Dive, Stay and Dine at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis

The top-rated Caribbean resort has partnered with Scuba Safaris, a PADI five-star dive center, to offer a week-long dive vacation full of underwater discoveries, gourmet cuisine and spacious accommodations under the attentive care of Nisbet Plantation’s dedicated staff.

Available through December 19, 2012, Nisbet Plantation’s Ultimate Luxury Dive Vacation includes:

·          A free night on a seven-night stay in spacious cottage-style accommodations for two

·          Daily full-service breakfast served poolside at Coconuts

·          Daily lunch either served on the beach at Sea Breeze or boxed up to enjoy on the dive boat

·          Nightly three-course gourmet dinner at the Great House, a AAA Four Diamond restaurant

·          Five two-tank dives in the crystal clear waters of St. Kitts and Nevis

·          Round-trip airport transportation from St. Kitts (SKB) or Nevis (NEV)

Package rates begin at $3,102 for two divers or $2,724 for one diver. Rates are subject to tax and service charge. The package is not combinable with other offers and subject to availability.

During the week-long vacation, divers will have the chance to explore some of the more than 40 dive sites surrounding St. Kitts and Nevis. From gently sloping coral reefs to caverns, ledges and wrecks, the dive sites are home to snapper, barracuda, southern stingrays, eagle rays, turtles and more.

Nevis and Nisbet Plantation offer plenty for land lovers as well. Guests can lounge on the white sand beach or oceanfront pool, get pampered at The Palms Spa, dance under the stars to live music at the weekly Beach Barbeque, cycle around the island or hike through a rainforest.

The 36-square-mile island of Nevis is just a short water taxi ride away from sister-island St. Kitts. Direct flights into St. Kitts (SKB) are available from many gateway cities in the US, Canada and UK. Connecting flights into Nevis (NEV) are available from San Juan (SJU), St. Maarten (SXM) and Antigua (ANU), all cities easily served by American Airlines.

{Contact the Caribbean Travel Specialists at Caribbean Journey if you are interested in booking a dive vacation to Nevis!}

Everyone Deserves a Little Romance...

{This AMAZING photo of Coconut Bay is one of my favorite Caribbean photo of all time. From this amazing artist.}

Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa on glorious St. Lucia offers some great values on ROMANCE!!!

There are 3 packages worth noting... 

The Rendezvous Package for 7 nights includes:

Champagne Check-in

Romance Turn-down including champagne & chocolates

Couples Only Beachfront Dinner

Intro to Kite Surfing

$250 Resort Credit

and more! 

Deluxe Ocean View Room is $1129

Premium Ocean View Room is $1199

The One on One Package for 7 nights includes:

All of the Rendezvous perks plus...

Private Chauffeured Island Tour

Private Couples Beach Picnic

1/2 Hour Photo Shoot with Keepsake Photo 

Deluxe Ocean View Room is $1279

Premium Ocean View Room is $1349

The Fantasy Package for 7 nights includes:

One on One perks plus...

Private Catamaran Piton snorkeling cruise with lunch onboard

Deluxe Ocean View Room is $1579

Premium Ocean View Room is $1649

Contact us to book before May 31, 2012 for travel prior to June 15, 2012. We love Coconut Bay because of its dramatic landscape and easy access to the main international airport. Most flights to St. Lucia arrive at the Hewanorra Airport just 5 minutes away. Imagine... you'll be on the beach within a few short hours of your flight arriving!

Enjoy,

Yoga Retreat & Wellness Travel to Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda

Little dix bay on the splendid isle of virgin gorda in the british virgin islands if offering two wellness retreats this summer & fall.

WELLNESS RETREAT: REVITALIZE, REFRESH, RENEW YOGA FOUR-NIGHT PACKAGE

Offered: June 2-6 & 6-10, 2012
Experience the ancient discipline of yoga while practicing postures in the beautiful environment of Rosewood Little Dix Bay. Johnny Anzalone, a certified instructor of Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga, Meditation, Pilates and dance, will lead students through daily classes consisting of Multi-Level Yoga, Meditation, Core Strength and Stretch and the Choreography of Asana and Alignment. The core work practice will be held throughout the tranquil resort and on secluded beaches and will offer the knowledge needed to enhance your body, mind and spirit.

Package Includes: 2 yoga classes per day, rejuvenating breakfast & dinner menus daily, roundtrip transfers from Tortola airport, one 60-min. Seaside Sedation massage per person per stay, welcome amenity, use of yoga & fitness props/equipment, take-home healthy recipes & fitness tips, tax and resort fee.

