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Southwest Travel Tucson In The Riviera Maya

Posted by admin on May 6, 2010 with 0 Comments

Southwest Travel Tucson is heading to an exotic beach front location in exciting Riviera Maya. Offering members the opportunity experience the finest luxury resorts throughout the world is one of the things that makes Southwest Travel Tucson a great partner for travel. Explore the beautiful Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen at the exotic and luxurious Bluebay Grand Esmeralda Resort and Spa with Southwest Travel Tucson

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Beach Resort & Spa – Playa del Carmen

Travel with Southwest Travel Tucson as we enjoy one of the finest resort destinations in the Riviera Maya. A newly renovated 5 star all inclusive resort and spa, the Bluebay Grand Esmeralda boasts more than just fine accommodations. As a place to relax and experience many activities in one of Mexico’s most beautiful locations, the Bluebay Grand Esmeralda offers large swimming pools, spacious spa, private beach front and much more. Enjoy all the fine amenities at the Bluebay Grand Esmeralda with Southwest Travel Tucson.

A fully equipped gym, many children’s activities, beautiful restaurants featuring fine dining options, spacious and luxurious suites and of course, the spa. Offering guests a wide range of services by qualified and professional staff, the spa of the Bluebay Grand Esmeralda is one of the most modern and advanced facilities available. Relax in style and comfort with Southwest Travel Tucson at the Bluebay Grand Esmeralda Resort and Spa on your next vacation.

Vacationing In Playa del Carmen With Southwest Travel Tucson

There are many opportunities and destinations located throughout the Riviera Maya for you to explore the history and beauty of the area. Visit the top locations for a true Riviera Maya experience with Southwest Travel Tucson.

Tulum and Chichenitza – 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen are the ruins of an ancient people, the Mayans. Tulum offers visitors the opportunity to experience one of the most well known ruins left by these amazing people. A fortress stronghold high up on a cliff overlooking the sea, lie the ruins of Tulum. Explore the history as well as the mysteries of the Mayans with Southwest Travel Tucson in Tulum.

Further into the State of Yucatan lie the ruins of another remnant of the Mayans ancient civilization, Chichenitza. Constructed between 550 and 900 AD, this was one of the most powerful strongholds for the Mayans. Created during the peak of the Mayan civilization, Chichenitza offers visitors another amazing destination for exploring with Southwest Travel Tucson.

Puerto Morelos – Snorkeling and diving are popular ways of relaxing in the beautiful Riviera Maya with Southwest Travel Tucson. The warm clear waters, friendly people, stunning coral reefs and small town atmosphere make Puerto Morelos a great way to enjoy the region and it’s culture with Southwest Travel Tucson.

Many other destinations offer great ways to explore the beautiful Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen on a vacation with Southwest Travel Tucson. Be part of the culture, experience the richness, and enjoy the beauty of Mexico and it’s stunning natural wonders with Southwest Travel Tucson on your next vacation in the Riviera Maya.

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Southwest Travel Club Invites You To The Barefoot Beach Resort

Posted by admin on April 30, 2010 with 0 Comments

Beach front

Southwest Travel Club would like to offer members the opportunity to spend some time at the Barefoot Beach Resort Indian Shores, Florida. Florida is one of the top year round destinations for travel in the U.S.  For families, couples and friends, a vacation to Florida can be one of the most romantic or exciting places to spend time. Relax with Southwest Travel Club while we explore Indian Shores and the The Barefoot Beach Resort, a great place to vacation.






Southwest Travel Club Presents The Barefoot Beach Resort


Southwest Travel Club invites members to relax and enjoy one of Florida’s premier luxury resort locations. Located along Florida’s Intracoastal Waterways, The Barefoot Beach Resort offers spacious accommodations, relaxing and exciting activities and more than simply a run of the mill destination.


Guests of the Barefoot Beach Resort and Southwest Travel Club are privy to many wonderful resort amenities to make the perfect Florida vacation retreat. Located nearby to Florida’s renowned beaches, resort amenities include barbecue grills, fishing dock, watertaxi services to nearby locations, and a beautiful pool surrounded by a lush tropical landscape. These fine amenities, convenient location and spacious and beautiful accommodations make Barefoot Beach Resort a great destination for vacation with Southwest Travel Club.


