Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa reopened following four months of upgrades and renovations to the Luxury Included resort, on pace with original estimates set in August by Gordon “Butch” Stewart, chairman and founder of Sandals Resorts.
The renovations to the resort further enhance the Luxury Included experience. Following the project, changes to the resort property included upgrades to soft goods and furnishings throughout the property and renovations to all resort restaurants, the main lobby area and treatment rooms at the resort’s exclusive Red Lane Spa.
The top two categories of suites -- the One-Bedroom Penthouse Honeymoon Beachfront Suite and the One-Bedroom Walkout Honeymoon Beachfront Suite -- were completely refurbished, adding updated furniture, upgraded soft goods and new plasma TVs, offering an enhanced setting for resort guests.
In addition, debuting with the reopening, guests of Sandals Whitehouse will be the first to experience Neptune’s, a new Mediterranean-themed dining concept. Created by Sandals Resorts International, Neptune’s offers Mediterranean cuisine with such dishes as a traditional meze of marinated olives, feta lamb kebabs and tzatkiki to saffron-infused bouillibasse.
Neptune’s will be located in the former Arizona Restaurant and there are plans to expand the concept to other Sandals Resorts in the New Year.
Recently named one of the top hotels in the Caribbean by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, Sandals Whitehouse is set within a 500-acre nature reserve on Jamaica’s undiscovered south coast. The resort features three seaside villages -- French, Italian and Dutch with piazzas and Mediterranean cuisine as well as pastry shops and European-inspired architecture. The 50-acre resort has 360 rooms and suites in nine categories all of which have beachfront views; eight restaurants and six bars; the largest freshwater pool in Jamaica; and a European-style square complete with duty-free shops, formal gardens, a piazza and cafes.
As with all Sandals Resorts Luxury Included vacations, a trip to Sandals Whitehouse includes butler service in select room categories; gourmet dining; unlimited premium brand wine and spirits; championship golf; and a wide array of watersports, including snorkeling and scuba diving. Guest of Sandals Whitehouse can also take advantage of savings of up to 65 percent off rack rates through select dates in 2010 when they book a minimum three-night stay by Jan. 7.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Kensington Tours Debuts Caribbean Catamaran Cruises
Kensington Tours added five Caribbean catamaran cruise itineraries to its portfolio.
Itineraries – all eight days long – include: The Bahamas – the Abaco Islands, including Great Guana Cay and Man-O-War Cay, and quaint towns such as Treasure Cay and Hope Town; French West Indies and Dutch Antilles – St. Martin, St. Barts, Anguilla, and the deserted islands of Prickly Pear Cay; Mayan Riviera and Yucatan – Mayan ruins, the lifestyle of Isla Mujeres, Cancun, and the beaches and natural parks of Contoy; St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Mustique, Bequia, Tobago Cays and Mayreau Island; and British Virgin Islands – Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, Peter Island and Norman Island.
Each program features snorkeling along spectacular reefs, swimming, pristine (and in some cases secluded) beaches, picturesque views, and magnificent underwater marine life.
Scuba diving is an optional excursion that can be added upon request. All programs can be customized to suit the individual tastes, interests and budgets of a specific traveler.
All of Kensington's Caribbean cruises use Lagoon 440 catamarans with luxury accommodations for up to eight guests.
Providing ample privacy, comfort and storage space, each cabin features a queen-size berth with individual reading lamps, hanging closet, drawers, cupboards, and a bathroom with toilet, vanity, sink, medicine cabinet and shower/faucet.
Internet is limited to certain locations and not available in all destinations. Travelers can book a single stateroom and enjoy the company of two or three other adult couples, reserve all the cabins for family and friends, or charter the entire catamaran "just for two" for the ultimate private escape.
All sailing is done during the day; catamarans are anchored at night in protected coves and bays to assure a restful night's sleep. An experienced captain and professional hostess/chef, who focus on delivering optimum quality, comfort and service, accompany each trip.
Chefs spend weeks preparing a top-class menu to present the guests so they can dine in style while sailing the Caribbean. Rates for the Caribbean catamaran cruises start at $2,391 per person, based on double occupancy, and are dependent upon the specific itinerary and travel dates.
Kensington Tours offers custom private-guided tours to over 80 countries around the world.
Island Breeze Travel of Michigan is an authorized agent for Kensington Tours.
For more information, call or visit:
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Itineraries – all eight days long – include: The Bahamas – the Abaco Islands, including Great Guana Cay and Man-O-War Cay, and quaint towns such as Treasure Cay and Hope Town; French West Indies and Dutch Antilles – St. Martin, St. Barts, Anguilla, and the deserted islands of Prickly Pear Cay; Mayan Riviera and Yucatan – Mayan ruins, the lifestyle of Isla Mujeres, Cancun, and the beaches and natural parks of Contoy; St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Mustique, Bequia, Tobago Cays and Mayreau Island; and British Virgin Islands – Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, Peter Island and Norman Island.
Each program features snorkeling along spectacular reefs, swimming, pristine (and in some cases secluded) beaches, picturesque views, and magnificent underwater marine life.
Scuba diving is an optional excursion that can be added upon request. All programs can be customized to suit the individual tastes, interests and budgets of a specific traveler.
All of Kensington's Caribbean cruises use Lagoon 440 catamarans with luxury accommodations for up to eight guests.
Providing ample privacy, comfort and storage space, each cabin features a queen-size berth with individual reading lamps, hanging closet, drawers, cupboards, and a bathroom with toilet, vanity, sink, medicine cabinet and shower/faucet.
Internet is limited to certain locations and not available in all destinations. Travelers can book a single stateroom and enjoy the company of two or three other adult couples, reserve all the cabins for family and friends, or charter the entire catamaran "just for two" for the ultimate private escape.
All sailing is done during the day; catamarans are anchored at night in protected coves and bays to assure a restful night's sleep. An experienced captain and professional hostess/chef, who focus on delivering optimum quality, comfort and service, accompany each trip.
Chefs spend weeks preparing a top-class menu to present the guests so they can dine in style while sailing the Caribbean. Rates for the Caribbean catamaran cruises start at $2,391 per person, based on double occupancy, and are dependent upon the specific itinerary and travel dates.
Kensington Tours offers custom private-guided tours to over 80 countries around the world.
Island Breeze Travel of Michigan is an authorized agent for Kensington Tours.
For more information, call or visit:
Island Breeze Travel of Michigan
www.island-breeze-travel.com
Toll Free - 877-858-8009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
First All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Planned for Punta Cana
Hard Rock International and Palace Resorts said it has agreed to bring the world's first “ultimate all-inclusive” Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Slated to be re-branded in spring 2010, the 1,800-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will combine the atmosphere and guest experience of the Hard Rock brand together with the five-star Moon Palace Resort all-inclusive experience.
Hard Rock Punta Cana’s 121-acre property is located on Macao Beach, one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean overlooking the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic. The property will combine Hard Rock's signature “Rock Star” suites with Moon Palace Resort's all-inclusive luxury accommodations, including double Jacuzzis and double showers. The property also will feature an extensive collection of Hard Rock's authentic music memorabilia, highlighting both international and local artists, as well as incorporating diverse music genres throughout.
“We're eager to bring the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino brand to the Dominican Republic, and we look forward to establishing this property as a premier vacation and gaming destination in the Caribbean,” said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO of Hard Rock International. “Our collaboration with Palace Resorts and their track record of creating the best all-inclusive resorts in the Americas, we are confident this project will be a success.”
“We are very excited to develop the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana,” said Roberto Chapur, president of Palace Resorts, owners of Moon Palace. “Hard Rock has brought excitement to many destinations throughout the world and we are thrilled that the brand has chosen the Dominican Republic for its next project. We look forward to working with Hard Rock to create the most exciting hotel and casino concept in the Caribbean.”
Hard Rock Punta Cana will feature one of the largest casinos in the Caribbean with more than 48,000 square feet of gaming space. The casino plans to offer a high-limit poker room, a VIP lounge and a Race and Sports Book, in addition to 457 slots and 40 tables, where guests can try their hand at traditional Las Vegas-style gaming, including Baccarat, Black Jack, Craps and Roulette.
The property will be fully equipped to handle the largest events, from full-sized rock ‘n’ roll performances, to small groups. Hard Rock Punta Cana will feature more than 65,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Guests will be able to enjoy 11 expansive pools, four swim-up bars, a dedicated kids' pool and a lazy river. The resort also will feature a 15,000 square-foot Body Rock fitness center, the Xtreme Center's rock climbing wall, two tennis courts, mini-golf, billiards and ping pong. A dedicated Kids Club will offer daily activities and childcare services. Hard Rock Punta Cana's guests will have access to an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.
Retail outlets, including Hard Rock's signature Rock Shop, a 1,200-seat amphitheater and the Caribbean's most expansive spa, will also be featured. Hard Rock's signature “Rock Spa” is a 60,000 square-foot facility with 48 spa suites, including 11 total indoor and outdoor couples' suites and two Golden VIP Suites, and one of the world's most complete hydrotherapy circuits.
Additional services include a beauty salon with kids' salon services and a wedding suite. For more information about Hard Rock Hotels, visit www.hardrock.com. For more information about Palace Resorts, call 800-635-1836 or visit www.palaceresorts.com.
You can also book your Hard Rock vacation with island Breeze Travel at 877-858-8009 or email mark@island-breeze-travel.com
Slated to be re-branded in spring 2010, the 1,800-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will combine the atmosphere and guest experience of the Hard Rock brand together with the five-star Moon Palace Resort all-inclusive experience.
Hard Rock Punta Cana’s 121-acre property is located on Macao Beach, one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean overlooking the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic. The property will combine Hard Rock's signature “Rock Star” suites with Moon Palace Resort's all-inclusive luxury accommodations, including double Jacuzzis and double showers. The property also will feature an extensive collection of Hard Rock's authentic music memorabilia, highlighting both international and local artists, as well as incorporating diverse music genres throughout.
“We're eager to bring the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino brand to the Dominican Republic, and we look forward to establishing this property as a premier vacation and gaming destination in the Caribbean,” said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO of Hard Rock International. “Our collaboration with Palace Resorts and their track record of creating the best all-inclusive resorts in the Americas, we are confident this project will be a success.”
“We are very excited to develop the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana,” said Roberto Chapur, president of Palace Resorts, owners of Moon Palace. “Hard Rock has brought excitement to many destinations throughout the world and we are thrilled that the brand has chosen the Dominican Republic for its next project. We look forward to working with Hard Rock to create the most exciting hotel and casino concept in the Caribbean.”
Hard Rock Punta Cana will feature one of the largest casinos in the Caribbean with more than 48,000 square feet of gaming space. The casino plans to offer a high-limit poker room, a VIP lounge and a Race and Sports Book, in addition to 457 slots and 40 tables, where guests can try their hand at traditional Las Vegas-style gaming, including Baccarat, Black Jack, Craps and Roulette.
The property will be fully equipped to handle the largest events, from full-sized rock ‘n’ roll performances, to small groups. Hard Rock Punta Cana will feature more than 65,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Guests will be able to enjoy 11 expansive pools, four swim-up bars, a dedicated kids' pool and a lazy river. The resort also will feature a 15,000 square-foot Body Rock fitness center, the Xtreme Center's rock climbing wall, two tennis courts, mini-golf, billiards and ping pong. A dedicated Kids Club will offer daily activities and childcare services. Hard Rock Punta Cana's guests will have access to an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.
Retail outlets, including Hard Rock's signature Rock Shop, a 1,200-seat amphitheater and the Caribbean's most expansive spa, will also be featured. Hard Rock's signature “Rock Spa” is a 60,000 square-foot facility with 48 spa suites, including 11 total indoor and outdoor couples' suites and two Golden VIP Suites, and one of the world's most complete hydrotherapy circuits.
Additional services include a beauty salon with kids' salon services and a wedding suite. For more information about Hard Rock Hotels, visit www.hardrock.com. For more information about Palace Resorts, call 800-635-1836 or visit www.palaceresorts.com.
You can also book your Hard Rock vacation with island Breeze Travel at 877-858-8009 or email mark@island-breeze-travel.com
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Island Breeze Travel and Apple Vacations Announce Black Friday Special!
In honor of Black Friday, Apple Vacations will be providing a Twitter and Facebook promo code to Apple Twitter fans and Facebook followers.
or follow Apple on Twitter at www.twitter.com/applevacations
Fan or Follow Apple Vacations today to get these exclusive codes Friday!
Then call:
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If you provide the code on Friday it can be used by us as an Apple Travel Agent partner.
We will need to enter the code at the time of booking for you to obtain the special discount.
To obtain the code yourself you must be a Apple Vacations Facebook Fan at www.facebook.com/applevacations
or follow Apple on Twitter at www.twitter.com/applevacations
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sandals Resort, Martha Stewart Announce Wedding Contest
On Friday's special destination wedding-themed episode of 'The Martha Stewart Show,' daytime host Martha Stewart and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, Darcy Miller, announced the Sandals Wedding by Martha Stewart contest.
