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David Van Ness

Interestingly, my business career actually began in the fashion industry, in New York at luxury retailer Bonwit Teller. After several years on the east coast, I decided it was time for some warmer weather and moved to California. I began focusing on children’s wear and became a buyer for the largest single-unit kidswear store in the country. I increasingly became interested in marketing and eventually landed a position as sales and marketing director for a Cherokee licensee of kidswear. I then decided to change industries because of my love for travel and enthusiasm for making people’s dreams become a reality. Over the years, All-Travel’s sales and marketing efforts have grown and changed dramatically. Like many agencies we initially relied on finding and servicing clients in our own backyard but with the advent of the internet, our world expanded to anyone with a computer and a desire to travel. We were an early adapter of the internet and started with a one page website before AOL even existed! Over the years, we have grown steadily at a measured pace understanding that our web presence (including a collection of websites) needed to cater to the lowest common denominator of internet connectivity. We weren’t looking to have the flashiest website with the newest gimmicks, so we designed ones that were easily accessible and easy to navigate. As broadband became the standard, our design and marketing strategy changed. However, one principle has always remained constant – to provide our customers with the highest level of personal service while offering tremendous value. Our approach is not to hand you, our client, off to a booking engine. We want to talk with each and every one of you. Our marketing efforts are designed to create individual, ongoing, repeat relationships through consistent companywide programs which provide consumer relevant information and follow-up. While our marketing initiatives may be non-traditional, our desire to maintain “traditional” levels of customer service remains, and are still the cornerstone of All-Travel.

My posts from the All-Travel Blog

  • Great Hospitality at Club Med’s Punta Cana Village!


    I recently had the opportunity to visit Club Med’s Punta Cana Village. The village is situated on 72 acres – CM’s 2nd largest village. I stayed in one of their new 2-bedroom oceanfront family suites. First of all, if you are booked into one of these suites and book your air through Club Med, you will get a private transfer to and from the airport. It’s really convenient and quick since the property is only 10 minutes from the airport.

    Once thing to remember about Club Med Punta Cana: it’s the only resort in the Dominican Republic that has its own “private” beach. All other resorts are situated on public beaches which mean there are vendors strolling up and down the beach trying to sell you trinkets. Upon arrival at the village, you are taken by golf cart directly to the Concierge hut for check-in. Here you are offered something to drink and a cold towel which is a welcome relief. Check-in took about 5 minutes and the Concierge escorts you to your oceanfront suite.

    There are approximately 20 or so 2-bedroom family suites which are located at the end of the village near Hispaniola restaurant. While they are somewhat removed from the center of the village, they do provide golf cart transfers from your suite to other parts of the village. It takes about 5 minutes or so for them to get to your suite. Transfers operate while the Concierge desk is open. 

    The suites are very spacious with nice appointments. It is definitely the luxurious side of Club Med. While CM is going after the luxury family market, remember it is not Four Seasons or Ritz Carlton. “Luxury” is relative. All suites are oceanfront. When you walk into the suite in enter a foyer area. Off to the right is the kid’s bedroom with 2 twin beds, flat panel TV. Bathroom is accessible from the foyer. This bath has a sink, toilet and large walk-in shower. Off to the left is the large master bedroom suite including a sofa, table and chair. The suite has its own bathroom – 2 sinks, bathtub with hand shower and separate toilet room.

    Complimentary amenities include:

    Private transfers to and from the airport (when air is booked through Club Med)

    Turn down service

    Room service

    Very soft and luxurious bathrobes and slippers

    Daily stocked mini fridge

    Deluxe branded toiletries

    Laundry service

    In-suite computer with FREE internet access


    There is also a private Infinity pool for the guests of the suites. They are able to determine who is booked in a suite by the wristband. Guests in suites have a different color wristband (clear plastic) from all other guests on the property which are quite vibrant.

    I wasn’t too crazy about this distinction but the reason CM does it is because of the Infinity pool – they do not want to ask each guest if they are staying in a suite. If you have someone that is traveling with a large family and one part of the family is staying in the suites, they may be a problem with non-suite family members using the private pool. I couldn’t get a clear answer about that policy.

    While I know CM does not assign rooms prior to arrival, you may want to request your suite location. If you like privacy, do not request a suite in front of the pool because there is no privacy unless you close the curtains. The suites towards the end of the property have the most privacy. Also ask about the patio configurations – some are configured so that you have adjoining patios while others are set-up with private ones. Suite guests are also able to book 3 different in-suite spa packages. They range from $270 to $280USD per person.

    There is talk about putting in a specialty restaurant and creating an additional beach area near the suites. If this happens, it will be at the end of the suites.

    An incredible friendly and attentive staff awaits you in Punta Cana.

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