Prohotel International Spotlights Limited Time Offers For Tropical Holiday Escapes

 NEW YORK, December 10, 2015 – Research reveals 98.6 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday season.  This represents a four percent increase in travel from the previous year.  More Americans are discovering destinations in the Caribbean and Central America for their vacations – the Dominican Republic welcomed five million visitors and Central America has seen a four percent increase in visitor arrivals.

Prohotel International, a Houston-based management, sales and marketing firm known for its signature guest-inspired experiences at properties in the Caribbean and Central America, has three tropical escapes for New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day.  Here are holiday experiences awaiting travelers at Prohotel International's properties.

Casas del XVI

Located in Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial (Colonial City) in the Dominican Republic, Casa Macorís, a former Convent, is the latest private colonial home in the Casas del XVI collection.  The timeless elegance of the house enables guests to walk in the footsteps of the first Spanish settlers while enjoying the chimes from nearby church bells throughout the day.

There are two other private homes -- Casa del Árbol (House of Tree) and Casa de los Mapas (House of Maps) – in the Casas del XVI group.  Casa del Árbol décor spotlights local artwork, modern carved furniture and 'Pineapple' theme, a symbol of hospitality to the indigenous people.  Casa de los Mapas has actual maps once used by the Spanish conquistadors and the property has been fully renovated to include modern amenities while preserving the building's original architecture.

• Colonial City New Year's Eve Special

Explore Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial (Colonial City) this New Years.  The city sanctuaries rate includes accommodation in a luxury room, breakfast daily, afternoon tea for two, and round-trip airport transfers from SDQ.  Price is $549 per night based on double occupancy.  Two-night minimum stay required.

• Timeless Romantic Getaway

Casas del XVI private homes are an intimate retreat for the Valentine's Day weekend getaway.  Whether guests book the entire home or they can stay in a private room, travelers receive the personal touch of having a private chef and butler at their disposal making a tropical staycation all the more memorable.   

This package features two nights' accommodation, breakfast-in-bed daily, and a romantic dinner with wine.  Package price is $599plus tax and service, based on double occupancy.

The Lodge at Pico Bonito

Situated at the edge of Honduras' second largest national park, ten miles from La Ceiba, The Lodge at Pico Bonito is an ideal setting for an active holiday escape – bird watching, hiking and whitewater rafting.  The eco-lodge, which is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, has 22 private and superior cabins, approximately 400 square feet in size.

The eco-lodge will unveil a new 3,675 square ft. spa in December, just in time for the holidays.  The new spa will have three circular cabins on stilts to maintain balance and harmony with the natural energies of the environment.  New spa will have one cabin for individual massages, one cabin for couples massages, one cabin for Vichy shower, one Temazcal (a Mayan-style sauna) and a nearby plunge pool.

• 25 Percent Off Christmas and New Year's Eve Special

Save 25 percent off the standard holiday rates when guests make reservations on standard and superior cabins anytime from December 23, 2015 to January 3, 2016.  There is a four night minimum stay during this period.  Travelers must pre-pay for their reservation in advance.  Special dinner menus planned for Christmas and New Year's Eve.

• Sultry Valentine's Day Rendezvous

This special includes three nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, and romantic dinner with traditional Honduran drink.  Package price is $745 (Standard Cabin) or $845 (Superior Cabin), based on double occupancy.

Sublime Samana Hotel

Nestled in the Dominican Republic's secluded Samaná Peninsula, Sublime Samana Hotel is an exclusive collection of 26 private suites and casitas.  The hotel is an ideal retreat for couples or families looking for off-the-beaten track activities such as snorkeling, hiking, kite-surfing and others.

The hotel will unveil a new spa in 2016 featuring organic ingredients indigenous to the region.

• Caribbean New Year's Eve Promotion

Ring in the New Year at Sublime's annual New Year's Eve dinner, dancing and bonfire party.  Dine on a six-course menu prepared by Chef Cristian Báez and then dance the night away to live music by Grupo Faena and DJ MelaZound.  Rates start at $458plus tax and service per night in a One Bedroom Suite.

• Romantic Escape Deal

This package features four nights stay in a luxurious one bedroom suite, breakfast daily, romantic dinner for two with wine and couples massage.  Package price is $1245 plus tax and service.

For more information about Prohotel International, please visit www.prohotels.com. To book tropical holiday stays at the different properties, please visit www.sublimesamana.com, www.casasdelxvi.com and www.picobonito.com.

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