WELLNESS RETREAT: FITNESS IMMERSION FOUR-NIGHT PACKAGE

Offered: Nov. 3-7 & 7-11, 2012
Move well, feel well, be well® is the philosophy of New York City fitness professional, Frank Baptiste. His experience working with a variety of clients of all ages and abilities from new mothers to professional athletes will help students during two classes each day learn the skills they need to achieve fitness goals and keep you moving well both during this program and after they return home. The beachside and poolside workshops including Move Well Morning Workout, Jump Rope Techniques, 21st Century Core Training, and Kettlebell Sessions will have the calories melting and the muscle building. 

{Contact Caribbean Journey to start planning your healthy vacation today!}

Cheers,

Teachers Eat, Drink, & Sleep for FREE in St. Thomas!

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in the US Virgin Islands is recognizing the hard work of teachers nationwide with a special Spring Break offer of a free all-inclusive vacation.

From March 1 through April 30, teachers can stay, eat and drink for free on a five-night getaway when traveling with another adult on the All Inclusive plan. Bolongo Bay’s award-winning All Inclusive plan features premium cocktails and all dining a la carte at two popular beachfront restaurants with menu items including filet mignon and lobster. The two adults just pay the single rate for All Inclusive, a savings of $525.

And that’s not all. Bolongo Bay is also including:

·          Two complimentary catamaran sails, the half-day Swim with Turtles snorkel trip and the Sunset Cocktail Harbor Cruise, on board Bolongo’s 53’ catamaran Heavenly Days (a $240 value), and

·          A $50 gift certificate to the Bolongo Bay boutique to stock up on supplies or souvenirs.

This teacher’s Spring Break package is $2,775 for two people, which includes a five-night All Inclusive stay in an Oceanview room, all of the extras, and all taxes and service charges. To receive the discount, teachers have to show valid ID upon check in. The offer is subject to availability and available on new bookings only.

At Bolongo Bay, it’s the teachers who get to have all the fun with complimentary non-motorized water sports equipment such as Hobie Cats, paddle boards, windsurfers, kayaks, snorkel gear, paddle boats and more. The fun continues into the night with live nightly entertainment at Iggies Beach Bar, just voted the Best Beach Bar in the Caribbean by the readers of Caribbean Travel + Life.

It’s easy for teachers to celebrate Spring Break at Bolongo Bay. No passports are needed for US citizens to travel to the US Virgin Islands and there are many direct flights available to St. Thomas. All major airlines service the international airport in St. Thomas, including American Airlines. To book your hotel package, please contact our Caribbean Travel Specialists.

An Ice Bar in St. Thomas?

I've seen ice bars before and always wondered what the appeal was as they usually are found in places with freezing temps. If it is ice cold outside, why would you want to spend your night on the town shivering? So, while it may seem odd that St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands now has an ice bar of its very own, it does make sense.

With average temps in the upper 80s, scorching hot beaches and bath water warm seas, any Caribbean Island could use an ice bay for the ultimate chill out. Read more about Magic Ice in St. Thomas.

Check out the ice bar on your next vacation to St. Thomas! 


Ready to book your trip? Contact us for great rates on airfare + hotel. Read up on airline reviews and decide which flights work best for you! 

Enjoy! 

Huge Savings to SANDALS Emerald Bay in Exuma, Bahamas

Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma is one of those rare resorts I wouldn't mind paying full price for. It is that good. If your best beach vacations are just as much location as they are service, this one's for you! Set on the pristine island of Exuma... where the beaches are quiet, the smiles loud, and the atmosphere forces you to relax... Sandals Emerald Bay is just about perfect. Throw in some extra savings and it can't be beat! 


Here's what you might save:

$400 Instant Savings

Save up to 65% Off

Up to 1 Free Night

Unlimited Free Golf

$175 Red Lane Spa Credit

$350 Airfare Credit

Of course, there's a catch.... HURRY! You must book your trip by January 6, 2012... Book your Sandal Resort Vacation to Sandals Emerald Bay Today! 

How do you get to Exuma? A few airlines service the local island airport - but most international flights come into Nassau and make the short flight over to Exuma.

Book the Big Game Weekend in St. Lucia!

Smugglers Cove Resort & Spa, an all inclusive resort in St. Lucia is pleased

to announce the 2^nd annual Big Game Event Weekend.  Come to St. Lucia and watch the “Big Game” on the beach with former NFL Football Players for Superbowl Weekend 2012 ~ February 2 to 6, 2012.

  The Big Game Weekend includes:

                                        

• All meals, snacks plus unlimited beverages    

• Land activities including a football game on beach                         

coached by former NFL Players                                                    

• Special work out sessions with Erik Dorsey                                         

• Team competitions in water sports and archery

• Golf Tournament at nearby Golf Club                                                   

• Talk strategy with the Pro’s cocktail party                                              

• Autograph sessions with Football Players

• Snorkeling cruise with Football Players                                                 

• Big Game Party including large screen TV’s plus Big                         

             Game food and drinks  

                                                   

Are you ready to start planning your St. Lucia Vacation? St. Lucia has dozens of wonderful hotels & resorts. There are two airports on the island. The northern airport is best served by American Airlines and the southern airport is served by all other major carries, including Delta Airlines. Drop us a line with the details - we'd be happy to help you plan! 

Cheers,

WIN a 5 Day Vacation to a Caribbean or Mexican Marriott Resort!

The Resort to Romance contest will be available exclusively to fans of Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts’ Facebook page atwww.Facebook.com/MarriottCaribbeanMexico.  To enter, participants simply visit the Facebook page and follow the instructions found on the Resort to Romance tab.  The Facebook page is dedicated to the Caribbean & Mexico Resorts of three Marriott International brands—JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels and Marriott Hotels & Resorts. 

Resort to Romance gives couples, bloggers, and travel lovers alike a chance to vacation at one of the properties within the MARCAM Collection—a group of nine exceptional resorts situated on five Caribbean islands—Aruba, Grand Cayman, St. Thomas, St. Kitts, and Curacao—and two leading Mexican destinations—Cancun and Puerto Vallarta.   For two weeks beginning on July 15, applicants will submit written narrative or short video clip detailing why they and their significant other are the ideal duo to win a chance to revitalize their romance at on one of MARCAM’s remarkable properties and blog about the journey as it occurs.  Applicants can then “share the love” with friends, family and fans via Facebook, Twitter or email and encourage them to vote for their entry via Facebook through July 31.  

{As with all contests, conditions apply. Please inquire.}

Good luck!

You're Invited to the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival

Check out this line-up! Wow! How great would it be to see STING in paradise? Not to mention all of the other great performers. 

For an "off-the-beaten" Caribbean Island, Curacao does often have surprisingly cheap tickets. The island is serviced almost daily by American Airlines but many European Airlines as well.
We are able to provide you with the best rates for vacation packages to Curacao for these September dates. Contact us to get started with your planning.

Enjoy,

Lounge a Little Longer in Nevis!

The lazy days of summer are beckoning. There’s no place better for rest and relaxation than the intimate Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on the idyllic Caribbean island of Nevis. This summer, the Caribbean’s best resort is inviting travelers to enjoy the relaxed pace, uncrowded white sand beach, clear blue waters and gourmet cuisine a little longer with a last night free.

Available May 1 through August 14, including holiday weekends, Nisbet Plantation’s Sultry Summer package includes:

·         Free night on stays of five nights or more (savings of up to $656)

·         Plantation cottage-style accommodations for two

·         Full daily breakfast served poolside at Coconuts

·         Daily afternoon tea on the Great House patio

·         Nightly three-course gourmet dinner at the AAA Four Diamond-rated Great House

·         Airport transfers from St. Kitts (SKB) or Nevis (NEV)

Daily rates begin at $383 per couple for accommodations in a Superior Room. Rates are subject to service charge and government tax. Sultry Summer is available over the Memorial Day and July 4^th holidays and for all room categories, including the Premier Suites overlooking the beach.

Spend days relaxing in a beachfront hammock or exploring the sea with complimentary snorkeling equipment. At night, dine on gourmet Caribbean cuisine or sip cocktails in the oceanfront hot tub. Whether its low-key experiences or active pursuits, there is something for everyone at Nisbet Plantation –101 Things to Do in fact.

Hailed as one of the Caribbean’s best hotels, Nisbet Plantation welcomes guests with warm Nevisian hospitality and exceptional personal service. The Nevis beach resort blends old-worldCaribbean charm with modern-day amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, Hiker GPS to track excursions, Flip video cameras to capture vacation moments, and Vespa scooters for exploring.

To book your perfect view and take advantage of this great package, please contact us today! 

Enjoy,

Breezes Resorts Spring & Summer SALE!

Book your trip to Breezes Resorts at up to 35% OFF! Book by May 31, 2011 for travel from April 16 to December 23. Exact discount amounts are detailed below for each Breezes Resort. 

