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THE CARIBBEAN HOTEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES DISCOUNTS AND TRAVEL PACKAGES TO OVER 50 HOTELS AND RESORTS
- Deeply discounted packages valid for booking now through December 2001 -
In an unprecedented effort, the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) announced today over 50 discounts and travel packages being offered by its members in an effort to increase visitors to the region. From boutique inns and mid-size hotels to renowned all-inclusive resorts, winter weary travelers can experience the spirit, sizzle and serenity of the Caribbean on any budget this season.
ANGUILLA:
CUISINART RESORT & SPA
The Deal: Four days, three nights starting at $1415 per person
Highlights: Includes taxes, airport greeting, punch upon arrival, continental breakfast daily, one 50-minute massage, one 40-minute renewal facial, one dinner for two, water sports, tennis courts, croquet field, par course and Bocce courts.
Valid: October 26-December 18, 2001
Booking: Visit www.cuisinartresort.com or call 1-800-937-9356
ANTIGUA:
JOLLY BEACH RESORT
The Deal: $89/person, per night, based on double occupancy
Highlights: All-inclusive, recently renovated, set on a scenic 40-acre estate with more than a half-mile of white sand beach, five restaurants featuring an impressive variety of global cuisine, seven bars, nightly entertainment, a variety of land and water sports, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a "cyber center" and a new 8,000 square-foot fantasy pool.
Valid Until: December 20, 2001
Booking: Visit www.jollybeachresort.com or call 954-929-1188
ARUBA:
ARUBA GRAND RESORT & CASINO
The Deal: 3 nights for $290, 5 nights for $435 or 7 nights for $580 based on single or double occupancy Save: $145-$435
Highlights: Located directly on the white sandy beach of world-renowned Palm Beach. Spacious room characterized by stunning ocean views of the Caribbean, Olympic size pool, tennis courts, volleyball, casino, on-site PADI dive and water sports center.
Valid Until: December 23, 2001
Booking: Visit www.arubagrand.com or call 800-345-2782
THE BAHAMAS:
FERNANDEZ BAY VILLAGE, CAT ISLAND
The Deal: Villas or Cottages starting at $141
Highlights: Fernandez Bay Village is a charming resort village located on the quiet island of Cat. Family owned and operated for over 20 years, this remote and rustic hideaway has six beachfront villas and eight beachfront cottages, complimentary snorkeling gear, kayaks and canoes. Activities include biking, swimming, boating, fishing and SCUBA diving.
Valid Until: March 1, 2002
Booking: Visit www.fernandezbayvillage.com or call 954-474-4821
SHERATON GRAND RESORT, PARADISE ISLAND
The Deal: $69.50 per person per night
Save: $65.50
Highlights: Three miles of white-sand beach, free SCUBA clinics, guaranteed ocean view and private balcony, four restaurants, three bars and water sports.
Valid Until: December 22, 2001
Booking: Visit www.sheratongrand.com or call 800-782-9488
TREASURE CAY HOTEL RESORT & MARINA, ABACO
The Deal: $75 per room and $109 per suite
Save: $105 on room rate and $151 on suite rate
Highlights: Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina is a 1,500 acre beach resort located on the Bahamas out Island of Abaco, less than 200 miles and a one hour flight from the Florida coast. Treasure Cay features a magnificent 3 1/2-mile powdery white sand beach and a
well-protected, modern 150 ship marina. Treasure Cay also hosts several major fishing tournaments. Fishing, boating, tennis, and a 72-par golf course designed by Dick Wilson are all
included.
Valid: October 15-December 15, 2001
Booking: Visit www.treasurecay.com or call 800-327-1584
BARBADOS:
ANGLER APARTMENTS, ST. JAMES
The Deal: 20% off posted rates - studio apartments start at $82/day
Highlights: The apartments - studios and one-bedrooms - are furnished and self-catering. On-site vegetarian restaurant.
