Meet the AMResorts Travelistas!
We’re the ladies bringing you the latest posts, news, tweets and updates online every day. We write the posts for all our blogs, partner with our properties to update our resort Facebook pages, tweet out updates and stories, and otherwise let our presence be known throughout the (virtual) travel industry. Now, without further ado, I present your Travelistas!
Tara Berger
Social Media Coordinator for AMResorts
Twitter Handle: @TravelistaTara
Main Blogs: All of them!
Growing up on the sunny coast of Southwest Florida, I spent much of my childhood building sandcastles and collecting sea shells on Sanibel Island, snorkeling in Key Largo, boating in the Gulf of Mexico or simply basking in the sun by our backyard pool. I was fortunate enough to live in a place where it was summer year-round, which ultimately led to my passion for experiencing and discovering new tropical destinations.
I’ll be the first to admit that I have high expectations when it comes to my idea of a luxurious beach vacation. I truly want it all, which is why my job suits me so well. As the Social Media Coordinator for five of the top luxury resort chains in Mexico and the Caribbean, I have now been introduced to the world of Endless Privileges®, Unlimited-Luxury® and Unlimited-Fun® vacations.
I get to see and experience our properties first hand, and then share my knowledge, insider tips and behind the scenes details with resort fans, followers and guests through social media. My job is to help create excitement, answer questions and ultimately make your vacation decisions easier. Follow along as I take you on a journey to some of the most luxurious, romantic and exciting destinations without ever leaving your computer. Better yet, book your vacation at one of our resorts today and you can experience it firsthand for yourself!
Nina Scimenes
Marketing Coordinator
Twitter Handle: @TravelistaNina
Main Blogs: Day Dreams, Here & Now
Traveling to new destinations can be both exciting and overwhelming so I will help ease your anxiety with fabulous ideas to fill your itinerary during your visit to Mexico or the Caribbean. No matter where you travel to I believe you need to experience everything you can. Some of my all-time favorite travel escapades that I’ve experienced include scuba diving in Greece, taking a train ride through Tuscany, shopping at a bazaar in Kusadasi, Turkey and parasailing in Cancun!
Photograph and writing have always been hobbies that I have been passionate about and I’m lucky to now incorporate my passions into my work as a Marketing Coordinator for AMResorts. I’m thrilled to share inside tips about top luxurious resorts with you!
Kelli Romig
Marketing Coordinator
Twitter Handle: @TravelistaKelli
Main Blogs: AMRMeetings, Tan Lines
Browse through my passport and you’ll see, I LOVE to travel! Whether I’m snowboarding through the clouds on the steep runs of Whistler, Canada or exploring the beaches of the yacht town of Marbella, Spain I am ecstatic to be around new places and new faces. That’s why I got a job working for the top luxury resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. Writing about, talking about and actually experiencing the amenities at superb properties comes easily to me.
Everyone deserves to get a piece of paradise, and that’s why I’m here – to share with you all of the delights that guests can take advantage of, from special events and offers to dining options and drinks of the day, I can take you on a sunny journey without leaving your computer. And who knows? I might inspire you to take a getaway yourself. Because I’m sure you’ll agree that life is always better on the beach!
Sarah Spagnoli
Marketing Coordinator
Twitter Handle: @TravelistaSarah
Main Blogs: AMRAgents (hi!), Sun Drenched
If you met me at a party, where we’d undoubtedly be chatting over a plate of mini cupcakes, within 5 minutes you would likely know two things about me: I have a major sweet tooth, and I love to travel.
Over the years, I have made my sugary path around the world, eating delicacies and experiencing different cultures. I have licked honey off my fingers from baklava purchased at a Jerusalem market booth, waited in line to grab crepes from a cart in Paris, sucked sugar cane straight from the stalk in Paraguay. I have dined on bread pudding in London, lamington in Melbourne, gelato in Florence, and deep-fried oreos at the Jersey Shore. On a notable trip to Switzerland, I packed my luggage so densely with chocolate bars, I had to pay a bag fee on my return trip (it was worth every Franc!).
Now, I get to combine my sweet tooth with my taste for adventure through my professional life! Working for top luxury resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean, I have the pleasure of bringing you delicious little tidbits from my travels. And since everything is Endless Privileges®, Unlimited-Luxury® and Unlimited-Fun®, there’s no end to the sweetness! The best part is, through my stories, news and information, you can enjoy every flavor without any of the calories. ¡Buen apetito!
Melissa Crowe
Marketing Coordinator
Twitter Handle: @TravelistaCrowe
Main Blogs: The Well
As long as I can remember, I’ve always had the itch to travel. Whether it’s spending a summer down at the beautiful beaches of Southern New Jersey or a week-long family vacation to the Outer Banks, I’ve always felt summer really isn’t summer until you’ve enjoyed some of life’s essentials – sun, sand and surf.
