{"id":17023,"date":"2015-11-09T08:56:20","date_gmt":"2015-11-09T13:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=17023"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:26:56","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:26:56","slug":"resort-vacation-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/resort-vacation-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"Wallet-friendly resorts to visit this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vacation doesn\u2019t have the break the bank: depending on what you\u2019re looking for in a vacation, and what destination you\u2019re hoping to experience, we can help you find a wallet-friendly resort to visit this winter. Whether you\u2019re looking for a relaxing Cuba vacation, or looking to explore the beaches and ruins of Mexico, there is a resort that will fit your budget.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve taken the best of our wallet-friendly resorts, and bring you a list of 7 all-inclusive vacation deals for under $1000* this winter:<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_70_barcelo-punta-cana.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barcelo Punta Cana<\/a>, 4-star<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where? Punta Cana, Dominican Republic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BarceloPUJ.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17029\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BarceloPUJ.jpg\" alt=\"The Barcelo Punta Cana has great vacation deals for winter 2016\" width=\"630\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BarceloPUJ.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BarceloPUJ-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BarceloPUJ-136x77.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Experience a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/punta-cana-all-inclusive-resorts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dominican Republic vacation<\/a> along the famous Bavaro Beach, where your resort is nestled into 100 acres of tropical gardens and along the white sand and turquoise blue waters of Bavaro. A 4-star vacation here doesn\u2019t need to have the price-tag attached. Choose from six room categories, 800 rooms, and countless daytime activities including a trapeze, wall-climbing structure, diving lessons, and non-motorized watersports included in your stay. Looking for something different? Try Japanese, Tex-Mex, or Dominican cuisine, keep hydrated at 9 bars on site, and opt for one of many excursions in the area, including safaris and boating trips. Experience all this and more in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/punta-cana-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Punta Cana<\/a> for between $690 and $960 per person this winter.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Playa Cayo Santa Maria, 4.5-star<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where? Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TripSense_CayoSantaMariaVacations-beach2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16089\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TripSense_CayoSantaMariaVacations-beach2.jpg\" alt=\"Cayo Santa Maria\" width=\"630\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TripSense_CayoSantaMariaVacations-beach2.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TripSense_CayoSantaMariaVacations-beach2-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TripSense_CayoSantaMariaVacations-beach2-136x77.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_08_2D_Sirenis-Cayo-Santa-Maria.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Playa Cayo Santa Maria<\/a> all-inclusive resort caters to all types of travellers, whether a romantic escape to the beaches of Cuba, or a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/promos\/Family-Vacation-Packages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">family vacation<\/a> on a budget. Totally relax hopping between the resort\u2019s 8 pools, spa, 5 restaurants, white sand beaches, and quench your thirst for Cuban rum at the 10 bars on site. Experience all that the area and the ocean has to offer with non-motorized watersports ranging from catamaran tours to scuba diving, and enjoy the Cuban beats with nightly music and entertainment. With plenty of options for visiting families, the Playa <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/cayo-santa-maria-vacations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cayo Santa Maria<\/a> has great bang for your buck: all-inclusive packages here range from $750 to $1060, depending on winter month.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_F0_be-live-grand-marien.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Be Live Collection Marien<\/a>, 4.5-star<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong> Where? Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/TripSense_PuntaCanaAllInclusiveResorts_POPMarien.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15832\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/TripSense_PuntaCanaAllInclusiveResorts_POPMarien.jpg\" alt=\"punta cana all inclusive resorts be live marien\" width=\"630\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/TripSense_PuntaCanaAllInclusiveResorts_POPMarien.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/TripSense_PuntaCanaAllInclusiveResorts_POPMarien-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This resort is located along the warm beaches of the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, known for its blue waters and stunning landscape: look one way to the ocean, and another to the mountains of the countryside. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 4 bars, 2 pools, and almost 600 guestrooms at this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_dominican-republic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all-inclusive Dominican vacation<\/a> resort. Watersports here include kayaking, canoeing, diving, and floating in the crystal clear waters. This all-inclusive resort is nestled between the green palm vegetation that dots the 125 kilometres of Costa Dorada beach. An escape to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/puerto-plata-dominican-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Puerto Plata<\/a> at this resort ranges from $700 to $1040, December through April.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Grand Bahia Principe Coba, 4.5-star<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where? Mayan Riviera, Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BahiaPrincipeCoba.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17036\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BahiaPrincipeCoba.jpg\" alt=\"The Mayan Riveria's Grand Bahia Principe Coba has great vacation deals\" width=\"630\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BahiaPrincipeCoba.