Southwest Travel Club enjoys offering it’s member more than just fine vacation locations and great amenities. Destinations such as Barefoot Beach Resort are proud to be a part of the protection and preservation of Florida’s precious natural resources. Part of Southwest Florida Water Management Districts, CHAMP program, fine resort locations such as Barefoot Beach Resort are helping to promote water conservation by hotels throughout the area. Southwest Travel Club invites members to be a part of the solution by vacationing in destinations such as Barefoot Beach Resort, concerned with the worlds natural resources and their conservation.


Southwest Travel Club Exploring Indian Shores


Travel to one of Florida’s beautiful small towns, Indian Shores, with Southwest Travel Club. Located on the west coast of Florida, this small town houses a permanent population of less than 2,000. Southwest Travel Club invites members to spend time in the United States small towns, an enjoyable and unique destination for vacation. Be a part of small town pride, get to know an area and it’s people and participate in the many wonderful opportunities to explore the history and beauty of small town America with Southwest Travel Club.


Hosting a number of recreational programs from Tai chi to Ballroom Dancing, prices are reasonable and fun is easy to find in Indian Shores. Golf, sightseeing, shopping and beautiful views present a great opportunity to explore the less hectic side of Florida with Southwest Travel Club.


With a history spanning over a decade, beginning with the Native Americans, this history is preserved today. Visitors can explore the history and beauty that have made this part of Florida a wonderful place to vacation or live. Just one block from the Gulf of Mexico, Indian Shores offers a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a true Florida retreat with Southwest Travel Club.

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Southwest Travel Club Tucson AZ On Current Air Delays

Posted by admin on April 16, 2010 with 0 Comments

Air travel - Plane is flying in blue sky with cloudsVolcanoes in Iceland halting air traffic in Europe? For two days now, air travel has been delayed in many of Europe’s most highly traveled airports, including Heathrow. More than just a visual problem from the ash clouds, the volcanic ash in the air can cause dire problems to the aircraft’s ability to fly at all. Volcanic ash in the engine of an airplane, can cause the plane to fail, thus causing a much larger problem than simply delays. In an effort to prevent such tragedy, the only solution is to delay flights until the wind changes direction and the ash clears up.

With delays in effect for an unspecified time, all travelers can do now, is sit and wait. With over 16,000 flights canceled so far, it could be up to a week before the ash clears up enough for normal flights to resume. In an effort to keep travelers aware of travel situations around the globe, Southwest Travel Club Tucson is bringing you the most current information on flight delays caused by the Icelandic Volcanic Eruption.

So who is being affected? According to the most recent information, travelers being most impacted are those from the U.S. to some areas in Europe, Ryanair has canceled all of its flights to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Holland, Northern France, Northern Germany, Poland and the Baltic States until Monday, and all airspace in the following countries is closed including Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania and Hungary. As the ash moves, airports will continue to reopen and flights will resume. Southwest Travel Club Tucson AZ reminds you to be patient if the current situation is affecting your travel. Remember that the closures are for your safety.

In reality, this eruption is quite small in comparison to some and impacts are very slight in the grand scheme. Though air travel has ground to a halt, not much other impact is expected to occur. Volcanic ash can be quite destructive and on occasion, large eruptions have caused wide spread effects on the earth itself, stunting plant growth, affecting health and killing crops. Though your travel plans may be interrupted, it is important to remember that it could always be worse. Southwest Travel Club knows that travel inconveniences are always a bit annoying, but be patient and make the best of your extended stay by perhaps doing a bit more site seeing.

Count on Southwest Travel Club Tucson AZ to bring you the most up to date information on travel and destinations throughout the world.

