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The Best Barbados Vacation Packages

2009-07-14T04:08:00.000-07:00

The Best Barbados Vacation Packages: "Colony Club | 7 nights from $775

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, 7 nights, Colony Club & hotel transfers. BONUS 3 free nights & $300 air credit per person. Plus on-island discount & gourmet dining card, $25 Oistins Fish Fry voucher."

The Best Hotels in St. Lucia

2009-07-11T03:16:00.000-07:00

The Best Hotels in St. Lucia: "In recent years this island, located in the Eastern Carribbean, has become the “it” place for a destination weddings, but you don’t necessarily have to make a lifelong commitment to enjoy this charming vacation spot. Besides the R&R and kickass mountain views, you'll also find great food, tons of activities, and stunning accommodations that cater to everyone's liking. Before you plan your next trip, take a look at our roundup of hip hotels in St. Lucia. Bon Voyage!"

So much more than just beaches in Antigua

2009-06-27T04:07:00.001-07:00

Birmingham Post "Fitted snugly into a chain of islands in the Eastern Caribbean is the beautiful country of Antigua.

With a population of approximately 75,000 people, it is marketed as a dream location for honeymooners but on my visit to the island, I found it had so much more to offer and was packed with historical landmarks, great shops and an array of activities for thrill-seekers."

JetBlue Fare Sale to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Mexico

2009-06-23T04:48:00.000-07:00

The Perrin Post Travel Blog:: "The site advertises $29 one-way flights from Ft. Lauderdale to Cancun, for example. I test-booked it and found that, with taxes and fees, it's $134 round-trip. More than $29 each way, but still a good deal. Another example: Ft. Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, for $247 round-trip (including taxes and fees). Seats are going fast--I can't find any more cheap Boston-to-Bermuda flights--so act now if you are in need of some sand and sun."

June is the “Month of Romance” in Antigua

2009-06-21T16:18:00.000-07:00

staugnews: "Antigua, West Indies – June is the “Month of Romance” in Antigua – also known as the Heart of the Caribbean – and one starry-eyed couple from Atlanta exchanged their wedding vows with a luxurious celebrity destination wedding held among the beautiful woodlands and natural white-sand Caribbean beaches at The Inn of English Harbour."

Free nights make Caribbean a bargain

2009-06-21T03:51:00.000-07:00

| Dallas Morning News: "The Barbados Tourism Authority has bonuses for travelers who book a Best of Barbados Package for fall travel. Receive airfare credits of up to $300 per person, your first hotel night free, free daily breakfast, discounts on activities, a $25 voucher for Oistins Fish Fry and a Barbados Gourmet card, offering 25 percent off at selected restaurants. Packages must be booked through your travel agent by July 15 for travel Sept. 1 through Dec. 18. Details: 1-800-221-9831; www.visitbarbados.org/ visiting_us/latestpromotion .aspx."

Stay and play in St. Lucia and Barbados

2009-06-20T04:30:00.000-07:00

The Globe and Mail: "$99 ST. LUCIA
The buy Almond Resorts' five resorts in St. Lucia and Barbados are offering special Stay & Play rates for Canadian residents with prices starting at $99 a night per person in St. Lucia and $112 a night per person in Barbados.
The savings Up to 40 per cent under the usual seasonal rates.
The catch You must book by June 30 for travel now through Dec. 20."

St. Lucia properties make wedding dreams come true

2009-06-18T10:16:00.000-07:00

TheStar.com "If you're a beach-minded bride-to-be, your vision of a dream wedding destination might look a little something like Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain in St. Lucia.

Both properties – the more upscale Jade Mountain is a 'resort within a resort' at Anse Chastanet – overlook St. Lucia's famous Twin Pitons and ceremony sites include the Treehouse, a nearby waterfall and, of course, the beach."

What does your ideal island vacation look like? Part III

2009-06-18T00:31:00.000-07:00

What does your ideal island vacation look like? Part III: "The ideal island vacation – what does it look like for you? For some travelers, “it’s all about the beach!” They may rarely touch their toe into the water, but they want to walk along a beautiful beach, or sunbathe on a pristine stretch of sand as they gaze at the multi-hued blues of the sea."

Rock-bottom prices for summer fun in the Caribbean

2009-06-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

CNN.com: "'The deals we are seeing in the Caribbean right now are unprecedented,' says John Israel, Orbitz.com's Caribbean regional director. 'There may have been similar deals post-9/11, but the breadth and depth of the offers right now really are the best we've seen in terms of value region-wide: Resort and spa credits, food and beverage credits, free nights and nightly discounts on vacation packages that amount to a 'fly free' credit."

Deal Season in the Caribbean

2009-06-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

NYTimes.com: "And in Grenada, the Blue Horizons Garden Resort (www.GrenadaBlueHorizons.com) has extended its 30 percent discount offer for new bookings through Dec. 15. Including the discount, rates start at $109 a night. To reserve, call (473) 444-4316 or e-mail blue@spiceisle.com."

Caribbean Vacations: Family-Friendly Travel for Summer Fun

2009-06-15T04:53:00.000-07:00

Caribbean Vacations: Family-Friendly Travel for Summer Fun: "What's the best thing about summer vacation? Summer vacation! Now that school's out, and the kid's are ready to release, it's time to book a summer vacation the entire family can enjoy.

CheapCaribbean.com launched a flights and hotel sale in partnership with Marriott Resorts. Caribbean vacation packages start at $324 and include everything from free meals for kids to discounts on water sports."

