This winter are you dreaming of a luxurious escape to the sun? Your answer could be to choose a Karisma resort with Transat. These great partners take care of every detail of your winter getaway – from the moment you check in at the airport to the champagne reception when you check in at the hotel. Imagine unlimited a la carte dining – with no need to make reservations. How would you like a swim up suite, or a romantic Aquas del Amor outdoor shower? And you can relax at a Karisma resort because the beach butler will be right back with your cocktail….
You know that you are going to be pampered 5 star style. At a Karisma resort expect a spacious suite with a balcony or terrace. At almost all resorts you can book a swim up suite and some room types offer private pools or private outdoor showers on your terrace. Along with high class furnishings, marble bathrooms and Jacuzzi baths comes a very wide range of activities, entertainment and facilities. The food and wine will be top class – Karisma Hotels and Resorts promise “Gourmet Inclusive” which means unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner. There will be free WiFi throughout the resort and your Concierge and beach butlers will take care of your every need.
The majority of the Karisma resorts are in the Riviera Maya in Mexico and there are properties in the Karisma Hotels and Resorts family reflecting the varied needs of different travellers.
- There are 2 Azul properties – these are family resorts offering excellent facilities like kids clubs as well as everything that adults could want.
- There are 4 El Dorado Resorts – these are romantic ,adults only properties with lush surroundings, great spas, luxury and personal service.
- The Generations Resort, as the name implies, is perfect for multigenerational groups and offers accommodation for larger family groups with all butler service in this all suites resort. The flexible accommodation has varying numbers of bedrooms and larger suites up to 2700 sq ft!
- The Hidden Beach is the most luxurious adults’ only nudist resort in the Riviera Maya - where you can shed your inhibitions and step into freedom.
As well as the properties in the Riviera Maya – the Nickelodeon Hotel Punta Cana by Karisma in the Dominican Republic is an upscale family resort. Karisma Hotels and Resorts have a partnership with Nickelodeon (who created kids favourites like SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). So expect tons of fun for the family from Character Breakfasts to a Slime Time experience…..
Transat groups hotels into “Collections” to help you pick the right resort for you. A Collection recognizes the resorts that suit a particular type of traveler. With the Collections the whole experience is considered - the flight, the transfer to the hotel, the resort itself and the facilities it offers. Air Transat for instance work hard to make flights a bit easier for families and services like free seat selections are included in the Family Collection, so that everyone sits together on the plane.
The Azul Fives by Karisma is in Transat’s Family Collection which means it is a great choice for a family group with excellent facilities and activities for kids. The resort even has a dolphinarium! This resort is in Transat’s “Big Fun for Big Families” and “Multi-Generational Vacations” categories too – because of the flexibility of the room types and the services for all ages. Generations Riviera Maya, by Karisma and Nickelodeon Hotel Punta Cana by Karisma are also in the Family Collection.
The El Dorado Casitas Royale is in Transat’s Luxury Collection – which represents Transat’s most sumptuous 5 star resorts all grouped together. These are the crème de la crème of elegant 5-star resorts. The Luxury Collection benefits start right at the airport with free access to VIP lounges and an upgrade to Option Plus on your Air Transat flight. Plus you will enjoy private, direct transfers between the airport and your hotel.
The other El Dorado Resorts are in Transat’s Adult’s Collection. These are adults’ only properties so the minimum age for guests is 18. “Zen Vibes” means this is the ideal setting to relax on the beach or by the pool, dine in tranquility, and soak up the entertainment in a soothing atmosphere. The El Dorado Maroma and the El Dorado Seaside Suites fall into this category. “Vibrant Vibes” means large resorts with lively daily entertainment and festive evening shows - a hotbed of excitement for those who like action! The El Dorado Royale is an example of this more lively adults’ only environment.
So whatever you are looking for in your winter escape – you will find it with Karisma Hotels and Resorts and Transat.
Book your all-inclusive sun vacations with Transat and Karisma Hotels and Resorts. This is a great partnership offering 9 Gourmet Inclusive resorts – all but one in the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Gourmet Inclusive means a la carte options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Often no reservations are required and you have unlimited access to a range of high class restaurants offering cuisine as varied as Asian to Peruvian. Skilled chefs use only the best, fresh ingredients – Karisma is a proud partner with Canadian Beef and have their own 70,000 sq ft greenhouse in the Riviera Maya growing fresh vegetables and spices. All this delicious food is washed down top shelf brand drinks and an award winning wine list. In addition you are going to find 5 star luxury and excellent service.
When you book with Transat your vacation starts with a direct flight to your destination with Air Transat – voted the #1 Leisure Airline in North America, and #2 in the world, in the prestigious Skytrax Awards. If you haven’t flown before with Air Transat, or if it’s been a while, discover their newly renovated aircrafts with mood lighting, seat back entertainment, more leg room and new leather seats! And register any kids in your party for the award winning offerings of the Air Transat Kids Club onboard.
Here is a summary of the Karisma Resorts available as part of an all inclusive package with Transat.
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Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Largest of all the resort areas in the Dominican Republic - come to Punta Cana if you are looking for endless silky-fine white sand beaches with a coral reef just offshore, coconut palms, crystal clear turquoise waters and lush vegetation. The resorts feature endless water sports and Punta Cana also has great golf.
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Nickelodeon Hotel Punta Cana by Karisma
Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, A Karisma Gourmet Inclusive® Resort, is located on Uvero Alto Beach in Punta Cana. This upscale property offers 208 spacious suites, restaurants providing the Karisma Gourmet Inclusive Experience, and facilities for all ages, including the Aqua Nick™ playground for children and a luxurious spa for adults.
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5 star Family Collection (For the Little ones, Little Fish, Big Fun for Big Families)
Recently opened resort (2016) with 208 rooms. Accommodation for families of 5 and 4 room types including 1 bedroom Swim Up Flat.
9 restaurants (a la carte dinner: International x2, Pizzeria, Dominican, Asian, Italian, American, Meat & Seafood, Seafood). Unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner -reservations required.
Spa, evening entertainment and live music, WiFi entire complex, Shuttle service throughout resort, golf course nearby, butler service at pool and beach, mini-disco, Waterpark, Nickelodeon Character Breakfast, Kids' Club (ages 4 to 12)
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Riviera Maya
Mexico
The Riviera Maya is known for white sand beaches and warm tranquil waters, protected by one of the world’s largest barrier reefs. The destination also offers wonderful snorkeling and scuba diving, plus an 18 hole championship golf course. And the Riviera Maya offers one of the greatest choices of luxury, all inclusive resorts anywhere in the world.
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Azul Beach, a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma
The Azul Beach a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma Hotel in Riviera Maya is located 20 minutes from the Cancun International Airport.
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5 Star
148 rooms: several low rise buildings. Accommodation for families of 5 and 5 room types including Family Suite Swim Up.
5 restaurants (a la carte dinner: Tex Mex, Italian, Asian). Unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner – no reservations required.
Spa, evening entertainment, WiFi entire complex, Scuba Diving, golf course nearby, butler service at beach, Baby Club (ages 0 to 5), Kids' Club (ages 4 to 12)
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Azul Fives, a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma
The Azul Fives a Gourmet Inclusive Resort Hotel in Riviera Maya is an exquisite upscale, service-oriented hotel located on a spectacular stretch of white sand beach, approximately 5 km from Playa del Carmen and 70 km from the Cancun airport.
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5 Star, Family Collection (Big fun for Big Families, Multi Generational Vacations)
480 rooms: 18 villa(s) of 3 storey(s). Accommodation for families of 5 or more and 21 room types including Deluxe Room to 3 Bedroom Essene Swim up Suite and 3 bedroom Essence Sky Suite.
11 restaurants (a la carte dinner: Mediterranean, Italian, Asian, Grill, Sushi, French, Tapas). Unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner – no reservations required.
Disco, spa, evening entertainment and live music, WiFi entire complex, Scuba Diving, golf course nearby, butler service at beach, Dolphinarium, Kids' Club (ages 4 to 12), Teen Club (ages 13 to 17), kids pool.
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El Dorado Casitas Royale, a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma
The El Dorado Casitas a Gourmet inclusive Resort Hotel in Riviera Maya is beachfront, approximately 30 km from Playa del Carmen and 34 km from the Cancun airport.
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5 star, Adults only with minimum age 18+ throughout resort, Luxury Collection.
205 rooms: 7 building(s) of 2 storey(s). 10 room types including Casita Suite Swim Up and Infinity Pool Swim Up Casita Suite Luxury Collection
11 restaurants (a la carte dinner: International, Italian, Mexican Fusion, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Mexican, Grill). Unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner – no reservations required.
Evening entertainment and live music, WiFi entire complex, shuttle service throughout resort, Beach Club
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El Dorado Maroma, a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma
The El Dorado Maroma a Gourmet Inclusive Resort Hotel in Riviera Maya is directly on Maroma Beach, approximately 3 km from Playa del Carmen and 53 km from the Cancun airport.
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5 star, Adults Collection (Zen Vibes) with minimum age 18+ throughout resort
99 rooms: 1 building(s) of 4 storey(s). 12 room types including Garden View Villas and One Bedroom Presidential Beachfront Villas
5 restaurants (a la carte dinner: Asian, Italian, Gourmet, Peruvian). Unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner – no reservations required.
Spa, evening entertainment and live music, WiFi entire complex, Scuba Diving, golf course nearby, butler service at beach.
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El Dorado Royale, a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma
The El Dorado Royale a Gourmet Inclusive Resort Hotel in Riviera Maya area is beachfront, approximately 30 km from Playa del Carmen and 34 km from the Cancun airport.
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5 star, Adults Collection (Vibrant Vibes) with minimum age 18+ throughout resort
478 rooms: 26 building(s) of 3 storey(s). 8 room types including Premium Swim UP Jacuzzi Swim Up Junior Suite.
11 restaurants (a la carte dinner: International x 2, Italian, Mexican Fusion, Asian Fusion, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Mexican). Unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner – no reservations required.
Spa, evening entertainment, WiFi entire complex, Shuttle service throughout resort, Scuba Diving, private beach, Beach Club
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El Dorado Seaside Suites, a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma
El Dorado Seaside Suites, a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma is a romantic resort located on the beautiful Riviera Maya, 84 km from the Cancun airport. With a spectacular view of the Caribbean Sea, it features elegant suites, authentic cuisine and holistic treatments at the exclusive Naay Spa, one of the best in its category.
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5 star, Adults Collection (Zen Vibes) with minimum age 18+ throughout resort
196 rooms: 1 building(s) of 6 storey(s). 2 Room types including Ocean Front Swim Up Suites.
4 restaurants (a la carte dinner: International, Italian, Japanese). Unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner – no reservations required.
Disco, spa, evening entertainment and live music, WiFi entire complex, golf course nearby, private beach, Beach Club, butler service at beach
4 accessible pool(s) at the property, 8 accessible bar(s) at the property, 10 accessible restaurant(s) at the property. Access to all services and restaurant at Sensimar Seaside Suites located next door (6 restaurants & 4 bars)
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Generations Riviera Maya, by Karisma
The Generations Riviera Maya a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma in Riviera Maya, is a 144-suite hotel that stretches along a secluded beach and is approximately 41 km from the Cancun airport. From the gourmet cuisine to the luxurious suites with butler service, this property is made for indulging.
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5 star, Family Collection (Big Fun for Big Families)
144 rooms: 1 building(s) of 5 storey(s). Accommodation for families 5 or more and 8 room types available from Ocean Front Luxury Jacuzzi Suites to 3 bedroom Ocean Front Swim Up Jacuzzi Junior Suites.
5 restaurants (a la carte dinner: Mediterranean, Asian Fusion, Mexican, Fusion). Unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner – no reservations required.
Spa, evening entertainment and live music, WiFi entire complex.
12 accessible pool(s) at the property, 12 accessible bar(s) at the property and 11 accessible restaurant(s) at the property. All guests ages 18 and over have access to the facilities at El Dorado Casitas and El Dorado Royale located next door.
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Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort, by Karisma
Situated on an idyllic beach, about 80 km from the Cancun airport, Hidden Beach is the only five-star, au naturel resort in Mexico. This sumptuous Gourmet Inclusive® resort with 45 beachfront suites invites guests to let down their hair, shed their inhibitions and enjoy all facilities, activities and dining as nature intended.
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4 ½ star, Adults only with minimum age 18+ throughout resort
45 Suites: 2 building(s) of 3 storey(s). 3 room types including Ocean Front Swim Up Jacuzzi Junior Suites available.
1 restaurant (International) with unlimited a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Disco, spa, evening entertainment and live music, WiFi entire complex, private beach with nudist section.
6 accessible pool(s) at the property, 10 accessible bar(s) at the property, 9 accessible restaurant(s) at the property. Access to all facilities located at the El Dorado Sensimar Suites next door. Unlimited premium brand drinks and select international brand drinks.
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