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Southwest Travel Club Tucson AZ Celebrates With US National Parks FREE

Posted by admin on April 15, 2010 with 0 Comments

Yes free! In celebration of National Park Week, all U.S. National Park Entry Fees are gone, for a time. This April 17th - 25th, Southwest Travel Club invites you to enjoy a free visit to any of the 392 National Parks in the U.S.  No tricks, no gimmicks, just the National Park Systems way of welcoming you to explore what they have to offer you. Free programing and tours are always offered, but it usually costs up to $32 per car to gain entrance. Take advantage of these wonderful gifts of both our National Parks and saving money as well. If you have never been to one of our National Parks, now is a great time to make that first visit. Explore our beautiful National Parks with Southwest Travel Club Tucson.

In honor of Southwest Travel Clubs own state of Arizona, we invite you to explore the wonderful National Parks right here in Arizona. Home to a number of National Parks, and monuments, those who will be in Arizona have the opportunity to explore any of the following National sites in the state including:

  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument - Chinle, AZ
    • cost - Free year round
  • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument - Coolidge, AZ
    • cost -$5 per person, children under 15 free year round  - Good for 7 days
  • Chiricahua National Monument - Willcox, AZ
    • cost -$5 per person, children under 15 free year round - Good for 7 days
  • Coronado National Memorial - Hereford, AZ
    • cost - Free year round
  • Fort Bowie National Historic Site - Willcox, AZ
    • cost - Free year round
  • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ,UT
    • $15 per vehicle or $7 per person - children under 16 free year round
  • Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ
    • $25 per vehicle - Good for 7 days
  • Hohokam Pima National Monument - Coolidge, AZ
    • cost - Free year round
  • Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site - Ganado, AZ
    • cost -No entry fee - tour fees of $2 per person
  • Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail - Nogales, AZ to San Francisco, CA, AZ,CA
    • cost - Free year round
  • Lake Mead National Recreation Area - the Mojave Desert, AZ,NV
    • cost -$5 per vehicle
  • Montezuma Castle National Monument - Camp Verde, AZ
    • cost -$5 per vehicle - good for 7 days
  • Navajo National Monument - Black Mesa, AZ
    • cost -Free year round
  • Old Spanish National Historic Trail - AZ,CA,CO,NV,NM,UT
    • cost -Free year round
  • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument - Ajo, AZ
    • cost -$8 per vehicle - good for 7 days
  • Parashant National Monument - Northern Arizona, AZ
    • cost -Free year round
  • Petrified Forest National Park - Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
    • cost -$10 per vehicle - good for 7 days
  • Pipe Spring National Monument - Fredonia, AZ
    • cost -$5 per person - good for 7 days - children under 16 free year round
  • Saguaro National Park - Tucson, AZ
    • cost -$10 per vehicle - good for 7 days
  • Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - Flagstaff, AZ
    • cost -$5 per person - good for 7 days - children under 16 free year round
  • Tonto National Monument - Roosevelt, AZ
    • cost -$3 per person - good for 7 days - children under 16 free year round
  • Tumacácori National Historical Park - Tumacácori, AZ
    • cost -$3 per person - good for 7 days - children under 16 free year round
  • Tuzigoot National Monument - Clarkdale, AZ
    • cost - $5 per person - good for 7 days - children under 16 free year round
  • Walnut Canyon National Monument - Flagstaff, AZ
    • cost - $5 per person - good for 7 days - children under 16 free year round
  • Wupatki National Monument - Flagstaff, AZ
    • cost - $5 per person - good for 7 days - children under 16 free year round
  • Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area - Yuma, AZ
    • cost -Free year round

Not all National Park locations have entrance fees, so if  you are concerned with costs, check the prices located next to each site for the usual fees to enter. Remember, they are all free beginning on Saturday, so cost is no object for the next week. Southwest Travel Club AZ invites you to explore your National Parks.

Begun in 1916, our National Park Service has been protecting many of the United States most historic and precious natural features.  Their objectives include “caring for the environment, preserving history, revitalizing communities, and inviting stewardship”. In an effort to promote ecologically sound tourism, promote U.S. travel and a healthy lifestyle, Southwest Travel Club Tucson AZ invites you to spend some time at our amazing National Parks.

For a full list of all the National Parks offered in the U.S., visit the National Park Service website at www.nps.gov.