{The lush setting of Breezes Grand in Negril, Jamaica}

Breezes Resort, Spa & Casino Curacao:
-05/01/11-12/16/11 - 15% off. Also with this offer, children 13 & under are free (one child per paying adult). Blackout dates may apply for this resort.
Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril:
-04/16/11-08/20/11 - 15% off.
-08/21/11-09/02/11 - 35% off.
-09/03/11-12/23/11 - 25% off.
Breezes Resort & Spa Rio Bueno:
-04/16/11-09/16/11 - 15% off.
-09/17/11-09/30/11 - 30% off.
-10/01/11-12/23/11 - 20% off.
Breezes Resort, Spa & Golf Club Runaway Bay:
-05/01/11-09/02/11 - 15% off.
-09/03/11-09/16/11 - 30% off.
-09/17/11-12/23/11 - 20% off.
Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny:
-05/01/11-08/27/11 - 15% off. Also with this offer, children 13 & under are free (one child per paying adult) from 05/01/11-06/30/11 (only).
-08/28/11-09/09/11 - 30% off (standard child rates apply).
-09/10/11-12/16/11 - 25% off. Also with this offer, children 13 & under are free (one child per paying adult) from 09/01/11-10/31/11 (only).
Breezes Resort Bahamas:
-05/01/11-09/17/11 - 15% off.
-09/18/11-9/30/11 - 25% off.
-10/01/11-12/23/11 - 17.5% off.

Breezes has resorts in Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Curacao. All destinations with cheap flights if you know when and where to look! While we can package airfare with any of our hotel specials, we are not opposed to clients booking their own airfare. Many clients use miles or points to secure their seats while others turn to tools such as Bing.com's flight purchase predictor. I always suggest if you are going to hunt for the best airfare deal on your own, to be sure and visit the website of any major airline servicing your island, such as American Airlines, to see if their direct web specials are the best deal. Good luck! 

{As with all promotions, restrictions apply!}

Cheerio,

CuisinArt Resort in Anguilla offers "The Bachelor's Journey" Package!

The CuisinArt Resort & Spa is offering “The Bachelor’s Journey”, a special vacation package, inspired by The Bachelor’s sojourn in Anguilla, to allow fans to experience the island as Brad and the Bachelorettes did.  Elements include the following:

• Five nights, six days accommodations in a beachfront suite
• VIP airport and semi-private boat transfer from St. Maarten
• Welcome Bottle of Champagne and long stemmed rose en suite
• Daily breakfast at the resort’s acclaimed restaurant Café Mediterraneo, or continental breakfast en suite*
• A variety of dining experiences, including Santorini, Anguilla’s only AAA Four Diamond Award Winning Restaurant*
• “Couples Rendezvous”, a series of luxurious spa treatments, with Champagne and Strawberries, offered in the privacy of the Couple’s Suite
• One-day car rental to explore the beauty of Anguilla

*Meals do not include beverages or service charge, unless otherwise specified.


CuisinArt Resort & Spa’s “The Bachelor’s Journey” package rates start at $3,580, non-inclusive of tax and service charge.  This package is valid through December 17, 2011, applies to new bookings only and cannot be used with any other promotions. Blackout dates apply and the promotion is subject to change.



If you're interested in visiting CuisinArt Resort or Anguilla, I'd love to help. I have completed the Anguilla Travel Connoisseur Programme and am now a recommended agent on the Anguilla Tourist Board website. 

Cheers,

St. Lucia Jazz Festival 2011 Vacation Packages

Easily the BEST music festival in the Caribbean, the 20th Annual St. Lucia Jazz Festival kicks off on April 30 and continues through May 8, 2011. This year's lineup won't disappoint. From smooth and sexy to deeply soulful... the range of artists is impressive! 

For the past 12 years, we've helped clients book packages that include show tickets, airfare, hotel, transfers, and more. We'd love to help you too. Contact us to get started planning today! 

Feel the Love Month in Bermuda!

This February is "Feel the Love" month in Bermuda! They've planned a few wonderfully romantic events across the island. You can download the full brochure here. Our company is able to combine the Feel the Love package with the "Compliments of Bermuda" promotion offering every 3rd night for FREE at many participating hotels! Contact us for more details. 

Cheerio,

Get Fit for 2011 at the Bahamas' One & Only Ocean Club

The Bahamas’ One& Only Ocean Club is partnering with personal training system Physique 57 to offer two exclusive four-night retreats on Jan. 13 to 17 and May 12 to 16, 2011. Physique 57 is a dynamic exercise method featuring a cardiovascular program of isometric exercises and orthopedic stretches incorporating muscle-defining arm exercises, intense thigh and seat sequences, abdominal moves and fluid stretches to create a long and lean physique.

Guests will enjoy two daily classes with Physique 57 instructors, a Balinese-style spa featuring eight private treatment villas, outdoor meditation pavilion, extensive fitness facilities and nutritional cuisine by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges. The four-night package also includes a food and beverage credit of $300, two $50 spa certificates, a welcome beach barbeque catered by Chef Jean-Georges, airport transfers, and a welcome gift bag with a Physique 57 DVD set and more!

For full details, contact our team at Caribbean Journey! 

Enjoy,