PLAN NOW, SAVE LATER: EARLY BOOKING BONUS AT BREEZES RESORTS

Book by October 31; Save Up to $880 Per Couple on 2011 Vacations

HOLLYWOOD, FL, September 09, 2010 – Responding to travelers’ continued interest in value-driven offers, Breezes Resorts launches the “Early Booking Bonus.”  Book by October 31, 2010 for travel between January 1 and December 23, 2011, and save up to $880 per couple on a seven-night getaway.  Available at seven Super-Inclusive Breezes properties in Jamaica, Panama, Curaçao and the Bahamas, rates start at $79 per person, per night, based on double-occupancy.

Breezes Grand Negril receives high praise from first-time and repeat guests, which garnered the all-suite property a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure’s “Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas” survey in 2008.  Welcoming guests of all ages, Breezes Trelawny meets high expectations with a rock-climbing wall and a circus workshop featuring flying trapeze lessons.  From Jamaica’s first golf school to a PADI 5-star Gold Palm dive center, Breezes Runaway Bay is an idyllic choice for adventures both above and beneath the pristine Caribbean waters.  The neighboring Breezes Rio Bueno has a distinct local feel with its quaint Jamaican village-style architecture. The resort is popular for its nine-hole executive golf course and its full-service à la carte Blue Mahoe Spa where the signature treatment is a relaxing seaside massage.

The “Early Booking Bonus” is also available beyond Jamaica.  Breezes Panama’s convenient location and budget-friendly rates leave time and money for off-property explorations at the only country in the world where the sun rises on the Pacific and sets on the Atlantic.  Breezes Curaçao, the island’s only Super-Inclusive resort, beckons world-class divers and water sports enthusiasts alike to explore its 1,500-foot white sand beach whose pristine waters burst with vibrant marine life.  Only a few minutes from the airport and just a short stroll from the vibrant town of Nassau, Breezes Bahamas is renowned for its priceless location on Cable Beach. 

To take advantage of the early booking bonus savings, guests must book their vacations by October 31, 2010 for travel between January 1 and December 23, 2011.  A minimum three-night stay is required; discounts vary by resort.  Blackout dates apply. 

For 30 years, Breezes Resorts’ “Super-Inclusive” concept has offered the best vacation value.  Make a single payment for accommodations; all meals and multiple dining options including Japanese, Italian and authentic regional cuisine; unlimited premium brand drinks; myriad land and water sports including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed.

To book your “Early Booking Bonus” or to learn more about Breezes Resorts, visit www.breezes.com, call 1 (877)-Breezes, or contact a local travel agent.

SuperClubs, the world’s only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in two SuperClubs brand categories: Breezes Resorts – Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril, Breezes Rio Bueno Resort & Spa, Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club and Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe and Breezes Buzios in Brazil; Breezes Panama; and Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril and Hedonism III in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. 

Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed.  SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish and ROOMS resorts, and Jamaica’s Negril Beach Villa.  For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

ALL INCLUSIVE DINING IS AT ITS BEST
AT THE DIVI & TAMARIJN ARUBA ALL INCLUSIVES

** Ocean Views Set the Scene for Varied Delectable Cuisine from Szechuan to Italian
at Nine Dining Options and Seven Bars **

ORANJESTAD, ARUBA –  As past guests know and food aficionados will love to discover, every meal is a culinary experience at the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives.  Offering more tempting food and a wider variety of dishes than typical all inclusives, dining at these two properties is a memorable affair highlighted by stunning ocean views.  Plus, guests of the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba can eat at any of the 9 dining options, as guests staying at one property have full use of all services, facilities and amenities of both.

Because the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba are both located right on the beach, ocean views and an atmosphere of breezy barefoot charm surround diners at all times.  All the properties’ oceanfront dining venues range in style from casual to easy elegance, and all provide open-air seating options for those who prefer to enjoy their meal al fresco.  One of these is the Divi Aruba’s signature restaurant, the Red Parrot, which features fine cuisine and attentive service as well as an incredible view of the beach.  Among the menu selections at this dinner-only establishment is the slowly roasted prime rib of beef served with haricot verts and gratin potatoes. Other popular delicacies are the sautéed Escargot appetizer and the perfect finish to a beachside meal, the Apple Pie Caribbean made with local cane syrup from the islands.