Luckily I’ve managed to combine both my passion for travel and love for the beach into a career that is not only fulfilling but really fun! Working for top luxury resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean has only added to my thirst to travel more, discover more and experience more.
Perhaps your perfect day is similar to mine – Lounging on a beautiful beach or catching some rays by a pool, of course, with a tropical cocktail in hand. And if it is, I hope that I can encourage you to experience a sunny getaway of your own with all the Endless Privileges®, Unlimited-Luxury® and Unlimited-Fun® you can ever imagine!
something to remember thats what we are looking for see you on 10/31/09 to celebrate our 25th anniversary
We are looking forward to our stay 11/27/09 to 12/05/09.
We were told by our Apple agent that we will have a room upgrade upon arrival, but have seen on blogs this is not guaranteed. Please respond to verify the upgrade will be ours on arrival. Thank you
We are really looking forward to our wedding celebrations with Dreams Puerto Vallarta. Rebecca has been been a super star wedding planner to work with; thank you for making it so easy Rebecca.
Sometime away. Just fun and sun!
My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Dreams Puerto Vallarta. We had never been to Mexico before and I was told that the resort we chose (Dreams PV) was THE Taj Mahal of resorts! Well my friends were right!! The environment,staff spa, FOOD, details to everything at this resort is beyond expectations..We love this resort and will be going back in January for a 2 week vacation this time..WE LOVE AND MISS YOU DREAMS PUERTO VALLARTA!!!
This is how it went. We checked in, went to the bar. then the beach and ordered Tacos and Beer. The staff brought it to us on the beach while we watched the sun go down. The staff are outstanding! Anything you want or need is available. We went on ATV’s on the beach and in the Jungle, played with kids, and interacted with monkeys and swam in the fresh water jungle caverns. We went snorkeling and fished from a boat. We visited the Mayan ruins and saw the most amazing feats of construction I have ever seen. I was in heaven. Once you go, you will always want to go back.
LOVE DREAMS Resort PVR…… Dreams and Secrets ROCK!!!!
Dreams Puerto Vallarta is the place we choose to take a group of employees to as a sales incentive trip. We had a group of 24 all together. The resort was so wonderful! The staff members were all so friendly and helpful. The food was good. The highlight I think was the AMAZING private beach! I hope to plan another trip back to Dreams PV with some friends and really take in the whole experience.
GRACIAS!!!!
This is how it went. We checked in, went to the bar. then the beach and ordered Tacos and Beer. The staff brought it to us on the beach while we watched the sun go down. The staff are outstanding! Anything you want or need is available. We went on ATV’s on the beach and in the Jungle, played with kids, and interacted with monkeys and swam in the fresh water jungle caverns. We went snorkeling and fished from a boat. We visited the Mayan ruins and saw the most amazing feats of construction I have ever seen. I was in heaven. Once you go, you will always want to go back.
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Am planning on a vacation to Dreams La Romana Resort in Dominican Republic on October 2 through October 9 of this year 2010. Do you accept American Travelers Cheques as a form of payment at the resort for excursions and scuba diving trips? What Dive Company operates the diving trips from the resort?
Thank you in advance,
Linda Carman-Marley
I would like to take this time to share my experience at the Dreams Puerto Avenuras Resort and Spa. Prior to my arrival, I have contacted your concierge, requesting to have my I Prefer membership added to my reservation. Also I have requested if at all possible, to have a room upgrade. Working in the hospitality industry myself, I understand that these requests are frequent, and cannot be accommodated at all times. I have booked this trip through Expedia for my mother and I as a gift. We had arranged transportation through Best Travel, who to my understanding works with Expedia. We had made 2 stops at different hotels to drop off guests that were on our shuttle. Each of the hotels were beautiful, so we were really anxious to see if we would be amazed the same way about our hotel, Dreams Puerto Aventuras. When we have arrived I can honestly say I now understand why this hotel is named Dreams Puerto Avenutras. The lobby from the entrance was gorgeous, and right away your staff rushed to get our doors and greet us. Our check in process was very quick. We then had our luggage brought to our room by the bellman, and given brief highlights of how to work the TV, DVD player and the extension of room service. We were delighted to find out that we were given an upgrade (room 555) by the concierge I have exchanged emails with named Jennifer. That night we went to Portofino’s restaurant where we had the best dinner with best service from Pablo. He showed us the wine selection, and made sure we had everything we needed. Since we ordered a bottle of wine, we decided to take it outside of the restaurant after our dinner, where you have a very spacey sitting area. Pablo right away brought us our wine in a wine stand, and an ash tray since be both are smokers. Every so often Pablo came out to empty the ash trash even though it wasn’t very full, and checked to see if we needed anything. I have never received such outstanding service! The next morning we met Mauricio, who apparently works every day, from sunrise to sunset with a 24/7 smile on his face. Mauricio made sure we always had a drink and when empty, we didn’t even need to ask for another, because there he was, with a brand new drink, AMAZING! I have been to Mexico once before, and was introduced to a beer called Sol Cervesa con Limon y Sal, which I absolutely love, and is unavailable in the US. To my understanding, your property does not have that brand available. Mauricio offered to bring me a bucket of Sol Limon, which of course I told him was unnecessary, but having this offered to me made me feel like this is the best vacation with the best service ever! Mauricio talked to a bartender name Rene, who made a Chelada especially for me, which tasted exactly like Sol Limon.
