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Venue Spotlight: Stop #2 on the Sunshine State Roadshow – The Oxford Exchange, Tampa

Posted on May 27, 2022 | by Joe Mo | Leave a Comment

Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our second stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow: the Oxford Exchange, Tampa.

The Oxford Exchange was created to cultivate community and conversation and human engagement. A collection of ideas housed under one roof, including a restaurant, private event space, a shop, a bookstore and a private work space. The name Oxford Club is inspired by the historic clubs, libraries and shops of London, where the charm and history spark spontaneous social interactions.

The building, the center of that conversation piece, was built in 1891, then in the 1920s an arcade of local businesses and shops occupied the space. After decades of sitting vacant the space was revived and ultimately reopened as the Oxford Exchange in 2012.

Come join us in Tampa and see for yourself, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm for our luxury destination showcase followed by a champagne reception, in this perfect space for, what else, but Gatsby style!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Exchange on June 15th and the second stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow!

Venue Spotlight: Stop #1 on the Sunshine State Roadshow – The Hall on the Yard, Orlando

Posted on May 26, 2022 | by Joe Mo | Leave a Comment

Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our first stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow: the Hall on the Yard, Orlando.

Hall on the Yard is a collection of 9 diverse culinary offerings, 5 curated event spaces, 3 premium cocktail bars, showcased in 1 eclectic building. With indoor-outdoor seating options, from biergarten to indoor seating under dazzling chandeliers or on parquet floors, this full service food hall offers a wide variety of upscale dining to choose from. Its no wonder this unique collection of restaurants has become the hot spot in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village with locations opening in other cities such as Tampa, Atlanta and Nashville.

Come join us in Orlando and see for yourself, from 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm for our luxury destination showcase followed by a reception, featuring food hall specialties.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Hall on the Yard and Orlando on June 14th and the first stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow!

Looking for a getaway? Our travel auction supports the people of Ukraine through the work of WineToWater!

Posted on May 4, 2022 | by Joe Mo | Leave a Comment

LOOKING FOR ANOTHER REASON to join us for one of our Lone Star State showcases next week? Then maybe it’s time to let you in on our little secret: we love giving back!

From fundraisers leveraging our relationships in our hospitality community, to supporting free trade products and minority-owned businesses, we truly feel good when we do good! Aren’t you the same way?

One of the most important alliances we have made as a business is our relationship with Wine to Water,founded in 2007 by CNN “Hero” finalist, Doc Hendley. We have been at it for so long, they consider us a part of their family of ” Founders”, and over the years, we have raised well over $100,000 through our lively travel package auctions.

Though they didn’t start out as a relief organization, Wine to Water has now been responsible for providing safe drinking water in many unforeseen natural disasters – from Haiti to the Bahamas, and even in Louisiana and your beloved Texas.

They are now partnering with a relief organization in Ukraine and neighboring countries to supply and distribute 12,000 water filters to those who need them most. With water infrastructure and supply chains disrupted in the region, people depend on surface water from rivers, rain, or untreated sources. The portable, inexpensive water filters that W/W provides, give families and shelters a way to prevent waterborne illnesses, avoid dependencies on single use plastics and reduce more waste going to the massive piles of debris in this crisis.

Many of our big-hearted destination partners have donated some generous travel packages that we will be offering in a silent auction format, and 100% of the money raised will go directly to W|W and their efforts in Ukraine.

So bring your checkbooks and credit cards, and get ready to bid on destinations that are truly drool worthy, while supporting a worthy cause! You can’t bid if you are not there, so don’t waste another moment- the registration link is below!

Join us for showcases in Dallas, Houston and Austin and you’ll meet with these exciting destinations – some of the hottest, most talked about locations on this side of the globe.

HOTELS COMING TO TEXAS ROADSHOW

Secrets Bahia Mita, Mexico
Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ
Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain, Marana, AZ
Auberge Resorts Collection, Mexico
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Wanship, UT
Wynn Las Vegas
AIC Hotel Group International
Melia Resorts International
MILUX Caribbean and Mexico
Dreams Bahia Mita, Mexico
Zadun, A Ritz Carlton Reserve, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
W South Beach, Miami
St. Regis Bal Harbour, Miami Beach
Secrets Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, Puerto Rico
EPIC Hotel, Miami
Reiimagine Collection International
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Venue Spotlight: Stop #1 on the Texas Roadshow – The Mexican, Dallas

Posted on April 25, 2022 | by Joe Mo | Leave a Comment

Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our first stop on the Texas Roadshow: The Mexican, Dallas

The Mexican, who just opened its doors on March 10, full of colorful décor and artwork, will take you on a journey for your senses. An upscale restaurant serving bold Northern-Mexico-inspired flavors with only the finest of ingredients aligns with what Retreats Resources tries to bring to the table at every event we host. Here you will meet with our hotel partners in the morning followed by some impeccable dining at lunch. Expect to taste the passion for details that elevate this Mexican food and Tequila experience.

The space, which is 15,000 square feet and seats 320, spared no details in its design and features original Mexican tilework, ceramic fixtures, outdoor patios that make you feel like you are on a North Mexico terrace, a towering tequila wall and a cigar lounge.

Come join the end of Prohibition, 21st Century style, with a sip of tequila at The Mexican with Retreats Resources!

We look forward to welcoming you to The Mexican and Dallas on May 10th and the first stop on the Texas Roadshow!

TOMORROW: Mid-Atlantic Roadshow Washington D.C. – who wants to win a luxurious stay in Costa Rica?

Posted on February 6, 2022 | by Joe Mo | 2 Comments

We have been focusing on the venues of our upcoming roadshow but we realize there’s one more big reason you should consider attending our luxury destination showcases next week… door prizes!

When you arrive at our event, we’ll ask you to drop your business card into a basket from which we’ll draw winners for spectacular travel packages and other goodies from our generous hotel partners. Let’s have a look at another prize from our first stop, TOMORROW, in Washington D.C.

Hacienda AltaGracia, a Luxury Auberge Resort in Costa Rica

An escape for those seeking total well-being and unbridled adventure, balance at Hacienda AltaGracia is founded with the belief that total wellbeing comes from being able to move fast or slow. This serene 50-casita resort features 180 bird-song-filled acres of untamed tropical forest, coffee farm, equine stables, organic chef’s gardens and a wellbeing center by one of the world’s leading holistic wellness providers, THE WELL. Experience the escape of our soul-stirring wellness journeys, soulful cuisine, and adrenaline packed adventures through bespoke itineraries – personally curated to elevate your experience and leave you transformed.

We’re in! How about you? Don’t forget to bring your business cards to this one! See you tomorrow!