Valid: December 15, 2001
Booking: Visit www.barbadosahoy.com/angler or call 246-432-0817
CASUARINA BEACH CLUB, ST. LAWRENCE GAP, CHRIST CHURCH
The Deal: $85 per night single or double occupancy plus 10% service charge
Highlights: An elegant 160-room apartment hotel set amongst eight acres of abundant tropical flora on the south coast of the island. Gardens are met by the soft coral sands of a 1500-foot stretch of beach and the brilliant blues of the Caribbean ocean. There is a range of activities from entertainment to education, dining to satisfy every palate and arts and crafts for Caribbean culture.
Valid Until: December 15, 2001
Booking: Visit www.casuarina.com or call 246-428-3600
CORAL REEF CLUB, ST. JAMES
The Deal: 7 nights for the price of 5 or 14 nights for the price of 10
Highlights: Guaranteed upgrade of accommodation from a garden room/cottage to luxury suite or cottage
Valid: October 27-December 20, 2001
Booking: Visit www.coralreefbarbados.com or call 246-422-2372
GEMS OF BARBADOS
The Deal: 35% savings or 4th night free
Highlights: Choose from four resorts: the luxurious pampering of The Savannah, the sporty Silver Rock, the festive Blue Horizon or the laid back Time Out At The Gap.
Valid Until: December 21, 2001
Booking: Visit www.gemsbarbados.com
THE SANDPIPER, ST. JAMES
The Deal: 7 nights for the price of 5 or 14 nights for the price of 10
Highlights: Nestled amid lush palm trees along the platinum shoreline, the Sandpiper provides the perfect vantage point to enjoy the view. Popular with the bikini-clad jet-set.
Valid: November 1-December 20, 2001
Booking: Visit www.sandpiperbarbados.com or call 246-422-2372
BELIZE:
BELIZE DIVING
The Deal: 7 night dive package from $340 per person per night based on double occupancy
Highlights: Includes accommodations, taxes, service charges, breakfast, fruit/rum punch all day, 4 days of 2 tank dives with weight belts and dive tanks, one day of extra activity and either a day of snorkeling or a day tour.
Valid Until: December 15, 2001
Booking: Visit www.ambergriscaye.com/corona or call 011-501-26-2055
CAYMAN ISLANDS:
ATLANTIS ADVENTURE SUBMARINE TOURS
The Deal: $69 per person (children at half price)
Highlights: Tours from a divers perspective in air-conditioned comfort on a 48-passenger Atlantis XI submarine. Explore the reef and wall 100' below the surface and view the wide variety of fish and marine life.
Valid Until: November 30, 2001
Booking: 345-949-7700
CAYMAN DIVING LODGE
The Deal: 5-night package at $798 per person
Highlights: Includes accommodations, 3 meals per day, 2 tanks of East End boat diving per day and airport transfers.
Valid Until: December 8, 2001
Booking: Visit www.divelodge.com or call 800-TLC-DIVE
CAYMAN SUBMARINERS
The Deal: $125 per person or $250 per couple
Highlights: Underwater excursions aboard a new two-passenger and 1 pilot Seamobile sub. Fully transparent cabin offers panoramic underwater view.
Valid Until: November 31, 2001
Booking: 345-916-3483
HYATT REGENCY GRAND CAYMAN
The Deal: 40% discount rate on rates ranging from $141-$213
Highlights: Spectacular resort setting on the 90-acre Britannia Golf Club, the island's most complete oceanside resort, at the center of all the island's attractions, including a private beach club on Seven Mile Beach, direct ferry access to Rum Point beaches and dining via Britannia Waterway; 3 miles to Owen Roberts International Airport.