Meanwhile, the Tamarijn Aruba’s signature Paparazzi Restaurant, Bar and Lounge (view photo) practically transports guests to the vibrant heart of Italy.  A warmly-colored ceramic tile floor and simple, chic furnishings allows the food to take the spotlight.  After feasting on classic Italian fare from rich pastas to fresh fish or tender meat accompanied by a choice vintage to pair with the meal, a rich tiramisu or Frutte Fresche is an excellent way to complete the occasion.  In true spirit of the country, the conversation and shared laughter often flows as freely as the wine!

For an entirely different type of cuisine, Ginger, the Asian-fusion restaurant located at the Tamarijn Aruba, is characterized by its eclectic, exotic flavors of the East from Spicy Green Curry Chicken with shrimp to assorted sushi and the exquisite Old Fashioned Ginger with Whipped Cream dessert.  Many food lovers also enjoy preparing their own tasty meal, so they can have everything cooked exactly the way they like it.  For them, the Palm Grill, also located at the Tamarijn Aruba, lets diners have fun stir-frying their own shrimp, swordfish, chicken or beef mixed with fresh vegetables and rice on specialty grill tables. 

The Divi & Tamarijn Aruba’s chefs are all highly trained and experienced, which is evident by the quality of every meal.  Recently added to the staff, Pastry Chef Luimar Olive brings his personal specializations to the menus and has been lauded as “serving the island’s most exquisite desserts.”* Further, the waitstaff is attentive, friendly and eager to attend to a patron’s every need.  Add in the beachfront setting and the combination creates an unexpectedly good experience that’s truly all inclusive dining at its best!

Located just thirty minutes from the airport and five minutes from Aruba’s capital city, Oranjestad, the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba resorts are set on beautiful Druif Beach, with a shopping arcade and the Alhambra Casino nearby.  Guests staying at either the AAA 3-Diamond Divi Aruba or the adjacent, oceanfront Tamarijn Aruba have use of all facilities and services of both properties.  All stays at the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba include all meals and snacks at a choice of nine dining options, unlimited beverages at seven bars, the use of three freshwater pools, a wide range of activities including non-motorized water sports and nightly entertainment and offer a variety of packages.  In addition, all guests may use the well-equipped Divi Winds Sports Center, which features a 30-foot outdoor rock climbing wall on the beach.  All guestrooms now have flat screen TVs as well as brand new mattresses and bedding with super-soft pillow tops, duvets and extra pillows.  

Honeymoon, Golf, Family and Wedding Packages are available.  For reservations and more information about Divi & Tamarijn Aruba, contact your travel professional or  1-800-554-2008  1-800-554-2008 ,  207-594-7888  207-594-7888 or visit the resorts’ websites at www.diviaruba.com or www.tamarijnaruba.com.

SUMMER / FALL SUPERSALE: SAVE UP TO 55%

OFF BREEZES, HEDONISM AND SUPERFUN RESORTS VACATIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN

Prices From $72 Per Night; Book By August 31

HOLLYWOOD, FL, July 12, 2010 – Travelers eager to embrace summer’s freedom can enjoy an easy and very affordable all-inclusive vacation August 1 through December 24, 2010 at eight SuperClubs Resorts in the Caribbean when they book by August 31.  With prices from just $72 per person per night, the SuperSale saves families, singles, and couples up to 55 percent off stays at six Breezes Resorts in Jamaica, Curaçao, and the Bahamas, plus Jamaica’s famous Hedonism II and the soon-to-launch SuperFun Resort & Spa.

Families with little ones will find a wealth of family-friendly activities at Breezes Trelawny and Breezes Curaçao.  The resorts’ multiple pools and long stretches of private beach offer a myriad of complimentary adventures including snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing and beach volleyball.  Both resorts boast complimentary Kids Clubs that offer younger guests the chance to participate in mini-golf competitions, rock climbing, arts & crafts and karaoke sessions (programs vary by resort). 

