Mamma Mia! Here's a Deal You Can't Resist - 25% Savings To Santorini This Fall

Greece is on movie screens all over the country these days.  And here’s a deal for October at the iconic island of Santorini.

Astra, one of the leading boutique properties in Santorini – that iconic Greek island all over movie screens this summer and glimpsed in Mamma Mia* – is offering a fall special for the first time ever.  October 1 -  31, Astra is providing guests who stay for three nights, a fourth night free – a 25 percent savings off the regular rates. The “Fall in Love at Astra” package starts at about $1,100 and includes a traditional Greek breakfast daily, champagne and chocolates served at sunset on the second day, and taxes – a savings of about $360.

High up on a cliff overlooking the Aegean, offering a bird’s eye view of the 3,600-year-old caldera, Astra provides genuine Greek hospitality in a setting of simple elegance.  Wildflower-filled paths and whitewashed staircases lead to the cozy reception area filled with books and artwork.  The signature colors of the Cyclades are reflected in the sparkling infinity pool hanging 1000 feet above the turquoise sea and the roomy day beds draped in white linen.  Consistently rated one of the top three on the island, this boutique hotel has a loyal following with guests returning year after year.

In October, as chilly winds begin to blast the U.S., a refreshingly cool breeze finally arrives on the beautiful Cycladic island of Santorini, where average temperatures hover around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.  With the temperate weather and no summer crowds, visitors can relax in luxurious accommodations at a substantial savings.

Each of the 28 spacious suites and rooms are decorated in traditional island style with works by local artists.  The complex has 16 domed-ceiling apartments and 12 luxurious suites – eight with private plunge pools or outdoor Jacuzzis.  A day spa offers a full range of massages and facials.  Opened this year, Astra’s restaurant serves delicious fresh fish and Santorinian specialties under the stars.

The peaceful village of Imerovigli sits at the highest point on the rim of the caldera.  Quaint white-cube houses are carved into the rocky cliff or line narrow cobblestone streets.  Astra looks directly across to the towering rock of Skaros, with ruins of a 13th century castle built during the Venetian occupation which stood unconquered for 600 years.  .

While it is hard for guests to pull themselves away from the view and the pool at Astra, Santorini offers other pleasures.  There are beaches, archaeological sites, charming medieval villages and a pulsating nightlife.

Astra’s special offer is good through October 31, depending on availability.  The rate for a standard apartment is about $367 or €250 and includes: a bottle of Santorini wine upon arrival, daily maid service and a traditional Greek breakfast of yoghurt and fruit, eggs, ham, cheese – served on the guest’s private balcony.  The “Fall in Love at Astra” fall package represents a savings of about $360 – and means the daily room rate goes down to $275.  A superior apartment is about $440 or €300, and a two-bedroom apartment for four people is $484 or €330.   Suites range in price from $587 to $939 (€400 to €640.)  Free high-speed Internet access is in all rooms and suites.

Rates for the suites include: a bottle of premium Santorini wine and flowers upon arrival, full continental American breakfast on your balcony, twice-daily maid service, newspapers, bathrobes, slippers and additional luxury amenities.  All rates based on single or double occupancy and taxes are included.  

For more information about Astra Apartments and Suites, go to www.astra-apartments.com or www.astra.gr.  For reservations, visit the website or call: 011-30-2286-2-47-65.    
 
 
 
* While most of Mamma Mia was shot in the Sporades Islands of Skiathos and Skopelos, Grecophiles know that several iconic views were really Santorini.


Source: Meredith Pillon Marketing Communications
 

FALL IN LOVE WITH ATLANTIC CANADA PRICES DROP UP TO 50 PERCENT AT PEAK FOLIAGE TIME

Haven’t managed to get away this summer yet?  Did you really buy into that “stay-cation” idea?  Or does the news about the economy, the gas crisis and high prices have you worried?  How about a vacation this fall that offers real value? 

Savvy leaf peepers know that come September and October there are lower prices, fewer crowds and plenty of elbow room in Atlantic Canada.  And unlike New England and other parts of the US, prices go down in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island during the fall – sometimes as much as 50 percent.   

The rolling hills and picturesque valleys of Atlantic Canada come alive in a wash of fiery crimsons and scarlets along with bright yellows and golds.  Food and music take center stage at colorful festivals.  And since Canadians celebrate their Thanksgiving on October 8, Americans can even indulge in an additional holiday feast.