Valid Until: January 31, 2002
Booking: Call 800-233-1234
CURAÇAO:
FLORIS SUITE HOTEL
The Deal: 5th night free
Highlights: Guests booking a four night stay at the Floris Suite Hotel will get the fifth night free
Valid Until: December 14, 2001
Booking: Call a travel agent, the hotel at 011-599-9-462-6111, 1-800-781-1011 or www.florissuitehotel.com
HOTEL SERU CORAL
The Deal: 1 bedroom apartment from $1,200 per month
Save: $1,300
Highlights: Includes service charges, local taxes, water, gas and electricity and has a color cable television, living room, fully equipped kitchen, balcony and direct dialing telephone system.
Valid: November 1, 2001-April 1, 2002
Booking: www.best-caribbean.com/serucoral
SHERATON CURAÇAO RESORT
The Deal: 5th Night Free
Highlights: Guests booking stays of four nights or more will receive the 5th night free (new bookings only). Nightly room rates at the Sheraton Curaçao Resort begin at $140 per room, per night
Valid Until: December 1, 2001
Booking: Call (800) 992-2015, (800) 325-3535 or visit www.curacaosheraton.com
SUNSET WATERS BEACH RESORT
The Deal: $99 a night plus 12% tax and service
Highlights: Includes one superior ocean view room (double or single), use of resort amenities, and a nightly hosted cocktail reception
Valid Until: December 20, 2001
Booking: Call (866)-5-SUNSET or visit www.sunsetwaters.com
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:
CARIBBEAN VILLAGE CLUB ON THE GREEN
The Deal: $57/ person, per night based on double occupancy
Highlights: Includes accommodations, unlimited food and drinks, activities, nightly entertainment, water sports, land sports, beginners SCUBA clinics and taxes.
Valid Until: January 5, 2002
Booking: Visit www.allegroresorts.com or call 800-858-2258
CORAL CANOA BEACH HOTEL & SPA
The Deal: 4-night spa package - 'Rose Garden At The Sea Spa Getaway'
Highlights: Includes 24 hour all inclusive service, special gifts upon arrival, bath robe and slippers, VIP treatment, Guaranteed reservations at a la carte restaurants, no surcharge at "The Caribbean Grill", INCLUDED SPAFEATURES: Sauna, Jacuzzi, Relaxing massage(1 per stay), Rose Petals, Hydrotherapy, Cranial Massage, Exotic Fruits Body Wrap, Special Facial, Reflexology, Spa Manicure. 10% discount on additional SPA services. Package is commissionable at 20% for travel agents.
Pricing: From Nov 1 - Dec 23/01, $795 per person; From Dec 24 - Dec 31/01, $885 per person; From Jan 1 - Mar 31/02, From $855 per person, Apr 1 - May 31/02, $825 per person
Valid Until: May 31, 2002
Booking: 800-221-5333
GRENADA:
GRAND VIEW INN, ST. GEORGE'S
The Deal: Ocean view room from $60 per night
Highlights: Small, friendly, family-run inn. Children under 12 are free.
Valid Dates: April 16 - December 14, 2002
Booking: Visit www.grenadagrandview.com or call 473-444-4984
JAMAICA:
HIBISCUS LODGE HOTEL, OCHO RIOS
The Deal: $77 per night - stay 5 nights and get the 5th night free
Highlights: Includes breakfast
Valid Until: December 14, 2001
Booking: Call 876-974-2676 or 2594
HOTEL MOCKING BIRD HILL, PORT ANTONIO
The Deal: $430 per person for 7 nights
Highlights: The hotel's grounds are striking and the main complex, a traditional Caribbean-style villa, stands a stately white against its color-blazed tropical background. Special includes Honda Civic car rental for exploring.
Valid Until: December 20, 2001
Booking: Visit www.hotelmockingbirdhill.com or call 876-993-7267
JAMAICA INN, OCHO RIOS
The Deal: 5 nights for $995 per room
Highlights: Includes a private white-sand beach, Superior Ocean-view Balcony Room for two, breakfast and afternoon tea daily, hors d'oeuvres before dinner, all taxes and gratuities, Planter's punch on arrival and every midmorning on the beach, snorkeling, kayaking, board sailing, tennis and croquet.
