We are excited to announce that two of our resorts, Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa and Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta, now have Unlimited Connectivity.

When guests download the Dreams Resort & Spa mobile app while staying at Dreams Huatulco or Dreams Villamagna, they are provided with complimentary internet service.  Guests will be able to stay connected to their friends and family back at home without incurring any cell phone roaming charges.  In addition, guests will be able to personalize their stay by creating a user profile using email, Facebook or Twitter accounts!

Unlimited Connectivity also provides guests with these exciting features:

• Free app-to-app calling
• View hours of resorts facilities
• Direct access to the daily activities calendar
• Book spa appointments
• Directions and reviews of local tours & excursions
• Local business discounts and offers
• Local destination and weather information

To learn more, visit our Unlimited Connectivity webpage.

Ever dream of swimming with the dolphins?  Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa has a special offer for you that is really creating a splash!  Now at Dreams Puerto Aventuras, both kids and adults are provided with a special deal to enhance their dolphin swim experience.  This promotion offers the following to guests:

• Kids 12 and under receive a complimentary swim with the dolphins

• Adults receive a complimentary dolphin swim program upgrade

This offer is combine-able with our already running Free Fall promotion, which offers free nights, free kids stays and free resort coupons to guests.  And if you haven’t already, be sure to play our Drop and Win game on Facebook for a chance to instantly win a free 5-day stay or a free 3-night stay at any Dreams Resort & Spa!

Hurry up and book, because this offer ends on July 31, 2013.  You can learn more details about our Free Fall, Free Swim promotion on our Special Offers page or on our Dolphin Dreams page.  Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!

1. It’s all about the camera.  Every fabulous photo begins with one thing: a stellar camera. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on a professional piece of equipment to take great pictures—try a smaller, point-and-shoot camera. PCMag.com’s list of “Top 10 Digital Cameras” can help you make your decision.  Or if you have an iPhone or a Droid, now is the perfect opportunity to use the built-in camera.
2. Take photos of whatever strikes your fancy.  Don’t feel like you have to confine yourself to only taking pictures of “touristy” spots. Walk by a small alley in town that looks like it’s straight out of a movie? Snap it. Stumble upon a sea turtle sunbathing on the beach? Get out your camera.  Take shots that define you trip, such as seashells on the beach, an adventurous excursion or your beach-side lunch.
3. Snap as many photos as possible.  Take photos everywhere and take them often. This way, you’ll have many photos to choose from when it comes time to put together a scrapbook or a Facebook album.  If you took pictures with your smartphone, download the Instagram app if you haven’t already, and use a filter to give your favorite photos a unique effect.
4. Shoot first, crop later.  If you cannot achieve the exact framing that you would like while taking the picture, you can always crop it down to the desired size later. Playing around with the zoom on a camera can get rather time-consuming and frustrating. Similarly, if you find an interesting section of a photo that you did see before first reviewing your pictures, don’t be afraid to crop and zoom in on it. Moments pass by quickly, and it’s important that you don’t miss them!
5. View all of your pictures before deleting them.  This step is particularly important. There could be hidden gems in your collection of photos that you may not even be aware of!

Now that you have these great tips for taking great photos during your next vacation, don’t forget to share them with us once you return home!  Find all of our resort locations on Facebook (see below), Instagram and Pinterst!

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Follow Dreams Resorts & Spas on Instagram and tag your vacation pictures with #DreamsResorts!

“Like” us on Facebook and share your Dreams vacation memories!

Dreams Los Cabos

Dreams Cancun

Dreams Riviera Cancun

Dreams Puerto Vallarta

Dreams Villamagna

Dreams Tulum

Dreams La Romana

Dreams Punta Cana

Dreams Palm Beach

Dreams Puerto Aventuras

Dreams Huatulco

Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa

Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana

Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa

Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa

Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa

Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa

Plus, we’re giving away a chance to win a 3-night Unlimited-Luxury® stay! Show us your idea of your Dream Destination Wedding on Pinterest to win – hurry, contest ends July 1^st!

Find the perfect Dreams resort for you, learn more about this promotion and contest, and book your destination wedding Here.

It’s officially summer and our Sizzling Summer Savings are back with exclusive savings for your summer travel from now until August 23^rd! With our Hot Hot Hot promotion, when you reserve your stay at any Dreams Resorts & Spas, you will enjoy up to 30% savings. Plus, you’ll receive $200 or $400 in coupons, depending on which room category you reserve, to spend while you’re at our resorts! You have to hurry, though, because this offer only lasts until July 31^st!

Head on over to our Special Offers page to learn more about Hot Hot Hot!

Talented singers featured in this once-in-a-lifetime show include: Joana Ruszalo from the New York City Opera, Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow from the Metropolitan Opera, Christopher Kline from the Tampa Bay Opera, and Mary Grogan from the Venice Opera.  The orchestra will be directed by Sigurd Hennemann of the Linz Opera, Piotr Gasi, Concert Master of the Danish National Orchestra, and Javier Mendoza of the Chicago Arts Orchestra.