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Southwest Travel Club Exploring Natures Beauty in Utah

Posted by admin on April 14, 2010 with 0 Comments

Explore the stunning beautiful and awe-inspiring recreational opportunities in Utah on a visit to Salt Lake City with Southwest Travel Club.

Many who travel to Utah, do so in the winter. As one of the top ski destinations in the U.S., Utah is filled with majestic mountains and resorts offering some of the finest accommodations available to you. Those who take the time to explore this area of Utah in the Spring, are treated to some of the most stunning scenes and wonderful activities imaginable.

A bustling metropolis, Salt Lake City is home to almost 200,000 year round residents.  Offering you more than just outdoor recreation, historic sites of interest and dining options are found throughout the city. Night life, sports events, arts and cultural activities, museums and art galleries provide much for the city dweller to enjoy in Utah.

In celebration of Earth day, Southwest Travel Club would like to explore some of the many wonderful outdoor destinations you can enjoy on a visit to Salt Lake City this April and throughout the year.

Salt Lake City Hiking

From easy to more difficult, hiking is found throughout the area. A great way to explore natures beauty, there are literally miles of trails and paths that take you to some of the most beautiful sites in the area including:

  • Alexander Basin
  • Bell Canyon to First Waterfall
  • Desolation Trail to Valley Overlook
  • Ensign Peak
  • Mount Olympus Summit

Each presents unique opportunities for the hiker to enjoy. Mount Olympus Summit in fact, is considered one of the finest views in the region. At over 9,000 feet above sea level, this federally protected wildlife area is both beautiful and breathtaking any time of the year.

Salt Lake City Biking and Exploring

Mountain Biking is another great way to get out and explore the beauty of the area. Again, miles of trails from both simple to more difficult give you many options to choose from including:

  • Albion Basin - A smooth and relatively simple trail through the pines and aspens
  • Big Water to Dog Lake - One of the most popular trails from Mill Creek Canyon to Dog Lake
  • Ridge Trail 157 - A world class single track in the heart of the Wasatch Range - Difficult

Outdoor recreation opportunities abound throughout the area. Many National Park destinations, community parks and camping opportunities are found throughout the area. If you are interested in hiking, biking, watersports, natural areas and ecofriendly adventures, Utah can provide it all. Southwest Travel Club invites you to explore all of natures beauty at destinations around the world. Explore our National Parks and recreational areas and do something healthy while you vacation with Southwest Travel Club as your partner in travel throughout the U.S. and the world.

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Southwest Travel Club Staying Informed On Current Events

Posted by admin on April 12, 2010 with 0 Comments

World travel information is globally accessible thanks to the internet. News websites, Twitter and thousands of travel bloggers make it easy to find information about your next destination for travel.


Most destinations provide accommodations which feature high speed internet access for a fee or more often, as an offered amenity with your reservation. In this world where most people have a computer or at least a phone that offers internet access, it can be simple for you to stay informed. Southwest Travel Club encourages you to stay informed on destinations around the world.


U.S. Providing Information


In a world full of information overload, Southwest Travel Club knows that it may seem a bit daunting to choose which travel advice to heed. A search of one destination, provides thousands of results, your job is to decide which ones are beneficial, and more than that, which to believe. The internet is filled with people’s opinions and views on their particular experience, which do you believe?


Your job is to glean what is helpful, take into account opinions that may be useful, but try to stick to the facts. As your safety when traveling abroad is in your hands, it is your job to be an educated traveler. The easiest way to do this, is to check what the government has to say first. The U.S. Government tries to keep travelers informed as to current events at destinations throughout the world, as well as other information that will be helpful to you on travel rules and regulations.


Travel.State.Gov is provided to you to give you tips, international information, as well as laws and current travel alerts and warnings around the world. With a Country Index, you can search your destination and find out what information may be helpful. Documents needed, nearest Consular to your destination and more are all provided in this single site for your benefit. DHS, or the Department of Homeland Security, also provides a wealth of information on travel abroad, more specifically, passport information and border crossing.