Valid Until: December 15, 2001
Booking: Visit www.jamaicainn.com or call 800-837 4608
NEGRIL CABINS, NEGRIL
The Deal: $240 per couple, per night all-inclusive; Single rate is $190 per person, per night, all-inclusive
Highlights: New all-inclusive format where every amenity is included -- accommodations; breakfast, lunch and dinner each day; unlimited cocktails and bar beverages; an array of water sports with instruction; even taxes and gratuities. Awarded the 'Green Hotel of the Year' by the Caribbean Hotel Association.
Valid: January 1-April 15, 2002
Booking: Call 1-876-979-8800, ext. #7
RONDEL VILLAGE, NEGRIL
The Deal: $50 per night single/double
Highlights: Each Villa has its own heated whirlpool spa enclosed in a Spanish courtyard. Villas feature an elegant marble floor and living rooms with modern French doors. Each Villa has cable TV and a fully equipped kitchenette.
Valid Until: December 15, 2001
Booking: Call 876-957-4413
SUNSET BEACH RESORT & SPA, MONTEGO BAY
The Deal: $250 per room, per night for two persons
Highlights: Rates are all-inclusive of accommodations, meals, drinks, activities, water sports, entertainment, taxes and trips. As an added value through the end of 2001, travelers will receive a complimentary $50 spa certificate if they book and complete their travel between now and December 24, 2001.
Valid Until: January 1, 2002 - April 15, 2002
Booking: Visit www.sunsetbeachresortspa.com or call 1-876-979-8800 or 1-800-888-1199
MEXICO:
ALLEGRO RESORT COZUMEL
The Deal: $89/person, per night
Highlights: Includes accommodations, unlimited food and drinks, activities, nightly entertainment, water sports, land sports, beginner's SCUBA clinics and taxes.
Valid Until: January 5, 2002
Booking: Visit www.allegroresorts.com or call 800-858-2258
AVALON GRAND, CANCUN
The Deal: $50 all-inclusive per person, based on double occupancy
Save: More than 50%
Highlights: New 5-star luxury hotel; rate includes accommodations, unlimited food and drinks, activities, nightly entertainment, water sports, land sports, taxes and tips.
Valid: Dec 22, 2001
Booking: 1-888-497-4325
CARIBBEAN VILLAGE CANCUN
The Deal: $90/person per night
Highlights: Includes accommodations, unlimited food and drinks, activities, nightly entertainment, water sports, land sports, beginner's SCUBA clinics and taxes.
Valid Until: January 5, 2002
Booking: Visit www.allegroresorts.com or call 800-858-2258
EL COZUMELENO BEACH RESORT
The Deal: $64/person per night
Highlights: Located on a powder white-sand beach on the northern Hotel Zone of Isla Cozumel, facing the crystal waters of the Mexican Caribbean and just five minutes from downtown and the shopping area. Includes all meals and drinks, theme nights, nightly entertainment, tennis courts, 3 pools, Jacuzzis, snorkeling, and mini golf.
Valid Until: December 21, 2001
Booking: Visit www.elcozumeleno.com or call 800-437-3923
ROYAL HIDEAWAY RESORT & SPA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The Deal: 6 night all-inclusive spa package for 2 at $1,900
Highlights: Includes accommodations, unlimited food and drinks, activities, nightly entertainment, water sports, land sports, beginner's SCUBA clinics and taxes.
Valid Until: December 21, 2001
Booking: Call 800-999-9182
PUERTO RICO:
VILLA COFRESI HOTEL, RINCON
The Deal: $81.75 per night
Highlights: Located on the gorgeous Rincón beach on the West Coast of Puerto Rico with pool, restaurant, bar-by-the-sea and breathtaking views and sunsets. Includes continental breakfast.