I also wanted to mention Efrain, who is a waiter at the World Café, who also deserves a special thanks. The restaurant was packed, but yet he still was able to provide a special service, that made you feel like he was only there to serve you and your party. I also mentioned to his manager, who’s name I’m forgetting at the moment, that Efrain has amazing hospitality and communication skills. Other people that made this trip unforgettable were Ulises from Gohan Sushi Bar, Elaine who was a host in every restaurant we went to and Francisca at the Barefoot grill.
We will be back this February with more of our family members, and will recommend it to anyone going to the Yucatan.
Thank you to all of your employees for their unforgettable service and hospitality, they all made this trip memorable, and made us fall in love with Mexico.
Muchas Gracias y nos vemos pronto!!!
Is it necessary to make dinner reservations at Portofino, Sea Side Grill and the other restuarants at Dreams Palm Beach prior to us arriving to the resort or I will be able to walk in and be seated within a reasonable time?.
Thank you and looking forward to our vacation.
My Husband and I just got home from having our wedding @ Dreams Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya. BEST decision we could have ever made to have our wedding there!!! Everything turned out PERFECT! I have to give BIG props to Jacy (our wedding coordinator). She saved my butt because I handed her the wrong CD to play for our wedding song, so once the Bride’s maids went down the aisle, she had the DJ change the songs real quick
and GIGANTIC thanks to the Photographers @ the Photography Arte Studio!!!!! Oh my GOD! our wedding video exceeded our every expectation! They did an absolute perfect job on our pictures and wedding video!!!!!!! I can’t thank them enough!!! and I wish I could remember the lady’s name that did my hair and makeup @ the resort because I wouldn’t change one thing about it!! It turned out better than I could have ever pictured it! I absolutely loved it!!! and not to forget about our Best Day Travel planner, Ricardo! We loved Ricardo!!! He has the best personality ever! Planned our Snorkeling, Mayan Ruins, and Dolphin trips! the swimming with the Dolphins is a must 
I really have to thank every single employee working @ the Dreams Resort & Spa! Everyone was so nice and had such a great personality, the entire time! Every bartender, hostess, waiter/waitress, cooks, wedding coordinator, PHOTOGRAPHERS (the two brothers), travel planner!!!! You all can’t be thanked enough!!!!!!
Muchas Gracias!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Megan & Brian Anderson
Thank You Everyone!!! for giving us the best wedding experience we could have ever had!!
Hello my son and his friend that he is bringing, are 19 years old. I was curious as were they, if they will be able to consume alcoholic beverages at Dreams?
I was a photographer at a wedding on July 6, 2011 at Dreams Puerto Vallarta and it was an amazing resort! The wedding itself was simple and small, but the staff was so accommodating and friendly! I hope i make it down for another one sometime!! Here are some of the photos taken at the resort http://www.popikphotography.com/blog/bridal/wedding/destination-wedding-dreams-resort-puerto-vallarta-mexico/
Dreams Riviera Cancun: Avoid the “Marketing Presentation” like the plague. They will try everything to convince you to attend…even offer you money at their Spa (that’s how they got us). It’s way longer then they say, and way more invasive and forceful than necessary! They think their old school sales techniques are genius….it is all just really sad…and all the time you just want to be on the beach. They will tell you it’s not a time share…but trust me the only difference is what they’re callin it!!! If you’re a vegetarian I hope you like french fries…my wife had to survive on them. Otherwise the food is just average. The service staff is amazing and the rooms spectacular.
