Celebrate back-to-school season at Barceló Beach Resorts with these two last minute summer packages offering savings of up to 40 percent off.
At Barceló Maya Beach Resort (Mexico), currently in the final stages of a $50 million renovation, families can score a deal on a last blast of fun with a dedicated U-Spa for kids, mocktail menus and more.
Adults looking for a summer-end travel deal can head to Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort (Dominican Republic), offering adults-only accommodations and a PGA-rated championship golf course.
Families can score a deal on a last blast of fun at Barcelo Maya Beach Resort, Mexico.
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Are you looking for an excuse to take your yoga practice to a white sand beach this fall? Check out this 4-day luxury yoga retreat at The Somerset on Grace Bay in the Turks & Caicos Islands from October 11-14, 2014.
From October 11 to 14, 2014, The Somerset on Grace Bay is offering a 4-day luxury yoga retreat for only $250 (valued at $650) for guests staying at the resort.
Why go
The convenience of this yoga retreat add-on is that it can be enjoyed by one or more guests in your travel party, but not all guests are required to participate. And when your done practicing your poses, you can go relax in the oceanfront infinity pool or new on-site spa, or stay active with complimentary pedal bicycles to cruise around Grace Bay, fitness center with steam room, snorkeling equipment, kayaks, Hobie Cat sailboats, croquet and more.
The Deal
For $250 (valued at $650) guests staying at the resort can join yoga instructor, Christina Wypijewska, for a series of themed yoga sessions with a holistic approach to health and wellness. Set along the world-famous Grace Bay beach, the yoga retreat add-on includes:
- 4 days of yoga and meditation including a paddleboard yoga session (complimentary; $400 value)
- Retreat-exclusive spa treatment (30 minutes)
- Healthy Cooking Seminar with Chef Justin Currie of Pavilion
- Daily Continental breakfast
- Daily lunch featuring special yoga retreat nutritious menu selections
- Tuesday night beach BBQ
Ideal for all skill levels, each day the retreat will focus on a different yoga philosophy and include sunrise meditation on the beach, an energizing morning flow yoga practice and a more gentle sunset yoga practice. In addition, there will be special sessions for paddleboard yoga, exploring energy-body awareness and ayurvedic healing practice.
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Make the most of your tax refund dollars with St Maarten’s Sonesta Resorts’ new, “Tax Back? You Bet!” promotion, a 46% savings on any all-inclusive vacation booked during the entire month for travel the entire year.
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, St. Maarten. Photo: Peter Wesley Brown
The resort is offering an additional 21% off (symbolizing the amount of tax & service) on Sonesta’s already low “advance purchase rate” - for a total of 46% savings off published rates.
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Trade your scarves and shovels this fall and winter for balmy breezes and palm-fringed shorelines with a tropical getaway to the Caribbean and Costa Rica aboard a glorious tall ship. On select seven-night sailings from November through March aboard all three Star Clipper ships, guests can take advantage of exceptional savings and book a SetSail cruise-only rate starting at just $1,299 per person, double occupancy. That represents 66 percent off brochure rates.
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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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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.
Following is a sample of one-way sale fares*. All fares are valid in either direction:
Sample Fares: |
Off-Peak |
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Akron/Canton - Punta Cana |
$139 |
$159 |
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Atlanta - Aruba |
$129 |
$159 |
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Atlanta - Cancun |
$89 |
$99 |
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Atlanta - Montego Bay |
$109 |
$119 |
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Atlanta - Nassau/Paradise Island |
$79 |
$89 |
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Atlanta - Punta Cana |
$109 |
$129 |
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Atlantic City - Cancun |
$119 |
$149 |
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Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Aruba |
$149 |
$179 |
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Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Bermuda |
$99 |
$129 |
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Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Cancun |
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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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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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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
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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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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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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.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
It doesn’t take much to talk me into a trip to the Caribbean. What’s not to love? Each island has a personality and flavor all it’s own and it’s great fun to explore and discover the differences.
I love the people, music, food, colors, nightlife, beaches and, of course, the marine life. I never tire of the place. And, with prices like these it’s even easier to find an excuse to book that island getaway.
Now is the time to take advantage of great deals on Caribbean hotels.
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Source: Travelocity.com
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".