/ Compass:Exotic Escapes Anyone?

by Geeta Wahab

Compass:Exotic Escapes Anyone?

Jul 16, 2013

Spoil yourself with the perfect travel gift for the jet-setter in you!

FIJI

How about a fun-filled family adventure in the beautiful Fiji? Family and children are the backbone and heart of Fijian culture. “Matavuvale”, the Fijian word for family, shows at many of the child-oriented resorts on these wonderful islands. Known for the adventurous lifestyles of its people and gorgeous beaches, Fiji offers horseback riding, parasailing, deep-sea diving and many other heart-racing activities.

Look into these two family oriented vacation deals. With the Boomerang Family Fun Vacation Deal from Boomerang Tours, kids eat and stay free, and kids under 11 fly free. Contact [email protected] for details. Or two adults and one child can stay at the Authentic Fijian First Landing Resort starting at $1716 CAD a night, including meals.

Contact i[email protected] for details. For more packages and tourism information, please visit Tourism Fiji at fijime.tv for packages, details and information.

CEIBA DEL MAR

Spend your vacation relaxing at the beautiful Ceiba Del Mar Beach and Spa Resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. With palm tree-lined, white sand beaches, this getaway is the perfect place to settle back and rest. This spa resort offers a number of calming couples packages, including the “Unlimited Spa Getaway” starting at $1,680 USD per couple. The package includes a four-day, three- night stay, with unlimited spa treatments and a personalized gift, and is valid until December 22, 2010. There is also the Fresh Start Getaway, available to start the new year just right. This package starts at $374 per person, per night and is available for booking until December 14, 2010. It includes a four-day, three-night stay, morning yoga and a selection of the resort's famous spa treatments. This resort also offers a number of other spa-focused packages. Visit ceibadelmar.com for more information and booking.

INDIA

The Leela Palaces open their doors to you for one of the most beautiful and exotic hotel experiences. The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur is a getaway in and of itself. You don't need a reason to treat yourself to a warm and delectable holiday here. From October 1st 2010 to April 15th 2011 treat yourself to one of three packages. Destination Devine includes double- adult occupancy in a lakeview room, breakfast, and two-way airport transport for INR 24000, (approx $545 CDN) Or the Royal Spendour package for INR 26000 (approx $590 CDN) in a lakeview room that includes double-adult occupancy, two-way airport transport, breakfast and dinner. Or treat your loved one to the Royal Romance package, which includes doubleadult occupancy, exclusive dinner for two, a sound and light show at the City Palace, an exotic bath set-up and a gift upon departure for INR 50000. For the New Year, try the Regal Rejoice, between December 24, 2010 and January 4, 2011. A heritage view room costs INR 32000. It includes double-adult occupancy, airport transfer, and breakfast, and, with INR14000, the New Years Eve Gala. Please visit The Leela website for details and booking.

NEW YORK CITY

Thinking of a cooler option? Cozy up to your loved one at the Hotel Elysée in the heart of New York City. Tucked away in this upbeat city, Hotel Elysée offers a number of holiday packages to make your holiday sizzle, and it's close to all the holiday and New Year's Eve action New York offers. Planning to spend Christmas in NewYork? Enjoy rooms starting at $233 USD per night and receive a Hotel Elysée fleece blanket and bottle of Prosecco upon check-in with the Christmas in New York package, which requires that you stay for a minimum of three nights. And receive a bottle of chilled Veuve Clicquot Champagne and an assorted four-piece box of Leonidas Chocolates with the New Year's package, which requires at minimum a two-night stay. Rates are based upon room availability. Please visit elyseehotel.com for availability and reservations.

_{BY: GEETA WAHAB / NOVEMBER 2010 ISSUE}

Geeta Wahab

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Cultivating a life she loves, Geeta (@geets.suites) is chasing all her passions, including her love for home décor. As a brand new home owner, her current journey has launched her further into that world - check out her Instagram @geets.suites for tidbits of her story and other decorating pieces. A...