Vacationers who like to keep active while away will enjoy Breezes Runaway Bay and Breezes Bahamas, which offer the perfect combination of fitness and pampering.  Jamaica’s Breezes Runaway Bay is a golfer’s paradise with its PGA-quality course and green fees, transportation and instruction included with stays.  Off the fairway, water and land sports of every kind are on offer, and when it’s time to chill out, guests can laze by the pool in one of the resort’s cabanas or hammocks.  Breezes Bahamas, on Cable Beach in Nassau, welcomes friendly competition on its three lighted tennis courts and its 30-foot rock-climbing wall.  After heated matches, guests can cool down in five freshwater pools or mosey up to four bars for a tropical drink taste test fest. 

Reminiscent of traditional Jamaican villages, Breezes Rio Bueno’s cobblestone street, town square and gingerbread-style buildings set the scene for an intimate getaway.  Its sugary beach and full service Blue Mahoe Spa are popular spots to while away languid days.  Couples can also lounge in comfort at Breezes Grand Negril, which boasts a two-mile crescent of white sand beach and 22 acres of elegantly manicured gardens that offer the perfect blend of exploration and relaxation.  Foodies at both properties will delight in a choice of six restaurants featuring a range of local fare, fresh sushi and hibachi-style Japanese to French Nouveau fine dining. 

Couples and singles (18 and over) seeking a slightly more rowdy escape will find plenty of thrills at Negril’s Super-Inclusive Hedonism II and Runaway Bay’s new all-inclusive SuperFun Resort & Spa, which opens its doors on October 14.  The adult playgrounds offer a chance to embrace the carefree freedom of the Jamaican Irie lifestyle with weekly themed parties, a host of bars and live entertainment throughout the day. 

For more than 30 years, SuperClubs’ “Super-Inclusive” concept has offered the best vacation value.  A single payment covers accommodations; all meals and multiple dining options including Japanese, Italian and authentic regional cuisine; unlimited premium brand drinks; myriad land and water sports including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes.  Tipping is not allowed. 

 Blackout dates apply, and a minimum three-night stay is required.  All trips must be booked by August 31, 2010 for travel through December 24, 2010.  To book your SuperSale vacation, visit www.superclubs.com, call 1-800-GO-SUPER (467-8737) or contact your travel agent.

SuperClubs, the world’s only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in two SuperClubs brand categories:  Breezes Resorts – Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril, Breezes Resort & Spa Rio Bueno, Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club and Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe in Brazil; Breezes Panama; and Hedonism II in Negril and SuperFun Resort & Spa in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. 

Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed.  SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish and ROOMS resorts, and Jamaica’s Negril Beach Villa.  For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

Breezes Curaçao Rewards Families with an A+ Deal

Book by September 1 to Receive a Fifth Night Free at the Super-Inclusive Resort 

HOLLYWOOD, FL July 7, 2010 - Families looking for a late summer or fall getaway can indulge in Breezes Curaçao’s wallet-friendly “Curaçao WOW” promotion.  Guests visiting the Super-Inclusive resort August 15 through December 15 will enjoy five nights in the Dutch Caribbean and pay for only four, starting at just $580 per person per stay.  Trading appointments and carpools for swimming and snorkeling, is even more appealing since children 12 and under stay free with paying adults.

For fun in the sun, Breezes offers a private white-sand beach and three swimming pools including a misting pool, children’s pool and adult pool with swim up bar.  While mom and dad enjoy some peace and quiet, little ones are kept very happy playing with their peers at the resort’s 12,000 sq. ft. “Kids Club,” where hotel staff supervise and lend a helping hand during arts & crafts, sand castle competitions, and rock climbing – for those a bit older and more adventurous.  A daily nanny-supervised nursery for infants and toddlers up to 2 years old is also available on a complimentary basis, allowing parents a true mini-vacation of their own.  The resort also boasts an arcade and professional Circus Workshop for teenage guests and those young at heart, with flying trapeze and juggling lessons.

Those in search of serenity can escape to the tranquility of the on-site Blue Mahoe Spa, where a variety of à la carte treatments are available.  Treatments such as the popular Island Scrub features products made from the purest ingredients of land and sea.  For the active among us, Breezes offers guests a myriad of activities including snorkeling, pool volleyball, kayaking, basketball, sailing and more. 

