How are you? What's new? What's shaking? How's business?

So I guess the big news in April was the demise of Conquest. So sad. I hope it wasn't too much of a nightmare for you and you didn't have too many clients affected.

Did you know that I used to work for Conquest many moons ago? Yep, we're talking way back in the day (1997 - 1999). I used to be an Airport Rep for Conquest at YEG. I still remember getting up in the wee hours of those cold February nights to start my 3am shift at the airport for those 6am C3 flights to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. Fun times.

I'm sorry to see them gone and let's hope that our friends and colleagues at Conquest are doing OK and they all land on their feet.

Anyways, I do have some big news to share with you. I made a major purchase last month -- I bought a new car!!!

Since I'm on the road all the time and basically I live in my vehicle, there was NO WAY I was going through another summer without air-conditioning. And yes, before you start laughing, there are one or two days a year that it's nice to have air-conditioning in Vancouver!

So I decided it was time to to upgrade my ride.

It's a PT Cruiser. It's one of those cars that you either love or hate.

I used to be a hater and I thought that they were the ugliest cars, but then I ended up renting one a while back and I LOVED it. And I had to have one. It's very roomy inside, it has air-conditioning and cruise control, plus the back seats can be removed so I've got lots of room for my brochures and displays in the back. Perfect rep car!

And guess who else loves it too?

Dixie can be extremely picky but she seems to be very impressed with the new wheels. Her favourite thing in the whole world is going for a ride in the new car - she absolutely loves that.

The only downside is all of the messy nose-prints she leaves on the windows of my immaculate new car! Good thing she's cute.

Freddie
 

You may have noticed that I sent the newsletter out a few days earlier than usual. Well, that's because I really wanted to tell you about a phenomenal deal that is only available for a very short time. 

Right now Westjet Vacations has a Fly Free to Mazatlan promotion! You need to make all your bookings by May 1st at 11:59pm (mountain time). And as part of this special promotion, if you book your clients into any of the El Cid Resorts, then they will also receive FREE UNLIMITED GOLF!!! Yes, I said FREE UNLIMITED GOLF!!!

It doesn't get any better than this. Even if your clients aren't golfers this is one heck of a deal.

Please note that the FREE UNLIMITED GOLF is ONLY available in conjunction with Westjet Vacation's Fly Free to Mazatlan promotion. So you have to get on the phone and let your clients know about this. 

Remember, and this is important, the FREE UNLIMITED GOLF is only applicable for bookings at El Cid Resorts. Your clients will receive their FREE UNLIMITED GOLF certificates upon check-in at their El Cid hotel.
  

 
Please note that the FREE UNLIMITED GOLF promotion is applicable to new bookings only. Groups must request this promotion to get approval. Caddy is mandatory and not included. Golf cart is optional and not included.
 

 

 

 

 

For months now I've been telling you all about the beautiful Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort in the Riviera Maya.

Well, one of the most common questions I've been getting lately when I'm out on sales calls is "where is it located exactly?"

Great question!

* Located on the sun-splashed coast, halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
* Less than a mile from the charming bohemian fishing village of Puerto Moreles.
* 30 minutes from downtown Cancun.
* 30 minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen.
* 20 minutes from Cancun International Airport.
* An 80 minute drive to the impressive Mayan ruins of Tulum.

For more information on the Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort please visit the website by clicking here.
 

Looking for airport transfers for your clients in Cancun/Riviera Maya? Well, look no further. Best Day offers two types of professional and convenient ground transportation:

REGULAR Service: This works like a shuttle service where your clients and other people arriving at the same time share their transportation to the hotel at a lower cost. Best Day vehicles are always available at the airport and your clients will never have to wait longer than 15 minutes until their van departs, guaranteed!

VIP Service: Did you ever want your own chauffeur waiting at the airport and feel like a VIP? That is what this service is all about. This is the best option if you want your clients to have their own vehicle or if they are traveling with family or a small group. As soon as they are ready to depart, they will be driven straight to their hotel. There is no waiting time. Personalized service at it's best!

What happens when your clients arrive? 

Upon arrival at the airport, and once your clients have cleared immigration and customs, a BEST DAY TRAVEL representative will be waiting for them OUTSIDE the Arrival Gate, displaying a banner with the logo of BEST DAY TRAVEL. Please note that customs procedures can take 5 minutes or 45 minutes depending on how many people are waiting in line. Please tell your clients not to worry, Best Day knows this and will be waiting OUTSIDE the Arrival Gate. Remember: OUTSIDE!

Best Day supervisors at the airport will monitor your clients flight to ensure that their shuttle will be ready when they arrive. Your clients will not have to worry if their flight is delayed or arrives ahead of schedule. Best Day will know, and more importantly, Best Day will be waiting for your clients whenever they arrive.

Once the Best Day staff members meets your clients at the airport, they will be guided to the vehicle and will receive an invitation to meet with the Best Day representative at their hotel. During that meeting they will be given the exact time of their pick-up on their departing date and their return flight will be confirmed, should they have reserved a round trip transfer.

Did you know? 

Both Air Canada Vacations and Westjet Vacations use Best Day as their ground operator in Cancun/Riviera Maya. Yes, that's right, when you purchase a package through either ACV or WJV, Best Day is the company that looks after the transfers. So don't worry, your clients are in good hands.

For more information on Best Day please visit the website here.