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BahiaPrincipeCoba-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BahiaPrincipeCoba-136x77.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_JN_gran-bahia-principe-coba.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grand Bahia Principe Coba<\/a> is known for its location on the beautiful Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. Your all-inclusive vacation here \u2013 whether you\u2019re looking for a family escape or a couples escape or friends getaway \u2013 will be full of sunshine, days by the pool, and time at the beach (with a short shuttle ride) or taking part in countless watersports, including snorkeling and scuba diving. With a golf course, spa, and a hydro massage tub in each of the over 1000 rooms, on-site casino, and 5 restaurants offering a range in dishes and cuisine, a getaway here has everything you could want in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_mexico.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mexico vacation<\/a>. For the traveller looking to experience the Tulum ruins, this resort is one of the closer hotels with regular excursions. The Grand Bahia Principe is an economical option for any type of traveller, with vacation deals\u00a0between $815 and $1080 in high season.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Playa Costa Verde, 4-star<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where? Holguin, Cuba<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-PlayaCostaVerde.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17027\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-PlayaCostaVerde.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Costa Verde vacation deals in Holguin Cuba\" width=\"630\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-PlayaCostaVerde.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-PlayaCostaVerde-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the traveller looking for vacation deals\u00a0for winter 2016, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_BI_playa-costa-verde.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Playa Costa Verde<\/a> along the sandy shores of Holguin is an excellent option. This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_cuba.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cuba vacation<\/a> won\u2019t break the bank, but instead, offer beautiful grounds and amenities. With 480 rooms, 2 pools and a Jacuzzi, 8 bars, and 5 restaurants, your options are plenty: relax poolside or at the beach, or opt for one of the many daily and nightly activity and entertainment choices to round out your vacation. A week-long all-inclusive package at the Playa Costa Verde ranges from $680 to $845 through the winter months.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_KO_sandos-caracol-beach-resort-and-spa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sandos Caracol<\/a>, 4-star<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where? Mayan Riviera, Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-SandosCaracol1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17033\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-SandosCaracol1.jpg\" alt=\"Vacation deals at the Sandos Caracol 4-star Mexico\" width=\"622\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-SandosCaracol1.jpg 622w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-SandosCaracol1-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This relaxing paradise for couples or families is along the Playa del Carmen beach in the beautiful <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_mayan-riviera-maya.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Riviera Maya<\/a>. Known for its beach vacations and tranquil spa, a week to de-stress and unwind at Sandos Caracol. Complete with a kids Aquapark for the little ones with 17 water slides, games, and a snack bar, the resort offers some of the best value for your money with plenty of daily activities, large selection of food options, and eco-friendly focus at the resort. Expect to pay between $840 and $1100 for Sandos vacation deals December through April.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda, 4-star<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where? Mayan Riviera, Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BlueBayEsmeralda.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17034\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BlueBayEsmeralda.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda vacation deals for the Mayan Riviera Mexico\" width=\"630\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BlueBayEsmeralda.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TripSense-VacationDeals-BlueBayEsmeralda-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Experience Playa del Carmen at the 4-star paradise that is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_LG_blue-bay-grand-esmeralda.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda resort<\/a>. Seek shade under towering palms, and enjoy the landscaped grounds that include 2 pools, bright blue waters at the beach, and almost 1,000 rooms available. Indulge at one of 6 all-inclusive restaurants, on a private beach, and by leaving the kids in the kid\u2019s club area for true relaxation. Just 60km from the Cancun airport, the resort features average on-resort nightlife, and plenty of daily activities and excursions available for an added fee. Expect to pay between $690 and $990 for a vacation at this Mayan Riviera vacation haven.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">*Prices considered for Toronto departures and are subject to change based on supply and demand<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vacation doesn\u2019t have the break the bank: depending on what you\u2019re looking for in a vacation, and what destination you\u2019re hoping to experience, we can help you find a wallet-friendly resort to visit this winter. Whether you\u2019re looking for a relaxing Cuba vacation, or looking to explore the beaches and ruins of Mexico, there is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":279,"featured_media":13068,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[3551,3553,3617],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Laura Cooper","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17023"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/279"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17023"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17023\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21947,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17023\/revisions\/21947"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17023"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}