Dreams La Romana – I just returned from my third stay in one of the dreams and secrets resorts – must recently in march at secrets in Rivera Maya which was beautiful! I was so disappointed in the Dreams in La Romana!! My husband, myself and another couple arrived on Sunday, oct 23rd for a 4 night getaway. Upon arriving in my room, I was very disgusted! The shower was rusty and the bathroom was gross with dirty floors. My friends’ room looked the same so I suspected that all the rooms were the same. The odor in the rooms in the afternoon was awful! Two mornings we were awaked by the sound of construction in the room above us at 630 am. The staff was not as friendly as the other resorts I have visited. There was no drink service at the pool on the first three days – we had to go to bar to get drinks while laying at the pool and the wait at the bar was long. No drink service in the casino either except on the last day! Asked casino employees to play 3 card poker which was closed and would not open for us! Also we were harassed several times a day to talk about timeshares – I am on vacation to relax and not to be continuously be harassed about seeing other resorts. Also on the first day at the pool the sewer was being cleaned near us and the odor was terrible! can’t this be done in the evenings when no one is around? While having dinner at the French restaurant, my husband was asked to leave after sitting there for over an hour because he had flip flops on!!!! The hostess could not have told us this?? The food was not as good as we all expected. We spoke with other guests who felt the same.
The pools and the beach were beautiful – I just wished the resort was. I will not be visiting your resorts again due to this experience.
MAGICAL week at Dreams Puerto Vallarta you are not a 5 star but a 10 in our books from the smiles when we first arrived to the hugs when we left. We went down with a wedding group of 61 (10 under the age of 3) and everything was first class the food was amazing, the entertainment every night was spectacular. We totally totally enjoyed every little aspect that your amazing staff did for all of us. Eduardo in the Preferred tower lounge was a man that has such class and a personality that is so superior (he has been there for 17 years) a true gem. Antonio you were so good to us (our concierge) and alot of fun. My fiance and I are both so touched by everything and can HONESTLY say that DREAMS will always be our First choice when travelling again you CANNOT get any better. Thanks for such an amazing visit hope to see you again one day
Yes, Dreams Puerto Valkarta is paradise! We have been there 4 times since last January and once to Dreams Villanagna. Each time we go we bring people with us. This last trip in September we brought 4 people!! And it was my daughter and her fiancé. They have now decided to get married at Dreams PV in Sept 2012!!! However I feel that returning loyal guest should be given some kind of loyalty reward…for example a free room upgrade. I have inquired about this before and gotten no response back. I think that after my daughters wedding we will be trying out other resorts. Not that we don’t like Dreams PV but we have spent a huge amount of money visiting the resort exclusively and last visit we had to pay for an upgrade which I honestly didn’t think was fair .
We just stayed at the Dreams Punta Cana for our daughters wedding the week of Dec 3rd 2011. Wow, what a great experience. The property was amazing , the staff felt like family, and the food was fantastic. We planned the wedding with Mrs. Carolyn Guzman , a true professional , a breath of fresh air ,and someone who truly cares. Can’t wait to go back.
MI EXPERIENCIA EN DREAMS LA ROMANA FUE MARAVILLOSA. NOS HOSPEDAMOS CINCO MATRIMONIOS HACE UN AÑO Y LO PASAMOS HERMOSO!!!! LO UNICO CRITICABLE FUE EL SERVICIO DE INTERNET. EN LO DEMAS UN PARAISO, INCLUYENDO EL PERSONAL CON SU PROVERBIAL AMABILIDAD, FUE REALMENTE UN SUEÑO, Q HOY AÑORO Y QUISIERA REPETIR . SON MOMENTOS UNICOS EN LOS Q, LA COMPAÑIA DE AMIGOS MUY QUERIDOS Y UN ENTORNO BELLISIMO, Q HALAGA TODOS LOS SENTIDOS, FUERON UNA COMBINACION IDEAL PARA HACER REALIDAD UN SUEÑO LARGAMENTE ACARICIADO…QUIERO VOLVER!!!!! SALUDOS A QUIENES NOS BRINDARON SU DELICADA ATENCION!!!!
How do you get hired with Dreams Resorts and Spas??
Please let me know!
Email me at jwalcheske@hotmail.com
We went to Dreams Puerto Avenuras Resort for our first trip and 25th wedding anniversy and I agree they make you so welcome and tend to every need perfectly. We loved our vacation there so much when we came home we started saving for this year where we went to Dreams palm beach punta canta the resort was beautiful and the beach perfect. the staff was great and our room very nice but it was not the same level as Dreams Puerto Avenutras nor were the drinks as good. having said that we are already planning our next dreams vacation for next february and are looking at dreams tulum or we were told there is one opening in costa rica so maybe there the concierge in punta canta is supposedly sending us a certificate for an additional 2days 1 night at any dreams so we can stay a little longer somewhere but definitely a dreams resort vacation for us