Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides – All Access Arial Pass to the filming locations in Kauai

Hey Pirates of the Caribbean fans!! the new installment in the series opens tomorrow, June 20th, 2011 at theaters worldwide :0)

The staff of Island Breeze Travel will be one of the first in line to see the movie but we also wanted to put a bit of information out to some of you who might be considering a trip to the islands of Hawaii. Many of the scenes were filmed in various locations on Oahu and Kauai. Farther down in the post, we outline our recommendations for a trip to Kauai and an excursion that will give you VIP viewing of some of the popular filming locations with some of the most awe-inspiring backdrops on the face of the planet.

But first, a bit about the new movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides.

Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past (Cruz), and he's not sure if it's love -- or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.

The official On Stranger Tides trailer promises all the usual Pirates of the Caribbean fare, sword-fighting, and sharp wit. Geoffrey Rush as Capt. Hector Barbossa, Depp’s Keith Richards-esque portrayal of Capt. Jack Sparrow, and some new elements. Among the new additions—mermaids, zombies, 3D effects, a love interest played by Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane as the legendary pirate Blackbeard and lots of Hawaii scenery.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides opens in theaters nationwide on May 20, 2011.

Official Trailer

Fly with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

For a VIP aerial tour of all the great filming locations for Pirates Of The Caribbean – On Stranger Tides, we recommend flying with the company Captain Jack Sparrow parlay’s with! Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was the official inter island helicopter transport service for Mr. Depp while he was on-island and they have the inside scoop and can give you a perspective into the filming like no one else can.

Captain Jack Sparrow arrives in Hawaii for the first day of filming!

Island Breeze Travel has a great relationship with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and we would be happy to arrange a VIP tour befitting a true Pirates Of The Caribbean fan!!

We recommend staying at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. The staff here is awesome and the concierge staff in particular bends over backwards to make sure you are well taken care of. Plus, being that it’s Hawaii – No Passports Required!!

Current promotions: Free Breakfast Buffet for 2, Every 5 night free, Breakfast for 2 and 20%!, Kids Stay FREE!, and more!!

For more information on the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa – please click here for their website or contact us at 517-917-0510 / info@island-breeze-travel.com or see our website at www.island-breeze-travel.com

This Month’s Featured Resort - Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa in Jamaica

ARRIVAL IN JAMAICA

Upon arrival, you'll proceed to the Sandals lounge, which is conveniently located at Sangster International Airport (MBJ), in Montego Bay. Your complimentary transfer to and from the resort will be arranged by Sandals.  Climb aboard your bus and enjoy your included roundtrip airport transfer from Montego Bay International Airport to Sandals Whitehouse. The journey takes a little over one hour, so sit back and enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way.

ISLAND INFORMATION

From the moment you arrive, you’ll find yourself immersed in the untouched beauty and warm hospitality of Jamaica's stunning south coast.  Nestled within an uninhabited 500-acre nature reserve, Sandals Whitehouse is a tranquil haven located within reach of some of the island's most spectacular sights. This is the real Jamaica — with endless sugar cane fields and cascading waterfalls.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Discover the undiscovered. Journey to a forgotten Jamaica where the natural beauty is simply unforgettable. Within a 500-acre wilderness preserve, blue mountains, lush palm groves, pristine coastlines and shimmering turquoise waters create an unbelievable backdrop for a monumental resort. Sandals Whitehouse Europe Village & Spa perfectly blends the exotic allure of the Caribbean with the refined elegance of Europe.

 

Charming Italian piazzas and fountains are surrounded by gardens resplendent with fragrant foliage, while three European-inspired villages – Italian, French and Dutch – are home to luxuriously-appointed, all oceanfront rooms and suites.

 

Each one offers magnificent views overlooking the two-mile long beach, and top tier suites come with Sandals’ legendary Butler Service. Seven restaurants serve mouthwatering gourmet cuisine from around the world, and entertainment ranges from a sophisticated piano bar to bonfire beach parties and a chic nightclub.

 

This resort is truly a world unto itself, where time is all but forgotten and the only moment is now.

KEY POINTS

• The resort is spread over 50 acres. A tranquil tropical paradise, which sits along side a two mile beach.
• All of the rooms and suites are oceanfront
• Three distinctive architectural features. Including authentic Italian, Dutch and French villages
• 360 Oceanview rooms and suites in 15 categories.
• 7 Restaurants and 6 Bars ore on this property.
• Full Room Service to 32 One Bedroom Butler-Serviced Suites
• A beautiful Red Lane ® Signature Spa is located at this resort (spa services are at an additional cost)
• Over 14,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, including a 3- level Theatre.

MISCELLANEOUS FACTS

Visa & Passport Requirements
All travelers will require a valid passport. Please check for any other necessary visa or documentation requirements.

Average Temperatures
Caribbean temperatures are warm year-round. Daytime average: 82°F, 28°C. Nighttime average: 72°F, 22°C.

Dress Code
Resort casual by day, resort elegant by night. So while the sun is up, your shorts, tank tops, swim suits, short-sleeved shirts, sundresses and light slacks are the perfect attire. As the sun sets and you set out to enjoy the evening, proper attire is required (although elegant dress shorts are permitted in some restaurants).

Safe Deposit Boxes
Safe deposit boxes are included in every room. Guests with jewelry and/or cash are advised to store all valuables in safe deposit boxes as Sandals cannot be held responsible

WI-FI Coverage and Internet Access
Most public areas of this hotel, and all of the rooms, have Wi-Fi coverage for your convenience. Instant access to the Internet may be obtained by simply connecting to the network and charging the service to your room.

Departure Lounge
If your plane leaves in the afternoon or is delayed, you're welcome to enjoy the departure lounge at Sandals Whitehouse. There are comfortable couches, a large-screen TV, and changing facilities with showers, so you can thoroughly enjoy your last day in paradise.

Scuba Diving
Top-of-the-line equipment for scuba diving is included; however, you're welcome to bring your own. You must remember your diver certification cards to enjoy full diving privileges. If you have any contra-indications to diving you must have a doctor complete and sign the physician section on the medical questionnaire form before you will be allowed to dive at any of our resorts.

Tips and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities are strictly prohibited for all staff except personal butlers. In the event you wish to tip your butler, it will be greatly appreciated but under no circumstance will a tip be required or solicited.

Martha Stewart Weddings

As the leader in destination weddings, Sandals ensures your wedding will be as special as your love for each other. Now, in an industry first, Sandals has paired with Martha Stewart Weddings to offer six signature wedding themes with true star power. Stay 6 nights or longer in Concierge category or higher and the Beautiful Beginnings wedding theme is Free!*

* At Sandals Emerald Bay only available from September - January; $350 from February - August. There is an Additional $600 charge for twilight weddings at any resort.

Click this link to see more photos and information about this resort: http://www.sandals.com/main/whitehouse/wh-home.cfm

Why Use A Travel Agent?

"Why should I use a travel agent?" As a veteran travel executive, that's a question I'm often asked. Today, with the overwhelming number of sources for travel information (the Internet, cable television, newspapers, magazines, guidebooks, etc.), it's no wonder the consumer is confused. Yet that's precisely why the services of a professional travel consultant are more valuable than ever.

In January, the television news magazine, 20/20, reported the results of a test in which travel agents beat consumers at uncovering the best airfares. However, it is much more than the "lowest fare" that provides the compelling argument for a good travel agent.

The best thing an agent can do is to match up a traveler with the vacation that's right for them. The professional travel consultant builds relationships with their clients to learn their interests and lifestyles, as well as their dispositions.

Below is a list of some of the important services, which are either provided FREE or for a nominal charge, by travel agents:

1. Distilling the product information: Through an on-going and time-consuming process of familiarization, continuing education and customer feedback, the agent becomes a travel expert.

2. Investigating and supplying competitive information: No single supplier is going to advise a consumer that a better route or a better fare is available on a competing carrier.

3. Staying abreast of the most current and timely promotions: Via daily faxes, agent-only e-mail transmissions, and their relationships with their district sales managers, agents are obtaining the most current promotional information.

4. Analyzing the current promotions: The cheapest is not always the best.

5. Clarifying the fine print, such as cancellation penalties and restrictions: Again, the benefits of a professional's experience can save a traveler money . . . and headaches.

