BFF Girls Getaway October 13-17, 2011

The BFF Girls Getaway Package is available October 13-17, 2011 for
$1,199 per person. All Luxury Included® getaways come complete
with deluxe accommodations, gourmet dining options, premium
brand wine and spirits, endless water sports, scuba diving for
certified divers, gratuities, airport transfers, and all resort taxes and
fees. *Double occupancy not required for October dates.

And – this just in!! We just received the proposed itinerary for the BFF trip and wanted to share it with you.

Thursday, Oct 13th

7:00pm-8:00pm
Private Welcome Cocktail Reception with Kinect™ for Xbox 360®
(Italian Village Trevi Pool Bar) Kick off your girls getaway as you sip on mixed drinks, nibble on delicious hors d’oeuvres, and test your dance skills with Dance Central on Kinect™ for Xbox 360®. Plus, meet all of the BFF sponsors while you learn what the weekend has in store for you! Dinner at Leisure. Grab your BFF and dine at one of our 16 Restaurants.

Friday Oct 14th

8:00am-9:00am
Walking Meditation and Yoga taught by Kim Valeri (Watersports Center) Enjoy a morning walk along the ocean’s edge and start
the day centered and calm. Learn how this contemplative approach to walking can help you to slow down, feel more connected and cultivate gratitude for what is truly important in your life.
9:30am-10:30am
Morning Yoga taught by Kim Valeri (Gym) Appropriate for all levels and taught from a point of safety, iyengar-style practice helps you to refine and deepen your yoga poses. All levels welcome.
10:30am-11:30am
AGE Smart Eye Reversal with Dermalogica® (Sushi Bar) Did you know the eye area is the first to show signs of aging, and the easiest to start treating now? From firming and reducing puffiness to a wrinkle solution, let our Dermalogica® Skin Experts teach you the professional’s way of treating and preventing the signs of aging around the eyes.
4:00pm-7:00pm
Private Sunset Sail-Away Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise (The Pier)
Set sail on a private cruise with Island Routes Adventure Tours for the ultimate party on the water! Don’t forget to wear your bathing suit so you can frolic in the crystal-clear Turks & Caicos waters!

Saturday Oct 15th

8:00am-9:00am
Walking Meditation and Yoga taught by Kim Valeri (Watersports Center)
9:30am-10:30am
Morning Yoga taught by Kim Valeri (Gym)
10:30am-11:30am
Rapid Resurface & Renew Your Skin / Join the FITE with Dermalogica®
(Sushi Bar) Millions of dead skin cells sit on the surface of your skin just waiting to be removed, and most skin has imbedded grime that triggers skin issues. This all leads to a dehydrated, dull complexion. Join our Dermalogica® Skin Experts so we can show you how to replenish and treat your skin with our hydrating formulas for a quick,
easy fix! At the same time, find out about our amazing concept of helping women entrepreneurs worldwide and join in the FITE!
2:30pm-4:30pm
Emeralds are a Girls’ BFF! (Italian Village - Colombian Emeralds)
Visit the Colombian Emeralds boutique and relax in the shade during your own private BFF shopping experience! Mimosas will be served as you try on jewelry, participate in raffle contests and save up to 50% on select jewelry!
4:30pm-5:30pm
Learn to Have it All Workshop with Jennifer S. Wilkov (Caribbean Village - East Caicos Board Room) Understand how to have a meaningful, romantic relationship while continuing to enjoy your successful dream career. Jen will show you the steps to envision
and create your dream life. Not only will they help you decide what you want, they’ll show you how to get it!
9:00pm
Beach Bonfire PJ Party sponsored by Harlequin® (Schooners Deck)
Bond with your girlfriends on the beach, next to a bonfire and over delectable chocolate treats. You’ll enjoy a steamy night of confessions…Let the games begin.