Valid Until: December 15, 2001
Booking: Visit www.villacofresi.com or call 787-823-2450
ST. KITTS:
JACK TAR VILLAGE
The Deal: $80 per person per night
Highlights: Includes accommodations, unlimited food and drinks, activities, nightly entertainment, water sports, land sports, beginner's SCUBA clinics and taxes.
Valid Until: January 5, 2002
Booking: Visit www.allegroresorts.com or call 800-858-2258
ST. MARTIN/ST. MAARTEN:
LE MERIDIEN L'HABITATION LE DOMAINE, ST. MARTIN
The deal: Air-inclusive 8-day package from $1,449 per person
Save: Over $400
Highlights: Includes round-trip airfare from Newark, NJ
Valid until: January 5-March 6, 2002
Booking: Call Liberty Travel at 1-800-764-1000.
SUMMITT RESORT HOTEL, ST. MAARTEN
The Deal: Up to 30% off
Highlights: Located in Simpson Bay Lagoon in a secluded, unhurried hideaway. Studio suites are set in cottages along crisscrossing footpaths lined with tropical flowers and palm trees. Each studio has a sitting area, refrigerator, and private balcony.
Valid Until: April 5, 2002
Booking: Visit www.thesummittresort.com or call 800-622-7836
ST. LUCIA:
CLUB ST. LUCIA BY SPLASH
The deal: Save $495 on a six-night stay
Save: Over 40%
Highlights: Rates start at $257, per room, per night for two persons inclusive of all meals, daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, all beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), Tennis lessons, all activities, non-motorized water sports and nightly entertainment, supervised children's program, evening entertainment and all taxes, tips and gratuities.
Valid until: March 31, 2002.
Booking: Call 1-877-92-SPLASH or www.splashresorts.com
TRINIDAD/TOBAGO:
HILTON TOBAGO
The Deal: Deluxe ocean-view room for $89 per night single or double occupancy
Highlights: New, 18-hole golf course, two world-class tennis courts, three outdoor pools, health club. Golf package: $170 per person, includes welcome drink, buffet breakfast and one round of golf. Dive package: $180 per person, includes welcome drink, buffet breakfast and
two dives.
Accommodations Valid Until: February 28, 2002
Packages Valid Until: December 31, 2001
Booking: Call 868-660-8500
HILTON TRINIDAD
The Deal: $109 per night single or double occupancy
Highlights: In the beautiful, twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre is located on twenty-five acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the capital city of the Port of Spain. Looking out onto Queen's Park Savannah, the Northern Mountain Range, and the beautiful Gulf of Paria, this Caribbean landmark is also conveniently close
to the bustling business and shopping of downtown.
Valid: December 1, 2001-June 30, 2002
Booking: Call 868-624-3211
TURKS & CAICOS:
BEACHES RESORT & SPA
The Deal: $1,099 per adult for 7 nights
Highlights: Includes champagne charter flight from Boston, Philadelphia and JFK.
Valid Until: December 9, 2001 from JFK; December 15, 2001 from Boston; December 15 from Philadelphia
Booking: Visit www.beaches.com or call 800-BEACHES
BLUE WATER DIVERS
The Deal: 10% off basic diving package
Highlights: If divers stay at Osprey Beach Hotel or Salt Raker Inn, an extra 10% is taken off hotel and dive price. Group special - 20% off for groups of 10 or more.
Valid: November 1, 2001-May 30, 2002
Booking: Call 649-946-2432
CAICOS ADVENTURES
The Deal: 15% off already discounted packages
Highlights: Caicos Adventures is one of the oldest dive operations on Provo and has prospered on quality, service, ambience and atmosphere.
Valid Until: December 20, 2001. Must be booked by November 15, 2001.
Booking: Visit www.caicosadventures.tc
COMFORT SUITES
The Deal: $90 for a Junior Suite
Save: $80
Highlights: Comfort Suites in the Turks and Caicos Islands is located across the road from the world famous Grace Bay Beach, a short walk from the Island's only casino and just one mile from The Provo Golf Club. Guests receive 10% off dive packages.
Valid Until: December 15, 2001
Booking: Visit www.comfortsuitestci.com or call 649-946-8888
OCEAN CLUB RESORTS
The Deal: $225 discount off of a 7-night stay
Highlights: Relaxation, tranquility and all bliss within the intimate luxury and comfort of spacious suites. Miles of powder soft sand and an oasis of tropical gardens all bathed in the gorgeous Caribbean sun and cooled by gentle trade breezes.
Valid Until: December 23, 2001
Booking: Visit www.oceanclubresorts.com
SALT CAY DIVERS & TRADEWINDS
The Deal: 7 nights for $999 based on double occupancy
Save: $350
Highlights: All-inclusive package includes accommodations at Tradewinds Guest Suites (www.tradewinds.tc), 5 days of 3-tank boat diving, trips to Salt Cay and Grand Turk Walls, trip to 18th century British war ship, night dives, tank weights and belts, unlimited shore diving, 3 meals daily and airport transfers.
Valid Until: December 15, 2001
Booking: Call 649-946-6906
SEA EYE DIVERS
The Deal: Free dive with 5-night stay for $529
Highlights: Grand Turk is a small, friendly island in the Turks & Caicos, located just south of the Bahamas. The pristine Grand Turk wall lies just off of the western shore of Turks Island and is home to a wide variety of marine life, making for some memorable encounters. Included are four days of diving, 9 boat dives with free dive, airport transfers, welcome cocktails, taxes, unlimited shore diving, tanks and weight belts.
Valid Until: Space must be reserved by December 31, 2001
Booking: Visit www.seaeyediving.com or call 800-513-5823
THE SANDS
The Deal: 1-2 nights free, depending on length of stay
Highlights: An earthly wonder of sand and sea meet at The Sands at Grace Bay, an all-suite luxury resort nestled on world-famous Grace Bay. Visitors receive $50-100 Sand dollars to spend at Hemingway's restaurant
Valid Until: December 20, 2001
Booking: Call 1-877-77SANDS
TREASURE BEACH VILLAS RESORT
The Deal: 15% off all room rates
Highlights: Spacious and elegant one- and two-bedroom villas large enough for the entire family. Located on Grace Bay Beach.
Valid Until: December 20, 2001
Booking: Call 649-946-4325
VIRGIN ISLANDS:
OLDE YARD INN, VIRGIN GORDA, BVI
The Deal: Pay for 5 nights and get 2 free, or pay for 10 nights and get 4 free
Highlights: A charming 14 room resort with gourmet restaurant, poolside bar and grill, health club and unique library set on 4 acres of tropical gardens. Complimentary shuttle to Savannah Bay Beach.
Valid Until: January 31, 2002; December 21, 2001-January 4, 2002 black out dates
Booking: Visit www.oldeyardinn.com or call 800-653-9273
SEBASTIAN'S ON THE BEACH, TORTOLA, BVI
The Deal: 35% off room rates
Highlights: Located on a half mile of white-sand beach in Tortola, the resort offers a ferry crossing fare from St. Thomas to Tortola West End for those booking a bedroom suite.
Valid Until: April 14, 2002
Booking: Call 284-495-4212
SECRET HARBOUR BEACH RESORT & VILLAS, ST. THOMAS, USVI
The Deal: Must be booked online
* Book 6 nights, pay for only 4 (must be booked online)
* Stay 5 nights and receive a $100 restaurant credit for Blue Moon Café
* Stay 4 nights and receive a choice of a free dive/water sport at Agua
Action Dive Shop or $75 credit at Blue Moon Café
* Stay 14 nights and pay for only 9
Highlights: Upgrades from studio suites to one-bedroom suites available
Valid Until: November 21 and November 28-December 15, 2001
Booking: Visit www.secretharbourvi.com
Expires: 06/30/2002
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