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The Royal Suites by Palladium: enjoy our suculent seafood delicacies for free!

Guest staying in our The Royal Suites by Palladium Resorts in Punta Cana, Mayan Riviera and Nayarit Riviera can now enjoy, without any additional charges, our lobster dishes in any of the thematic restaurants located within the complexes. Our clients already had this option when dining in the exclusive The Royal Suites restaurants but now we’ve extended this offer to all the thematic restaurants they have access to at the Grand Palladium Resorts located in paradisiacal destinations such as the Caribbean beaches of Mexico and Dominican Republic, and on the Mexican coast of the majestic Pacific Ocean.

Royals guests need to order the “Royal Lobster” not the $35 extra charge ‘Bernardo’ lobster listed on the menu —- the difference is the ‘Bernardo’ lobster is a larger WHOLE lobster and the ‘Royal’ is a lobster PORTION. Grilled lobster is ALSO available for Royal guests at the beach B-B-Q. When making your reservation for the B-B-Q, let your butler know you want lobster.

Playa del Carmen Tequila Festival January 26th - 29th

The Tequila Festival will feature 26 tequila producers in Mexico showcasing their specialty tequilas and each house will be offering tastings and information.

Each tequila house will have an expert representative who will be offering tastings, answering questions, and recommending food pairings with different tequilas with an affiliate local restaurant that will be on site within each tequila house.

This area is open to the general public:
• Date and time: January 26th-29th: From 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
• Ticket price: $10.00 USD – $120.00 MN. Ask for a local discount for area residents..

Restaurants:

Twenty-six Playa del Carmen restaurants will also be participating and in charge of developing tasting menus to pair with various tequilas, and each restaurant will haves an affiliate tequila house that they will co-host the event with.
There will also be tequila tasting and food pairings in four local beach clubs (TBA). What could be better than sipping tequila, eating delicious local food, and enjoying one of the most beautiful beaches in the world?

If you attend the Expo you can purchase a tasting ticket at 50% off of the original ticket price.
• Tequila and food pairings in restaurants: 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM
• Tequila and food parings on the beach: 1:00-3:00 PM
• Ticket price: $40.00 USD or $450.00 MN Ask for a local discount for area residents.

Lecture Schedule:

January 27th through January 29th, 2012 9:00 AM -11:00 AM with two introduction lectures: from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Space is limited; there will be 26 groups with 10 people in each group. Training will be delivered by tequila experts, and they will showcase various tequila products from a variety of different tequila houses.

*The price per participant is: $15.00 USD or $150.00 MN

Music and Entertainment:

Throughout all of the events there will be a variety of regional entertainment with Mariachi’s, local dances, and singing groups. A guarantee that this will be a lively and fun event!!

For further information please visit: www.tequilafestrivieramaya.com

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Fiesta Palladium Addict Newsletter for January 2012 Now Available!

Fiesta Palladium Addict Newsletter January 2012

Fiesta Hotel Group Dominican Republic fights against sexual exploitation of children

The Fiesta Hotel Group Hotel chain, has pledged to fight against child sexual abuse in Dominican Republic and this sealed a cooperation agreement with leading organizations already involved in that battle.

The so-called code of conduct for the protection of children against Sexual exploitation in travel and tourism, promoted by ECPAT organizations UNICEF and UNWTO, fighting for the defence of the rights of children, their protection against sexual offences and human in the tourist environment practices, was signed by starting this year for Fiesta Hotel Group.

As regard the commitment to CSR portal, which gives the news, incorporating this code is for company compliance with certain requirements in their institutions in Dominican Republic, which are the Resorts Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort, and the Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo.

It stands out among the requirements of the Code establish ethical procedures in those hotels in face of the fight against the sexual exploitation of children, as well as the training of personnel in the country of origin for their awareness of active confrontation against this item.

Similarly, organizations that drive this project call for the accession of a clause in contracts with suppliers to put in common an attitude of rejection and repudiation of the practices of child sexual exploitation.

It also calls for offer in participating hotels to code information on the phenomenon to tourists, through brochures, catalogs, videos and Web pages, looking for their further integration in the confrontation.

Previously, already Grand Palladium in Mexico of Fiesta Hotel Group establishments had joined this fight, that group continues affirming its commitment to a more responsible tourism and defends transmit this awareness to those who visit their hotels in countries where the issue becomes social problems.
ASONAHORES

Travelife Gold Medal Awarded to Grand Palladium Riviera Maya in Mexico and Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort and Spa.

Fiesta Group Hotel, hotel chain part of the Empresas Matutes Group (GEM), has been awarded by the company of tourist services TUI, with the prize Gold medal in two of its establishments, the Complex Grand Palladium Riviera in Mexico and Complejo Grand Palladium Punta in Dominican Republic
Both Resorts that received the prize were awarded with the Level Gold of Travelife TUI, the greater program of sustainable development at world-wide level that awards those companies with responsible behavior and respect to the environment.

The award was obtained after an extensive audit analyzing: respect to workers, facilities, resources and the efficient use of recycling. In addition, resorts Grand Palladium Riviera Maya and Grand Palladium Punta promote local product consumption, the echo-culture actions to contribute to the development of their surroundings.

Remy Arroyo, in charge of communication of Fiesta Hotel Group, showed his satisfaction by the obtained prizes and assured that “in such a powerful sector as the hotel management, it is necessary that companies become aware of the importance of sustainability control in all the processes and learn to respect the surroundings “.

There are three levels of award:

Bronze

Businesses that have policies and procedures in place which actively reduce their environmental impact and treat people in a fair and respectful

Silver

Going further than the Bronze, these businesses seek ways to provide extra benefit for the local community and environment.

Gold Award

These businesses display a very high commitment to sustainability. They encourage others to get involved, constantly seek new opportunities for improvement, and actively communicate their progress to others.

Hekab Be Biblioteca 2nd Annual Race Against Cancer!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
This Weekend: 2nd Annual Race Against Cancer!
Weather permitting….
The library will be holding its second annual Race Against Cancer:

When: Sunday, Oct. 30th at 7:30 a.m.
(new time— the clocks turn back on Sunday morning so this will be 8:30 old time)

What: 12 km off road bike race Technically racers will be on a road, but the conditions are off-road-like, so it is recommended that racers use mountain bikes rather than cruisers or road bikes.

Where: Starts in Akumal Pueblo at the basketball court, the race course goes on the road behind the town into the jungle.

Who: The race is open to all participants over the age of 15. Races in the town will be held for kids under the age of 15.

Fee: It’s free!!

How: Just sign up at the library before hand or on the day of the race.

A brief informational talk on cancer prevention will be given by the local doctor, and an inspirational talk will be given by Leo Bermudez, the former library director and cancer survivor.

PRIZES include gift certificates to local restaurants: Lol-Ha, Tequilaville & La Cueva del Pescador!!

COME OUT AND CHEER EVEN IF YOU DON’T RACE, AND HELP SUPPORT THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE!

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