Let’s Look Ahead
Here I am, starting another post with “Wow, what a year” but, that’s just how it is these days. I’ll admit, I’ve mulled over whether or not it’s right to continually promote resorts, beaches and mountains. There is so much happening in the world, it may not seem like the right time. However, I will always beat the drum for things that inspire. And travel has always inspired me.
I don’t know a lot about how to fix our world- but I do know that traveling has never made someone worse. A lot of you have probably seen Mark Twain’s famous quote that says, “travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness”. But did you know he also said that “broad, wholesome views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the Earth all one’s lifetime”?
So, here’s to whatever is inspiring you these days & to leaving your little corner of the Earth when the time is right for you. I’ve rounded up some of the best offers for the end of the year and beyond to share.
NOBU HOTEL LOS CABO
CABO, MEXICO
Promotion for travel booked through December 2020 • 35% off Best Available Rates
OR
Save Now, Travel Later Certificates starting at $999 for three nights
Nobu Cabo manages to blend Mexican and Japanese style effortlessly. Splurge on a special dinner at Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s restaurant.
ZADUN, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE
CABO, MEXICO
Promotion for travel booked through March 2021 • 4th Night Complimentary • $500 Resort Credit •
Plus Complimentary Airport Transportation
Zadun is the only Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Mexico. Nearly all rooms come with plunge pools and direct ocean views.
CHABLE RESORTS
MEXICO
Promotion for travel booked through 2021 • 20% Off Advance Purchase at Chable Yucatan •
Stay 3, Pay 2 at Chable Maroma • Can be Combined for Stay 6, Pay 4
Chable Yucatan is home to one of Mexico’s best chef’s- Jorge Vallego- whose restaurant in Mexico City was named one of the 50 Best in the World. Spend time focusing on wellness at Chable Yucatan before heading to the beach at Chable Maroma, just a short drive away.
FOUR SEASONS SANTA BARBARA
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
Promotion for travel booked through March 2021 • 20% Off Rates with Advance Purchase • Preferred Partner Amenities
Paul and I spent a long weekend babymoon at the Four Seasons Santa Barbara. I can’t speak for the cocktails, but the pool has great milkshakes. Fly into LAX and take the scenic route, plus you’ll pass plenty of good eats along the way.
SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
Promotion for travel booked for March 2021 • Guaranteed Upgrade at the time of Booking • Preferred Amenities
Are you more excited about staying here or Instagramming this photo?
MONTAGE PALMETTO BLUFF
BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Promotion is for travel booked through December 2020 • $100, $200 or $300 Daily Resort Credit • Daily Breakfast
For more information about Montage Palmetto Bluff, check out my previous post titled ‘Southern Charm’.
PROPER Hotels
NORTH AMERICA, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Promotion is for travel booked through December 2020 • 35% Off Rates of 3+ Nights • $50 Daily Dining Credit • Complimentary Upgrade
Proper Hotels are a fun take on city life and most locations have rooftop pools and trendy interiors, like this one in Austin, Texas.
MIRAVAL
AUSTIN, TEXAS + TUCSON, ARIZONA
Promotion is for travel booked through 2021 • $350 Daily Resort Credit • Breakfast Daily
Miraval Resorts are centered on wellness and wellbeing. Explore everything from culinary classes to spa to aero-yoga with your daily resort credit.
HOTEL ESENCIA
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO
Promotion is for travel booked through 2021 • Third Night Free
I’ve got an obsession with this place, and if my calendar wasn’t full, it would be my first choice. With under 50 accommodations on over 50 acres, it’s already set up for social distancing.
Please remember these are just a sampling of the many, many attractive offers for future travel. There are more out there!
Most offers must be booked by a travel advisor.
Ragan Stone Travel is a preferred partner of all of the hotels listed above. In addition to the promotions listed in this post, clients may also receive Virtuoso and/or Four Seasons, Hyatt Prive or Preferred Hotels and Resorts amenities and promotions.