Sunday, Oct 16th

Oct 8:00am-9:00am
Walking Meditation and Yoga taught by Kim Valeri (Watersports Center)
9:30am-10:30am
Morning Yoga taught by Kim Valeri (Gym)
10:30am-11:30am
Get Mapped and Get Results with a Double Masque Face Routine with Dermalogica® (Sushi Bar) Take this opportunity to sit down at the Skin Bar and learn how to take care of your skin with our experts
through Face Mapping. Did you know your skin can be divided into 14 zones, each with a unique need? We can meet those needs with the Dermalogica® Double Masque! We will teach you an easy and simple application for a professional double action masque at home.
4:00pm-5:00pm
The Power of Visualization Workshop with Jennifer S. Wilkov
(Caribbean Village - East Caicos Board Room) Learn how to turn your dream life into a reality. From creating your vision board to writing affirmations and more, you’ll get all the tools you’ll need to harness the power of visualization so you can take it home and start living the life you want.
5:00pm-6:00pm
Meditation taught by Kim Valeri (Caribbean Village - West Caicos Board Room)
6:30pm-7:30pm
Farewell Cocktail Party (Kimonos Bar) It’s a happy hour like no other! Start the evening off right by pairing delicious cocktails with tasty delicacies.
7:30pm-10:00pm
Farewell Group Dinner (Kimonos) Say goodbye to a wonderful weekend with your new Beaches Friends Forever. Plus, find out if you will be the lucky winner of your very own Kinect™ for Xbox 360®
Prize Pack complete with a Dance Central game.

Monday, Oct 17th

All Day Departures

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Beaches BFF Update for October 13-17, 2011

Beaches is rolling out the red carpet for you and your girlfriends to go on a 4-night vacation in paradise at a very special rate. So, grab your girlfriends, kick back, relax and enjoy Caribbean-style fun at the Beaches Friends Forever (B.F.F.) Girls Getaway.

Exclusive B.F.F. Activities:

• Welcome cocktail reception
• Island Dance Lessons
• Skin-timate Skin Care Sessions
• Beach Bonfire Pajama Party
• Meditation Classes
• Beach Yoga and Seaside Pilates Classes
• Chartered Snorkeling
• Farewell Dinner

You also receive:

• $200 Red Lane® Spa gift certificate for the ultimate in pampering (Spa appointments can fill up fast so we can pre-register your appointment directly with the resort to save you time)
• 10% discount voucher to our specialty gift shops
• Free 5x7 picture
• Welcome goody bag filled with gifts!!

Sunset Sail Away Catamaran Cruise
Sail away on a catamaran cruise for the ultimate party on the water! (An $85 value)

First Hand Experience:

My first hand experience was last October and I can tell you it is something that I will never forget!  I went with my sister, mother-in-law and cousin.  I had been to Beaches Turks and Caicos before so it was great to experience it from the eyes of someone who had never been there before. Everything was seamless, from the arrival, to getting our “goodie bags” and with all of the scheduled activities.  You can do as much or as little as you want!

We had a great time hanging out with Andrew at the Cricketers Pub.

And let’s not forget the Chocolate parties…

 

Everyone had a great time and we can’t wait to return!

$200.00 per person reserves your spot for ultimate girls getaway!  For more information and to book your Beaches Friends Forever (BFF) Girls Getaway contact us at (517) 917-0510 or info@island-breeze-travel.com

Live it Up and Dive FREE at Sandals and Beaches Resorts

LIVE IT UP AND DIVE is an event for scuba divers who like to vacation in paradise, dine in world-class restaurants and enjoy premium-brand beverages, plus hang out with friends and family while diving in the world’s most beautiful destinations!

Taking place only between September 1 and October 31, 2010, LIVE IT UP AND DIVE can be found this year exclusively at Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa, Beaches Negril Resort & Spa and Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa!

In addition to a phenomenal diving experience, guests will experience a variety of exclusive LIVE IT UP AND DIVE weekly activities, which include: Dive In cocktail pool party - one day per week, Dive Treasure Hunt one day per week, new SCUBAPRO equipment demos, Beach Bonfire and Photo Show and Tell activities.

There’s no additional charge for divers to participate in these events. All guests who book through this promotion will be invited to participate. Each of the resorts listed above will plan the days and times for the LIVE IT UP AND DIVE activities, and may vary at each resort.

This promotion is in addition to all existing promotions and discounts being offered by Sandals and Beaches.

For more information and to Book this great promotion, contact us at 517-917-0510 or email Mark at mark@island-breeze-travel.com or Ann at ann@island-breeze-travel.com

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A New Record for Wedding’s at Beaches Turks and Caicos

Wedding bells could be heard the whole month of May at the Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort and Spa with a record 109 weddings in just one month.