Southwest Travel Club would like you to stay informed. Providing information to you on interesting destinations for travel, websites which will help you be prepared and current events that may impact your travels is our goal. You are in charge of your next vacation, but you are not alone. By being aware and informed, you can help make your next vacation go more smoothly and be much more enjoyable. Let Southwest Travel Club help you plan your next vacation.


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Southwest Travel Club Invites You To Fun In The Sun In Jamaica

Posted by admin on January 14, 2010 with 0 Comments

Welcome To Jamaica

Jamaica

Jamaica

Southwest Travel Club would like to welcome you to Jamaica on your next vacation. Jamaica is an island nation in the Greater Antilles. Just 145 miles in length and no wider than 50 miles, this small island is one of the top destinations for travel in the world. People have been inhabiting this beautiful tropical island for thousands of years, first the native peoples of Arawak and Taino peoples from South America and then Europeans in the 1400’s .

Jamaica may be small in comparison to mainland standards, but by island standards, it is quite large. Third largest island in the Caribbean, it is home to the Blue Mountains. With the highest peak over 7,000 feet, many tourists come to explore this amazing area while vacationing in Jamaica. Lush vegetation, cooling rains, amazing animals and birds and beauty abound in this area of the island.

Southwest Travel Club would like to encourage you to spend time exploring the many less discussed wonders of Jamaica. If you prefer the beach though, Jamaica has plenty of them. Some of the top beaches in Jamaica include Seven Mile Beach, James Bond Beach, Hellshire, Doctor’s Cave and Turtle Beach. Each is unique and special for a reason. Family friendly, great for surfing or body boarding, rich in underwater sites for snorkeling and diving or just sunny for those days you feel like catching some rays, Jamaican beaches have a bit of everything. Explore the beaches of Jamaica with Southwest Travel Club .

Sunset Beach Resort, Jamaica

Southwest Travel Club knows that accommodations are important on any vacation. Casual and calming, the Sunset Beach Resort offers guest beautiful views, great service and splendid accommodations. All accommodations boast amenities such as full baths, hair dryers, telephones with voice mail, satellite television, in-room safes, irons, ironing boards and private balconies for you to enjoy.

As an all inclusive package you will enjoy all meals, unlimited beverages and cocktails, a variety of non-motorized water sports, a gym, entertainment options, tennis courts, a water park, and slot machines. Paradise Water Park is one of the spectacular features at the Sunset Beach Resort. Waterslides, pools, paddle boats and more will allow you or your children to have fun and relax at the same time. Experience Sunset Beach Resort in Jamaica with Southwest Travel Club on your next vacation.

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Southwest Travel Club Invites You to Saddlebrook Golf Resort - Tampa FL

Posted by admin on October 22, 2009 with 0 Comments

Saddlebrook Resort Southwest Travel Club would like to invite its members to the Saddlebrook Golf Resort, Tampa’s Luxury Golf and Tennis Resort.

Spend 3 nights at one of Tampa Florida’s most luxurious resorts and relax in style.

Saddlebrook Resort offers its guests your choice of two Arnold Palmer signature Courses, 45 tennis courts, spa, dining options and a professional trainer on request. Live in the lap of luxury with Southwest Travel Club.

Some of the other wonderful resort features are a half million gallon superpool, state of the art fitness center, a kids club, a sports bar with large screen tvs and coffee bar. With so much to do at Saddlebrook Golf Resort, you may not even want to leave, but if you do, you are not far from some of Florida’s top attractions.

Busch Gardens includes world class rides, live entertainment, and one of North America’s largest zoos.

Adventure Island, The Florida Aquarium, and even the 2002 Super Bowl Champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not far away from your location.

As for accommodations, Saddlebrook offers it guests new room and suite upgrades to make your stay more comfortable. With new furniture, accessories and their own line of bath products, you are sure to be relaxed even before you lay down in one of the new beds with 220 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms also offer high speed internet, daily newspaper delivery, coffee makers, in room safes and much more.

Tampa Florida is a great destination for travel and Southwest Travel Club would love for you to be able to experience the best of what it has to offer on your next vacation.

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