Thanks to the warm waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait, Prince Edward Island actually has one of the longest fall foliage viewing periods in North America.  The island’s gentle landscape offers up views of apricot-orange sugar maples and the ruby-reds of cherry and sumac.  These jewel tones contrast with the deep greens of spruce and pine. 

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Prince Edward Island’s most famous personage – the spunky red-haired orphan Anne of Green Gables – and events continue on through the end of November, www.anne2008.com.  For seafood lovers PEI also offers two food festivals this fall.  The 13th annual PEI International Shellfish Festival will be held in Charlottetown from September 19 to 21. The “biggest kitchen party in Atlantic Canada” will feature chowder cook-offs, oyster shucking contests and five daily performances by some of Canada’s best known musicians, www.peishellfish.com. And 10 days later, from September 30 to October 5, “Fall Flavours,” a new island-wide food festival with more than 130 culinary events, will take place with native son Michael Smith, one of Canada’s leading chefs, hosting a gala dinner and cooking classes, www.fallflavours.ca.

From September 3 through 15 at the Cavendish Maples Cottages, room rates go down to $98 from the summertime high of $141, a savings of 30 percent.  From September 16 through the 21, the rate goes down to $84, a 40 percent savings.  And from September 22, a room for two costs as little as $70 – a whopping 50 percent off high-season rates.  A “Romance Package,” which includes two nights’ accommodation, breakfast vouchers for the PEI Preserve Co., passes to Green Gables, a bottle of wine, a chocolate surprise and a welcome gift is available from September 2 to mid-October for $243 per couple, 1-888-662-7537, www.cavendishmaples.com.

Visitors to Nova Scotia will see many autumn colors kayaking along Cape Chignecto or hiking, biking, or canoeing through Kejimkujik National Park.  They might even catch sight of moose.  Several food and music festivals take place in the fall, and farmers’ markets have an abundance of fall produce.  From September 4 through October 26, the 2008 Wines of Nova Scotia Fall Festival will offer more than 25 tastings, grape stomps, gourmet dinners, cooking classes and food pairing events, www.winesofnovascotia.ca.  Melodic voices and the sounds of pipes and fiddles will fill the air in Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island at the Celtic Colours International Festival, October 10 to18.  In its twelfth year, this festival will focus on Celtic cultures with home grown Cape Breton musicians as well as artists from Scotland, Ireland, Spain and even Cuba, www.celtic-colours.com.

At the White Point Beach Resort rates also dip in the fall.  Starting September 15, prices for a standard river view room drop to $111 Sunday through Thursday, from the summertime high of $140 – a 20 percent discount.  (The weekend rate is $131.)  After October 19, the rate goes down further to $102 – a 27 percent savings.  (Sunday through Thursday the weekend rate is $111.) The resort’s “Beach Romance” package includes cottage accommodations for three nights, fresh flowers, a fruit basket, sparkling wine, a three-course candlelight dinner, breakfast in bed and a gourmet picnic basket.  Guests may also select a bike trip, round of golf or massage.  The package costs $679 through September 13 and goes down to $621 from September 13 to October 18.  After October 19, the package is only $562, 1-800-565-5068, www.whitepoint.com.

Retracing four centuries of settlement, Newfoundland’s Discovery Trail presents a panorama of stunning seascapes, quiet fishing villages and historic sites.  And the fall colors are spectacular: pin cherry and white birch turn bright yellow, sugar maples become rich orange and blueberry bushes explode into crimson.  Majestic icebergs, pods of whales and puffin colonies lure nature lovers.  A network of foot and cart paths lead to fishing ponds, centuries-old lighthouses and isolated out ports.  Visitors can hike from the abandoned community of British Harbour and the lighthouse of Kings Cove trail to the site of a natural fort used during Queen Ann’s War of 1703-13.  One of the most picturesque spots along the Discovery Trail is the charming national heritage community of Trinity.  Here, narrow lanes lead to restored 19th century merchant houses.   There are some 50 architecturally significant buildings in this small town of 350.  Whale watching is a popular activity from the port and twenty-two species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises swim along the coastline.