Breezes guests also have the opportunity to explore the island and Willemstad with free shuttle service.  The colorful capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to boutique shops, some offering local herbal remedies, restaurants serving up regional produce and Venezuelan-style barbeques, and a number of markets including the “floating market” featuring merchants selling fresh produce from small fishing boats. 

For an up close look at the island’s wonderful sea life, guests can visit the Curaçao Seaquarium, which is right next door to the resort.  Here visitors can see dolphin and sea lion shows, pet a shark and even swim with giant sea turtles. 

The Super-Inclusive resort boasts five restaurants, including the beachfront Starlight Grill serving fresh fish and local fare, and the outdoor Munasan restaurant, where hibachi chefs cook dinner right in front of you.  Breezes’ Bon Bini atmosphere pervades the evening entertainment with live music from resident bands, well-known local entertainers, and plenty of room on the poolside dance floor. 

Breezes Curaçao’s Super-Inclusive vacation package includes: accommodations, all meals, SuperSnacks and unlimited premium brand cocktails; all land and water sports activities, with equipment rental and instruction; one complimentary shore dive per day; recreational activities; entertainment; airport transfers and hotel taxes.  As with all Breezes Resorts, no tipping is allowed. 

A three paid-night minimum stay is required for the “Kids Stay Free” promotion.  When booking five nights or more, guests receive one night free as part of the “Curaçao WOW” offer.  Trips must be booked by September 1 and travel is valid August 15 through December 15.  To book your vacation at Breezes Curaçao, please visit www.breezes.com, call 1-877-BREEZES (273-3937) or contact your local travel agent.   You must reference CWOW to receive this offer.

SuperClubs, the world’s only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in two SuperClubs brand categories:  Breezes Resorts – Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril, Breezes Resort & Spa Rio Bueno, Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club and Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe in Brazil; Breezes Panama; Hedonism II in Negril and SuperFun Resort & Spa in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. 

Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed.  SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish and ROOMS resorts, and Jamaica’s Negril Beach Villa.  For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

Up to $100 Spa Credit Per Room on Seven-Night Getaways

for Travel May 1 through October 31

HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 18, 2010 – Though checked-baggage fees may be soaring, Breezes Resorts guests can have an overweight or second bag and check it in too – without breaking the bank.  The innovators of the Super-Inclusive concept just elevated their encompassing offerings with the announcement of the “Baggage Fee Included” promotion.  With every seven-night minimum stay May 1 through October 31, travelers can trade-in their checked-baggage fee receipt for up to $100 spa credit per room.  Available at eight Breezes Resorts in Jamaica, Panama, Curaçao, Brazil and the Bahamas, Super-Inclusive rates start at $120 per person, per night, based on double-occupancy. 

Upon arrival at the hotel, the burden of the airline surcharge to take an overweight or second bag with extra shoes and outfits, golf clubs or scuba equipment needed on a weeklong stay, is converted into bliss.  The spa credit ensures a rejuvenating vacation where each Blue Mahoe Spa at Breezes Resorts, as well as the Miraflores Spa (only available at Breezes Panama), uses an exotic combination of island ingredients to relax and pamper.  Treatments range from the Caribbean Peppermint Scrub, which features island mints drawn and blended with essential oils and sea salts used to invigorate the circulatory system while exfoliating the skin; to Island Treasures, a seaweed body treatment that rids the body of impurities while restoring the skin’s natural glow; to the Sun-Kissed Aloe Wrap, perfect for sun lovers as the treatment helps calm and re-moisturize overexposed skin. 

Breezes Resorts’ all-star line up in Jamaica includes the all-suite Breezes Grand Negril, named one of Travel + Leisure’s “Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas” in 2008 and Breezes Trelawny, a favorite for all ages with four swimming pools, a rock-climbing wall and a circus workshop featuring flying trapeze lessons.  Adventure buffs enjoy the thrill of Breezes Runaway Bay’s plentiful land and water activities including a golf school and scuba diving lessons, while neighboring Breezes Rio Bueno boasts quaint Jamaican village-style architecture, festive street parties and a nine-hole executive golf course.

