and room upgrades for clients and double Karisma Canada Cash for agents.

El Dorado Royale – up to 54% discount
El Dorado Seaside Suites – up to 50% discount
El Dorado Sensimar – up to 28% discount

In other Karisma news, the hotel company has just announced the recent expansion of Azul Beach Resort The Fives Playa del Carmen, Luxury Resort & Residences in Mexico, a Gourmet Inclusive property that caters to families and couples.

The resort has unveiled Villa 19, a 43,000 square-foot, high-end, adults-only section comprising an additional 53 one-, two- and three-bedroom resort residences, a new sandy poolside hangout that encompasses a lounge, grill and bar, plus new heated adults-only pools.

Moreover, the recent renovation includes the debut of a twinkle-lit and foliage-filled tunnel, a refreshed lobby, an expanded beachfront infinity pool, and a new outdoor garden venue that can accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings and events.

“With the debut of Villa 19, we are delighted to expand upon the family-friendly Azul Beach Resort The Fives Playa del Carmen by offering a special space for adult guests only,” said Kelly Poling, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “The resort remains catered to families and guests of all ages, but now we’re able to deliver a sophisticated yet laid-back beachfront experience that’s destined to become one of the region’s most coveted vacation spots. The contemporary setting and authentic Mexican design of Villa 19 is an elevated and cool haven from which adults can enjoy the resort’s only heated pools, gourmet food and drinks, top-notch service and entertainment, and exclusive amenities.”

2018 rates for the new Villa 19 at Azul Beach Resort The Fives Playa del Carmen start at US$240 per person, per night, based on current promotions.

Karisma also recently released its 2018 fam trip schedule. Designed to help its valued travel agent partners sell Karisma’s properties, each of the three-night trips provide a firsthand Gourmet Inclusive Experience and include roundtrip transporation from Cancun International Airport and to all scheduled activities. Trips showcase each of Karisma’s ervices and amenities from private butlers, personal concierges and culinary masters along with swim-up suites and bars, canopied beach beds, and beachfront Sky Massages at El Dorado Spa Resorts, Azul Beach Resorts, Generations Resorts, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts or Hidden Beach Resort. Go to travelweek.ca/marketplace/fams for the full list of fams.

For more information go to azulbeachresorts.com.