Tickets for this romantic affair are available to resort guests for $90 per person.  Please contact your concierge today to reserve your place for this exciting, unique event – you won’t want to miss it!

Photo courtesy of Opera Maya

Plus, play our Drop & Win game on any Dreams Facebook page where you will be entered to win a three-night stay or you may possibly be the lucky, instant winner of a five-night stay!

Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa Facebook Page

Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa Facebook Page

Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa Facebook Page

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa Facebook Page

Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Facebook Page

Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta Facebook Page

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf & Spa Resort Facebook Page

Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa Facebook Page

Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa Facebook Page

Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Facebook Page

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One of our most popular drinks is the Mango Tango, a combination of strawberry and mango daiquiris. Since the summer is officially here, we’d like to share with you a bit of Dreams Resorts & Spas so you can recreate some of the special memories you had with us under the sun at your own homes.

Mango Daiquiri (makes 2)

• 3 ounces rum
• 1 1/2 cups mangoes, cubed
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce triple sec
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 2 cups ice cubes

Mix in a blender until smooth. Pour 1/4 of drink mixture into a glass.

Strawberry Daiquiri (makes 2)

• 1 ounce light rum
• 1 ounce strawberry schnapps
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• dash grenadine
• dash orange juice
• 2 cups ice cubes

Blend in a blender until smooth. Pour 1/4 of drink mixture on top of Mango Daquiri mixture.

Unlimited-Luxury® Dining

Each Dreams Resort & Spa location has a wide array of dining options including everything from local favorites to different cuisines from around the world.  Guests have many options to dine outdoors in the breezy ocean air or inside beautifully designed restaurants.  We have pool bars for quick bites and buffets if guests are in the mood for a wide variety of different foods. And don’t forget: everything is included and no reservations are required so feel free to try a little bit of everything and enjoy top-shelf spirits while you’re at it!

Unlimited-Luxury® Relaxation

You can spend your day in many different ways at Dreams Resorts & Spas, but you’ll definitely be relaxed no matter what you choose. You can spend time in your luxurious room, ordering room service and enjoying your advanced entertainment system, minibar and private terrace.  You can kick back at the resorts’ wonderful bars and lounges, by the pool, or on the beach.  We are sure you will be able to relax no matter where you decide to unwind, but for those committed to ultimate rest and rejuvenation, we suggest a trip to our world-class Spas.  Our Spas offer a wide selection of treatments both for individuals and couples.  Guests can enjoy an extensive list of hydrotherapy treatments, like whirlpools, soaks, plunges, waterfalls, pressure showers and more, depending on the resort.  Individuals or couples can enjoy many different styles of massage inside our beautiful spa rooms, in spa gardens, or in the ocean breeze in an outdoor spa and massage cabins.  Guests can also make appointments at the salons or spend some quality time in our saunas or steam rooms.  No matter what you choose, you are sure to feel years younger at the end of a day in our Spas!

Unlimited-Luxury® Activities

No matter which location you visit, you are sure to be only a few steps away from a gorgeous, pristine beach. Water lovers can try snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, ocean trampolines and other non-motorized water sports within the resorts.  Nearby, guests can go scuba-diving, fishing or parasailing.  To get a break from the sand, take a dip in one of our shimmering pools. Choose to go biking, take cooking and dance classes, or play indoor games. In the evenings, we host gala parties, have all kinds of different live entertainment, music and dancing, and even movies under the stars.  And for the kids ages 3 through 12, we have our Explorer’s Club, full of fun and educational activities all day long like sand castle building competitions and treasure hunts.  Check with your concierge for specific activities for each resort.

Unlimited-Luxury® Celebrations

Dreams Resorts & Spas are very popular locations for weddings and honeymoons and really, is there anywhere better?  Each resort has a gorgeous beach, lovely grounds, great gazebos and chapels, and beautiful indoor venues.  With options like these, you’ll have a hard time finding anywhere that will make your special event any more beautiful.  Another great part about having your special event with us is that we have professional wedding and event coordinators to help you with every last detail.  You can rest assured that your event will go flawlessly, thanks to our tried and true professionals.  And another great perk:  most wedding packages at Dreams Resorts & Spas come with free nights to return over your first anniversary!

All of this is just a glimpse of the all-inclusive Unlimited-Luxury® experience that comes along with staying at Dreams Resorts & Spas.  We hope to give you a first-hand experience of exactly what unlimited can mean soon!  Book your next Unlimited-Luxury® vacation today!

We are so excited to announce that our extremely popular Hamburger Festival has made its way over to the Baja Peninsula to Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa! The Hamburger Festival began this month and will continue to the end of June, where guests will be able to try out any of the 5 mouthwatering creations the chefs have created at Seaside Grill.

Each day, our Executive Chef, Francis Drillien, joins guests at the grill to explain the menu, make recommendations and answer any questions they might have. So far, the Rod Gahr and Cowboy burgers have proved to be the favorites of the festival. To us, they all look equally delicious!