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Warm hospitality… welcome to the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa. Nestled snugly in an old growth forest on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, the Kingfisher offers you the best in West Coast hospitality. Enjoy the comforts of one of our 64 Beachfront Suites or Ocean View Rooms, stroll our lovely gardens and beachfront or watch the abundance of wildlife from your private balcony or patio.

World class spa… situated on the ocean’s edge, our spa has 22 restful and relaxing treatment rooms. Our service providers and attendants are courteous, warm and professional. The Pacific Mist Hydropath®, a spa experience like no other, awaits your visit. Our spa therapies focus on the rich ingredients of the sea and are interpreted to reflect our unique West Coast environment.

The Dominican Republic is part of the island of Hispaniola which they share with Haiti and is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Caribbean. It offers breathtaking beaches and green mountains, extraordinary resorts and affordable hotels, plus a rich colonial history. Beach-lovers come for the endless stretches of pure white beaches. History and culture buffs find unending pleasure in Santo Domingo’s 16th-Century Colonial Zone.

Soak up the Latin rhythms of the Caribbean in the Dominican Republic, the capital of merengue and bachata music. Here you’ll find the remnants of Spanish colonialism alongside modern resorts that offer every indulgence and convenience. Whether purchasing crafts from artisans, playing golf, walking the beach, windsurfing or even whale watching, you’ll find the Dominican Republic one of the best kept secrets of the Caribbean.

Breezes Punta Cana Resort Spa & Casino awaits you on Arena Gorda Beach, your fairytale holiday home in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean’s hottest destination for the last few years! Perfect for families, couples and singles, this new 4-star Resort is the largest in the SuperClubs chain and offers our largest swim able beach. Unwind and relax in beautiful rooms or let your spirits soar through the tropical gardens. Dive into a unique waterscape beneath the embracing Caribbean Sea or in our spectacular free-form pool. Feast in our gourmet restaurants or enjoy colorful nightly entertainment that is filled with Passion. From relaxed to active, Breezes Punta Cana Resort Spa & Casino has the vacation for you!

Come to our Caribbean dream world where soft, white sand beaches make every sport a pleasure and the warm and inviting turquoise sea shimmers on the shore. A cool breeze blows for those who like surfing and sailing and the magnificent colors of the reef wait below for snorkelers and divers.

At the tip of Mexico’s 1,000-mile long Baja California peninsula Cabo San Lucas & San Jose del Cabo is one of the destinations with a perfect combination of great weather, exotic and spectacular scenery.

A diverse area with two main towns and lots to do for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation experience in a setting of extraordinary natural beauty.

Easy to get to from most North American gateways, there’s something for everyone under the Baja sun.

New York City is a world icon. Superb architecture, the world’s greatest theatre district, some of the most renowned galleries and museums anywhere, eclectic neighborhoods, cultural events and fantastic restaurants—New York City has it all.

Fans of the theater can attend a myriad of shows, from Broadway to off-Broadway in addition to events at the wealth of nightclubs and other cultural venues.

Greenwich Village is known as the old haunt of Bob Dylan and many other prominent folk music singers. To experience the outdoors in the heart of the city, visit Central Park.

It would take a lifetime to experience everything New York offers, but for a good, general introduction, be sure to visit the observation tower at the top of the Empire State Building, take in a performance at Lincoln Center, browse the Guggenheim Museum and see the United Nations Building.

Take a trip out to see the Statue of Liberty and don’t miss historic Ellis Island.

WHAT RESORT IS RIGHT FOR ME? 1 star? 2 star? 3 star? 4 star? 5 star?

A lot of times, people will decide based on their budget. Other times it will be based on what they want out of the resort, for example the activities, the number of restaurants. A lot of the lower star rating hotels are better suited for the young, single travelers while the higher star rating hotels are better suited to the older, fussy traveler.

Openly discuss your budget with me. For me to help you with a great vacation, I need to know what you can and cannot afford. I can help you get the biggest bang for your buck with accommodations and activities suited for your style and price range.

Let me know your interests, this way I can help you develop a personalized itinerary that include your interests. After all, you might not know that a destination you are considering offers a relatively unknown but wonderful coral reef just minutes from your resort.

Let me know about your travel partner. Is your idea of a fantastic vacation laying on the beach while your significant other would rather be hiking up a mountain? Let me know your likes, dislies, personality and I can suggest a destination and resort to suit your liking.