A match made in the Caribbean

2009-06-13T21:26:00.000-07:00

TheStar.com "ST. PHILIP, Barbados–With both of their hearts beating to the rhythm of the Caribbean, it had always been inevitable that Wanda Bishop and Terry Waithe would travel to this island in the sun to tie the knot – or in their case, to pour the sand."

Island vacations in the French West Indies

2009-06-12T08:21:00.000-07:00

msnbc.com: "Experience the unique culture of the French Caribbean where spectacular natural beauty, exquisite dining, and trendy nightlife converge for a posh and sophisticated island stay. Consider these outstanding editor-vetted packages available on exotic Martinique and upscale St. Barts, available from only $670 per person."

New hotel in town

2009-06-04T08:59:00.000-07:00

Dominica News Online "Roseau, Dominica – La Flamboyant Hotel, a boutique hotel, will be opening its doors to the business and leisure traveler very soon.

The hotel, which is located in the centre of the city on 22 King George V Street, is within walking distance of corporate businesses and historical sites."

St Lucia for a summer party

2009-06-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

St Lucia for a summer party: "Holidaymakers are being invited to party in St Lucia this summer as the island prepares for its annual carnival.

The Saint Lucia Carnival on July 20th and 21st welcomes all to a colourful two days of street parties, music and celebration.

For those who miss the carnival St Lucia still has plenty lot to offer this summer, with its palm lined beaches, clear blue waters, rainforests and waterfalls."

Paradise found: The best of Antigua

2009-05-28T02:52:00.000-07:00

Paradise found: The best of Antigua: "ANTIGUA, West Indies -- Picture perfect.

In some places in the world, that phrase isn't a cliche. It's an accurate description.

The beaches of Antigua, for example, are picture perfect.

Located in the heart of the Lesser Antilles' Leeward Islands, Antigua boasts 365 beaches ('one for every day of the year,' as the saying goes) -- a sandy parallel to lush Dominica, 100 miles south, which claims 365 rivers."

St. Lucia's Jade Mountain Celebrates Mango Fest

2009-05-26T10:13:00.000-07:00

St. Lucia's Jade Mountain Celebrates Mango Fest: "St. Lucia's luxury resort hotel, Jade Mountain Celebrates Mango Fest with James Beard award-winning Chef, Allen Susser and his team.

The Mango Festival in St. Lucia, June 19 to 21, is hosted by Jade Mountain's consulting chef, James Beard award-winner Allen Susser and his team. Susser is the author of 'The Great Mango Book.'"

British Airways adding more flights to Saint Lucia

2009-05-25T18:02:00.001-07:00

South Florida Caribbean News: "The Saint Lucia Tourist Board is pleased to announce the addition of two new British Airways flights into Hewanorra International Airport this winter, which will further enhance the island’s airlift capacity out of the United Kingdom (UK).

The two new British Airways flights from London, are scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays, adding to the existing three flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays."

Caribbean: Turks and Caicos is paradise for children.. and mum and dad

2009-05-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

mirror.co.uk: "For an all-inclusive, the quality and diversity of food was right at the top. As well as the themed restaurants, the Kimmonos Japanese Teppanyaki with its charismatic chefs cooking at your table was particularly outstanding, as well as busy. But it is the facilities for kids of all ages that won us round to Beaches and, judging by the reaction of all the other holidaying families, they felt the same."

Grab a summer bargain during low season on Caribbean islands

2009-05-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

Dallas Morning News: "As the U.S. begins to disarm its economic minefields and travelers step up for hard-earned summer vacations, the Caribbean's less-expensive destinations are in vogue."

Hot plots of St Lucia: The Caribbean island is bubbling with chic luxury homes

2009-05-22T09:16:00.000-07:00

Mail Online: "For years, St Lucia seemed happy to be the poorer cousin of glitzy Barbados. Even though it was only a 30-minute flight away, it had few luxury developments or tourists.

That's all changed. The island is now home to some of the best hotels and homes in the world and has ambitious plans for more.

Many of these new developments are focused on the north of the island, on the beaches and hills surrounding Rodney Bay, the island's glittering yacht marina."

Two new Caribbean routes from British Airways

2009-05-21T10:06:00.000-07:00

Two new Caribbean routes from British Airways: "British Airways will be launching twice weekly services from London Gatwick to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic this winter, TravelMole reports.

The UK flag carrier is adding new connections to Montego Bay and Punta Cana on October 25, with frequencies also increasing on several other Caribbean routes.

Gatwick flights to St Lucia and Port of Spain will increase to five a week, while BA will also raise its number of weekly flights to Barbados to ten."

BA to start flights to Caribbean

2009-05-21T10:04:00.000-07:00

The Press Association "British Airways has announced it will start two new services to the Caribbean this autumn.

From October 25, BA will operate twice-weekly services from Gatwick to Montego Bay in Jamaica and to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

The airline is also increasing flights from Gatwick to other winter sun hotspots in the region."

Diving holiday ideas in the Caribbean as Dominica prepares for annual Dive Fest

2009-05-18T15:47:00.000-07:00

travelbite.co.uk: "The event - which takes place from July 10th-19th 2009 - is organised by the Dominica Watersports Association (DWA). Its main aims are to raise awareness about the diving opportunities and unique marine life in Dominica, as well as bringing scuba diving to a wider audience."