The grand prize winner, who will be announced on 'The Martha Stewart Show' on Feb. 11, will be awarded a customized destination dream wedding created by Martha Stewart's team at Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas.
The package also includes a six-day, five-night Luxury Included stay for the bride and groom at Sandals Emerald Bay; a four-day, three-night Luxury Included stay for 10 guests at Sandals Emerald Bay; plus, roundtrip airfare for the bride and groom, as well as all 10 guests.
The wedding will be filmed and featured on 'The Martha Stewart Show' and in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.
Couples who wish to enter the contest, which runs through Jan. 20, 2010, can go to marthastewartweddings.com where they'll be invited to submit a 90-second video explaining why they should win a customized Sandals Wedding by Martha Stewart.
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts recently paired up with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. to offer six new and exclusive wedding themes at any of the 18 Luxury Included Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts across the Caribbean.
Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart feature coordinated color palettes, beautifully designed wedding décor, complementary bouquets, invitations, cakes and favors, along with à la carte items, creating a memorable experience to suit every couple's unique preferences.
The Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart program is now accepting reservations for all six exquisite wedding themes, which include Vision in White, Flutter of Romance, Seaside Serenade, Chic & Natural, Island Paradise and Beautiful Beginnings.
In addition to the six themes, couples have the option to enhance their destination wedding with à la carte "finishing touches" for the ceremony and reception.
To learn more about the Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart, call 877-858-8009 or email ann@island-breeze-travel.com
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The grand prize winner, who will be announced on 'The Martha Stewart Show' on Feb. 11, will be awarded a customized destination dream wedding created by Martha Stewart's team at Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas.
The package also includes a six-day, five-night Luxury Included stay for the bride and groom at Sandals Emerald Bay; a four-day, three-night Luxury Included stay for 10 guests at Sandals Emerald Bay; plus, roundtrip airfare for the bride and groom, as well as all 10 guests.
The wedding will be filmed and featured on 'The Martha Stewart Show' and in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.
Couples who wish to enter the contest, which runs through Jan. 20, 2010, can go to marthastewartweddings.com where they'll be invited to submit a 90-second video explaining why they should win a customized Sandals Wedding by Martha Stewart.
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts recently paired up with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. to offer six new and exclusive wedding themes at any of the 18 Luxury Included Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts across the Caribbean.
Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart feature coordinated color palettes, beautifully designed wedding décor, complementary bouquets, invitations, cakes and favors, along with à la carte items, creating a memorable experience to suit every couple's unique preferences.
The Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart program is now accepting reservations for all six exquisite wedding themes, which include Vision in White, Flutter of Romance, Seaside Serenade, Chic & Natural, Island Paradise and Beautiful Beginnings.
In addition to the six themes, couples have the option to enhance their destination wedding with à la carte "finishing touches" for the ceremony and reception.
To learn more about the Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart, call 877-858-8009 or email ann@island-breeze-travel.com
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Royal Playa del Carmen Completes Expansion
Real Resorts announced the new expansion at The Royal Playa del Carmen is now complete and ready to welcome guests this December in time for the winter travel season.
The new addition to the all-suite, luxury all-inclusive resort adds an additional 44 suites in the upper and deluxe categories. In addition, a new restaurant is opening, el Mediterráneo, and a new stylish coffee bar, as well as a 25-meter junior Olympic pool.
Of the 44 new suites, four are junior suites, 20 are ocean-view junior suites, 15 are master suites with an ocean view, and five are presidential suites with 360-degree views of both the sparkling Caribbean and city views of Playa del Carmen.
In addition, each of the presidential suites has a roof top terrace and private plunge pool. The new restaurant, el Mediterráneo, will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a selection of Mediterranean-style food in a casual buffet or a la carte environment.
The restaurant will feature fresh fish, seafood and meats grilled and seared to perfection. With the addition of el Mediterráneo and the new coffee bar, guests of The Royal Playa del Carmen now have a selection of 11 casual and a la carte dining options including the exclusive Chef's Table Restaurant; Asiana for sushi and Asian-style dining; Maria Marie's for an elegant continental style dinner; and Spice, a buffet restaurant with made-to-order cooking stations, as well as several other fun and delicious options.
For more information, call 877-858-8009 or visit
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The new addition to the all-suite, luxury all-inclusive resort adds an additional 44 suites in the upper and deluxe categories. In addition, a new restaurant is opening, el Mediterráneo, and a new stylish coffee bar, as well as a 25-meter junior Olympic pool.
Of the 44 new suites, four are junior suites, 20 are ocean-view junior suites, 15 are master suites with an ocean view, and five are presidential suites with 360-degree views of both the sparkling Caribbean and city views of Playa del Carmen.
In addition, each of the presidential suites has a roof top terrace and private plunge pool. The new restaurant, el Mediterráneo, will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a selection of Mediterranean-style food in a casual buffet or a la carte environment.
The restaurant will feature fresh fish, seafood and meats grilled and seared to perfection. With the addition of el Mediterráneo and the new coffee bar, guests of The Royal Playa del Carmen now have a selection of 11 casual and a la carte dining options including the exclusive Chef's Table Restaurant; Asiana for sushi and Asian-style dining; Maria Marie's for an elegant continental style dinner; and Spice, a buffet restaurant with made-to-order cooking stations, as well as several other fun and delicious options.
For more information, call 877-858-8009 or visit
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas
The New Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas 
Unfolding like a grand estate, Sandals Emerald Bay is a 500-acre resort set along a one-mile stretch of white sand beach on Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas.
This resort offers a selection of 183 "magnificently appointed" luxury accommodations with styles that range from beachfront villas to charming bay house settings. Unique to the Great Exuma property is a stunning 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, reputed to be among the best in the Caribbean, as well as a 17-acre, stand-alone Emerald Bay Marina by Sandals, the first-ever marina for any Sandals Resort.
Book your Luxury Included® vacation to this Exotic Private Escape and save up to 50%*. Plus, get up to 1 Night Free!**
Resort Highlights
All accommodations will include our exclusive Butler Service
Three pools, including an infinity entrance pool
Five gourmet restaurants
Five bars, including a swim-up pool bar and piano bar
Red Lane® Spa with 22 indoor treatment areas and 6 outdoor sanctuaries
10,000 square feet of meeting space
Water sports including scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing and much more
Land sports including tennis, lawn chess, croquet, volleyball, shuffleboard
A marina with 150 slips that can accommodate yachts of up to 240 ft. in length
18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course (greens fees available at an additional cost)
Airport transfers from Great Exuma Airport (GGT)
Taxes & gratuities included*Up to 50% offer is valid for traveling starting January 22, 2010. Golf and Spa are available at an additional cost. Not responsible for errors or omissions.**Free night offer is valid on bookings of 7 nights at Sandals Emerald Bay on select room categories, made from Nov. 6 - Dec. 3, 2009 for travel between January 22, 2010 - December 28, 2010 and January 1, 2011 - December 28, 2011.
Promotion is combinable with Sandals Select Points, and consumer savings promotions for 2010 and 2011. Offer is not combinable with any other "free night" promotion. Offer may not be applicable for group bookings. Offer can be changed or withdrawn anytime.
Contact us today to book - 877-858-8009 or email mark@island-breeze-travel-com
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Unfolding like a grand estate, Sandals Emerald Bay is a 500-acre resort set along a one-mile stretch of white sand beach on Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas.This resort offers a selection of 183 "magnificently appointed" luxury accommodations with styles that range from beachfront villas to charming bay house settings. Unique to the Great Exuma property is a stunning 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, reputed to be among the best in the Caribbean, as well as a 17-acre, stand-alone Emerald Bay Marina by Sandals, the first-ever marina for any Sandals Resort.
Book your Luxury Included® vacation to this Exotic Private Escape and save up to 50%*. Plus, get up to 1 Night Free!**
Resort Highlights
All accommodations will include our exclusive Butler Service
Three pools, including an infinity entrance pool
Five gourmet restaurants
Five bars, including a swim-up pool bar and piano bar
Red Lane® Spa with 22 indoor treatment areas and 6 outdoor sanctuaries
10,000 square feet of meeting space
Water sports including scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing and much more
Land sports including tennis, lawn chess, croquet, volleyball, shuffleboard
A marina with 150 slips that can accommodate yachts of up to 240 ft. in length
18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course (greens fees available at an additional cost)
Airport transfers from Great Exuma Airport (GGT)
Taxes & gratuities included*Up to 50% offer is valid for traveling starting January 22, 2010. Golf and Spa are available at an additional cost. Not responsible for errors or omissions.**Free night offer is valid on bookings of 7 nights at Sandals Emerald Bay on select room categories, made from Nov. 6 - Dec. 3, 2009 for travel between January 22, 2010 - December 28, 2010 and January 1, 2011 - December 28, 2011.
Promotion is combinable with Sandals Select Points, and consumer savings promotions for 2010 and 2011. Offer is not combinable with any other "free night" promotion. Offer may not be applicable for group bookings. Offer can be changed or withdrawn anytime.
Contact us today to book - 877-858-8009 or email mark@island-breeze-travel-com
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
AirTran Holds Fare Sale to All Destinations
AirTran Airways is holding a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39.
The fares are available for purchase through Nov. 19, and are good for travel through Feb. 10, 2010, with lowest fares valid for travel Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Additional sale fares are valid for travel Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. 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.
For more information, call 800-AIR-TRAN or visit www.airtran.com.
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The fares are available for purchase through Nov. 19, and are good for travel through Feb. 10, 2010, with lowest fares valid for travel Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Additional sale fares are valid for travel Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. 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.
For more information, call 800-AIR-TRAN or visit www.airtran.com.
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Friday, November 6, 2009
Air Jamaica Ticket-a-Day Giveaway Ends Nov. 7
The Air Jamaica's Ticket-A-Day Giveaway runs through Nov. 7.
Contestants can enter each day.
Plus, Air Jamaica is selecting five daily winners to receive Lovebird Executive Class upgrades and five daily winners to receive a one-day pass to its Lovebird Executive Lounge in the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay or Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.
Since the start of the promotion, 27 lucky ticket winners have been selected, along with 135 recipients of Lovebird Executive Class upgrades and 135 Lovebird Executive Lounge one-day passes. The ticket winners may visit any of Air Jamaica's Caribbean gateways, including Curacao, Grenada and Jamaica.
No purchase is necessary. Consumers can simply click on the Ticket-A-Day Giveaway link on Air Jamaica's website and complete the entry form.
Passengers who purchase tickets online or who check-in for their flight online will automatically be entered into the promotion.
For more information, visit www.AirJamaica.com.
Contestants can enter each day.
Plus, Air Jamaica is selecting five daily winners to receive Lovebird Executive Class upgrades and five daily winners to receive a one-day pass to its Lovebird Executive Lounge in the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay or Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.
Since the start of the promotion, 27 lucky ticket winners have been selected, along with 135 recipients of Lovebird Executive Class upgrades and 135 Lovebird Executive Lounge one-day passes. The ticket winners may visit any of Air Jamaica's Caribbean gateways, including Curacao, Grenada and Jamaica.
No purchase is necessary. Consumers can simply click on the Ticket-A-Day Giveaway link on Air Jamaica's website and complete the entry form.
Passengers who purchase tickets online or who check-in for their flight online will automatically be entered into the promotion.
For more information, visit www.AirJamaica.com.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Group Rate Deal at Secrets, Dreams and Zoetry Resorts
For whatever the reason, book the "3g" offer for gatherings, getaways and groups. Social groups booking six rooms or more enjoy a discounted group rate. plus, every 12th person is free.
Book six or more rooms at Dreams Resorts & Spas from July 17th, 2009 through November 16th, 2009 for travel from July 17th, 2009 through December 23rd, 2010. Valid for new reservations only.
There is a six room, double occupancy, three night minimum stay required. Social groups are defined as groups that do not require any additional services, planned events, meeting space, food and beverage events, etc. Any group requiring services of any kind must be directed to the hotels Groups Sales Manager and are subject to a surcharge.
Group Package includes:
• Private check-in and Welcome Cocktail for the group
• Every 12th person receives a complimentary stay
• 1 Free VIP room upgrade for every 10 rooms
• $100 in Resort Coupons per person
Book six or more rooms at Dreams Resorts & Spas from July 17th, 2009 through November 16th, 2009 for travel from July 17th, 2009 through December 23rd, 2010. Valid for new reservations only.
There is a six room, double occupancy, three night minimum stay required. Social groups are defined as groups that do not require any additional services, planned events, meeting space, food and beverage events, etc. Any group requiring services of any kind must be directed to the hotels Groups Sales Manager and are subject to a surcharge.
Group Package includes:
• Private check-in and Welcome Cocktail for the group
• Every 12th person receives a complimentary stay
• 1 Free VIP room upgrade for every 10 rooms
• $100 in Resort Coupons per person
Contact us today to Schedule your group vacation - some restrictions apply.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Secrets, Dreams Resorts & Spas 50% off ONE WEEK ONLY!