This fall, the Artisan Inn and the Campbell House are offering a “stay two nights, get one free” package, which includes accommodations for two, full daily breakfasts and four-course dinners all three days in the Twine Loft Restaurant (featured in the 2008 “Where to Eat in Canada.”)  The package also provides two passes for the Trinity Museum Tour and a year’s subscription to Newfoundland Quarterly.  The rate, at $270 per person, double occupancy, is an 18 percent savings.   After September 15, guests that stay three or more nights, pay a nightly rate of $112, 15 percent off the high-season price.  The Artisan Inn sits on the shore of Fisher Cove in Trinity Harbour and many of its furnishings were created by local artisans.  Rated 4-star Canada Select, the Campbell House is an historic 1840 building with harbor views and sweeping vistas of Trinity, 1-877-464-7700, www.trinityvacations.com.

Fall is also a special time in New Brunswick where wind-swept beaches provide a back-drop for miles upon miles of crimson red peat bogs.  Lighthouses and fishing villages dot the landscape and Acadian joie de vivre colors a multitude of special events.  The 36th annual Oyster Festival, October 2 to 5, will feature tastings, a multi-course oyster supper, and oyster opening and eating contests.  New Brunswick is also home to Canada’s largest jazz festival – the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in Fredericton.  From September 9 to 14, electric blues, jazz and funk musicians will offer 120 performances, including 40 free shows, in 23 venues in the city’s historic downtown, www.harvestjazzandblues.com. 

The Hotel Paulin in Caraquet is a charming Victorian hotel built in 1891 and still operated by the Paulin family.  From September 16 to October 15, two people can stay for only $107 per night.  After October 16, the price drops to $102.  The 10-room hotel also has a two-night “Fall for Love” package that includes a full breakfast daily, three-course dinner and wine pairing, Acadian gift basket with wine and cheese, a chocolate and port tasting, Oyster Museum visit with tasting or goat cheese farm tour and tasting.  Additionally, guests may choose between one of the following: a chocolate body wrap treatment, a round of golf, four-course tasting menu with wine at dinner, an oyster cooking class or lobster cooking class.  The package is $405, per person, double occupancy from September 1 through October 15, 1-866-727-9981, www.hotelpaulin.com.

Travelers can download guides and find more information about fall packages, accommodations and events by going to the four provincial web sites: www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca, www.newfoundlandandlabrador.com, www.novascotia.com/fall and www.gentleisland.com/fall.  The Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership (ACTP) is a nine member pan-Atlantic partnership comprised of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the four Atlantic Canada Tourism Industry Association and the four Provincial Departments responsible for tourism of New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Source: Meredith Pillon Marketing Communications

Save Up to 40% on the Ultimate Aerial Introduction to Cabo San Lucas

 Jetsetters Save Big with Casa Dorada’s Sky Helicopter Package in 2008

Travelers save up to 40% through Dec. 18th on the ultimate aerial introduction to Cabo San Lucas with Casa Dorada Los Cabos’, Resort & Spa, Sky Helicopter Package.  The newest resort on Medano Beach is offering voyagers the opportunity to fly high above the USS Intrepid, cruise past the renowned Land’s End Rock, view magnificent Arctic Blue Whales during whale-watching season, and sweep up the Pacific Coast to see celebrity homes in Pedregal, the premiere private, residential community of Cabo, in a private helicopter.  The Sky Helicopter Package includes three nights in an ocean-view Junior Suite, $50 USD credit for food and beverages at the resort, two tickets for the 60 minute Sky Helicopter Tour, and all taxes and service fees.  Rates begin at $1,452 USD until October 10th (a savings of 35%) and $1,578 USD until December 18, 2008 (a savings of 40%).  For reservations or more information, please call 1-(866) 448-0151 or visit the hotel’s website at www.casadorada.com.
 
Casa Dorada has 186 deluxe ocean-view rooms and suites including thirteen penthouse suites which face Cabo’s iconic Land’s End Rock.  All rooms have marble bathrooms, whirlpool tubs, goosedown comforters, plasma screen satellite TV, complimentary wireless Internet and kitchens or kitchenettes.  Lavish penthouse suites from 2,000 to 4,500 square-feet offer multiple bedrooms, kitchens, adjacent makeup areas, furnished terraces and balconies, ocean-facing Jacuzzis and walk-in closets. Upon request, resort chefs prepare gourmet meals in the penthouse kitchens.
 
East meets West in the 7,000-square-foot Saltwater Spa that features unusual offerings such as a Baoding Harmony Balls massage, a saltwater ritual and the Couleur de Vie, a treatment that combines color therapy, aromatherapy and thalassotherapy (salt water). 12 Tribes restaurant at Casa Dorada is inspired by the legendary 12 Tribes of Israel.  Executive Chef Fabian Rios has sourced close to 400 ingredients from 30 countries to craft an irresistible selection of dishes inspired by the cuisines of Spain, Romania, Israel, Yemen, Ethiopia, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, France and more. Entertainment is in the offing at B lounge, which also features more than 50 different beers, including a custom mango-flavored brew. Fashionable yet comfortable for families, friend getaways and honeymooners alike, Casa Dorada also features an air-conditioned beachfront restaurant, private Beach Club and three swimming pools.

SOURCE: KWE Group

It's Open Spa Season at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Around the World

Save at the Spa This Spring & Tax Season

Shed some stress this spring at Willow Stream and Fairmont Spas around the world. Like spring break for the sophisticated traveler, spa season is a value spa vacation at select spas for the months of April and May 2008. In the latest CHG survey VP, Stephanie Pearson states, “Traveling consumers are continually realizing the health benefits of incorporating spa into their busy lifestyles.”

Located in some of the most breathtaking parts of the world, each Willow Stream and Fairmont Spa restores guests with energy-inspired experiences that reflect the destination’s culture and history.

With a two night minimum stay, an upgrade is guaranteed. Spa season packages also include spa robes and slippers to use during your stay, as well as products from Kerstin Florian International, a $25 Willow Stream or Fairmont Spa credit per person, a personal letter from the spa director, and a spa brochure and coordinator to help you choose your experiences and book appointments. For full terms and conditions visit http://www.fairmont.com/promo/spaseason.

US

Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Newport Beach in Orange County, California marks the completion of a $32 million dollar hotel makeover. Room rates at $179 per night. Enjoy experiences like The Crystal Clear Experience and The Generosity Massage.

One of the only luxury spa resorts in the country with its own source of thermal mineral water, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa room rates begin at $349 per night.

Located in the heart of the sun, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess starts at $399 per night. With two 18 hole golf courses and a Willow Stream Spa this spa is ranked one of the best spas in North America by Conde Nast Traveler.

Rates at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club start at $399. This Mediterranean style resort, located in South Florida, just completed a $100 million transformation with two new golf courses and a renovated 35,000 square foot Willow Stream Spa.

Indulge at The Fairmont Orchid. This ‘spa without walls’ offers waterfall massage hale (huts) and oceanfront massage cabanas. Rates begin at $419.

CANADA

Awarded by international travel magazines and readers, rates at The Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, Canada begin at $249 CAD. Authentic and locally-inspired spa experiences include a revitalizing 60 or 90 minute Alpine Aromatherapy Massage.

Spa season rates at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello begin at $169 CAD. Ideal for an adventurous escape, this spa blends the romantic-fireside massages in the couple’s suite with the great outdoors.

MEXICO

At Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Acapulco Princess in Acapulco, luxury meets the vibrant energy of the Aztecs. Rates begin at $260 USD. Locally-inspired experiences include The Latin Latte and the Balance Barro Body.

Fairmont Mayakoba and its Willow Stream Spa topped Travel & Leisure’s June “It” List as one of the year’s best authentic destinations. Rates start at $299 USD. Spa experiences include: Food of the Gods, which features Mayan chocolate “cacao.”

EUROPE

The Fairmont Saint Andrews, Scotland is the perfect destination for those who love to golf and spa. On top a summit of a spectacular formation, the hotel and its two golf courses have panoramic views of the Eden estuary. Rates start at $389 USD.

Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva overlooking the Alps. Rates at the award-winning Fairmont Le Montreux Palace begin at $475 USD.

MIDDLE EAST AND ASIA

Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is set within rolling sand dunes and gorgeous beaches. Rates start at $349 USD. The spa has two rooftop swimming pools with views of the city skyline.

Rates at the award-winning Fairmont Singapore begin at $285 USD. Unique experiences include the Shirodhara inspired Peace & Quiet spa experience or Willow Stream Elements based on European Spa Kur rituals.

For reservations call Fairmont Hotels & Resorts at 1.888.760.2929 or visit http://www.fairmont.com/promo/spaseason for participating spas.

 

 

Source: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts 

Biras Creek Resort Offers Summer Packages and Deals

Biras Creek Resort, the Caribbean’s premier luxury resort, is offering a variety of great summer packages and promotions. Located on a lush 140-acre nature reserve on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Biras Creek is the ideal location for summer travelers seeking romance, adventure, family vacation or plain old summer fun.
           

Biras Creek is offering two great promotions for guests booking August travel by April 30. The Family Summer Escape special allows travelers who book two ocean or garden suites for at least five nights to receive a 20% discount.  Additionally, vacationers that book a garden or ocean suite for six nights will receive their seventh night free.

Due to popular demand, Biras Creek Resort is reinstating their Summer Escape Package. Relax and pamper yourself for 15 days/14 nights in a Deluxe Suite.  Package includes all meals, and roundtrip boat transfers from Beef Island Airport (EIS) to the resort.  The package also includes two 30-minute massages per week, one Sunset Sail for two per week, one round trip taxi to the Baths and a bottle of Champagne on arrival.

 
Families will love the Family Fun Package, a special package tailored for families with two or more children between the ages of eight and sixteen, which includes a second or adjacent suite at a significant discount.  The package includes two suites and all meals for two adults and two children for seven nights.  In addition, the package includes a bottle of Champagne for the parents, free snorkeling lessons for the entire family, and one half-day snorkeling trip to the Baths for the entire family.   Extra children and extra nights rates available on request.
 
Recently named one of the World’s Best 2008 Hotels by Travel + Leisure, Biras Creek, a member of Relais & Chateaux, is a private hideaway on a 140-acre nature reserve on Virgin Gorda. Accessible by sea or air only, Biras Creek comprises 33 spacious suites.  The resort also includes the Biras Spa, offering indulgences in the latest in health and beauty treatments. Rates range from $675 to $1,950 per night based on season.  All rates are based on double occupancy and include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner daily and airport transfers with private launch.  For reservations or more information,  call 877.883.0756 or visit biras.com.
 
The Victor International Corporation is an award-winning real estate, resort development and management company which has a tradition for creating ‘unique living environments in ecological harmony with the land’.  Victor International’s accomplishments include the prestigious Bay Harbor Resort & Marina, Hotel and Conference Center, located in Bay Harbor, Michigan and Turtle Lake, located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan as well as Oil Nut Bay, located on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.
 
For more information on Biras Creek Resort and Victor International Corporation, visit biras.com; victorintl.com; oilnutbaybvi.com, bayharbor.com; and turtlelake.com.
 

Silverado Resort In Napa Valley Offers “Wine Tasters Dream Package” With Savings Of Up To 45 Percent

The Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, located in the heart of the country’s most famous wine region, is offering a package aimed at those who enjoy the three things for which it is best-known — great accommodations, dining and wine tasting.

The “Wine Taster’s Dream Package”  is available all week and features accommodations in a resort guest room, a picnic lunch for two at V. Sattui Winery and wine tastings at William Hill Estate, Mumm Napa Valley, Artesa Winery and Conn Creek Winery.
 
The rate is $139 per night through February 29, 2008. Upgrades are available to a junior suite with fireplace for $40 or to a one-bedroom suite with fireplace for $70. If purchased separately, the components would add up to $255 for a couple.
 
Reservations can be made by calling  800-532-0500 or online using promo code “WINE3” at http://www.silveradoresort.com/Wine-Taster’s-Dream-Package-5351.html. For more information about the resort, visit www.silveradoresort.com.
 
The Wine Taster’s Dream Package is based on single or double occupancy, does not include taxes or service charges, is subject to availability and is not available for groups of 5 or more or for previously booked reservations. Some other restrictions may apply. Wineries may be closed on holidays.
 
Silverado Resort is operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts. The resort is located in the heart of Napa Valley 50 miles northeast of San Francisco and 60 miles southwest of Sacramento. This California landmark is situated within easy driving distance of many of Napa Valley’s most popular wineries and other attractions.

