Caribbean
Late Christmas deal to historic Hermitage Plantation on Nevis
Following a late cancellation, Just Grenada is offering seven festive nights at The Hermitage on the Caribbean island of Nevis from 19th to 26th December, reduced from £2225pp to £1895pp.
Christmas breaks – home and away
With Christmas fast approaching, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has discovered Santa’s hideaway between 16th and 24th December: Leeds Castle in Kent. Parents and children alike can meet Santa and enjoy traditional Christmas festivities at the beautiful 900-year-old castle.
Virgin Atlantic launches new flight to Puerto Rico
Virgin Atlantic has launched its inaugural service between London Gatwick and San Juan, Puerto Rico. This will make it Virgin Atlantic’s 9th Caribbean destination and the airline’s 30th destination worldwide.
Getting to Montserrat just got easier
Getting to Montserrat just got easier with the return of a permanent ferry service between Antigua and Montserrat. The ferry will offer an alternative means of transportation to Montserrat, plus provide significant extra capacity, allowing more passengers to visit the island.
Discover Dominica in 2010
Dominica’s events calendar has been announced for 2010, with a variety of festivals taking place celebrating the island’s culture and heritage as well as the natural attractions and activities it offers for visitors.
Dominica – A Caribbean island with unique charm
The Caribbean island of Dominica is often confused with the Dominican Republic or simply forgotten about altogether, but it is a place that has its own unique charm.
Say ‘I do’ to St Lucia this winter
Those looking to propose at Christmas might want to go that one-step further and organise the wedding - for free - the following month in St Lucia. Weddings abroad specialist, Tropical Sky, has availability in January for anyone who fancies escaping families and the winter-blues to say ‘I do.’
Caribbean savings for singles this Christmas
Massive savings of more than £1,000 per person on Christmas holidays for singles on the Caribbean island of Grenada have been announced by specialist operator, Friendship Travel.
Mr Sandman, bring me a dream…
Sandals, the leading group of luxury beach resorts is offering one lucky member of the public a job of a lifetime – the chance to become the first ever Apprentice Sandman. Unique to Sandals, the Sandman is an expert in all things sand - testament that they have the best located beach resorts around the world. The job will entail scouring the Caribbean in search of perfect beach locations to build the next Sandals Resort.
The best things in life are free – if you visit Antigua
You can’t buy love, and now you don’t have to pay to renew your vows either. At Jolly Beach Resort and Spa, the leading all-inclusive resort in Antigua, guests staying 7 nights in a superior room (or higher) are entitled to a free renewal of vows package to celebrate their years of commitment.
New eco-lodge and campsite opens in Montserrat
Travellers to Montserrat now have a wider choice of value accommodation with the opening of the island’s first campsite and new eco-lodge.
Sandals Foundation launches Ocho Rios Marine Sanctuary
This month saw The Sandals Foundation officially launch their Ocho Rios Marine Sanctuary at an official ceremony attended by representatives of various Government Ministries and Sandals executives at Beaches Boscobel Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Aruba reports record growth for cruises
The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is becoming increasingly popular with cruise holidaymakers, with the Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority reporting a record growth in numbers of cruise passengers for the months of July and August.
Turkey set to sizzle with Brit tourists this half-term holiday
Turkey - one of the most popular destinations for Brits in 2008 - was a firm favourite again this summer. The Turkish lira was the third most popular selling currency in Q2 and Q3 behind the Euro and US dollar, according to the M&S Q3 Travel Money Report.
Sandals extend amazing autumn offers
Sandals have just announced an extension on the outstanding deals that they are offering on travel dates up until June 2010, along with the great value flight upgrades and free regional departures. These offers will be available for Antigua, Saint Lucia, Jamaica, Bahamas and Turks & Caicos for a booking window of now until 21st October 2009.