“It has been a very busy time for us,” wedding specialist Shayna Bigazzi told the fp. The resort is a favourite wedding spot for blissful nuptials, but “we have never had this many weddings in one month so far,” Bigazzi said.

In July it was announced that Sandals Resorts International and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. had entered a three-year partnership bringing customizable Martha Stewart Weddings to the various Sandals resorts, including Beaches Turks and Caicos, starting this year.

Martha Stewart Weddings at Sandals Resorts are available in six themes with something for every budget and wedding wish. Special Martha Stewart touches include a wedding cake designed by Pastry Guru Wendy Kromer-Schell of Martha Stewart Living, and of course elegant details designed by Martha Stewart herself.

For those wishing to marry on the pristine beaches of Grace Bay, the comprehensive wedding packages cover everything from the rehearsal dinner or lunch, the ceremony to the reception, up to and including the honeymoon. “Our wedding and honeymoon packages have been very popular,” Bigazzi explained.

In this belt-tightening economy, Bigazzi says many couples have to sacrifice the honeymoon. “With our packages, they are able to combine the two and not have to miss out on anything,” she explained.

This new trend has been a big hit at Beaches, where couples have opted for a weeklong combined wedding and honeymoon trip. Along with the wedding couple, family and friends are tagging along, being apart of the wedding, while also having their own vacation at the same time. Shayna says more than half the couples come with groups of 30 people or more.

Most Beaches weddings occur between Thursday and Saturday, but with more than 1,500 feet of beachfront and 10 different locations to hold ceremonies, Beaches offers couples every opportunity for a unique Turks and Caicos Islands wedding experience.

For more information on Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, Contact us for a free consultation.

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Martha Stewart Crafts Studio at Beaches Resorts

Beaches Resorts and Martha Stewart Crafts™ are delighted to partner together to bring crafting fun for the whole family to the Caribbean. Together, we are proud to share some of Martha's techniques and know-how through the new Martha Stewart Crafts Studio™ at Beaches, a series of creative classes developed exclusively for Beaches Resorts. These creative, hands-on classes are fun for the entire family! Participants use Martha Stewart Crafts^™ tools and learn crafting techniques to create beautiful and personal souvenirs.

Beginning June 1^st, 2010 guests staying at Beaches Resorts will be able to enjoy crafting fun for the whole family. Whether guests are beginners or seasoned crafters, they’ll enjoy five unique classes: Fun With Glitter, Scrapbooking, Stencil Fashion, Punch & Stencil Fashions and Make Your Own Postcard.  Plus, they’ll come away with a personal handmade souvenir of their stay!

All classes cost $10 per person with the exception of the Make Your Own Postcard class which costs $8. All classes must be booked on property. For more information, please visit the Martha Stewart Craft Studio Landing page: http://www.beaches.com/craftstudio/.

For more information on how to book a trip to any of Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean, email me at mark@island-breeze-travel.com or call me at 517-917-0510

SANDALS RESORTS CONTINUES SANDALS GIVES BACK FUNDRAISING PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Caribbean’s Leading Resort Company Aligns with Local Travel Agents to Assist Organizations in Raising Money.

No stranger to community-based and charitable organizations, Sandals Resorts, along with sister-brands Beaches Resorts, The Royal Plantation Collection and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts, is proud to announce the re-launch of the highly successful Sandals Gives Back fundraising program.  Now in its second year, the program offers fundraising groups in the United States and Canada the opportunity to receive donations for their cause by joining forces with their favorite Sandals Resorts travel agents.

Between October 1, 2010 and January 31, 2011, organizations will have the exclusive opportunity to team up with dedicated Sandals Resorts travel agents during their next fundraising season to earn up to $250 in donations for each vacation package sold through their group.  For any vacation booked to a Sandals Resort, Beaches Resort, Royal Plantation Collection member or Grand Pineapple Beach Resort as a result of the organization’s referral or outreach, the travel agent will donate $100 directly to the organization’s efforts.  