The “Baggage Fee Included” promotion is also available at Breezes Resorts beyond Jamaica.  Discover Central America’s southernmost country with accommodations at the brand new Breezes Panama, which opened on October 1, 2009 as Breezes’ first Panamanian property.  Breezes Curaçao, the island’s only Super-Inclusive resort, beckons world-class divers and water sports enthusiasts alike to explore its pristine waters teeming with vibrant marine life.  Breezes Bahamas’ beachfront accommodations are a perennial close-to-home favorite on legendary Cable Beach in Nassau, while those seeking an extra exotic escapade in the southern hemisphere enjoy Breezes Costa Do Sauípe in Bahia, the perfect spot from which to delve deep into the region’s natural wonders with tours to the Amazon and the incredible Iguazú Falls.

For more than 30 years, Breezes Resorts’ “Super-Inclusive” concept has offered the best vacation value.  A single payment covers accommodations; all meals and multiple dining options including Japanese, Italian and authentic regional cuisine; unlimited premium brand drinks; myriad land and water sports including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes.  Tipping is not allowed. 

The “Baggage Fee Included” offer is valid for travel to any Breezes Resort May 1 through October 31, 2010.  At hotel check-in, guests must show their original checked-baggage fee receipt from the day of arrival to receive up to $50 per person spa credit to be used during their stay. 

To learn more about Breezes Resorts or to book your next vacation to a Breezes destination, visithttp://www.breezes.com www.breezes.com, call 1-877-BREEZES (273-3937), or contact a local travel agent.

        SuperClubs, the world’s only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in two SuperClubs brand categories: Breezes Resorts – Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril, Breezes Rio Bueno Resort & Spa, Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club and Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe in Brazil; Breezes Panama; and Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril and Hedonism III in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. 

Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed.  SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish and ROOMS resorts, and Jamaica’s Negril Beach Villa.  For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

Source: Barbados Business Enterprise Corp. (BBEC)

Contact: Bevan Springer, Marketplace Excellence  + 1 201 861-2056  + 1 201 861-2056 bevanspringer@nj.rr.com

DON’T SLASH BUDGETS, WARNS CARIBBEAN MARKETER

General Manager of Bay Gardens Hotel, Waltrude Patrick (second from right) welcomes the BBEC team to St. Lucia at last week’s Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism (CMEx). From left: Jeremy Stephen, Dr. Basil Springer and Marita Greenidge.

Photo credit: Margot Jordan

Photograph available here: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgsbbfz_1525dtpsgfd3

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (December 13, 2009) - Young Barbadian marketing consultant Marita Greenidge is warning companies not to slash their marketing budgets in today’s recessionary environment. She advises that such times are when businesses should become more strategic about how marketing dollars are spent.

The 26 year-old Greenidge, a founder of the Barbados-based marketing consulting firm Crimson-Jade Consulting, is part of the executive management team and marketing advisor to the Barbados Business Enterprise Corp. (BBEC) which manages the new Barbados Entrepreneurs’ Venture Capital Fund.

“Marketing gets customers in the door so slashing budgets randomly without careful thought and analysis is not prudent. You have to ensure that the money spent creates value for the enterprise - and that means re-evaluating marketing strategies to determine what gives the biggest bang for precious marketing bucks,” says Greenidge, who holds an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship from Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester in New York.

Greenidge, who was in St. Lucia last week attending the 18^th Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism (CMEx), lamented that too often companies fail to integrate their marketing strategies with company objectives, leading to a waste of resources.

“That’s why it often seems so easy to cut the money being spent on marketing,” she said, encouraging companies to spend more time instead developing marketing plans clearly targeted at company goals. “We need to understand who our customers are, what price and product benefits are most appealing to them and which marketing channels and distribution methods are most appropriate for each group. Doing this helps develop more targeted marketing strategies, trimming away the fat and creating a leaner marketing charge that can withstand the pressures of any economic downturn,” she said.

At the recent launch of the Barbados Entrepreneurs’ Venture Capital Fund, Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson announced a government guarantee on any principal amount invested in the fund. BBEC is actively engaged in seeking private sector investment - local, regional and international - now that this government guarantee has been announced.

The Venture Capital Fund promises to quickly respond to the investment needs of entrepreneurs whose ideas have the “DNA of an elephant”. Almost 40 local businesses are expected to benefit from the fund over the next year.

For further information, visit www.bimventures.com. 

About Barbados Business Enterprise Corp.
Barbados Business Enterprise Corp. (BBEC) is a public/private sector partnership with the Caribbean Business Enterprise Trust (CBET) Inc. BBEC manages the Barbados Revolving Seed Capital Fund and the Barbados Entrepreneurs’ Venture Capital Fund. BBEC is a virtual organisation that focuses on promoting economic development in Barbados. The trustees of BBEC are respected Barbadian business and development experts, Sir Neville Nicholls (Chairman), Sir Stephen Emtage, Peter Boos and Hazel Highland.

Winter Holiday News 2009-2010
November 16, 2009 — Wanderlusts who are yearning to get away during the upcoming
holidays should look no further and book a trip to one of the many sun or ski destinations
below to ring in the festive season. With special holiday deals and offerings from
Saint Lucia to Switzerland to Jackson Hole and Salt Lake City, travelers have enough
reasons to get away this winter and create lasting memories with family and loved
ones into the New Year.
Saint Lucia

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is offering festive Christmas and New Year’s Eve prix fixe menus at Cliff  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0lOmSsMeKJq-6ktJFNy8ni7tl5Ylk4dLBdh7CxpWShMdNt8L-FlPMIMazxniDpQncf0Jg-pxVzPMAjjbET8BXL-qtnprf1DjHVmPgEaGIFwA==]Cliff
at Cap [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0lOmSsMeKJq-6ktJFNy8ni7tl5Ylk4dLBdh7CxpWShMdNt8L-FlPMIMazxniDpQncf0Jg-pxVzPMAjjbET8BXL-qtnprf1DjHVmPgEaGIFwA==]at
Cap, the resort’s signature restaurant featuring breathtaking panoramic views of
 the Caribbean Sea. Both available at $135, the Christmas and New Year’s Eve menus
feature an elegant 8-course French West-Indian meal with classic staple dishes including
braised short rib of beef and slow-roasted turkey with herb and onion stuffing,
while giving a St. Lucian twist with its rich pudding dessert topped with island
 rum anglaise. Holiday rates (from December 20, 2009 to January 2, 2010) start at
$565 in a Gardenview Room. Rates are based on double occupancy, per room per night
and include full breakfast. www.capmaison.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn1JZRbWM0A9_UUp3WVem9LhK-oLBi0HtvuUrnTK1-wRx5T68E4izMcycckROEEpYahkQflzkHYIhYHdryJIcCadHK1e7raUTs_uWjyreqlWWQ==]

* East Winds Inn [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2RAEyqZ3aYlTd2KpodQ989DGpERxrtxYF02_FdAg9xap0os3DfunV7gAci6eW-Nh7RMlx4zM516d_J5clRByXfK2CNfqkw3NqeAmeytCI4-g==]
is offering guests who stay a minimum of seven nights, a free stay on EW Deluxe
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Day on an all-inclusive basis (7 nights for the price of 6). This is valid for all
new bookings and for arrivals at the hotel between December 19 and 24, 2009. Nestled
between Castries and Rodney Bay on the northwest side of Saint Lucia, East Winds
 is an all-inclusive resort located on the waterfront of LaBrelotte Bay, one of
the most pristine, golden sand beaches on the island. The resort recently debuted
a new Open-Air 3,000 square foot Yoga and Fitness Pavilion this winter. All-inclusive
rates are based per room, per night and start at $950 in a Superior Double (from
 December 21, 2009 to January 3, 2010), and include all meals, wine, bottomless
flutes of champagne and beach activities. www.eastwinds.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2RAEyqZ3aYlTd2KpodQ989DGpERxrtxYF02_FdAg9xap0os3DfunV7gAci6eW-Nh7RMlx4zM516d_J5clRByXfK2CNfqkw3NqeAmeytCI4-g==]

* Ladera  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3gyvq8rvnlI1xZAH3Pu_kqQo-L-emuNnUgYIX-IzveZPCXiiur2MciMqtePZjPifRY8QSxSpaGIixAhMFFIi_PqmjfjZW6HqU=]is
offering a Christmas and New Year’s Eve Program this year, Dasheene [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3JTbc-lw1a99bZq0vKQ9brV7bWR9XTJ4fDKpUnvP0doaJTr8twEdtZINQK3FMPOarlTLCHAgoDBL1jm0pyVigeHg-nHXlmHgDfA9v3Jg4USA==]complete
with a classic Christmas Dinner at the acclaimed Dasheene Restaurant, evening entertainment
performances including local carolers and live bands, the option to attend Christmas
Day Mass at Fond St. Jacques Catholic Church, a cocktail reception with General
Manager Waddy Francis, and festive libations and meals at one of the Caribbean’s
 best restaurants. There’s also a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner available at $135 per
person where revelers can enjoy a live band, dancers, party favors and celebratory
midnight countdown to ring in the New Year. Reservations are required in advance
 for the New Years Eve Gala. Dress code is smart casual. Holiday winter rates begin
at $680 in a Petit Piton Suite with a plunge pool (from December 21, 2009 to January
4, 2010). Rates include breakfast, afternoon tea, and full use of resort facilities
including warm volcanic mineral water bath, gym, beach shuttles, snorkeling equipment
and WiFi access throughout the resort. www.ladera.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3gyvq8rvnlI1xZAH3Pu_kqQo-L-emuNnUgYIX-IzveZPCXiiur2MciMqtePZjPifRY8QSxSpaGIixAhMFFIi_PqmjfjZW6HqU=]
Virgin Gorda

* Aquamare  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn25LZ_FI-hts2w3gj682yfPbSeC3VJ9WTv-0HypvgddrXJekAVNEyHuC-SDxawsl82Y0i7K8vjhKalb-Z1UPvswxxx8vzdUJ8dp8BLdXcwzPw==]offers
the setting for the perfect family beach holiday vacation. Now is the AQ Living
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to think about the holidays in 2010, since the 2009 holiday season is already booked
due to high demand. From the clear, calm, shallow waters that are made for young
 swimmers to its safe and sandy beach just steps that’s perfect for sand castles,
the three villas that overlook the Sir Francis Drake Channel offer comfort, adventure
and luxury. With 8,000 square feet of private living space, five guest rooms, including
three Master Suites each with its own expansive marble bath area, the villas are
 purposely built for large, multi-generational gatherings and comfortably sleep
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Switzerland

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located on the shore of Lac Léman (Lake Montreux Xmas [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn33zC7D-a40lkIGHq_bK8tiD3UeaV_ypCuk89ro3EHcOEfQkbpsu5EUH6E3-qfZ11lLDQzuTaFGO3sWHU9Z8T-icS_v407TIgUN_yb-d-wfJA==]Geneva)
in the French-speaking part of Western Switzerland, will feature their annual Christmas
Markets in Montreux and Lausanne from November 25 to December 24, 2009. Both cities
will be transformed into an enchanting holiday fair with over 100 richly decorated
stands resembling small chalets. In addition to the wide selection of holiday crafts
and gifts, the Markets feature classic Swiss cuisine, including roasted chestnuts
and light white wines from the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site. www.montreux-vevey.com
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming

* Hotel Terra [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0zxPnh0Q8A7UZOdWH41pffvAL56xFZSkRPasNPfUsHjzfQatGz8JeBxnoEJ0bhvlALcnhyQz_TWRu16BrW1TG5XxD2ABaOgqmUG6XlcqsQozSTtwTZQvHn],
Jackson Hole’s AAA Four-Diamond LEED Certified hotel, is offering a Ski & Stay Free
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for the holiday season. Available at only $99 per person, per night, the offer provides
a complimentary lift ticket and a stay at Hotel Terra. There is a four night minimum
stay. Full, non-refundable pre-payment is required. Hotel Terra opened in February
2008, landing a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List” and Travel + Leisure’s
“It List” shortly thereafter. The hotel was also named one of the Top Ten Eco-Hotels
by TripAdvisor’s customer reviews. Located slope side to the Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort, just a mile from Grand Teton National Park and just an hour from Yellowstone,
Hotel Terra is ideally situated to bring something new to the luxury mountain lodge
category. Holiday winter rates start at $289 at double occupancy, depending on dates.
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for the holiday season. Available at only $99 per person, per night, the offer provides
a complimentary lift ticket and a stay at Teton Mountain Lodge. Couples or families
can capture the true spirit of the festive holidays with the luxury lodge, located
only steps from legendary Jackson Hole skiing. There is a four night minimum stay.
Full, non-refundable pre-payment is required. Holiday winter rates start at $289
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Salt Lake City

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to 31, 2009. Presented by the Downtown Alliance
and hosted in venues throughout downtown Salt
Lake City, tens of thousands of visitors and locals
will gather for EVE, an indoor/outdoor urban extravaganza, complete with live
entertainment and performing arts, winter sports, activities for kids and
families and a festive midnight fireworks show. Over half of Utah’s out-of-state
 visitors opt for staying in Salt Lake, and with good reason. Located just 30 minutes
from SLC International Airport with over 750 daily flights from most major domestic
gateways, the downtown area provides guests with the best of all worlds. Using Salt
Lake as their “base camp,” visitors are less than an hour drive from 11 of Utah’s
14 world-class ski resorts. www.eveslc.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2LvNsOhvJmhnZFQJ7G87hS8f8TUVEhQJlc0rqcoCq7eRZQSXLaROqXakgCVKdy6Lb0VbMWmKZ3h0W47gFJw6-2rz1tgQYeDNbNzckg2IP_-Q==]

CARIBBEAN STORIES OF LOVE AND FOOD November 2009 – St. John’s, Antigua At last! Exquisitely original vegetarian recipes attributed to the West Indian islands from Antigua, Montserrat, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, Barbados and as far south as Curacao in the Caribbean Sea. Jacinta “Jazz” Fenton, chef and nutritional coach, has published a 100-page book of her food adventures throughout the Caribbean, “Exotic Foods of the Caribbean – Vegetarian and Seafood Fair”  “I wanted to share some of my favourite dishes which combine my professional Cordon Bleu training with my love of my native Caribbean food and culture, and my focus on healthful eating,” says Fenton, who now resides again in Antigua, after thirty years studying her art, traveling through France and Italy, and working in London, Miami, Houston, New York and various Caribbean islands. Her company, Festive Palate, was caterer of choice for many New York City photo-shoots, after-parties, United Nations events, and private celebrity and political celebrations, until she followed her heart and returned home to her beloved Caribbean isles. Ms. Fenton has teamed up with award-winning photographer Igor Kravchenkov, to bring her food and stories to life with his emotive and brilliant photographic artistry, as she shares her personal adventures from her beloved Montserrat to the southern tip of the Caribbean that of Curacao.This book brings the Caribbean’s culinary cultures to life, exciting the reader’s every sense. The recipes are redolent with the traditions, herbs, and spices of the Caribbean’s first inhabitants - the Amerindians – and the later African, Asian, European, and Mediterranean peoples. Several of these unique recipes are delightfully customized and flavored for the delicate palate of Vegans. She also shares lots of exotic recipes for seafood lovers who are excited about the delectable treasures of the bountiful, splendid Caribbean Sea.  “ Exotic Foods of the Caribbean “ is available for purchase from online www.kimagic.com or www.jacintafenton.com www.amazon.com and all other booksellers.

This month’s issue of National Geographic Adventure Magazine is out and
Montserrat is included as one of the 25 Best New Trips for 2010. 
 
See web link below to the email version of the story
 
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ext/19>
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xt/19     
 
To view a scanned copy from the actual magazine go to:
http://www.facebook.com/islandofmontserrat?ref=ts#/photo.php?pid=3883216
<http://www.facebook.com/islandofmontserrat?ref=ts#/photo.php?pid=3883216&id
=92877280361> &id=92877280361
 
Note that Montserrat is the only Caribbean island named.