6. Making recommendations for travel-related options: Travel agents share the to pack for different travel options.

7. Simplifying the research and subsequent transaction: Like a personal shopper, agents can provide one-stop shopping for travelers who require air arrangements, rental cars, cruise accommodations and hotel stays - with suggestions that are in the best interest of the client, not the supplier.

8. Enhancing the trip with value-added benefits and amenities: Agents can add to the client's experience by sending a bottle of wine, providing a special land package, a specific escort or other customer amenities.

9. Using their clout to obtain the best possible in seemingly impossible situations: Whether it's airline seats, hotel rooms or cruise space, the travel agent has more buying power than the consumer.

10. Getting problems resolved: The agent serves as the consumer's advocate in the event something inadvertently goes wrong.

The use of outside service providers for many transactions, such as tax preparation, isn't questioned. Similarly, if one is going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars, as well as a good chunk of valuable leisure time, it makes great sense to use a professional.

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Sandals Resorts Launches "Greatest Love Story" Contest

Sandals Resorts is launching a “Greatest Love Story” contest, under which consumers can upload a video of their personal love story to the Sandals website.

The contest coincides with the resort’s 30th anniversary.



In every month for six months thereafter, a Sandals Resorts panel of judges will pick a finalist, and the public will have the opportunity to vote online for their favorite video. Videos that are chosen each month will become eligible for either the contest's grand prize or runner-up prizes.

The couple whose story is considered by Sandals to be the most compelling will win a seven-night vacation to Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica, the company's first resort, and will be invited to attend the company's exclusive 30th anniversary celebration. The couple will stay in one of the resort's luxurious, butler-serviced Love Nest Suites, complete with private luxury airport transfers, and will be treated to a Beautiful Beginnings-themed Sandals Wedding by Martha Stewart or a complimentary vow renewal ceremony.

In addition to roundtrip airline tickets, the grand prize winner will also receive a signature West Indian couples' massage at the award-winning Red Lane Spa, plus a sunset catamaran cruise from Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours. The six remaining finalists will win three-night vacations for two to any Sandals Resort in Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigua or The Bahamas. Entries must be submitted by Aug. 14, 2011, for consideration. For more information, visit http://www.sandals.com/greatestlovestory



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Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp to be held at Atlantis Resort in Nassau, Bahamas.

Save the Date for February 17-20, 2011!  The artists for this camp will be nothing short of SPECTACULAR! Tommy Lee from Motley Crue will headline. He will be joined by more than 20 other Rock Stars!

The Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp 4 day experience is not to be missed. From the moment you walk off the plane on this beautiful tropical island your life will never be the same. Watch out Paradise Island, here you come! We will have you jamming and rehearsing with your newly formed band and legendary Rock Counselor from the very beginning of the camp.

In four incredible days, you will rehearse with fellow band mates and celebrity rock counselors, meet and jam with Tommy Lee of Motley Crue, Ace Frehley of KISS and Lita Ford of The Runaways, break bread with industry insiders, play live at the Atlantis Theater, and more importantly, have the pictures and autographs to prove it.

Not just for the adults!

Are you bringing your son or daughter with you to the Bahamas? Or maybe you are bringing them for the experience of being a Rock Star while you are the groupie. There is also a package for young adults from 12-16 who want to experience being a Rock Star. They will have a Rock Star counselor who mentors them through the 4 days and gives them all the same experience that they adults will have. Imagine their first day back at school and the stories they will be able to tell their friends. They will be the envy of the whole school.

For more information, pricing, and to book this once in a lifetime bucket list trip, contact us today because these seats wont last.

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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

Sixthman Schedules Zac Brown Band Cruise on Carnival

Island Breeze Travel and Sixthman are happy to announce that the Zac Brown Band, winner of the 2010 Grammy for Best New Artist, will perform during the “Sailing Southern Ground” cruise departing Sept. 2 from Tampa to Grand Cayman on the Carnival Inspiration. The four-night cruise takes place over Labor Day weekend. The CMA-nominated Zac Brown Band will perform along with a dozen bands, including Michael Franti and Spearhead, Blackberry Smoke, Nic Cowan, Gaelic Storm, Sonia Leigh and Oakhurst. Cabins are on sale now. Prices start at $699. For more information, visit www.sailingsouthernground.com.

To book your trip, email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com or call us toll free at 877-858-8009

Because – Ya gotta getaway to where the boat leaves from!!