To raise additional funds, groups can also invite their dedicated travel agent to host a Sandals Caribbean Night or set up a managed table display during their next fundraising event.  For each resulting booking to a Sandals Resort or Beaches Resort made within 10 days of this event, Sandals will make a supplementary $150 donation per booking to the organization. 

Associations and organizations can work with their Sandals Resorts-dedicated travel agent to put together a successful campaign and promote their fundraiser program throughout the community with flyers, posters, ads and online banners and web pages.  To qualify, the travel agent must sign an agreement with their Business Development Manager, and vacation packages must be booked between October 1, 2010 and January 31, 2011 for completed travel by January 31, 2012.

For more information about the Sandals Gives Back fundraising program contact Mark at Island Breeze Travel.

mark@island-breeze-travel.com or 517-990-2470

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Disabled Diving at Beaches Turks and Caicos

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa becomes the first to welcome disabled guests above and below the Turks & Caicos.

The dive team at the Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa has gone a step further to enable disabled guests by receiving their Handicap Scuba Association (HSA) certification this week. Under the guidance of recognized Course Director Mark Rausch of Poseidon Handicap Scuba Adventures, the team of 12 instructors underwent vigorous training in a three-day certification seminar to update their skills, which enables them to teach handicapped persons to scuba dive while addressing their special needs.

The course further offered insightful theory, followed by a series of confined and open water exercises, designed to simulate disabilities by ”acting out” the parts. This exercise created an atmosphere where instructors actually experienced what it is like to be a physically impaired diver. Rausch, who is also President and Founder of Poseidon Handicap Scuba Adventures and holds a Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certification commented, “Scuba diving for the disabled is a reality,” he continued, “The HSA is empowering those for whom the physical, social and recreational enjoyment of diving might otherwise have been foreclosed.”

Michael Clark, Beaches Resorts Water Sports Manager, who was pleased that his department received this special training commented, “Scuba diving is the sports where gravity is not an issue,” he further stated, “we are delighted to be able to offer our disabled guests the full value of our ‟Luxury Included‟ facility including equal water sports opportunity that caters to their special needs.”

The Providenciales based dive shop is the first in the resort chain, as well as the Turks & Caicos to receive HSA certification training. With this new certification, resort instructors are now certified to train physically challenged individuals to dive.

The course included certification standards such special training considerations, lifting techniques, wet suit donning and paraplegic and quadriplegic training. Other training elements of the course included familiarizing instructors with psychological adjustment to disabilities such as spinal injury, traumatic brain injury, Cerebral Palsy, amputations, hearing and sight impaired, Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy. Handicap Scuba Association is made up of over 4000 underwater educators, with disabilities and supporting members, located in over 45 countries.

The handicapped Scuba Association is dedicated to insuring that the people with disabilities are given the same opportunities to receive quality training, certification, and dive adventures as every other dive enthusiast.

Beaches Turks and Caicos also features:

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Sweet 16! Sixteen specialty dining options with everything from Caribbean to Japanese, Italian to French, Seafood to Sushi. Guaranteed to satisfy any desire

7000-sq-ft retail village offering guests high-end jewelry, fashion, candies, souvenirs, art gallery featuring international and local artists.

Beaches very own Pirates Island themed aqua-playground hosting one of the Caribbean most comprehensive water parks featuring nine slides, lazy river, surf simulator, water cannons, cranks and spray features

Beaches offers Turn Down Service for all rooms and suites of their 614 rooms.

Exclusive Butler Service in Beaches top suite categories. Trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers, your Butler will take care of every detail.

Kids of all ages can enjoy fun and games with Elmo and friends from Sesame Street as well as a full program for each age group.

15 minutes away you can visit the worlds only Conch Farm. Explore the fascinating process of farming the Queen Conch, “Strombus Gigas” from fertilization to harvest.

Team members from thirty-five different nationalities providing a true melting pot. Languages spoken by team members include English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Swiss, Creole, and Dutch.

X-BOX360 Games Garage all refurbished with plasma screen equipped with XBOX360 and the latest games on the market.

At Island Breeze Travel – we are Certified Sandals / Beaches Specialists and we have access to additional info at the resort through our on the ground contacts. For more information about Beaches Turks and Caicos, email us at info@island-breeze-travel or visit us on the web at http://www.island-breeze-travel.com

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

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.)