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Tuesday
Oct252011

Get in Shape and Save 25% at New Luxury Wellness Retreat at Nisbet Plantation

Here’s a budget-friendly last-minute travel deal perfect for anyone looking to get away, get in shape, and get a great deal.  

As part of the launch of a new line of luxury, all-inclusive wellness retreats offered by Purescapes at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, guests can save 25 percent on the first week-long retreat held November 5 – 12, 2011.

The week-long retreats are tailored to each individual and combine cardio and strength training, yoga, organic cuisine and cultural exploration on the island of Nevis.

Read on for details…

Far away from everyday stresses on a tranquil white sand beach on the unspoiled island of Nevis, the acclaimed Caribbean resort is an ideal setting for the first Purescapes Caribbean wellness retreat. Amid this paradise, guests can reconnect with nature and revitalize their well-being.

Ideal for beginners and athletes, the Purescapes Wellness Retreat at Nisbet Plantation is designed to introduce positive life changes by teaching guests how to eat properly, move effectively and improve their overall health. A well-balanced agenda includes:

 

·          Morning yoga on the resort’s white sand beach

·          Outdoor fitness classes with cardio workouts and strength training

·          Island excursions such as kayaking, mountain biking and hiking to explore the beauty of Nevis

·          One-on-one coaching from fitness and nutrition experts

·          Time to relax with a massage or afternoon swim in the oceanfront pool

·          Local natural and organic cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Tuesday
Dec282010

Book a Caribbean Adventure With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares

AirTran Airways, today launched a sale for travel to select Caribbean destinations with special low fares. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways’ reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

These special fares are available for purchase through January 13, 2011, and are good for travel fromJanuary 11, 2011, through May 24, 2011. Off-peak sale fares are valid for travel on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays to the Caribbean and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from the Caribbean. Peak sale fares are valid for travel daily. Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay. These sale fares require a 14-day advance purchase.

Following is a sample of one-way sale fares*.  All fares are valid in either direction:

 

Sample Fares:

Off-Peak

/Peak

 



 

Akron/Canton - Punta Cana

$139

$159

 

Atlanta - Aruba

$129

$159

 

Atlanta - Cancun

$89

$99

 

Atlanta - Montego Bay

$109

$119

 

Atlanta - Nassau/Paradise Island

$79

$89

 

Atlanta - Punta Cana

$109

$129

 

Atlantic City - Cancun

$119

$149

 

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Aruba

$149

$179

 

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Bermuda

$99

$129

 

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Cancun

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Thursday
Nov182010

Jamaica Hotels and Resorts Offer Special Winter Packages

Jamaica is rolling out the red carpet to welcome visitors for the 2010/2011 winter travel season, which officially kicks off December 15, 2010. Many of Jamaica’s hotels, resorts and attractions have created special packages for travelers who seek a warm weather escape from the plummeting temperatures up north.

From family fun and romantic retreats to winter bliss at the Ritz, here are a few choice deals:

 

Family Fun

Half Moon’s Family Escape package is valid from January 5 through April 15, 2011. The package includes daily nanny service for two children under four years old and complimentary breakfast. The property’s Very Important Little Persons Service (VILPS) will treat kids with a special gift upon arrival, access to Half Moon’s Anancy Children’s Village and Sleepy Treat. Rates begin at $690 for double occupancy for a Junior Suite. Booking deadline is April 11, 2011. www.halfmoon.com

 

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Tuesday
Mar162010

April Hotel Deals to St. Croix

Hotels and private villas on the verdant island of St. Croix have announced sweet specials for the 10th annual St. Croix Food & Wine Experience.

Three night packages, (April 15 to April 18) based on double occupancy, include

  • two tickets to A Taste of St Croix on April 15th
  • two tickets to Wine in the Warehouse on April 17th
  • a three (3) day car rental with Hertz
  • Tastes & Treats Coupon book with $850 worth of discounts in St Croix establishments and
  • three (3) nights at the participating hotel, double occupancy.

Hotel and car taxes additional. Packages can be booked through Travel Desk of St. Croix by calling 340-773-8220, visiting www.TravelDeskStCroix.com or emailing traveldesk@att.net.

Hotel Packages are as follows:

Caravelle Hotel                              $502 per person
Hotel on the Cay                            $435 per person
Carambola Beach Resort                $562 per person
King Christian                                $464 per person
The Palms at Pelican Cove             $568 per person
The Buccaneer                              $734 per person
Sugar Beach Condos                      $427 per person    (1 bdrm)
Club Comanche                             $551 per person
Fjell House                                    $569 per person  (2 bdrm villa w/pool) based on 4

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Wednesday
Nov042009

Great Deal from Curacao: Free Nights and Free Tank Dives

HABITAT CURAÇAO RESORT
FREE NIGHTS AND FREE TANK DIVES

Take advantage of the Curaçao Now program and great specials at Habitat Curaçao Resort including two nights free on a seven night package, now through December 15, 2009. Divers can also take advantage of a free two-tank boat dive. Pricing starts at $455 per person.

For information on dive and non-dive pricing or reservations, please call toll-free: 1-800-327-6709 or visit www.HabitatCuracaoResort.com.

 

Source: Curaçao Tourism

Monday
Sep142009

American Airlines Puts the Caribbean and Select Mexico Destinations, the Bahamas and Bermuda on Sale for the Fall

Here’s a simple way to save money on a trip to your favorite sunny destinations this fall: grab a great low fare on American Airlines and make a dash for an exciting spot in the Caribbean, the Virgin Islands, Mexico, the Bahamas, or Bermuda. The choice is up to you and your imagination, because American is offering truly attractive fares throughout its extensive network of sun-drenched destinations.


American, a founding member of the global oneworld® Alliance, has low fares available for travel beginning Sept. 3 and completed by Nov. 19. (See dates below.) So, make plans now to take in the sights at some of the most beautiful places on earth.

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Friday
Aug142009

GREAT DEALS IN CURAÇAO

Why ‘Now’ is the Best Time to Book Travel to Curaçao:


If you are planning to getaway this fall you can save more than $400 per person when you book Curaçao Now. The Curaçao Now promotion is valid for travel through Dec. 15, 2009 and offers travelers flexibility in their travel planning - choose from 19 participating properties - and also receive the following value-added savings: $200-per-person airfare rebate, $200 food and beverage credit, free night at participating hotels, free dive day, free car rental day, discounted admission to Curaçao’s many museums, half-price attractions, tours and transfers, and shopping discounts in downtown Willemstad.

For example, stay at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort and Emerald Casino, book the Curaçao Now package and with a free night and $200 food and beverage credit at the resort, rates begin at a net rate of just $99 per night for a five-night stay.

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Thursday
Jul302009

Caribbean Holiday Getaway Values at Nisbet Plantation, Nevis

PLAN AHEAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATE IN THE CARIBBEAN WITH VACATION VALUES AT NISBET PLANTATION BEACH CLUB ON NEVIS

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, NevisSummer is still here, but the intimate and luxurious Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis has already packaged gifts for travelers wishing to escape to the Caribbean this holiday season.

Guests who spend a pre-holiday break at the resort can receive 15% off a stay of four days or more. For Christmas, Nisbet Plantation will give guests a complimentary bottle of champagne, complimentary one-hour massage and either Christmas Day or New Year’s Day free, including taxes. The Christmas offer applies to seven-night stays between December 19 and 26 or December 26 and January 2.


Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, recognized as one of the best Caribbean hotels, invites travelers to make plans now for the holidays and to take advantage of exceptional seasonal getaway values at Nisbet Plantation.

Escape to a well-deserved holiday retreat with loved ones at the Caribbean’s only historic plantation inn located right on the beach. Nisbet Plantation offers guests a relaxing vacation in an intimate setting on the unspoiled island of Nevis.

Famed for its hospitality and exceptional cuisine, Nisbet Plantation will offer guests a turkey day twist on its popular Thursday Night Beachfront Dinner. At the annual Thanksgiving Feast on the Beach, guests can enjoy a traditional menu along with the resort’s popular Caribbean fare.

Travelers looking to relax before the season’s hustle and bustle can benefit from Nisbet Plantation’s Pre-Holiday Break offer. Beat the holiday travel traffic, skip the premium airfares and save 15% on a stay of four days or more between December 1 and December 19, 2009. To take advantage of this offer, guests need to book their trip by November 30. Daily rates begin at $442 for double occupancy and include breakfast, afternoon tea and gourmet dinner.

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