September 28, 2006

Golf at Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Category: Accommodation, Caribbean, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel — Tim Glanfield @ 3:48 pm

Tryall ClubIf you enjoy golf, sunshine and unadulterated luxury then the Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica is the place for you to be.  The club are currently offering four free green fees for those booking holidays at the exclusive resort for the end of this year. The club treats its guests to house villas, fully staffed with chef, housekeeper and maids. It also has an excellent selection of entertainment facilities besides the fantastic golf courses.

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  • September 25, 2006

    Ultra-Luxury for Less from CheapCaribbean.com

    Sivory Punta CanaIn response to online travelers’ demands for upscale, luxurious accommodations, CheapCaribbean.com has introduced the Ultra-Luxury for Less product line, which promises lavish accommodations, sumptuous gourmet dining, and pampering service throughout Bermuda, the Caribbean & Mexico, for a price that you won’t find anywhere else. Among its partners are the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda, The Palms on Grace Bay Beach in the Turks & Caicos Islands, the Sivory Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Mexico’s charming Hotel Villa del Sol.

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  • September 21, 2006

    Success for Jamaica at World Travel Awards

    Category: Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Jamaica, Regions, Speciality Travel — Paul Johnson @ 8:41 am

    Jamaican flagJamaica has picked up the award of Caribbean’s Leading Destination at the 13th World Travel Awards. The Hon. Aloun N’dombet Assamba, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Entertainment & Culture accepted not only this award but also the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau, won by the Jamaica Tourist Board. Further success for Jamaica came in the form of the World’s Leading Cruise Destination and the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination (Port Authority of Jamaica).

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  • September 19, 2006

    World Travel Awards 2006

    Category: Caribbean, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos — Paul Johnson @ 10:50 am

    It’s the 13th Annual World Travel Awards ceremony tomorrow so watch this space for further news! The event is this year being held in the idyllic Turks & Caicos islands.

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  • Ten luxury hotels worth the splurge

    Four Seasons Resort NevisIn a recent article by Molly Feltner for SmarterTravel.com, a shortlist of ten luxury hotels “worth the splurge” were identified. The lucky few to get a mention were:

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  • September 9, 2006

    Extend your summer glow with Royal Caribbean

    Royal CaribbeanWearing flip-flops in 50-degree weather? You obviously can’t let go of summer. And why should you, with sensational Royal Caribbean Interational savings to hot spots like the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas. They’ve got lots of deals on at the moment so you might want to take a look.

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  • September 8, 2006

    Jade Mountain, St. Lucia

    Category: Accommodation, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia — Paul Johnson @ 9:03 pm

    Jade Mountain, St. LuciaJade Mountain, St. Lucia is scheduled to open next month. The brainchild of a Russian-Canadian architect, Nick Troubetzkoy, and owner of the Anse Chastanet Resort, this new resort has its own private spa, beaches and concierge desk. Like the Ladera resort also on St. Lucia, rooms are designed so that they have three walls, and a fourth “wall” being the view.

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  • September 5, 2006

    Top yoga retreats

    YogaAccording to a recent Concierge.com article, the top yoga retreats to be found worldwide are:

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  • September 1, 2006

    Free weddings at The Bahama Beach Club

    Category: Accommodation, Bahamas, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts — Paul Johnson @ 5:14 am

    The Bahama Beach ClubImagine saying your vows on a beautiful tropical island beach — absolutely free. The Bahama Beach Club, a family friendly luxury resort in Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, is offering a complimentary wedding package to couples tying the knot. When a wedding party rents five or more condominiums for a minimum of three nights, the wedding package is free of charge.

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  • August 27, 2006

    Emmy swag bag

    Crustacean RestaurantTonight sees the 58th Emmy awards and, as per usual these days, the celebrity presenters will be in for a great selection of goodies. Among them will be a 5-day stay at Old Bahama Bay on Grand Bahama Island, plus access to all water sports, 2 nights at the US Grant in San Diego, including spa treatments, 6 days at the Wharekauhau Country Estate in Featherston, New Zealand, 4 days at the Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences in Pismo Beach, California, 6 days at The Lodge at Molokai Ranch on Molokai, Hawaii, a food and wine pairing for six people from the Crustacean Restaurant in Beverly Hills. Can’t be bad.

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  • August 15, 2006

    Temporary closure of Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

    Category: Accommodation, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, US Virgin Islands — Paul Johnson @ 11:21 pm

    Ritz-Carlton St. ThomasThe Caribbean resort of Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands closes today, but only temporarily.  And it’s not all bad news… the temporary closure is to facilitate a $35m renovation project. 24 luxury suites, 6 spa treatment rooms, a new 20,000 square foot lounge and a refurbishment to all three of its restaurants are planned in time for the re-opening on 1st November 2006.  That sounds like an awful lot of work in a short space of time!

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  • August 1, 2006

    AAA Five Diamond Award winners

    Category: Accommodation, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA — Paul Johnson @ 11:04 pm

    AAA Five Diamond AwardAfter reviewing over 50,000 hotels and resorts across North America, AAA inspectors have announced the winners of the AAA Five Diamond Award. Throughout most of August, there will be a post a day summing up the 24 US states that have AAA Five Diamond accommodation, plus those in Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico.

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  • July 30, 2006

    Summer at the Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino, Puerto Rico

    Category: Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Regions — Paul Johnson @ 10:00 am

    Condado Plaza Hotel & CasinoLike the vibrant city in which it makes its home, San Juan’s beachfront Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino offers lots of possibilities for summer travelers seeking signature island diversions. With three freshwater swimming pools, a stretch of private beach, spa services, tennis, basketball and watersports, guests won’t know which way to turn. They can also choose from four onsite restaurants, enjoy dancing and live entertainment or try their luck with slots, roulette and a variety of table games in the resort’s 24-hour casino. And all this from just $119 per night as a summer offer until 1st September 2006.

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  • July 26, 2006

    Summer adventure at El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa, Puerto Rico

    El ConquistadorDiscounted summer room rates at El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa start from $99 until 5th October 2006. The resort offers an array of activities for summer travellers seeking island adventure. Diversions include the renowned Golden Door Spa, golf on the resort’s championship Arthur Hills 18-hole course, seven lighted tennis courts, three freshwater swimming pools and a private recreational island for sunning, horseback riding and watersports, not to mention the evening entertaniment: a 13,000-square-foot casino and dancing at the resort’s nightclub.

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  • July 22, 2006

    A year of island hopping: December

    Cliff Edge by the SeaThis is post twelove of twelve and so concludes our daily look at the best islands in the world to visit, when to visit them and where to stay (where individual recommendations are made). For December, the following are recommended: