DID YOU KNOW that May 23rd is World Turtle Day, a global observance to help celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats?
On the island of Dominica, the annual sea turtle season is under way in an ancient ritual that dates back to the time of dinosaur and hundreds of endangered sea turtles travel thousands of miles to lay eggs on the protected beach at Rosalie Bay.
During this special time, guests at eco-boutique Rosalie Bay Resort can participate in conservation efforts and save 33% on 4 or more night stays.
Among the conservation activities offered, you can:
Join resort turtle expert for a guided educational walk along the beach.
Help patrol the beach to protect nesting turtles.
Assist researchers in collecting data or watching as they relocate nests that are too close to the ocean to the turtle hatchery.
Or, be “on call” for when baby sea turtles hatch and begin their journey.
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".
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.
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".
Escape the winter blues for less with savings from Windstar Cruises. Enjoy 2-for-1 fares starting at $999 for select voyages departing Barbados and St. Martin. Offer expires January 31, 2011.
Southern Caribbean Explorations
Barbados - Barbados, 7-days
Category B staterooms from $999*, Savings up to 64%
January 23-March 27, 2011 on the Wind Surf
Caribbean Adventures
St. Martin - St. Martin, 7-days
Category B staterooms from $1,249*, Savings up to 64%
January 22-April 2, 2011 on the Wind Spirit
About Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at www.windstarcruises.com.
Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC.
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".
Families looking for a late summer or fall getaway can indulge in Breezes Curaçao’s wallet-friendly “Curaçao WOW” promotion. Guests visiting the Super-Inclusive resort August 15 through December 15 will enjoy five nights in the Dutch Caribbean and pay for only four, starting at just $580 per person per stay. Trading appointments and carpools for swimming and snorkeling, is even more appealing since children 12 and under stay free with paying adults.
For fun in the sun, Breezes offers a private white-sand beach and three swimming pools including a misting pool, children’s pool and adult pool with swim up bar. While mom and dad enjoy some peace and quiet, little ones are kept very happy playing with their peers at the resort’s 12,000 sq. ft. “Kids Club,” where hotel staff supervise and lend a helping hand during arts & crafts, sand castle competitions, and rock climbing – for those a bit older and more adventurous. A daily nanny-supervised nursery for infants and toddlers up to 2 years old is also available on a complimentary basis, allowing parents a true mini-vacation of their own. The resort also boasts an arcade and professional Circus Workshop for teenage guests and those young at heart, with flying trapeze and juggling lessons
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".
This just in… 7 to 14 Day Caribbean Cruises Starting at $399
Princess Cruises has launched a new “Caribbean Super Sale” offering significant savings on select 2010 and 2011 voyages through the sparkling waters of the Caribbean. Travelers can choose to sail among the sun-swept islands for seven to 14 days, with fares starting at just $399.
Tropical itinerary options and pricing (per person, based on double occupancy) available in the Caribbean Super Sale include:
- Seven-day Classic Southern Caribbean on Caribbean Princess – starting at $399
- Seven-day Western Caribbean on Crown Princess – starting at $449
- Seven-day Eastern Caribbean on Ruby Princess – starting at $449
- Seven-day Southern Caribbean Explorer on Caribbean Princess – starting at $449
- Eight-day Bermuda & Eastern Caribbean on Caribbean Princess – starting at $549
- 10-day Eastern Caribbean Voyager or Southern Caribbean Medley on Emerald Princess or Star Princess – starting at $749
- 14-day Caribbean Collection on Grand Princess – starting at $999
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".
$29 O/W Sale on JetBlue - Travel Into November - American, AirTran, Delta, More Match Lowest Prices on Some Routes*
For a limited time, low-cost favorite JetBlue is offering big savings on travel to the Caribbean and Latin America. Destinations include the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, among others. Travel on most routes is valid into November.
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".
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.
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".
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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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".