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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Tulum, Mexico – New International Airport Planned

Dates of construction and completion were announced on April 15th 2010

After much speculation, the new Tulum airport project was officially launched by Mexican President, Felipe Calderon.

First news reports from CNN and Reuters said he started the bidding process to construct and operate the airport and the "bases" for the competition were published on April 15, 2010.

The project will need an investment of some $254 million and competitors are expected to include international investment consortiums and other airport operators.

Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon said that the Riviera Maya Airport will be the first in the country to be constructed by private investors under a concession scheme.

He said the new terminal forms part of an ambitious government infrastructure project. It will occupy 3,700 acres (1,500 hectares) on the edge of the Tulum real estate market and will have a capacity for up to 3 million passengers per year.

Potential bidders are thought to include: ASUR, operator of Cancun airport; OMA, operator of northern Mexican airports including Monterrey and Acapulco; OHL, one of Spain's largest construction companies; and Advent International, a private investment company.

Major public investment in the zone has already had an effect on the price of Tulum real estate and international property companies are rushing to build new projects along the Mexican Caribbean coastline.

Cancun today receives 12.6 million visitors annually, and it has no more space to grow. The Riviera Maya received 2.8 million visitors in 2009, but the government expects it to receive 17.9 million in 2025. The expansion will need greater airport capacity.

Clearly, the new airport wont be ready for new passengers arrivals for a few years, but when it does open, it will be a very welcomed alternative to flying into Cancun, and making the long bus ride down to the Tulum area.

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The Jillian Michaels Ultimate Wellness Cruise 2010

Anybody watching The Biggest Loser Finale? Island Breeze Travel and Sixthman are happy to offer Fans of The Biggest Loser this special offer.

Join Jillian Michaels on the vacation of a lifetime as we sail from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Star October 21-25th, 2010! Experience four days of healthy cuisine, heart-pounding exercise, and live entertainment—all while learning invaluable health and wellness tools to help you reboot your life. Island Breeze Travel is an authorized specialty cruise agent with Sixthman Cruises. Contact us today for pricing and availability.

Check out Jillian’s page here: http://www.jillianmichaels.com/cruise.aspx

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Companions Fly Free to Sandals Emerald Bay

Booking Window: Now – June 04, 2010

Travel Window: January 04-June 23, 2010

Black-Out Dates: March 19-April 18, 2010 (All travel must exclude these dates)

Resort: Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

Categories: All published room categories

Minimum Length of Stay: 4 Nights, except when flying from Florida, which has a 3 night minimum

Note: Bookings can not be made online.

Description of Promotion/Package: Companions Fly Free to Sandals Royal Bahamian & Sandals Emerald Bay.

-Free companion fare offer applies to base air fare only, maximum one per room, and excludes government taxes and fees.  Guest is responsible for taxes and fees and must pay at time of booking for first passenger’s air fare, and both passengers’ government fees and taxes. This is fully non-refundable and cancellation of hotel will result in cancellation of all associated airline tickets.

-Both passengers must be booked for the same flight and itinerary and cannot include stopovers.

-Free airfare applies to new bookings only and air must be purchased in conjunction with a minimum 4 night stay and minimum of double occupancy.

-Not valid for Business or First class.

-Applies to airfares on scheduled service out of US markets only.

-Any airline change fees or rate increases after ticketing on either ticket is the responsibility of the passengers.

Florida offer:

Companion Flies Free - Same as above except:

-Free companion air offer includes base fare, government taxes and fees

-Applies to stays of 3 nights or longer

-Applies to scheduled service out of Florida.

Contact us today for more details and to receive a custom quote.

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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

Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa Offers Resort Credit

As part of its “Sizzling Summer” promotion, Bermuda’s AAA Four-Diamond Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is offering guests who book a six-night stay a $600 resort credit. Guests who book five-night stays earn a $500 resort credit, and four-night stays earn a $400 credit. The promotion is valid for travel from May 1 to Oct. 31, 2010, for bookings made by April 30, 2010. A minimum four-night stay is required. Per-person rates start at $615 per night and include complimentary daily breakfast and afternoon tea. For more information, call 877-858-8009 or visit www.island-breeze-travel.com

Aruba's Westin Resort Offers Suite Family Getaway

The Westin Resort, Aruba is offering a Suite Family getaway, with nightly rates starting at $399 this summer for an ocean view suite, complete with one king bed and one full sleeper sofa, accommodating four guests.

The package, available when booking four or more nights, also includes a daily $100 food and beverage credit and a 50 percent discount off additional resort view rooms, perfect for larger broods or inviting extended family along.

When booking, ask for rate plan SUITFB. The package is valid through Dec. 18, 2010. For reservations or more information, call 877-858-8009 or email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com