2-Week Blowout Sale - Terms & Conditions
The Two Week Blowout Sale is valid for all new reservations at Secrets Resorts & Spas and Dreams Resorts & Spas. During this sale resorts are offering savings of up to 50% (varies by resort; detailed below) for travel from October 16, 2009 thru April 30, 2010.
Not combinable with other promotions or special offers. Resort coupon allocation and Kids Stay Free dates are outlined below. Reservations can be made with Island Breeze Travel or directly with Secrets Resorts & Spas or Dreams Resorts & Spas.
Savings are reflected in the package price. Sale will run through October 31st, however the offer is based on availability and individual resorts reserve the right to close or modify the offer at any time.
Secrets Maroma Beach is offering savings up to 40% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up to 40% for travel from January 1 thru March 26, 2010 and savings up to 30% for travel from March 27 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates from December 24 thru December 31. Savings are applicable to all room categories with the exception of the Junior Suite Preferred Club Ocean Front, Honeymoon Suite and Presidential Suite.
Secrets Silversands is offering savings up to 53% for travel from October 16 thru October 30; savings up to 55% for travel from October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 45% for travel from January 1 thru January 29, 2010; savings up to 50% for travel from January 30 thru March 26 and savings upt o 48% for travel from March 27 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Secrets Capri is offering savings up to 53% for travel from October 16 thru October 30; savings up to 55% for travel from October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 55% for travel from January 1 thru January 29; savings up to 50% January 30 thru March 26, 2010 and savings up to 54% for travel from March 27 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Los Cabos is offering savings up to 20% for travel from October 16 thru October 30; savings up to 50% October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 24% for travel from January 1 thru January 3; savings up to 40% January 4 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Cancun is offering savings up to 40% from October 16 thru November 30; savings up to 35% for travel from December 1 thru December 23; savings up to 40% from January 1 thru January 29; savings up to 35% from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 40% from April 4 thru April 30. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Puerto Vallarta is offering savings up to 15% for travel from October 16 thru November 30; savings up to 25% for travel from December 1 thru December 23 and savings up to 40% for travel from January 1 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Tulum is offering savings up to 30% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up o 40% from January 1 thru January 29; savings up to 45% for travel from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 35% for travel from April 4 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Punta Cana is offering savings up to 24% for travel from October 16 thru October 28; savings up to 44% from October 29 thru December 23; savings up to 19% for travel from December 24 thru January 2; savings up to 45% from January 3 thru January 29; savings up to 47% from January 30 thru April 30, 2010.
Dreams Puerto Aventuras is offering savings up to 40% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up to 30% from December 24 thru December 31 and savings up to 45% from January 1 thru April 30, 2010.
Dreams Villamagna is offering savings up to 38% from October 16 thru October 31; savings up to 33% from October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 40% on December 24; savings up to 30% from December 25 thru December 31 and savings up to 42% from January 1 thru April 30, 2010.
Dreams Huatulco is offering savings up to 15% for travel from October 16 thru October 30; savings up to 20% from October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 30% for travel from January 1 thru April 3, 2010 and savings up to 20% from April 4 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Palm Beach is offering savings up to 24% for travel from October 16 thru October 28; savings up to 44% from October 29 thru December 23; savings up to 21% from December 24 thru January 2; savings up to 48% January 3 thru January 29; savings up to 50% from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 48% from April 4 thru April 30, 2010.Additional charges apply over Christmas week
Dreams La Romana is offering savings up to 32% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up to 37% from January 3 thru January 29; savings up to 35% from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 31% April 4 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru January 1.
Dreams Riviera Cancun is offering savings up to 35% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up to 40% from January 1 thru January 29; savings up to 35% from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 40% April 4 thru April 30, 2010.
Resort Coupons:
With every new minimum three-night reservation guests will receive $200 in resort coupons broken down as such: three coupons worth $40 each, two coupons worth $20 each and four coupons worth $10 each. These coupons are allocated only as follows: $100 for spa treatments, $60 for romantic dining and $40 for wine purchases.
Spa treatment coupons are broken down in two coupons worth $40 and one coupon worth $20. Only one coupon can be redeemed per spa treatment.
To use coupons for romantic dining, one $40 coupon and one $20 coupon may be combined, resulting in a total discount of $60 off one romantic dining experience. When using coupons towards wine purchases, only coupons worth $10 may be used and can not be combined, therefore one $10 coupon can be applied toward one bottle of wine.
Resort coupons can not be applied toward the following items: beauty salon services, spa product purchases, 25 minute spa treatments, Dreams Kids Spa Menu, telephone charges, dolphin experiences, gift shop purchases, boutique purchases, internet service, marina services, dive shop, medical services, car rentals and travel agency services.
Resort Coupons must be redeemed at the time of reservation or service. Resort Coupons do not hold any cash or commercial value, are not refundable and non-transferable. They are not applicable for tips, taxes, private functions and/or special events such as Christmas and New Years Gala dinners.
Resort Coupons are not accumulative and cannot be combined with any other promotion or special offer. They are only valid during the original stay and cannot be deducted upon check out.
Kids Stay Free at Dreams Resorts & Spas from now through December 23, 2009 (dates vary by resort; outlined below):
Dreams Cancun – Now through December 19 (Blackout dates: November 26-29)
Dreams Tulum – Now through December 19 (Blackout dates: November 26-29) Not applicable to Garden View room categories
Dreams Puerto Aventuras - Now through Dec 23 (Blackout dates: November 26 – 29)
Dreams Puerto Vallarta - Now through December 23 (black out dates: November 25 – 28)
Dreams Los Cabos – Now through December 23 (Blackout dates Nov 26 – 29) Not applicable to Jr. Suite Category
Dreams Punta Cana –Now through December 23 (Black out dates: November 21-28)
Dreams La Romana – Now through December 23
Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana – Now through December 23 (Black out dates: November 21-28)
Dreams Villamagna – Now through December 23 (Black out dates: November 25 – 28)
Dreams Huatulco – Now through December 23 (Black out dates: November 25 – 28)
Dreams Riviera Cancun – Now through December 19 (Black out dates: November 25 – 28)
Restrictions may apply and this entire offer is based on availability Not applicable to group bookings.
We are Master Agents For Secrets, Dreams, and Zoetry Resorts. Contact us today - not only for the best pricing, but also for quality, knowledge and personal service that simply cannot be matched by other "mega-agencies".
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The Two Week Blowout Sale is valid for all new reservations at Secrets Resorts & Spas and Dreams Resorts & Spas. During this sale resorts are offering savings of up to 50% (varies by resort; detailed below) for travel from October 16, 2009 thru April 30, 2010.
Not combinable with other promotions or special offers. Resort coupon allocation and Kids Stay Free dates are outlined below. Reservations can be made with Island Breeze Travel or directly with Secrets Resorts & Spas or Dreams Resorts & Spas.
Savings are reflected in the package price. Sale will run through October 31st, however the offer is based on availability and individual resorts reserve the right to close or modify the offer at any time.
Secrets Maroma Beach is offering savings up to 40% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up to 40% for travel from January 1 thru March 26, 2010 and savings up to 30% for travel from March 27 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates from December 24 thru December 31. Savings are applicable to all room categories with the exception of the Junior Suite Preferred Club Ocean Front, Honeymoon Suite and Presidential Suite.
Secrets Silversands is offering savings up to 53% for travel from October 16 thru October 30; savings up to 55% for travel from October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 45% for travel from January 1 thru January 29, 2010; savings up to 50% for travel from January 30 thru March 26 and savings upt o 48% for travel from March 27 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Secrets Capri is offering savings up to 53% for travel from October 16 thru October 30; savings up to 55% for travel from October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 55% for travel from January 1 thru January 29; savings up to 50% January 30 thru March 26, 2010 and savings up to 54% for travel from March 27 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Los Cabos is offering savings up to 20% for travel from October 16 thru October 30; savings up to 50% October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 24% for travel from January 1 thru January 3; savings up to 40% January 4 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Cancun is offering savings up to 40% from October 16 thru November 30; savings up to 35% for travel from December 1 thru December 23; savings up to 40% from January 1 thru January 29; savings up to 35% from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 40% from April 4 thru April 30. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Puerto Vallarta is offering savings up to 15% for travel from October 16 thru November 30; savings up to 25% for travel from December 1 thru December 23 and savings up to 40% for travel from January 1 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Tulum is offering savings up to 30% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up o 40% from January 1 thru January 29; savings up to 45% for travel from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 35% for travel from April 4 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Punta Cana is offering savings up to 24% for travel from October 16 thru October 28; savings up to 44% from October 29 thru December 23; savings up to 19% for travel from December 24 thru January 2; savings up to 45% from January 3 thru January 29; savings up to 47% from January 30 thru April 30, 2010.
Dreams Puerto Aventuras is offering savings up to 40% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up to 30% from December 24 thru December 31 and savings up to 45% from January 1 thru April 30, 2010.
Dreams Villamagna is offering savings up to 38% from October 16 thru October 31; savings up to 33% from October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 40% on December 24; savings up to 30% from December 25 thru December 31 and savings up to 42% from January 1 thru April 30, 2010.
Dreams Huatulco is offering savings up to 15% for travel from October 16 thru October 30; savings up to 20% from October 31 thru December 23; savings up to 30% for travel from January 1 thru April 3, 2010 and savings up to 20% from April 4 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru December 31.
Dreams Palm Beach is offering savings up to 24% for travel from October 16 thru October 28; savings up to 44% from October 29 thru December 23; savings up to 21% from December 24 thru January 2; savings up to 48% January 3 thru January 29; savings up to 50% from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 48% from April 4 thru April 30, 2010.Additional charges apply over Christmas week
Dreams La Romana is offering savings up to 32% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up to 37% from January 3 thru January 29; savings up to 35% from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 31% April 4 thru April 30, 2010. Blackout dates December 24 thru January 1.
Dreams Riviera Cancun is offering savings up to 35% for travel from October 16 thru December 23; savings up to 40% from January 1 thru January 29; savings up to 35% from January 30 thru April 3 and savings up to 40% April 4 thru April 30, 2010.
Resort Coupons:
With every new minimum three-night reservation guests will receive $200 in resort coupons broken down as such: three coupons worth $40 each, two coupons worth $20 each and four coupons worth $10 each. These coupons are allocated only as follows: $100 for spa treatments, $60 for romantic dining and $40 for wine purchases.
Spa treatment coupons are broken down in two coupons worth $40 and one coupon worth $20. Only one coupon can be redeemed per spa treatment.
To use coupons for romantic dining, one $40 coupon and one $20 coupon may be combined, resulting in a total discount of $60 off one romantic dining experience. When using coupons towards wine purchases, only coupons worth $10 may be used and can not be combined, therefore one $10 coupon can be applied toward one bottle of wine.
Resort coupons can not be applied toward the following items: beauty salon services, spa product purchases, 25 minute spa treatments, Dreams Kids Spa Menu, telephone charges, dolphin experiences, gift shop purchases, boutique purchases, internet service, marina services, dive shop, medical services, car rentals and travel agency services.
Resort Coupons must be redeemed at the time of reservation or service. Resort Coupons do not hold any cash or commercial value, are not refundable and non-transferable. They are not applicable for tips, taxes, private functions and/or special events such as Christmas and New Years Gala dinners.
Resort Coupons are not accumulative and cannot be combined with any other promotion or special offer. They are only valid during the original stay and cannot be deducted upon check out.
Kids Stay Free at Dreams Resorts & Spas from now through December 23, 2009 (dates vary by resort; outlined below):
Dreams Cancun – Now through December 19 (Blackout dates: November 26-29)
Dreams Tulum – Now through December 19 (Blackout dates: November 26-29) Not applicable to Garden View room categories
Dreams Puerto Aventuras - Now through Dec 23 (Blackout dates: November 26 – 29)
Dreams Puerto Vallarta - Now through December 23 (black out dates: November 25 – 28)
Dreams Los Cabos – Now through December 23 (Blackout dates Nov 26 – 29) Not applicable to Jr. Suite Category
Dreams Punta Cana –Now through December 23 (Black out dates: November 21-28)
Dreams La Romana – Now through December 23
Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana – Now through December 23 (Black out dates: November 21-28)
Dreams Villamagna – Now through December 23 (Black out dates: November 25 – 28)
Dreams Huatulco – Now through December 23 (Black out dates: November 25 – 28)
Dreams Riviera Cancun – Now through December 19 (Black out dates: November 25 – 28)
Restrictions may apply and this entire offer is based on availability Not applicable to group bookings.
We are Master Agents For Secrets, Dreams, and Zoetry Resorts. Contact us today - not only for the best pricing, but also for quality, knowledge and personal service that simply cannot be matched by other "mega-agencies".
Island Breeze Travel of Michigan
www.island-breeze-travel.com
info@island-breeze-travel.com
Toll Free - 877-858-8009
At Your Service 24/7/365
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
USA3000 to Add New Routes from Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) announced USA3000, which suspended service at Detroit in April, marks its return to DTW with its usual selection of sunny destinations. Flights to Cancun, Mexico and Ft. Myers, Fla., commence Nov. 21, 2009, just in time for Thanksgiving, and service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, begins Nov. 29.