       
SOURCE: Xanterra Parks & Resorts

Red Mountain Spa - $100 Complimentary Resort Credit

Autumn Allure…Find Yourself Between a Rock and a Soft Place This Fall at Red Mountain Spa

Each season brings its own uniqueness to Red Mountain Spa, and fall has kept spa-goers enchanted with Red Mountain Spa for many years. Early morning hiking, followed by a day of fitness and spa, winding down to a dinner with your fellow spa-goers, makes every day a rejuvenating adventure.

 $269* per person, per night, double occupancy. *Complimentary $100 Resort Credit.

Package Includes:
COMPLIMENTARY $100 Resort Credit+
Stylish Deluxe Accommodations.
Healthy Gourmet Cuisine - Three Meals Daily.
Daily Guided Morning Hikes, Awareness Walks and Moonlight Walks.
Unlimited Fitness Classes including Yoga, Pilates, Chi Ball, Reebok Core Board ® and more.
Cooking Demonstrations & Nutrition Classes.
Healthy Living Classes & Events.
Full Use of Resort Facilities including: Indoor and Outdoor (seasonal) Pools, Whirlpools, Walking Trails, Strength Training, Tennis Court and Cybex Cardio Equipment.
Spa & Salon Services, Golf, Outdoor Adventure Trips, and Health &
Fitness Services can be added to any package for an additional fee.
Teens age 12-17 can be added to this package at a reduced rate.

* 3-night minimum. Rates quoted per person per night, based upon double occupancy. Subject to availability. Villa suites and single occupancy available at higher rate. Weekends and holidays may be higher. +Limit one $100 resort credit per guest, per stay, redeemable for spa services, fee based outdoor recreational activities and health and fitness services. Some restrictions may apply. Valid 9/17/07 thru 11/30/07.

SOURCE: Lou Hammond & Associates 

Pink Sands On Harbour Island Extends Its Free Night Promotion Through 2008

STAY FOUR NIGHTS, EARN A FIFTH NIGHT FREE

HARBOUR ISLAND, The Bahamas – Pink Sands, the 25-room chic retreat on super sexy Harbour Island, is extending its free night offer on stays of four nights or more through December 14, 2008. Now guests that stay four nights, earn a fifth night free—a savings ranging from $600-$2,350 based on the room category and season booked.

Rates start at $600 USD per room, per night, for two persons with breakfast and dinner, plus 20% tax and service. Rates after October 26, 2007 will not include meals. Call toll free at 1.800.407.4776 or +1.401.847.4720 outside of the US and Canada or online at www.pinksandsresort.com.

Biba founder – and 60s style maven – Barbara Hulanicki mixed international elements into a giddy new cocktail in the design. Celebs are said to flock here, but the management is hush and this retreat maintains its relaxed air, far from the maddening crowds.

Lush tropical vegetation twines across this 18-acre haven: coconut palms, hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine and ground orchids flourish here. The area is even designated as an official bird sanctuary. This beachfront estate stands beside its namesake, the glamorous and legendary three-mile strip of pink sands.

Amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, resort boutique and fitness studio along with the trendy, beachfront Blue Bar and the Garden Terrace restaurant.

The free night promotion is not valid over certain US holidays and is based on availability. Some black-out dates apply. The hotel will be closed from October 1-25, 2007.

About Pink Sands:

Pink Sands, a tropical 18-acre haven, is located on Harbour Island in the Bahamas, along the legendary three-mile strip of pink sands where privacy is key. Twenty-five pastel-colored cottages dot the area and include Anichini luxury thread count linens.  Also on offer: swimming pool, tennis courts, in-room spa services, along with the trendy beachfront Blue Bar and the Garden Terrace restaurant, which have international jet-setters flocking. The property has consistently received the AAA Four Diamond Award and has been voted one of the Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas, and The World's 500 Best Hotels by Travel + Leisure. It was also recently named one of the World's Sexiest Beaches 2007 and Best Beaches in the World, by Condé Nast Traveler. For more information or to make a reservation, call 1.800.407.4776 or +1.401.847.4720 outside of the US and Canada or visit www.PinkSandsResort.com.

SOURCE: Andria Mitsakos PR 

Élan Resort & Spa Cancun Offers Off-season Deal - Up to 43% Off

Christmas in October? How about November?  Luxury All-inclusive Offers Authentic Mexican Colonial Charm at Discounted Fall Rates

This fall when you book a deluxe room at the Élan Resort and Spa – Cancun, it will be like getting an early Christmas present. You’ll save between 40% and 33% off the Christmas/New Year’s and 2008 high season rates.

 
From now through December 20, a deluxe room for two at this luxurious all-inclusive in Cancun is only $300. And that includes: all meals and beverages, roundtrip airport transfers, nightly entertainment, unlimited exercise classes, use of the fitness center, sauna and steam rooms, tennis courts and equipment, water sports equipment, beach and pool lounges and towels. The resort even provides a half-hour “Élan massage” and covers all hotel taxes and service charges. 

The deluxe room goes up to $500 on December 21 and will be $450 from January 3 to March 28, 2008. A one-bedroom villa suite on the garden side is $400 through December 20 – a savings of 43% off the holiday rate of $700 (In the 2008 high season, the one-bedroom villa will cost $650.)

About Élan Resort & Spa Cancun:

Sitting on its own peninsula overlooking the Nichupté Lagoon, the intimate Élan Resort & Spa offers a low rise – and private – alternative to the huge hotels amidst the hustle and bustle of hi-rise Cancun.  Guests can relax in lush tropical gardens and listen to the birds chirping and water tinkling in the tiled fountains.

Designed to evoke a Mexican colonial village, Élan offers 95 rooms and 51 one-, two- and three-bedroom villa suites, eight restaurants serving Mexican, Mediterranean, American, Asian and Italian cuisines, a Cyber Café, three bars, two private beach areas, two swimming pools, two tennis courts, a fitness center, steam rooms, saunas, and a Temazcal – an authentic Mayan sauna. The Elements Spa showcases the resort’s signature Mayan and Ayurvedic treatments.

Rates for deluxe rooms and one bedroom villa suites are based on single or double occupancy. Through December 20 a two-bedroom villa unit accommodating up to four persons is $650 to $700 and a three-bedroom villa unit that sleeps up to six persons is $850 to $1000. Children 14 and over are welcomed as adults in appropriate suites when sharing with adults.

For reservations, contact: 1-888-400-ELAN (3526) or use the website reservations tool at www.elanresort.com 

SOURCE: Meredith Pillon Marketing Communications 

Best Rates of the Year For An Island Cruising Vacation - Save up to $500 to $1,000

Vacation with Friends and Family-
Enjoy a Moorings Signature Vacation this fall and enjoy our best rates of the year, plus up to $500 to $1000 in savings when you vaction before November 30th. You'll enjoy comfortable average temperatures of 87°F, beautiful scenery, incredible dining and pure relaxation with professional captain and chef at your service!

To take advantage of this special and the lowest rates of the year with savings, call 1-800-437-7880, or email  tcase@mooringsnet.com for more information.

Moorings Signature Vacations
On a Moorings Signature vacation, you will experience privacy and luxury on a custom yacht with your own captain and chef at your service. You'll be dazzled by breakfast, lunch and dinner, and have the freedom to choose from an array of idyllic anchorages while indulging your senses in a bounty of water and land activities. Best of all, as personal and exclusive as this vacation is, the cost compares favorably with most cruise liners, resorts and other all-inclusive vacation options!

SOURCE: The Moorings

Early Bird Savings at Wildland Adventures

Plan early and be rewarded by up to $100 in discounts with adventure travel experts Wildlife Adventures!

Early sign ups at least 6 months in advance of departure dates receive a $50 per person discount, and the first person to sign up on a departure at least 3 months in advance is eligible for an additional $50 discount. So join early and save. (Applicable to scheduled group departures only)

Click here to find a Wildland Adventure trip now.

About Wildland Adventures

Since 1986, Wildland Adventures offers family adventure vacations and adventure travel combining authentic worldwide cultural and natural history explorations for active and inquisitive travelers in Central America, South America, Africa, the U.S., New Zealand, the Middle East and in Antarctica. From Costa Rica vacations to Kenya safaris for families and independent travelers, Wildland Adventures offer unforgettable journeys that change the way you see the world, without changing the world you see.

SOURCE: TrustedAdventures.com

Families Seeking Mellow Retreat Save At Mexico’s Hotel Esencia

Avoid The Mega-Resorts This Summer And Opt For A Mellow Family Retreat  At Hotel Esencia In Mexico's Riviera Maya

 
Family Fun in the Sun Package Starts at $2,059 with 22% Savings From July – September  2007

Esencia, the luxury beachfront property in Mexico's Riviera Maya, attracts stylish clans seeking a more mellow retreat, far from the noisiness of mega-resorts, but still offers a surplus of family-friendly activities. The luxurious and intimate property with only 29 rooms, offers the five-night "Family Fun in the Sun” package with more than 22% savings from July 1 – September 30, 2007.

