http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com Travel Tips, News, And Excitement Right From the Source! Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:25:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A group of Mexican investors called Tenedora K purchased a 95% stake in Nuevo Grupo Aeronautico SA, the holding company for the airline Compania Mexicana de Aviacion, according to reports by Reuters and Bloomberg. The pilots union now holds the remaining 5%. Mexicana, Mexico’s biggest airline as measured by passengers flown, ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=103 Sandals Resorts International will retire its Royal Plantation brand, effective Sept. 1. Properties operating under the Royal Plantation flag will be folded into Sandals Resorts or operated independently, according to Chairman Butch Stewart. The 74-suite Royal Plantation Ocho Rios will become Sandals Royal Plantation and will no longer offer a European Plan or ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=102 SANDALS MONTEGO BAY •              Management Review:                                                 General Manager              Josef Zellner                                                        Hotel Manager                   Arnold Nugent                                                 Sales Manager                   Gavene Gordon                   •              As a reminder, water skiing is available at this resort                   •              The Skydome was given a new, contemporary look.  The improvements include new chairs, the                                 banquets ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=101 Coining itself as a new concept, “seriously all-inclusive resort,” the Marival Residences and World Spa combines luxury accommodations and services, over-the-top included activities and unsurpassed value to deliver a fresh twist and pleasantly surprising vacation experience. Located in Nuevo Vallarta in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, the resort is a comfortable 10 ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=100 Charges for U.S. passports will increase on July 13. The cost of a new passport for an adult will jump from $100 to $135. Those under 16 will pay $105, up from $85. Renewing a passport will cost $110, up from $75. Travelers will pay a new charge of $82 ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=98 We regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control we will no longer be able to offer guests complimentary golf at Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya affecting Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya, Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=97     SuperClubs has opened a brand NEW Breezes resort in Panama!  It’s great for singles, couples and families! One of our top airline partners to Panama is Copa Airlines!  They currently have a great Non-Stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY).  But they are going to be adding a ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=96 Now Resorts & Spas, the new all-inclusive brand by AMResorts, opened its second property since launching in January: the 496-room Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun, which made its debut May 1. The resort is near Puerto Morelos, about a 15-minute drive from Cancun Airport. Its oceanfront setting features a collection of pools, ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=95  Sandals Grande St. Lucian   1. Sandals Grande St. Lucian has introduced and Asian theme night to their already exciting variety of gourmet dining options. The Asian dining option is called Jasmins and is available three evenings per week. There is one sitting per evening and reservations are required. Dining is done in ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=94 Life-size sculptures are being submerged in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters off the coast of Cancun to create an underwater museum for snorkelers and divers. The Cancun Underwater Museum's sculptures rest on the sea floor of Mexico's Marine National Park, located on the west coast of Isla Mujeres. The island is about ... http://blog.pennysheldontravel.com/?p=93