USA3000 will also add flights on selected days this winter to Montego Bay, Jamaica and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. For more information, visit www.USA3000.com
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USA3000 will also add flights on selected days this winter to Montego Bay, Jamaica and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. For more information, visit www.USA3000.com
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JetBlue Starts Nonstop JFK-Saint Lucia Service
JetBlue Airways has begun nonstop service to Saint Lucia's Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) from the airline's home at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Flights are every Monday, Thursday and Sunday, aboard by its 150-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. Onward connections to/from other U.S. cities are also available. To further celebrate the inaugural service, JetBlue is offering a special $129 sale fare each way for U.S.-originating travel between New York and Saint Lucia.
Flights are on sale through Friday, Oct. 30. JetBlue also offers full vacation packages for Saint Lucia and 35 other JetBlue destinations. For more information, visit www.jetblue.com.
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Flights are every Monday, Thursday and Sunday, aboard by its 150-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. Onward connections to/from other U.S. cities are also available. To further celebrate the inaugural service, JetBlue is offering a special $129 sale fare each way for U.S.-originating travel between New York and Saint Lucia.
Flights are on sale through Friday, Oct. 30. JetBlue also offers full vacation packages for Saint Lucia and 35 other JetBlue destinations. For more information, visit www.jetblue.com.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Cancun Airport Unveils New Runway, Control Tower Project
Island Breeze Travel of Michigan, a Certified Cancun Counselor, is happy to announce that the Cancun International Airport is unveiling its $67 million dollar investment, a second runway infrastructure project including the construction of an additional runway, entirely new control tower and taxiway bridge.
The airport's capacity will increase to be able to serve some 28 million passengers per year. The destination experiences a yearly increase in visitors.
In 2009, five airlines added Cancun to their flight schedules while other airlines, including American and Alaska Airlines, provide exceptionally low fares, creating demand for such an investment to accommodate visitors, especially during season.
Cancun's International Airport will become Mexico's first to have the capacity to handle simultaneous takeoffs and landings on two runways.
The control tower, more than 315 feet tall, will be among the 20 tallest in the world, allowing improved efficiency in runway-use time assigned to aircrafts, beneficial to both passengers and almost the 150 domestic and international airlines.
For more information, visit www.cancun.travel.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Begin Again: A New Year, a New You Retreat at Royal Plantation
Escape to an intimate hideaway nestled atop a seaside bluff where an extraordinary weekend experience awaits you.
Wake up to the calming sound of the waves each day. Enjoy yoga every morning breathing in the soothing sea breeze. Explore the surrounding lush, tropical landscapes and discover the true beauty of nature.
Take a guided journey that will lead you to relax…reflect…and reconnect with your life at Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Promotion Name: New Year, a New You Retreat at Royal Plantation
Booking Window: Now – January 4, 2010
Travel Window: January 7-11, 2010
Resorts: Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 Nights (Additional nights available at established rates)
Price: Starting at $1,499 per person/per room for the all-inclusive plan
Category:
$1,499 per person per room in a Deluxe Oceanfront Junior Suite
$1,799 per person per room in a Premium Oceanfront Junior Suite
$2,099 per person per room in a Luxury Oceanfront Junior Suite
Weekend Inclusions:
Welcome Reception-Intention Setting Circle
· Self reflection in Nature—Nature Hike Tour
· Daily Sunrise Yoga on the Beach
· Dance Yoga
· Introduction to Ayurveda
· Daily Guided Meditation
· Food as Medicine
· $200 Red Lane Spa Credit
· Journaling and a journal as take- home gift
· Special Menu with Vegan options
Price based per person, and is based on availability and is only available at Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios , Jamaica
Upgraded suite categories and additional nights may be available at an additional cost. Offer is not combinable with any other promotion, is subject to availability and airfare is not included. Promotion and the activities are subject to change.
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Wake up to the calming sound of the waves each day. Enjoy yoga every morning breathing in the soothing sea breeze. Explore the surrounding lush, tropical landscapes and discover the true beauty of nature.
Take a guided journey that will lead you to relax…reflect…and reconnect with your life at Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Promotion Name: New Year, a New You Retreat at Royal Plantation
Booking Window: Now – January 4, 2010
Travel Window: January 7-11, 2010
Resorts: Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 Nights (Additional nights available at established rates)
Price: Starting at $1,499 per person/per room for the all-inclusive plan
Category:
$1,499 per person per room in a Deluxe Oceanfront Junior Suite
$1,799 per person per room in a Premium Oceanfront Junior Suite
$2,099 per person per room in a Luxury Oceanfront Junior Suite
Weekend Inclusions:
Welcome Reception-Intention Setting Circle
· Self reflection in Nature—Nature Hike Tour
· Daily Sunrise Yoga on the Beach
· Dance Yoga
· Introduction to Ayurveda
· Daily Guided Meditation
· Food as Medicine
· $200 Red Lane Spa Credit
· Journaling and a journal as take- home gift
· Special Menu with Vegan options
Price based per person, and is based on availability and is only available at Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios , Jamaica
Upgraded suite categories and additional nights may be available at an additional cost. Offer is not combinable with any other promotion, is subject to availability and airfare is not included. Promotion and the activities are subject to change.
Island Breeze Travel of Michigan
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Toll Free - 877-858-8009
At Your Service 24/7/365
Friday, October 2, 2009
JetBlue Launches New Service to Barbados
For Immediate Release - October 2, 2009
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Island Breeze Travel of Michigan, a Certified Barbados Elite Club Travel Specialist is happy to announce that JetBlue Airways is continuing its expansion into Latin America and the Caribbean by starting service to the island of Barbados.
To celebrate the inaugural service, JetBlue is offering a special $99 sale fare each way for U.S. originating travel between New York and Barbados. Flights are on sale through Tuesday Oct. 6, for travel between Oct. 8 and Dec. 16, 2009.
Black-out dates and other restrictions apply. For more information, visit www.jetblue.com Or:
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Turks & Caicos Club Offers "More to Explore" Package
The Turks & Caicos Club, a 21-suite hotel on Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, is offering the five-night More to Explore package which includes a car rental and sunset sail which includes a one-bedroom oceanfront suite; rum punch upon arrival; full daily American breakfast; three-day standard car rental; choice of half-day Sunset Cruise including sailing, iguana island and snorkeling or a Sunset Cruise with wine and cheese; non-motorized water sports including snorkeling, sea kayaks, HobieCat and windsurfer; bottle of chilled champagne; use of fitness center; free high-speed wireless Internet access (for guests who bring laptops); and DVD and book library.
The package is priced from $2,580 and does not include $147.50 government tax and $147.50 service charge. For more information, email
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The package is priced from $2,580 and does not include $147.50 government tax and $147.50 service charge. For more information, email
info@island-breeze-travel.com
or visit:
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Friday, September 25, 2009
The Westin St. John Resort & Villas Offers "Conceptionmoons"
Island Breeze Travel of Michigan and the Westin St. John Resort and Villas, United States Virgin Islands wants to help you make a baby!!
Couples can now experience the original package that gave birth to this popular trend, with the Westin St. John Resort & Villas' Procreation Vacation.
Designed to promote fertility for the hopeful couple, the three-night Procreation Vacation package includes luxury suite accommodations, daily breakfast, airport transfers and unlimited glasses of sea moss elixir for the future dad.
Made from a marine plant mixed with evaporated milk, sugar and spices, sea moss has long been the Caribbean's answer to Viagra.
Also offered are unlimited bowls of pumpkin soup for the would-be mom.
De rigueur among island women for conceiving, pumpkins are rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, which promote fertility, successful pregnancies and lactation.
The package also includes one 50-minute couples massage with aromatherapy, an aid in regulating women's fertility cycles, and reflexology, known for boosting virility; and one romantic dinner for two on the beach.
The Procreation Vacation is available now through Dec. 18. The package rates start at $1,527.
For more information, visit Island Breeze Travel of Michigan at www.island-breeze-travel.com
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Couples can now experience the original package that gave birth to this popular trend, with the Westin St. John Resort & Villas' Procreation Vacation.
Designed to promote fertility for the hopeful couple, the three-night Procreation Vacation package includes luxury suite accommodations, daily breakfast, airport transfers and unlimited glasses of sea moss elixir for the future dad.
Made from a marine plant mixed with evaporated milk, sugar and spices, sea moss has long been the Caribbean's answer to Viagra.
Also offered are unlimited bowls of pumpkin soup for the would-be mom.
De rigueur among island women for conceiving, pumpkins are rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, which promote fertility, successful pregnancies and lactation.
The package also includes one 50-minute couples massage with aromatherapy, an aid in regulating women's fertility cycles, and reflexology, known for boosting virility; and one romantic dinner for two on the beach.
The Procreation Vacation is available now through Dec. 18. The package rates start at $1,527.
For more information, visit Island Breeze Travel of Michigan at www.island-breeze-travel.com
Or call us Toll Free - 877-858-8009
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Island Breeze Travel of Michigan is a Certified US Virgin Islands Specialist with the USVI Tourism Authority.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines Takes Delivery of 130,000-Ton Carnival Dream
Carnival Cruise Lines officially took delivery of its newest and largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, during a traditional maritime handover ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, on Sept. 18.
Following the ceremony, Carnival Dream steamed off toward Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, for its inaugural cruise, a 12-day "Grand Mediterranean" voyage departing Sept. 21, the first of three voyages within the region. The ship will then sail a trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome to New York followed by a two-day cruise and two eight-day Caribbean voyages from the Big Apple.
Carnival Dream will then reposition to Port Canaveral for one nine-day voyage Dec. 3 before launching year-round seven-day Caribbean service Dec. 12.
Representing a new class of vessel for the line, the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream offers innovations such as Ocean Plaza, an indoor/outdoor cafe and live music venue; The Lanai, an outdoor area featuring a wrap-around promenade and cantilevered whirlpools suspended over the ship's side; new accommodation categories, including two-bath, five-berth staterooms that appeal to families and cove balcony cabins located closer to the water line; a Carnival WaterWorks aqua park with the longest water slide at sea; and a 23,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa, the largest in the fleet.
New entertainment choices include a comedy club offering 24 performances per voyage and outdoor laser shows on Lido Deck. Also new is the "Fun Hub," an intranet portal and shipboard social network that provides information on the vessel and allows guests to interact and connect on board.
Dining options include two formal restaurants; the Lido-area eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, Indian tandoori and new Italian pasta bar; a steakhouse serving USDA prime dry-aged beef; a sushi bar; a patisserie; and complimentary 24-hour stateroom service.
A sister ship to the Carnival Dream, the Carnival Magic, is scheduled for delivery in June 2011. It is also being built in Italy by Fincantieri. For more information, call
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Following the ceremony, Carnival Dream steamed off toward Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, for its inaugural cruise, a 12-day "Grand Mediterranean" voyage departing Sept. 21, the first of three voyages within the region. The ship will then sail a trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome to New York followed by a two-day cruise and two eight-day Caribbean voyages from the Big Apple.
Carnival Dream will then reposition to Port Canaveral for one nine-day voyage Dec. 3 before launching year-round seven-day Caribbean service Dec. 12.
Representing a new class of vessel for the line, the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream offers innovations such as Ocean Plaza, an indoor/outdoor cafe and live music venue; The Lanai, an outdoor area featuring a wrap-around promenade and cantilevered whirlpools suspended over the ship's side; new accommodation categories, including two-bath, five-berth staterooms that appeal to families and cove balcony cabins located closer to the water line; a Carnival WaterWorks aqua park with the longest water slide at sea; and a 23,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa, the largest in the fleet.
New entertainment choices include a comedy club offering 24 performances per voyage and outdoor laser shows on Lido Deck. Also new is the "Fun Hub," an intranet portal and shipboard social network that provides information on the vessel and allows guests to interact and connect on board.
Dining options include two formal restaurants; the Lido-area eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, Indian tandoori and new Italian pasta bar; a steakhouse serving USDA prime dry-aged beef; a sushi bar; a patisserie; and complimentary 24-hour stateroom service.
A sister ship to the Carnival Dream, the Carnival Magic, is scheduled for delivery in June 2011. It is also being built in Italy by Fincantieri. For more information, call
Island Breeze Travel of Michigan
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Friday, September 18, 2009
New non stop flights to the US Virgin Islands from several US Gateways
Island Breeze Travel of Michigan, a certified U.S Virgin Islands Travel Specialist, is happy to announce new non stop flight opportunities.
New and enhanced flight service to the U.S. Virgin Islands includes US Airways recent commitment to launch weekly non-stop service from Boston's Logan International Airport to St. Thomas' Cyril E. King Airport.
The service represents a new route for the carrier, which will operate on Saturdays beginning Dec. 19 through April 23 using the A319 aircraft. The flights are now available for sale at USAirways.com and all other US Airways ticketing outlets.
Earlier this summer, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines committed to additional non-stop service to both the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix and the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas to commence later this year: In June, American Airlines shared plans to increase service to St. Croix, from seven to 10 flights departing weekly from Miami.
Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines announced the launch of daily non-stop service to St. Croix from Atlanta (up from four flights per week); as well as an increase in service to St. Thomas from Atlanta of up to four flights daily (up to 26 flights per week), and daily service to St. Thomas from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York.
The additional service on both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines will commence in December. For more information, visit www.usvitourism.vi
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Universal Orlando Details New Harry Potter Attraction
Universal Orlando Resort plans to open major new attraction, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, in the spring. Inspired by J.K. Rowling's stories and characters, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure will feature multiple attractions, shops and a signature restaurant.
The resort is collaborating with J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter brand team. The Harry Potter films' production designer, Stuart Craig, and art director Alan Gilmore are working to construct an authentic Harry Potter experience.
At the entrance of Hogsmeade, billowing steam and a whistle signal the arrival of the Hogwarts Express. Zonko's is a shop with a collection of tricks and jokes, including extendable ears, boxing telescopes and Sneakoscopes.
Honeydukes is full of treats like chocolate frogs and Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans. The Three Broomsticks and adjacent Hog's Head pub will feature traditional British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice.
Across from the Three Broomsticks is The Owlery, where owls roost and await their next delivery. The Owl Post sends letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark and sells official stamps from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Ollivanders wand shop is an interactive experience where the wand chooses the wizard.
Completing Hogsmeade is Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls.
Dragon Challenge is a twin high-speed roller coaster with many elements from the Triwizard Tournament. Flight of the Hippogriff is a family coaster simulating a Hippogriff training flight over the grounds of Hogwarts castle.
Located in Hogwarts castle, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey uses new technology to bring the characters and stories of Harry Potter to life.
Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and remote control Golden Snitches. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.
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The resort is collaborating with J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter brand team. The Harry Potter films' production designer, Stuart Craig, and art director Alan Gilmore are working to construct an authentic Harry Potter experience.
At the entrance of Hogsmeade, billowing steam and a whistle signal the arrival of the Hogwarts Express. Zonko's is a shop with a collection of tricks and jokes, including extendable ears, boxing telescopes and Sneakoscopes.
Honeydukes is full of treats like chocolate frogs and Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans. The Three Broomsticks and adjacent Hog's Head pub will feature traditional British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice.
Across from the Three Broomsticks is The Owlery, where owls roost and await their next delivery. The Owl Post sends letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark and sells official stamps from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Ollivanders wand shop is an interactive experience where the wand chooses the wizard.
Completing Hogsmeade is Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls.
Dragon Challenge is a twin high-speed roller coaster with many elements from the Triwizard Tournament. Flight of the Hippogriff is a family coaster simulating a Hippogriff training flight over the grounds of Hogwarts castle.
Located in Hogwarts castle, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey uses new technology to bring the characters and stories of Harry Potter to life.
Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and remote control Golden Snitches. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.
Or contact us at:
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
The Return of WonderFall at Beaches Resorts
It is with great delight that we announce the return of WonderFALL at Beaches Resorts!
Throughout the fall season, all four Beaches Resorts will roll out the red carpet for tiny tots, complete with special treats and surprises. Families traveling to Beaches Resorts this WonderFALL will enjoy all new adventures as well as the introduction of Beaches’ exclusive Halloween Celebration for the first time ever, Fall-O-Ween! Families will get a front row seat at the newest Sesame Street Stage Show as well as the chance to interact with the newest addition to Beaches and everyone’s favorite number-loving Sesame character, The Count.
Highlights of Beaches Resorts’ 2009 WonderFALL season include:
- World Premiere of the Sesame Street Fall-O-Ween Stage Show
- Uno, Due, Tre with The Count
- Little Tyke Monster Jam Sessions with Scratch DJ Academy
- Dive-In Movies
- Make a WonderFALL Difference in the Community with The Sandals Foundation book drive
- Decorate your Bag-o-Treats with Crayola
- Fall Family Reunions
Travel Window: August 15, 2009 through November 30, 2009 (*Normal black out dates apply)
Min. Night Stay: 3 Night Minimum
Room. Categories: ALL
For more information - email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com or call us at 877-858-8009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Dreams Riviera Cancun - Grand Opening on October 1st.
Dreams Resorts & Spas is getting ready to open the Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa in the Riviera Maya next month. The company is celebrating the opening in partnership with Lifetime Network’s “The Balancing Act.” Viewers of the morning show, as well as online users, will have a chance to win a three-night Unlimited-Luxury vacation for 10 at the resort via the Build Your Own Beach Party promotion.
Contestants must visit http://www.dreamsbeachparty.com/ by Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. PDT to start their own virtual beach party. The winner will be announced during a taped episode of “The Balancing Act,” shot on location at Dreams Riviera Cancun, to air in November. All participants are automatically eligible to receive opening discounts off an Unlimited-Luxury vacation at the resort, guaranteed upgrades, $200 in resort coupons and special rates for premium rooms where every third night, third massage, third bottle of wine and third dinner is free.
A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the Dreams Riviera Cancun will offer 486 octagon-shaped guest rooms and suites with Jacuzzis. All rooms and suites will feature ocean views, plunge pools or gardens, and private balconies.
Hotel amenities will include nine international restaurants and six bars and lounges serving unlimited, premium brand beverages; an array of day and evening activities; unlimited, 
complimentary rounds of golf at El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club, a PGA course; the Dreams Spa by Pevonia; a fitness center with cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, as well as free weights; 24-hour room and concierge services; the Explorer's Club for kids supervised by Red Cross-certified staff; and 7,196 square feet of meeting space.
complimentary rounds of golf at El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club, a PGA course; the Dreams Spa by Pevonia; a fitness center with cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, as well as free weights; 24-hour room and concierge services; the Explorer's Club for kids supervised by Red Cross-certified staff; and 7,196 square feet of meeting space. For more information, call 877-858-8009 or email mark@island-breeze-travel.com
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Sandals Resorts / Beaches Resorts offers an additional 10% discount to Military Families - even on current promotions.
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts Military Discount - 10% year round discount added to any existing promotional rate for all US Military personnel to include active and/or spouse, retired, Reserves, National Guard, and DOD personnel.
Proof of Military identification required at time of booking. Discount offer applicable to only one room per military personnel.
Promotional offer and savings valid for direct bookings only.
Contact me for further info - (SSG. Mark Brown, US Army, Ret.)
Proof of Military identification required at time of booking. Discount offer applicable to only one room per military personnel.
Promotional offer and savings valid for direct bookings only.
Contact me for further info - (SSG. Mark Brown, US Army, Ret.)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
New Carnival Dream to Feature Comedy Club
Carnival Cruise Lines will introduce its first comedy club on its new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream. The club will feature six comedy shows on four nights during each voyage. The new 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream -- the line’s largest ship -- is set to debut Sept. 21.
Presented in the 425-seat Burgundy Lounge, the comedy club will highlight a variety of comedians offering both family-friendly and adult-only performances each night. Six 35-minute shows will be presented nightly, with show times at 6, 7:15, 8:30, 9:45 and 11 p.m., and 12:15 a.m. The last two performances will be R-rated adult-only shows.
Carnival Dream’s comedy club is one of several entertainment options. Three high-energy revues -- “Dancin’ in the Street,” “Get Ready” and “X-Treme Country” – will feature elaborate sets and costumes, video technology and sophisticated special effects. The Ocean Plaza is an indoor/outdoor café/live music venue with activities and entertainment planned from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. Guests can relax with specialty coffees and sweets while enjoying a variety of live music.
Located on Promenade Deck 5, Ocean Plaza will also serve as the venue for activities ranging from scrapbooking classes and trivia contests to karaoke, and art, spa and photo seminars. Jugglers and magic shows also will be presented, while the Fun Force, Carnival’s acrobatic troupe, will perform high-flying antics. Other diversions on Carnival Dream will include solo entertainers along the Dream Street Promenade, a karaoke lounge, sing-a-longs in Sam’s Piano Bar, steel drum and Calypso bands on Lido Deck, and live bands playing everything from rock to Latin to disco.
Carnival Dream will also feature Carnival’s Seaside Theatre, a massive LED screen on Lido Deck showing movies, concerts, sporting events and other programming.
Carnival Dream debuts Sept. 21 with the first of three 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises operating roundtrip from Rome (Civitavecchia), followed by a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome to New York from Oct. 27 to Nov. 12. Carnival Dream will operate two eight-day Bahamas/Florida cruises departing Nov. 15 and Nov. 23 from New York.
The ship will then reposition to Port Canaveral, Fla., for a nine-day Caribbean cruise departing Dec. 3. Carnival Dream will launch year-round seven-day Caribbean service from Port Canaveral on Dec. 12. Reservations are currently being accepted for Carnival Dream’s European and Caribbean departures. For more information, call 877-858-8009 or email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com
Presented in the 425-seat Burgundy Lounge, the comedy club will highlight a variety of comedians offering both family-friendly and adult-only performances each night. Six 35-minute shows will be presented nightly, with show times at 6, 7:15, 8:30, 9:45 and 11 p.m., and 12:15 a.m. The last two performances will be R-rated adult-only shows.
Carnival Dream’s comedy club is one of several entertainment options. Three high-energy revues -- “Dancin’ in the Street,” “Get Ready” and “X-Treme Country” – will feature elaborate sets and costumes, video technology and sophisticated special effects. The Ocean Plaza is an indoor/outdoor café/live music venue with activities and entertainment planned from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. Guests can relax with specialty coffees and sweets while enjoying a variety of live music.
Located on Promenade Deck 5, Ocean Plaza will also serve as the venue for activities ranging from scrapbooking classes and trivia contests to karaoke, and art, spa and photo seminars. Jugglers and magic shows also will be presented, while the Fun Force, Carnival’s acrobatic troupe, will perform high-flying antics. Other diversions on Carnival Dream will include solo entertainers along the Dream Street Promenade, a karaoke lounge, sing-a-longs in Sam’s Piano Bar, steel drum and Calypso bands on Lido Deck, and live bands playing everything from rock to Latin to disco.
Carnival Dream will also feature Carnival’s Seaside Theatre, a massive LED screen on Lido Deck showing movies, concerts, sporting events and other programming.
Carnival Dream debuts Sept. 21 with the first of three 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises operating roundtrip from Rome (Civitavecchia), followed by a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome to New York from Oct. 27 to Nov. 12. Carnival Dream will operate two eight-day Bahamas/Florida cruises departing Nov. 15 and Nov. 23 from New York.
The ship will then reposition to Port Canaveral, Fla., for a nine-day Caribbean cruise departing Dec. 3. Carnival Dream will launch year-round seven-day Caribbean service from Port Canaveral on Dec. 12. Reservations are currently being accepted for Carnival Dream’s European and Caribbean departures. For more information, call 877-858-8009 or email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Sandals, Beaches Partner with Martha Stewart Weddings
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and Sandals Resorts International announced a multi-year partnership that will bring customizable Martha Stewart Weddings to all brides and grooms celebrating a destination wedding at any of the Luxury Included Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts across the Caribbean, beginning Jan. 1, 2010. Guests will be able to book a Martha Stewart Wedding at any of the 12 Sandals Resorts or four Beaches Family Resorts starting in October 2009.
In addition, the companies announced they will introduce Martha Stewart Crafts classes for adults at Sandals Resorts and craft camps for families at Beaches Resorts in 2010. Martha Stewart Weddings at Sandals Resorts -- available in five themes -- will leverage MSLO’s expertise in wedding planning and Sandals Resorts’ reputation as the leader in the luxury all-inclusive resort arena.
A la carte items or “extras” -- such as personalized cake toppers, welcome gifts and candy buffets -- will also be available for couples to make their weddings unforgettable.
On the digital front, the company has established a stand-alone website, www.marthastewartweddings.com, with wedding planning tools powered by WeddingWire, a localized wedding platform in which MSLO made a strategic investment in 2008.
Also in 2008, MSLO took an equity stake in www.pingg.com, an online invitation and planning company. In November 2009, Martha Stewart Weddings magazine will publish its first destination weddings special issue magazine.
In addition to Martha Stewart Weddings at Sandals Resorts, MSLO and SRI will introduce a variety of craft programs and camps in 2010. Guests will be taught crafting skills and techniques by trained experts using Martha Stewart Crafts products (www.marthastewart.com/crafts). MSLO’s crafts products are manufactured by EK Success, which distributes the products to mass market and specialty craft retailers nationwide. For more information on Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, visit www.marthastewart.com.
For more information on Sandals, visit www.sandals.com. For additional information on Beaches Resorts, visit www.beaches.com.
At Island Breeze Travel, we are Wedding / Honeymoon Destination Specialists and would love the opportunity to help you plan your Wedding or Honeymoon.
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In addition, the companies announced they will introduce Martha Stewart Crafts classes for adults at Sandals Resorts and craft camps for families at Beaches Resorts in 2010. Martha Stewart Weddings at Sandals Resorts -- available in five themes -- will leverage MSLO’s expertise in wedding planning and Sandals Resorts’ reputation as the leader in the luxury all-inclusive resort arena.
A la carte items or “extras” -- such as personalized cake toppers, welcome gifts and candy buffets -- will also be available for couples to make their weddings unforgettable.
On the digital front, the company has established a stand-alone website, www.marthastewartweddings.com, with wedding planning tools powered by WeddingWire, a localized wedding platform in which MSLO made a strategic investment in 2008.
Also in 2008, MSLO took an equity stake in www.pingg.com, an online invitation and planning company. In November 2009, Martha Stewart Weddings magazine will publish its first destination weddings special issue magazine.
In addition to Martha Stewart Weddings at Sandals Resorts, MSLO and SRI will introduce a variety of craft programs and camps in 2010. Guests will be taught crafting skills and techniques by trained experts using Martha Stewart Crafts products (www.marthastewart.com/crafts). MSLO’s crafts products are manufactured by EK Success, which distributes the products to mass market and specialty craft retailers nationwide. For more information on Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, visit www.marthastewart.com.
For more information on Sandals, visit www.sandals.com. For additional information on Beaches Resorts, visit www.beaches.com.
At Island Breeze Travel, we are Wedding / Honeymoon Destination Specialists and would love the opportunity to help you plan your Wedding or Honeymoon.
http://www.island-breeze-travel.com
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Modern Bride Names Jamaica as Top Honeymoon Destination
For the 13th consecutive year, Jamaica has been named to Modern Bride’s “The World’s 50 Best Honeymoons” list from the annual survey of Virtuoso travel specialists.
Jamaica also ranked in the “Top 10 for Affordability,” at number 3, a desirable spot in today’s economy. Jamaica’s listings are published in Modern Bride’s August/September issue, now available on newsstands. The survey represents an expert polling of a panel of 6,000 Virtuoso travel specialists across the U.S. and is designed to help couples select the ideal honeymoon destination.
Agents recommended destinations based on the following 12 categories: romance, beaches, food and wine, mountains, sexy ambience, adventure, nightlife, affordability, seclusion, culture, snorkeling and diving, and up-and-coming locale.
For more information on Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, call us at 877-858-8009 or email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com
At Island Breeze Travel of Michigan, we specialize in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons and would be happy to work with you personally and make your special day the best it possibly can be.
http://www.island-breeze-travel.com
Jamaica also ranked in the “Top 10 for Affordability,” at number 3, a desirable spot in today’s economy. Jamaica’s listings are published in Modern Bride’s August/September issue, now available on newsstands. The survey represents an expert polling of a panel of 6,000 Virtuoso travel specialists across the U.S. and is designed to help couples select the ideal honeymoon destination.
Agents recommended destinations based on the following 12 categories: romance, beaches, food and wine, mountains, sexy ambience, adventure, nightlife, affordability, seclusion, culture, snorkeling and diving, and up-and-coming locale.
For more information on Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, call us at 877-858-8009 or email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com
At Island Breeze Travel of Michigan, we specialize in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons and would be happy to work with you personally and make your special day the best it possibly can be.http://www.island-breeze-travel.com
Monday, July 13, 2009
US Airways Adds Flights to Barbados From Philadelphia
Published on: July 13, 2009
US Airways is adding more nonstop flights to Barbados from its Philadelphia hub. US Airways will fly to Barbados four days a week starting Oct. 1 and then offer daily service for the winter season beginning Dec. 19.
Island Breeze Travel also has packages available and with our status as Barbados specialists, we can secure VIP packages at no charge at participating resorts.
With this new service, US Airways will offer customers an average of 109 weekly nonstop flights to 14 Caribbean destinations from Philadelphia International Airport during the peak Caribbean travel season.
For more information, call 877-858-8009 or visit www.usairways.com.
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US Airways is adding more nonstop flights to Barbados from its Philadelphia hub. US Airways will fly to Barbados four days a week starting Oct. 1 and then offer daily service for the winter season beginning Dec. 19.
Island Breeze Travel also has packages available and with our status as Barbados specialists, we can secure VIP packages at no charge at participating resorts.
With this new service, US Airways will offer customers an average of 109 weekly nonstop flights to 14 Caribbean destinations from Philadelphia International Airport during the peak Caribbean travel season.
For more information, call 877-858-8009 or visit www.usairways.com.
www.island-breeze-travel.com
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tie the knot in Jamaica with the "Ultimate Budget Wedding"
At Island Breeze Travel of Michigan, we are very happy to announce our partnership with Superclubs and Grand Lido in Jamaica.
As average wedding expenses soar beyond $28,000 according to The Knot, engaged couples are looking to trim costs without crimping on style. Rolling out this month as an extension to SuperClubs’ complimentary weddings, the “Ultimate Budget Wedding” package at the Grand Lido Resorts & Spas in Jamaica provides lasting wedding memories without lingering debt.
Starting at just $2,690 per couple for a five-night minimum stay beginning March 15, this comprehensive free wedding package includes Super-Inclusive accommodations and enticing offerings such as couples massages and island tours – even a financial consultation with a major U.S. investment bank, to help set up a nest egg.
Each resort also continues to absorb the costs of government administrative fees, a savings of up to US$300, for couples staying seven nights or longer. “After nearly 45 years of marriage, I haven’t forgotten what it was like when we were first starting out: every penny counts, “ said Hon. John Issa, chairman of SuperClubs Resorts. “We want our brides and grooms to have memorable weddings without worrying about breaking the bank.
Our destination weddings are chic, smart and within reach at a fraction of the price of today’s average affair.” Specially designed to enhance SuperClubs’ complimentary wedding package, which includes Champagne and sweet treats upon arrival in an upgraded room, the personal services of a resort wedding planner, wedding cake, flowers, bouquet and boutonnière, music, professional photographer, guest passes, minister, marriage license, affidavits, private candlelit dinner and a honeymoon breakfast in bed, the “Ultimate Budget Wedding” package offers newly tailored add-ons.
Pre-marital stress will drift away during the included 30-minute “Walking Down the Aisle” couples massage, while wedding guests can also indulge at the Blue Mahoe Spa with 15 percent off all treatments. Following the guaranteed sunset hour wedding ceremony, newlyweds can escape to their honeymoon retreat where they will enjoy petal turndown service, in-room chilled Champagne, a decadent dessert tray, and romantic music playing. Beyond the resort, island escapades await and those looking to explore can take advantage of the two-for-one Chukka Caribbean Adventures voucher for canopy, horseback or tubing excursions, redeemable at the resort tour desk.
SuperClubs also helps couples start off on the right financial foot by offering a free consultation with a major U.S. investment bank representative who can help them plan for the present and future, from setting up a joint checking account to developing a long-term savings strategy. As a special wedding gift from SuperClubs, newlyweds will receive a 15-minute honeymoon photo session, and take home an engraved wedding album with four professional 5x7 prints with CD.
They also get his and her “Just Married” T-shirts. In addition to having their government/administrative fees waived, brides and grooms who extend their stay to at least seven nights will enjoy their wedding night for free. The duo will also take home a “Honeymooning in Paradise” tote to fill with souvenirs from their getaway. Grand Lido Negril and Grand Lido Braco feature fun outdoor playgrounds by day and quiet, relaxed atmospheres at night.
The AAA Four Diamond resorts pamper with unique Super-Inclusive amenities including complimentary manicures and pedicures, 24-hour room service, dry cleaning, and a choice of four gourmet dinner restaurants. The resorts, which have been named to Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Caribbean hotels list, boast picture-perfect wedding settings, from seaside gazebos to fragrant tropical gardens.
Grand Lido Braco’s five-night “Ultimate Budget Wedding” packages start at $2,690 per couple, and Grand Lido Negril’s start at $2,740.
In, addition, Grand Lido Negril is in a great location in Negril, Jamaica. If you enjoy snorkelling, it is very close to one of our favorite snorkelling reefs and a very nice deserted island. contact us today and let us help you plan your ultimate island wedding. 877-858-8009 or email us.
As average wedding expenses soar beyond $28,000 according to The Knot, engaged couples are looking to trim costs without crimping on style. Rolling out this month as an extension to SuperClubs’ complimentary weddings, the “Ultimate Budget Wedding” package at the Grand Lido Resorts & Spas in Jamaica provides lasting wedding memories without lingering debt.
Starting at just $2,690 per couple for a five-night minimum stay beginning March 15, this comprehensive free wedding package includes Super-Inclusive accommodations and enticing offerings such as couples massages and island tours – even a financial consultation with a major U.S. investment bank, to help set up a nest egg.
Each resort also continues to absorb the costs of government administrative fees, a savings of up to US$300, for couples staying seven nights or longer. “After nearly 45 years of marriage, I haven’t forgotten what it was like when we were first starting out: every penny counts, “ said Hon. John Issa, chairman of SuperClubs Resorts. “We want our brides and grooms to have memorable weddings without worrying about breaking the bank.
Our destination weddings are chic, smart and within reach at a fraction of the price of today’s average affair.” Specially designed to enhance SuperClubs’ complimentary wedding package, which includes Champagne and sweet treats upon arrival in an upgraded room, the personal services of a resort wedding planner, wedding cake, flowers, bouquet and boutonnière, music, professional photographer, guest passes, minister, marriage license, affidavits, private candlelit dinner and a honeymoon breakfast in bed, the “Ultimate Budget Wedding” package offers newly tailored add-ons.
Pre-marital stress will drift away during the included 30-minute “Walking Down the Aisle” couples massage, while wedding guests can also indulge at the Blue Mahoe Spa with 15 percent off all treatments. Following the guaranteed sunset hour wedding ceremony, newlyweds can escape to their honeymoon retreat where they will enjoy petal turndown service, in-room chilled Champagne, a decadent dessert tray, and romantic music playing. Beyond the resort, island escapades await and those looking to explore can take advantage of the two-for-one Chukka Caribbean Adventures voucher for canopy, horseback or tubing excursions, redeemable at the resort tour desk.
SuperClubs also helps couples start off on the right financial foot by offering a free consultation with a major U.S. investment bank representative who can help them plan for the present and future, from setting up a joint checking account to developing a long-term savings strategy. As a special wedding gift from SuperClubs, newlyweds will receive a 15-minute honeymoon photo session, and take home an engraved wedding album with four professional 5x7 prints with CD.
They also get his and her “Just Married” T-shirts. In addition to having their government/administrative fees waived, brides and grooms who extend their stay to at least seven nights will enjoy their wedding night for free. The duo will also take home a “Honeymooning in Paradise” tote to fill with souvenirs from their getaway. Grand Lido Negril and Grand Lido Braco feature fun outdoor playgrounds by day and quiet, relaxed atmospheres at night.
The AAA Four Diamond resorts pamper with unique Super-Inclusive amenities including complimentary manicures and pedicures, 24-hour room service, dry cleaning, and a choice of four gourmet dinner restaurants. The resorts, which have been named to Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Caribbean hotels list, boast picture-perfect wedding settings, from seaside gazebos to fragrant tropical gardens.
Grand Lido Braco’s five-night “Ultimate Budget Wedding” packages start at $2,690 per couple, and Grand Lido Negril’s start at $2,740.In, addition, Grand Lido Negril is in a great location in Negril, Jamaica. If you enjoy snorkelling, it is very close to one of our favorite snorkelling reefs and a very nice deserted island. contact us today and let us help you plan your ultimate island wedding. 877-858-8009 or email us.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Walt Disney World Extends Free Dining Offer
Walt Disney World Resort has extended the booking period for the Magic Your Way Plus Dining package, which includes free dining. The new booking deadline is July 27 for clients arriving most nights from Aug. 16 through Oct. 3.
The Magic Your Way Plus Dining package includes a choice from more than 100 participating restaurants. For each night of their package, clients receive one table service meal, one quick-service meal and one select snack per night.
With the offer, a family of four can buy a five-night package including hotel and theme park tickets from $1,390 and receive the Disney Dining Plan free (the equivalent of $58 per person, per day, based on two adults, one junior and one child).
The Magic Your Way Plus Quick Service Dining package and Magic Your Way Plus Deluxe Dining package are also available. For more information, call 877-858-8009 and ask for package code RYH or email mark@island-breeze-travel.com
The Magic Your Way Plus Dining package includes a choice from more than 100 participating restaurants. For each night of their package, clients receive one table service meal, one quick-service meal and one select snack per night.
With the offer, a family of four can buy a five-night package including hotel and theme park tickets from $1,390 and receive the Disney Dining Plan free (the equivalent of $58 per person, per day, based on two adults, one junior and one child).
The Magic Your Way Plus Quick Service Dining package and Magic Your Way Plus Deluxe Dining package are also available. For more information, call 877-858-8009 and ask for package code RYH or email mark@island-breeze-travel.com
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Island Breeze Travel - Just Completed - Luxury Travel Specialist Program
In a continuing effort to bring our clients the best that travel has to offer, we are proud to announce that Island Breeze Travel is now certified as a Luxury Travel Specialist.