AM Resorts Announces New Resort Brand To Their Lineup

Philadelphia-based AMResorts announced its newest all-inclusive resort brand, Now Resorts & Spas.

Set to open in Mexico's Riviera Maya, the brand's first property, Now Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, is the latest addition to AMResorts family of upscale resort brands, which also include Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, The Zoëtry Collection, Secrets Resorts & Spas and Dreams Resorts & Spas

Now Resorts & Spas will treat every guest to Unlimited-Luxury, where everything is included. The signature vacation concept caters to couples, friends and families with desirable locations, elegant accommodations with ocean views and first-class amenities and services. While every property will offer a unique flavor, look and experience, overall brand features will be shared.

These include oversized guest rooms and suites with ocean views and private terraces, wireless Internet access, flat-screen TVs with surround-sound systems, daily refreshed mini bars, 24-hour room and concierge services, multiple gourmet dining offerings and full-service spa and fitness facilities.

Wedding services and honeymoon packages also will be available at every resort.

Now Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa will be located in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, 12 miles south of Cancun International Airport. The property will feature 550 suites, with room categories including junior suites, family suites, and accommodations on the Preferred Club level. Guests also can find seven a la carte gourmet restaurants. Its five bars serve a varied selection of premium and local beverages (no reservations or wristbands required). Couples with children will appreciate the resort's signature Explorers' Club, which caters exclusively to younger guests age 3 to 12 with dedicated facilities and fully-supervised activities. Daily, teen-focused activities also will be available.

The spa offers treatment rooms, multiple private massage rooms, a hydrotherapy area featuring indoor Jacuzzis and showers, sauna and steam bath to complete the stimulating and peaceful experience. The spa also features a full-service salon offering hair treatments, waxing, and manicure and pedicure services.

Other in-resort amenities include three swimming pools, six sport courts, motorized water sports, superior entertainment, meeting rooms, a theater, business center, and a variety of stores. For more information, visit
http://www.nowresorts.com/

To be one of the first to experience the new resort, contact Island Breeze Travel of Michigan at:
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Sandals' Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua Opens Waterfront Rooms

Island Breeze Travel is proud to announce - Beginning Jan. 20, guests of Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua, one of the most recent additions to the Sandals Resorts International portfolio, can stay in the newly renovated and renamed Tropical Waterfront rooms, offering views of Long Bay, with balconies and patios overlooking the sea. Guests of Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua will also be rewarded with up to 60 percent off regular adult and child rack rates for select dates throughout 2010. The Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua recently completed extensive refurbishments to the Tropical Waterfront rooms, including fully upgraded and expanded bathrooms; new, eco-friendly air-conditioning systems; and completely retiled floors. In addition, the rooms feature soft furnishing upgrades with new upholstery and local artwork, as well as rattan furnishings.

Located on the northeast coast of Antigua, the resort features 180 rooms; four restaurants, and offers water sports; and a variety of local tours. In addition to the newly renovated oceanfront rooms and up to 60 percent off rates, a stay at Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua also includes fine dining options, premium brand liquor, water sports, nightly entertainment, and all taxes and gratuities.

Gaze out from your patio or balcony at the multi-hued sea of Long Bay. All rooms have been recently refurbished and retiled. Bedrooms have mahogany-colored rattan furnishings, all new bedding, a mini refrigerator, and fully remodeled and expanded bathrooms. These rooms are the most outstanding accommodations in the resort. For more information, call 877-858-8009 or visit www.grandpineapple.com

Views: Spectacular views of Long Bay.

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At Island Breeze Travel, we are Certified Sandals Specialists and we would love to help you plan your next vacation. Call or email us today!!

Sandals' Whitehouse Reopens on Jamaica's South Shore

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.

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.

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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.

For more information, call 877-858-8009 or email mark@island-breeze-travel.com

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.


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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.

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.

We realize the one thing most of you lack is the luxury of time. You don’t have countless hours to surf the net and assemble the perfect trip.

That’s why we do all the homework for you — and take the hassle out of high-end travel with a focus on delivering to you, the best-of-the-best travel experiences.

Please contact us today at info@island-breeze-travel.com or call us toll free at 877-858-8009.

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.

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.

“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.

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

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.

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/