Travels with ATS - January 2012 - Costa Concordia Cruise

Travels with ATS

	January 2012
Everyone deserves a vacation!
Costa Concordia Cruise ATS owners Linda and Bill Cleveland sailed aboard *Costa Concordia* with their family from January 6-13, 2012. Yes, we disembarked the morning of January 13, just 12 hours before the ship struck a rock and sank at the edge of the island of Giglio. *Costa Concordia* We heard about the accident early the morning of January 14 on cable news in Rome while preparing for our transfer to the airport for our flight home. The report said that a cruise ship had struck a reef, and passengers were being evacuated from the ship. We were shocked, of course, when we heard that the ship was the *Costa Concordia, but still unaware of the scope of the incident. The Costa Concordia* was a beautiful ship, and we enjoyed our cruise, which stopped each day at a different port in the western Mediterranean. When we learned more details of that night and realized how horrific it must have been for the passengers and crew on board, we realized how lucky we were to have departed when we did. Our prayers are with all the passengers, crew and their loved ones, especially the families of those who perished.

Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa, Dominican Republic Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa is located near the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic along a 40-mile stretch of spectacular beaches dotted with palm trees about an hour from the Punta Cana Airport. ATS owners Linda and Bill Cleveland visited this all-inclusive resort last September as part of a Punta Cana familiarization (fam) trip. This resort is rated 6 Golden Apples by Apple Vacations. ATS still has group space available if you want to travel to Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa from April 14-21, 2012, but you must book by Friday, February 3, 2012. Please call Linda at 301-662-8080 if you are interested. Dreams Punta Cana Gazebo Just beyond the lobby of this 620-room resort, one can see the beautiful gazebo, shown above, site of numerous weddings during their stay. Dreams Punta Cana Pool The largest pool in the Dominican Republic meanders throughout the resort complex so you are never far from a refreshing dip. The depth is only three feet. Dreams Punta Cana Oceana Seafood Restaurant The open-air Oceana Seafood Restaurant is located adjacent to the beach. The ocean breeze and delicious seafood entrees make this one of the best of the resort's six a la carte restaurants. There is also an international buffet restaurant. No reservations are needed for dining at Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa. There is also 24-hour room service as well as pool and beach wait service. Linda and Bill experienced excellent service throughout the resort during their stay. Dreams Punta Cana Room All of the rooms and suites at Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa were refurbished by the end of 2011. The king standard room shown above includes the latest decor. This and other resorts from their fam trip will be featured in future postings on the ATS Travels blog. At ATS we have the expertise and firsthand knowledge to help you plan your dream vacation at any of Apple Vacations' destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.

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