The Luxury Travel Specialist Program is sponsored by:
- Half Moon Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica http://www.halfmoon.com/
- Dreams Resorts and Spa's http://www.dreamsresorts.com/
- Secrets resorts and Spa's http://www.secretsresorts.com/
This certification is administered through the Travel Agent Academy and it gives us up-to-the-moment intelligence on special offers and insight into luxury travel offerings around the world.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
SANDALS RESORTS “NO WORRY GUARANTEE” ALLOWS TRAVELERS TO BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
Insurance Priced at $99 per Adult and $79 per Child Grants Travelers Full Cash Refund in the Event of A Layoff.
MIAMI (May 1, 2009) – Unique Vacations Inc., the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, The Royal Plantation Collection, and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts, today announced the “Sandals Resorts No Worry Guarantee,” an added benefit to the company’s optional insurance policy, which grants guests a full cash refund on their vacation should they be involuntary terminated from their jobs.
MIAMI (May 1, 2009) – Unique Vacations Inc., the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, The Royal Plantation Collection, and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts, today announced the “Sandals Resorts No Worry Guarantee,” an added benefit to the company’s optional insurance policy, which grants guests a full cash refund on their vacation should they be involuntary terminated from their jobs.
Beginning May 1, 2009, when guests purchase the Trip Mate Travel Protection Plan for $99 per adult and $79 per child, they will now have expanded coverage that includes the Sandals Resorts No Worry Guarantee, offering protection on travel to all four resort brands’ properties in Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, The Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos.
“Today’s workforce is struggling with a very tough market, and an unpredictable economic climate offers little reassurance,” said Kevin Froemming, president of Unique Vacations, Inc.
“Today’s workforce is struggling with a very tough market, and an unpredictable economic climate offers little reassurance,” said Kevin Froemming, president of Unique Vacations, Inc.
“It is worrisome for many to book a vacation not knowing what the future holds. Through this expanded coverage, travelers can feel confident about making vacation plans, while still safeguarding their investment should life circumstances change.”
With the Sandals Resorts No Worry Guarantee, guests receive a full cash refund on the land portion of their vacation if they have been laid off from their jobs 30 days following their effective date of coverage.
To be eligible, travelers must have also been continuously employed with the same employer for two years prior to involuntary termination of job. Travelers can purchase the Trip Mate Travel Protection Plan, which includes the Sandals Resorts No Worry Guarantee, Cancel for Any Reason Waiver, and also protects against trip interruption and other unexpected events after departure, at the time of booking. For details, please visit http://www.sandals.com/.
*Not applicable for temporary employment, independent contracts or self-employed persons. Sandals Resorts No Worry Guarantee covers land-only portion of reservation. Travel Protection Plan must be purchased within seven days of initial reservation.
At Island Breeze Travel, we fully recommend Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts. Having vacationed at Sandals several times, we are fully aware of the value that these resorts offer compared to other resort chains.
Contact us today at 877-858-8009 or email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com for a closer look at what Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have to offer.
Friday, May 15, 2009
The Royal Cancun - Sun and Sea Package
Cancun: Sun & Sea Spa Package at 5-Star Hospitality Award Winner - $185
Source: Real Resorts
The Royal Cancun is Real Resorts' latest addition to its Royal brand of luxury resort hotels. This Expedia Insiders' Select choice has the only ocean view spa in Cancun, and is an Adults-Only, All-Suite, All-Inclusive resort. Travel by 12/31/09.
To speak with Reservations, please call Island Breeze Travel of Michigan at 877-858-8009 .
The Royal Cancun offers the most innovative services of any Cancun Spa resort, including hydrotherapy and an extensive array of Mayan-influenced massage and body treatments.
Our tranquil, relaxing treatment suites next to a peaceful garden courtyard make it easy to settle into a day of pampering, with the soothing sounds of trickling water in the background. We offer many treatment options on our exclusive spa menu, and encourage you to come experience the inner peace and renewed energy that follows our healing services.
Deal HighlightsPlease note that Spa Packages are exclusively for your spa experience. Accommodations are to be arranged separately.
• Two-Hour Sun & Sea Spa Package, $185
• Facial Rescue Experience, 50 Minutes
• Cool Hydro Experience, 30 Minutes
• Aloe Rescue, 50 Minutes
• Cool Muslin Sheets Soaked in Herbal Infusion
• Travel by 12/31/09Upgrade Options
• 2½-Hour Package, with Hydro Experience, 4-Hand Massage, Purification Facial, $460
• 2½-Hour In-Suite Package for Two, with Salt Exfoliation, Tequila, Honey & Lime Bath, and Relaxation Massage, $500
The Royal Cancun Highlights
• All-Suite Resort includes Swim-Up Suites
• 5-Star Diamond Award, American Academy of Hospitality Sciences
• Adults Only (Minimum Age 16)
• Luxury All-Inclusive Program
• Royal Service & Royal Housekeeping Program
• Cancun's Best Beach / Beach Waiters
• Giant Infinity Pool / Jacuzzi / Swim-Up Bar
• 7 Restaurants / 24-Hour Room Service
• 6 Bars / 2 VIP Lounges (24-Hour)
• Sumptuous SPAzul
• Daily Activity Program
• Royal Romance Concierge
Their Flu Free Guarantee - Return free trips are valid one per year and will be identical to the original vacation package.- same dates, same length of stay and same accommodations. As there are many strains of H1N1, a guest who makes the claim must have it confirmed as Influenza (H1N1), and the guest must provide a positive blood result for (H1N1) by state certified laboratory dated within 14 days of checking out of resort in addition to certification by the doctor who performed the test to redeem the free 3 year return vacations with your companion.
The “Flu Free Guarantee” applies to guests that travel May through October, 2009, and is for the original traveler making the claim and one additional guest. Additional details can be found on Real Resorts website at www.RealResorts.com
For more details, call Island Breeze Travel of Michigan today at 877-858-8009 or email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com
Source: Real Resorts
The Royal Cancun is Real Resorts' latest addition to its Royal brand of luxury resort hotels. This Expedia Insiders' Select choice has the only ocean view spa in Cancun, and is an Adults-Only, All-Suite, All-Inclusive resort. Travel by 12/31/09.
To speak with Reservations, please call Island Breeze Travel of Michigan at 877-858-8009 .
The Royal Cancun offers the most innovative services of any Cancun Spa resort, including hydrotherapy and an extensive array of Mayan-influenced massage and body treatments.
Our tranquil, relaxing treatment suites next to a peaceful garden courtyard make it easy to settle into a day of pampering, with the soothing sounds of trickling water in the background. We offer many treatment options on our exclusive spa menu, and encourage you to come experience the inner peace and renewed energy that follows our healing services.
Deal HighlightsPlease note that Spa Packages are exclusively for your spa experience. Accommodations are to be arranged separately.
• Two-Hour Sun & Sea Spa Package, $185
• Facial Rescue Experience, 50 Minutes
• Cool Hydro Experience, 30 Minutes
• Aloe Rescue, 50 Minutes
• Cool Muslin Sheets Soaked in Herbal Infusion
• Travel by 12/31/09Upgrade Options
• 2½-Hour Package, with Hydro Experience, 4-Hand Massage, Purification Facial, $460
• 2½-Hour In-Suite Package for Two, with Salt Exfoliation, Tequila, Honey & Lime Bath, and Relaxation Massage, $500
The Royal Cancun Highlights
• All-Suite Resort includes Swim-Up Suites
• 5-Star Diamond Award, American Academy of Hospitality Sciences
• Adults Only (Minimum Age 16)
• Luxury All-Inclusive Program
• Royal Service & Royal Housekeeping Program
• Cancun's Best Beach / Beach Waiters
• Giant Infinity Pool / Jacuzzi / Swim-Up Bar
• 7 Restaurants / 24-Hour Room Service
• 6 Bars / 2 VIP Lounges (24-Hour)
• Sumptuous SPAzul
• Daily Activity Program
• Royal Romance Concierge
Their Flu Free Guarantee - Return free trips are valid one per year and will be identical to the original vacation package.- same dates, same length of stay and same accommodations. As there are many strains of H1N1, a guest who makes the claim must have it confirmed as Influenza (H1N1), and the guest must provide a positive blood result for (H1N1) by state certified laboratory dated within 14 days of checking out of resort in addition to certification by the doctor who performed the test to redeem the free 3 year return vacations with your companion.
The “Flu Free Guarantee” applies to guests that travel May through October, 2009, and is for the original traveler making the claim and one additional guest. Additional details can be found on Real Resorts website at www.RealResorts.com
For more details, call Island Breeze Travel of Michigan today at 877-858-8009 or email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
SuperClubs Jamaica Five-Day Super-Inclusive “Girlfriend Getaway” Package
SUPERCLUBS KNOWS WHAT A GIRL WANTS – AND NEEDS
The Five-Day Super-Inclusive “Girlfriend Getaway” Package at Grand Lido Braco in Jamaica Starts at $916 Per Person Girlfriend getaways are booming despite the economic downturn, though women are now being more cost-conscious about their travel decisions, said the Associated Press.
Grand Lido Braco’s new “Girlfriend Getaway” package delivers with deluxe Super-Inclusive amenities and fun extras like cooking classes, windsurfing lessons, and pampering spa treatments, all for the starting price of just $916 per person.
According to the AAA Girlfriend Travel Research Project, women accounted for around 32 million trips last year, spending almost $200 million. On these vacations, they dined out (86 percent), shopped (74 percent), visited spas (73 percent) and went to the beach or pool (70 percent). Covering all the bases, Grand Lido Braco’s five-day/four-night “Girlfriend Getaway” package heeds the call, catering to gal pals of all ages in need of a warm weather respite.
Upon arrival at the AAA Four Diamond resort, named to Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Caribbean hotels list, the women are greeted with a bottle of Champagne in their “Royal Beachfront” accommodations.
A welcome basket stocked with Biodroga beauty products also awaits, before the girlfriends indulge in their complimentary manicures and pedicures, and choice of a 30-minute beachside massage or a basic facial at the Blue Mahoe Spa.
Novice and expert culinarians alike can sharpen their kitchen skills during an exotic Jamaican cooking and pastry class with the resort’s talented chefs. Then, after working up an appetite, they can dig in at one of Grand Lido Braco’s many restaurants, including Piacere, which serves nouvelle cuisine by candlelight, Munasan, which offers innovative Japanese fare with a sushi bar and Teppanyaki stations, and Reggae Café, favored for its local delicacies like jerk chicken.
Adventure buffs and sports enthusiasts can hit the turquoise waters for a complimentary private windsurfing lesson, or sign up for resort scuba diving certification for an additional $75, while landlubbers can improve their game at the resort’s nine-hole golf course with personalized instruction by the resident golf instructor.
And, with no greens fees, the group can practice their swing and play as much as they’d like. Beyond the resort, island escapades abound and those looking to explore can take advantage of the package’s two-for-one Chukka Caribbean Adventures voucher for canopy, horseback or tubing excursions, redeemable at the resort tour desk.
The Five-Day Super-Inclusive “Girlfriend Getaway” Package at Grand Lido Braco in Jamaica Starts at $916 Per Person Girlfriend getaways are booming despite the economic downturn, though women are now being more cost-conscious about their travel decisions, said the Associated Press.
Grand Lido Braco’s new “Girlfriend Getaway” package delivers with deluxe Super-Inclusive amenities and fun extras like cooking classes, windsurfing lessons, and pampering spa treatments, all for the starting price of just $916 per person.
According to the AAA Girlfriend Travel Research Project, women accounted for around 32 million trips last year, spending almost $200 million. On these vacations, they dined out (86 percent), shopped (74 percent), visited spas (73 percent) and went to the beach or pool (70 percent). Covering all the bases, Grand Lido Braco’s five-day/four-night “Girlfriend Getaway” package heeds the call, catering to gal pals of all ages in need of a warm weather respite.
Upon arrival at the AAA Four Diamond resort, named to Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Caribbean hotels list, the women are greeted with a bottle of Champagne in their “Royal Beachfront” accommodations.
A welcome basket stocked with Biodroga beauty products also awaits, before the girlfriends indulge in their complimentary manicures and pedicures, and choice of a 30-minute beachside massage or a basic facial at the Blue Mahoe Spa.
Novice and expert culinarians alike can sharpen their kitchen skills during an exotic Jamaican cooking and pastry class with the resort’s talented chefs. Then, after working up an appetite, they can dig in at one of Grand Lido Braco’s many restaurants, including Piacere, which serves nouvelle cuisine by candlelight, Munasan, which offers innovative Japanese fare with a sushi bar and Teppanyaki stations, and Reggae Café, favored for its local delicacies like jerk chicken.
Adventure buffs and sports enthusiasts can hit the turquoise waters for a complimentary private windsurfing lesson, or sign up for resort scuba diving certification for an additional $75, while landlubbers can improve their game at the resort’s nine-hole golf course with personalized instruction by the resident golf instructor.
And, with no greens fees, the group can practice their swing and play as much as they’d like. Beyond the resort, island escapades abound and those looking to explore can take advantage of the package’s two-for-one Chukka Caribbean Adventures voucher for canopy, horseback or tubing excursions, redeemable at the resort tour desk.