The "Family Fun in the Sun” package includes accommodations in a Garden Suite complete with plunge pool. The Garden Suite offers plenty of room for family togetherness featuring a garden-view terrace, sitting area, spacious bathroom, separate shower room and large walk-in closet. One child under the age of 12 stays complimentary in the suite with parents (a value of $75). Complimentary daily breakfast and roundtrip airport transfers (a value of $220) round out the package. The five night "Family Fun in the Sun” package starts at $2,059 per suite based on double occupancy. Taxes and service

Families looking for a world-class retreat will enjoy Esencia's superior services and family-friendly amenities including cooking classes and spa treatments for parents and kids. Families can dine poolside, at Sal y Fuego, the main restaurant, or via room service. Meals can be chosen from the extensive children's menu or tailored to each child's needs and tastes.

All accommodations feature satellite plasma TV and iPod docking stations. iPod minis are available upon request.  With no shortage of activities, guests can lounge by the resort's two pools – one for families and one for adults only, explore the resort's jungle surroundings through jungle tours and horseback riding; and go fishing, snorkeling, wind surfing, cenote (underground fresh water pool) diving and parasailing. Scuba diving classes are also offered.

Located in Playa Xpu-Ha, Mexico on a two-mile stretch of fine white-sand beach 46 miles south of Cancun, Esencia is the essence of simplicity, elegance and beauty. The resort of 29 spacious suites and guestrooms include spectacular views and features ranging from deep soaking plunge pools to a private solarium. Sal y Fuego, Esencia's signature restaurant, uses fresh seafood and naturally grown produce presented with Mexican flair and rustic simplicity. The resort is managed by ProHotel International who also operates the celebrated La Pleta Hotel and Spa in the Spanish Pyrenees.  

For imformation and reservations call toll free 1-877-528-3490 or  visit www.hotelesencia.com.

SOURCE: KWE Group 

Save with Eastern & Oriental Express Special Summer Promotions

Travel on board the Eastern & Oriental Express between Singapore and Bangkok (or vice versa) between April 22nd - September 16th 2007 and receive complimentary hotel accommodation as follows:

Pullman Compartment
One free night in Singapore, at The Oriental, and one free night in Bangkok at The Oriental.

State Compartment
One free night in both The Oriental Singapore and The Oriental Bangkok, and an additional night in either Singapore or Bangkok.

Click on your preferred journey below to find out more and to book.

Bangkok-Singapore/ Singapore-Bangkok

 
Complimentary nights at the Peninsula Hotel
Book a State Compartment on the Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok journey together with Bangkok-Singapore journey or the Chiang Mai-Bangkok-Singapore journey and enjoy two nights at the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok with our compliments.

Click on the journeys below to find out more and to book:

Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok and Bangkok-Singapore
Chiang Mai-Bangkok-Singapore

Conditions apply*. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Combined E&O and RTM Offer - 20% Savings
Combine a journey on the Eastern & Oriental Express train, with a Road To Mandalay cruise, and receive a 20% reduction on the train fare and cruise element only.

To book this offer, please contact reservations at : +800 524 2420.

*Conditions:
The number of compartments available on our special offers may be limited and are subject to availability.
Promotions cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount.
Normal booking conditions apply.          

Oriental Summer Promotion:
Accommodation is on a room only basis in a standard room at The Oriental Singapore and The Oriental Bangkok
Train and hotel accommodation is based on double occupancy.
The number of compartments available on this promotion may be limited and is subject to availability.
Offer is only available on full journey between Singapore and Bangkok or vice versa.      

Peninsula Hotel Promotion:
Accommodation is on a room only basis in a standard room at The Peninsula Hotel.
 Train and hotel accommodation is based on double occupancy.
 The number of compartments available on this promotion may be limited and is subject to availability.
Offer is only available on full journey between Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok together with the Bangkok-Singapore journey or the Chiang Mai-Bangkok and the Bangkok-Singapore journey.    

SOURCE: Orient Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises