{"id":79021,"date":"2021-06-09T20:49:24","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T20:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelbaseonline.com\/?p=79021"},"modified":"2021-06-09T20:49:24","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T20:49:24","slug":"are-podcations-the-next-travel-trend-here-are-6-resorts-ready-to-fulfill-your-squad-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelbaseonline.com\/travel\/are-podcations-the-next-travel-trend-here-are-6-resorts-ready-to-fulfill-your-squad-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Are \u2018Podcations\u2019 the Next Travel Trend? Here are 6 Resorts Ready to Fulfill Your Squad Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re rolling deep, you\u2019d better choose a destination that has enough palapas for everyone. (Aruba Marriott &#038; Stellaris Casino\/)<\/p>\n<p>Crew, squad, fam, gang, gaggle\u2014call it what you will, but chances are the last year or so has brought you closer to some people and helped you form a bond so tight that these people are your \u201cride or die,\u201d as the kids say. (They still say that, right?) There\u2019s very little doubt you\u2019ve also discussed where your first group vacation will take place, as soon as everyone is ready to travel again, because no one knows how much you need a change of scenery quite like your crew.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the kind of mindset that has brought us the concept of the travel \u201cpodcation.\u201d What exactly does that mean? Well, you\u2019ve spent enough time with the same people that you\u2019re willing to go anywhere with them, but you still don\u2019t want to be around anyone else. So, you\u2019re basically in your own pod, almost as if you and the squad have the entire resort to yourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, as we know from the buyout craze, that can be expensive. Fortunately, podcations can still offer enough privacy and intimacy, be it for a girls\u2019 getaway, romance, a weekend for the bros, or that family vacation that was bumped off the calendar. And best of all, as these six Caribbean and Mexican resorts show us, this idea doesn\u2019t have to break the bank and you\u2019ll still have plenty of fun.<\/p>\n<p>Better Together<\/p>\n<p>Any occasion is suitable for this popular resort in the Dutch Caribbean. (Aruba Marriott &#038; Stellaris Casino\/)<\/p>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/static-entertainment-wus-s-msn-com.akamaized.net\/sc\/64\/a8a064.gif\" alt=\"Loading...\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Load Error<\/p>\n<p><b>The Place:<\/b> Aruba Marriott &#038; Stellaris Casino\u2014Palm Beach, Aruba<\/p>\n<p>Friends, family, or a little of both, this trip is a celebration of each other. These are the shoulders you\u2019ve leaned and\/or cried on and the ears that you\u2019ve borrowed, so it\u2019s only fitting that the centerpiece of this package is an opportunity to create memories. Specifically, Aruba Marriott &#038; Stellaris Casino will schedule an hour-long shoot with Demian Gibbs Photography right on Palm Beach, so you can stare longingly into a loved one\u2019s eyes with the beautiful Aruban sunset as a backdrop or host a chicken fight with the BFFs. Your call.<\/p>\n<p>Groups of up to six people will enjoy three premium ocean view rooms (the largest on the island) and a bottle of red wine will be waiting in each one. You know, for those late-night sessions on the balcony that always seem to turn into early morning complaints about never getting enough sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Caerula in Style<\/p>\n<p>Take a dip in the resort\u2019s picturesque pool in between relaxing and resting in the charming, stylish villas. (William Torrillo\/)<\/p>\n<p><b>The Place: <\/b>Caerula Mar Club\u2014South Andros, Bahamas<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s good enough for HGTV, then it\u2019s good enough for your pod. It won\u2019t be long before this boutique property is one of the most popular spots in the Caribbean, so now\u2019s the time to establish your Instagram cred by being able to tell people you stayed at Caerula Mar Club before almost anyone else. With 10 acres of gorgeous Bahamian beach, there\u2019s more selfie space here than your iPhone can even handle, and that\u2019s before you start snapping shots of your incredible meals.<\/p>\n<p>This offering is especially great for squads that want to run the place, because it\u2019s basically like a mini buyout, with five nights of villa accommodations for up to eight guests, and it includes meals, airfare from Ft. Lauderdale, and airport transfers.<\/p>\n<p>Caribbean Hideaway<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re staying on Grace Bay Beach, you should expect accommodations as amazing as the surrounding natural beauty. (Wymara Resort and Villas\/)<\/p>\n<p><b>The Place: <\/b>Wymara Resort and Villas\u2014Providenciales, Turks and Caicos<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of things to love about Wymara Resort and Villas, with the first thing that pops into my mind being that it\u2019s right on Grace Bay Beach. But the first things that everyone else will soon be talking about are this resort\u2019s new private oceanfront villas, which rest above the water and boast some of the best views in Turks and Caicos, which is really saying something.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s the privacy of each villa that delivers the \u201cHideaway\u201d aspect of this podcation, as these 4- and 5-bedroom homes away from home will have every member of the family loving Caribbean life or each inductee of the Best Friends Club arguing over who has dibs on the daybeds on the overwater swim platform.<\/p>\n<p>And no matter the age, there are complimentary activities to enjoy for days\u2014any chance to swim in Grace Bay is a bonus\u2014and the personalized concierge service can assist with everything from booking private yacht excursions to bespoke meals.<\/p>\n<p>Two Peas in a Pod<\/p>\n<p>More adventurous travelers can head to the cenotes of Tulum or even Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1, but no one will blame anyone who chooses to stay behind at the pool. (Marriott Cancun Resort\/)<\/p>\n<p><b>The Place:<\/b> Marriott Cancun Resort\u2014Cancun, Mexico<\/p>\n<p>When you hear the words Cancun and Marriott in the same sentence, you know you\u2019re in for a good time. At the very least you\u2019re going to eat and drink very well for however long you\u2019re staying, and that\u2019s certainly the case at the Marriott Cancun Resort, where there are 10 international restaurants to keep guests happy and even surprised. Oh, mezcal lovers? You\u2019re going to love this place more than anybody, what with tastings available and the general existence of the SacB\u00e9 Beach Shack\u2019s Mezcal Lab.<\/p>\n<p>Between those elements and other experiences, like private gourmet cooking classes and private fitness sessions, none of your fellow travelers will be displeased. Well, unless they found out that booking a fifth room landed the squad leader a complimentary suite upgrade, but that beef can be squashed over body wraps and facials.<\/p>\n<p>Better Together<\/p>\n<p>Three pools are only the tip of the iceberg here, as visitors can enjoy a variety of activities from zip-lining to whale-watching. (Conrad Punta de Mita\/)<\/p>\n<p><b>The Place: <\/b>Conrad Punta de Mita\u2014Riviera Nayarit, Mexico<\/p>\n<p>A podcation doesn\u2019t have to be about a group; couples need seclusion, too. But what about those couples who missed out on their big days in 2020? This is the best of both worlds and the new, buzzworthy Conrad Punta de Mita is a fantastic place for a small destination wedding, honeymoon, birthday, or any other cause for celebration. That\u2019s not to say this experience is only for romance\u2014it\u2019s just a really good deal for groups that live by the mantra: \u201cThe more the merrier.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Anyone booking 3-9 rooms will enjoy rates starting at $399, with guests taking up 3-5 rooms also receiving a $150 resort credit, complimentary breakfast, exclusive agave spirits tasting, and a one-day cabana rental with a bottle of wine, and those with 6-9 rooms getting a $200 resort credit, complimentary breakfast, exquisite sea-to-table beachside Zarandeado lunch experience, a one-day cabana rental with a bottle of champagne, and possibly even a complimentary room category upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>All the perks will give everyone something to talk about during a round on the Greg Norman-designed Litibu Golf Course.<\/p>\n<p>Mini Takeover<\/p>\n<p>Live like royalty in the best part of this kingdom. (W Punta de Mita\/)<\/p>\n<p><b>The Place:<\/b> W Punta de Mita\u2014Riviera Nayarit, Mexico<\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying that the beaches in Riviera Nayarit are cause c\u00e9l\u00e8bre, so imagine your entire crew\u2014even that awkward friend from work who doesn\u2019t really fit in with everyone else\u2014lounging in the plunge pools on the outdoor terraces of each of the 13 Ocean Front Oasis suites at W Punta de Mita. Pure bliss with a big dose of swagger.<\/p>\n<p>Just as the name suggests, this experience is almost like taking over the entire resort, except your pals will have to settle for a corner of this one. Good thing it just so happens to be the best corner. In addition to the incredible rooms and views, guests will also appreciate beachfront yoga, complimentary poolside cabanas, and even their own DJ. Hey, every vacation needs a proper soundtrack.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/travel\/tripideas\/are-podcations-the-next-travel-trend-here-are-6-resorts-ready-to-fulfill-your-squad-goals\/ar-AAKDLZt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re rolling deep, you\u2019d better choose a destination that has enough palapas for everyone. (Aruba Marriott &#038; Stellaris Casino\/) Crew, squad, fam, gang, gaggle\u2014call<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":79020,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Are \u2018Podcations\u2019 the Next Travel Trend? 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