Grand Lido Braco’s “Girlfriend Getaway” package starts at $916 per person, land only, and includes: accommodations; meals and premium alcoholic beverages; mani-pedi; 30-minute massage or a basic facial; pastry class on Mondays and a cooking class on Wednesdays;
windsurfing and scuba diving lesson; personalized golf instruction; two-for-one island excursions with Chukka Caribbean Adventures, and a welcome basket with Champagne and Biodroga products.
As always, Grand Lido Braco’s Super-Inclusive vacation also includes all land and water sports; entertainment; hotel taxes; airport transfers; and even tips.
Rates are based on double-occupancy; and a two-room minimum group booking is required.
Contact Mark or Ann at info@island-breeze-travel.com or on the web at http://www.island-breeze-travel.com/
Monday, May 11, 2009
Secrets and Dreams Resorts Offer "Flu-Free Guarantee"
As Mexico’s Health Minister reports a continuing decline in the H1N1 virus, Secrets Resorts & Spas and Dreams Resorts & Spas introduces a Flu-Free Guarantee to help speed the country’s tourism recovery.
Valid between May and December 2009, if a guest contracts Influenza A (H1N1) while staying at these resorts, their next three vacations will be free of charge.
All Secrets and Dreams Resorts & Spas follow the current American Hotel & Lodging Sanitation Measures and recently have taken additional heightened measures to ensure the highest level of sanitation and hygiene.
There are many strands of H1N1, therefore it must be qualified as Influenza A (H1N1). The guest must provide positive blood results in addition to the certification of the doctor who performed the test in order to redeem the three free return stays.
The offer applies to guests that booked May 8, 2009, through June 30, 2009, for travel taking place May 8, 2009, through December 20, 2009. The offer is valid for same vacation (land only) to return once per year over the next three years and only for the original traveler plus one companion. Black-out dates and restrictions apply. The offer is applicable to Secrets and Dreams Resorts & Spas only.
All Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, and Secrets and Dreams Resorts & Spas are offering additional promotions for guests. Among the offers, Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts has a Spring Escape that offers up to 37 percent savings while Secrets Resorts & Spas also has a Spring Escape that features discounts of up to 55 percent and a $200 resort credit.
The Spring Escape at Dreams Resorts includes up to a 40 percent discount, up to a $250 resort credit, and kids stay free with two adults. Discounts are valid for bookings made from May 1 to June 15, 2009, for travel through Dec. 23, 2009.
Contact mark@island-breeze-travel.com for more information or visit http://www.island-breeze-travel.com/
Valid between May and December 2009, if a guest contracts Influenza A (H1N1) while staying at these resorts, their next three vacations will be free of charge.
All Secrets and Dreams Resorts & Spas follow the current American Hotel & Lodging Sanitation Measures and recently have taken additional heightened measures to ensure the highest level of sanitation and hygiene.
There are many strands of H1N1, therefore it must be qualified as Influenza A (H1N1). The guest must provide positive blood results in addition to the certification of the doctor who performed the test in order to redeem the three free return stays.
The offer applies to guests that booked May 8, 2009, through June 30, 2009, for travel taking place May 8, 2009, through December 20, 2009. The offer is valid for same vacation (land only) to return once per year over the next three years and only for the original traveler plus one companion. Black-out dates and restrictions apply. The offer is applicable to Secrets and Dreams Resorts & Spas only.
All Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, and Secrets and Dreams Resorts & Spas are offering additional promotions for guests. Among the offers, Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts has a Spring Escape that offers up to 37 percent savings while Secrets Resorts & Spas also has a Spring Escape that features discounts of up to 55 percent and a $200 resort credit.
The Spring Escape at Dreams Resorts includes up to a 40 percent discount, up to a $250 resort credit, and kids stay free with two adults. Discounts are valid for bookings made from May 1 to June 15, 2009, for travel through Dec. 23, 2009.
Contact mark@island-breeze-travel.com for more information or visit http://www.island-breeze-travel.com/
Sunday, May 10, 2009
THE ROYAL in Cancun Offers Unlimited Golf Greens Fee Packages
Unlimited Play & Unlimited Fun-in-the-Sun at Cancun’s Only Five Star Diamond Resort
Cancun, MX –Golf till you drop at Real Resorts THE ROYAL in Cancun!
The all-suite, all-inclusive luxury THE ROYAL in Cancun is the destination’s only Five Star Diamond Resort that offers unlimited greens fees for golfers. The Unlimited Golf Greens Fee Package offers transportation to and from the renowned Cancun Golf Club by Pok Ta Pok. This package also includes greens fees and golf cart rental for two.
Located just a few miles from the resort the 18-hole signature golf course is designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and offers a challenging game at every level. Guests participating in THE ROYALin Cancun Unlimited Golf Package will also enjoy a 20% discount on any purchases made at the Pok Ta Pok pro shop and a 15% discount at the courses restaurant/bar.
At THE ROYAL in Cancun guests will enjoy a choice of deluxe guest suite accommodations, all-inclusive gourmet dining, cellar wines, international cocktails and discounts at the resort’s signature holistic SpAZUL, as well as the Logo Shop, and on the rental of a Mini Cooper.
John Hardie, a guest from Ottawa, Canada said, “We chose the Unlimited Golf Green Fees Package at THE ROYAL in Cancun because it is the best of both worlds. We enjoyed unlimited golf every day with transportation to-and-from the golf course, as well as ultra luxury accommodations, gourmet dining and a beachfront location in the heart of Cancun.”
Contact us today for rates and availability at THE ROYAL in Cancun
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Signature at MGM Grand Debuts Summer Splash Promo
The Signature at MGM Grand has announced a Summer Splash promotion for travel through Aug. 31.
With nightly rates starting at $129, the package includes a Junior Suite and daily breakfast for two at Delights. In addition, children ages 10 and under eat free at Delights or poolside with the purchase of an adult meal.
To book, call 877-898-8009 and mention booking code MGM Grand SUM016 or SUM017. For more information, visit www.signaturemgmgrand.com.
With nightly rates starting at $129, the package includes a Junior Suite and daily breakfast for two at Delights. In addition, children ages 10 and under eat free at Delights or poolside with the purchase of an adult meal.
To book, call 877-898-8009 and mention booking code MGM Grand SUM016 or SUM017. For more information, visit www.signaturemgmgrand.com.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Real Resorts in Mexico - Health and Safety Initiatives
CANCUN, MX – Real Resorts, a privately owned luxury hotel company in Mexico, is leading the campaign to create a ‘super’ hygienic atmosphere for guests at its resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
Each of the four Real Resorts is working with local authorities and area hotels to create a ‘sanitary barrier.’ Within this barrier there is intensified and ongoing cleaning with sanitizing products in all hotels, buses, taxis, restaurants, bars, and airports in addition to the other measures already taken by the Mexican government to contain the further spread of the flu virus.
In addition, at each of the Real Resort Properties -- THE ROYAL in Cancun, Gran Caribe Real in Cancun, and THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen and Gran Porto Real in Playa del Carmen -- the company has incorporated further precautions to provide a safe environment. One additional guest service is the placement of sanitizing hand lotion around the hotels for staff and guest use, as well as adding hand sanitizing lotion as a guest room amenity.
“We consistently make cleanliness, hygiene and guest health our top priority whether or not there is public attention to these issues,” said Fernando Garcia, General Director, Real Resorts. “During this period of heightened awareness we will continue our diligence and increase as many practical measures as possible to help prevent the spread of any illness through human contact.
Of course, we understand that during this initial timeframe there may be some guests who prefer to postpone their trip and that is why we are offering them an opportunity to rebook their holiday for a later date,” added Garcia.
Real Resorts is offering guests booked for travel now through May 10th the choice of rebooking their travel for any future date through December 23, 2009, honoring the same rate of their original booking. Or guests booked through May 10th may also elect to cancel their stay without a penalty.
“We are encouraged by yesterday’s report in the Los Angeles Times that indicates that as the strain of flu impacting Mexico and the U.S. runs its course, it appears to be a more mild strain of influenza than originally anticipated,” adds Garcia. If this report proves to be accurate, we are assured that visitors will soon be returning to Mexico to enjoy their summer holidays with confidence of having a healthy and fun vacation.”
Real Resorts will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further information as developments occur in the coming weeks. For additional updates Real Resorts provides an online Safety Information web page at www.RealResorts.com/safetyupdate.
Each of the four Real Resorts is working with local authorities and area hotels to create a ‘sanitary barrier.’ Within this barrier there is intensified and ongoing cleaning with sanitizing products in all hotels, buses, taxis, restaurants, bars, and airports in addition to the other measures already taken by the Mexican government to contain the further spread of the flu virus.
In addition, at each of the Real Resort Properties -- THE ROYAL in Cancun, Gran Caribe Real in Cancun, and THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen and Gran Porto Real in Playa del Carmen -- the company has incorporated further precautions to provide a safe environment. One additional guest service is the placement of sanitizing hand lotion around the hotels for staff and guest use, as well as adding hand sanitizing lotion as a guest room amenity.
“We consistently make cleanliness, hygiene and guest health our top priority whether or not there is public attention to these issues,” said Fernando Garcia, General Director, Real Resorts. “During this period of heightened awareness we will continue our diligence and increase as many practical measures as possible to help prevent the spread of any illness through human contact.
Of course, we understand that during this initial timeframe there may be some guests who prefer to postpone their trip and that is why we are offering them an opportunity to rebook their holiday for a later date,” added Garcia.
Real Resorts is offering guests booked for travel now through May 10th the choice of rebooking their travel for any future date through December 23, 2009, honoring the same rate of their original booking. Or guests booked through May 10th may also elect to cancel their stay without a penalty.
“We are encouraged by yesterday’s report in the Los Angeles Times that indicates that as the strain of flu impacting Mexico and the U.S. runs its course, it appears to be a more mild strain of influenza than originally anticipated,” adds Garcia. If this report proves to be accurate, we are assured that visitors will soon be returning to Mexico to enjoy their summer holidays with confidence of having a healthy and fun vacation.”
Real Resorts will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further information as developments occur in the coming weeks. For additional updates Real Resorts provides an online Safety Information web page at www.RealResorts.com/safetyupdate.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Simple Methods That Can Save You Hundreds On Your Next Airline Ticket
Recently, I had a customer that wanted me to find flight tickets for himself and 4 other family members to go to Orlando for spring break.
No problem I said.
I found tickets at a very good rate, but the customer waited until the next day to call me back and book the flights. As you can imagine, the price increased and the customer was less than happy.
Some points to consider when booking airfare:Search for the best rates from Tuesday at midnight through Wednesday evening. Airlines tend to release the new rates, sales, and additional flights in to inventory on Tuesday beginning at 0001 in the morning.
This is not the absolute rule, but you will see some of the airlines introduce sales and add new flights during this time. Often times, other airlines will make comparable offers to stay competitive.
Don't book travel Thursday or through the weekend.
The airlines understand the principles of supply and demand better than anybody. The airlines also understand most people who work full time jobs simply do not have the time to research flights during the week but they do have more discretionary time close to and on the weekends.
Many people simply head to the web, find a flight, and book it!!
The problem is booking during this time period can be significantly higher in price.
I recommend that people do their own research and verify this theory.
How to land the cheapest flight by day of the week.
Fly on Tuesdays, Wednesday's, and Saturdays.Generally, these days tend to be lower in passenger numbers flying so the adage supply and demand will work in your favor on these days.
All of these tips are general in nature. For a more accurate picture of your particular situation I recommend that you take the approach of a travel agent and test, test, and re-test the airline rates.
If you don't have time for that kind of detailed research, call a travel agent and remember, you deserve a decent rate on your flight.
Happy Travels.....Mark
No problem I said.
I found tickets at a very good rate, but the customer waited until the next day to call me back and book the flights. As you can imagine, the price increased and the customer was less than happy.
Some points to consider when booking airfare:Search for the best rates from Tuesday at midnight through Wednesday evening. Airlines tend to release the new rates, sales, and additional flights in to inventory on Tuesday beginning at 0001 in the morning.
This is not the absolute rule, but you will see some of the airlines introduce sales and add new flights during this time. Often times, other airlines will make comparable offers to stay competitive.
Don't book travel Thursday or through the weekend.
The airlines understand the principles of supply and demand better than anybody. The airlines also understand most people who work full time jobs simply do not have the time to research flights during the week but they do have more discretionary time close to and on the weekends.
Many people simply head to the web, find a flight, and book it!!
The problem is booking during this time period can be significantly higher in price.
I recommend that people do their own research and verify this theory.
How to land the cheapest flight by day of the week.
Fly on Tuesdays, Wednesday's, and Saturdays.Generally, these days tend to be lower in passenger numbers flying so the adage supply and demand will work in your favor on these days.
All of these tips are general in nature. For a more accurate picture of your particular situation I recommend that you take the approach of a travel agent and test, test, and re-test the airline rates.
If you don't have time for that kind of detailed research, call a travel agent and remember, you deserve a decent rate on your flight.
Happy Travels.....Mark
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