Birmingham Post "Fitted snugly into a chain of islands in the Eastern Caribbean is the beautiful country of Antigua.
With a population of approximately 75,000 people, it is marketed as a dream location for honeymooners but on my visit to the island, I found it had so much more to offer and was packed with historical landmarks, great shops and an array of activities for thrill-seekers."
The Perrin Post Travel Blog:: "The site advertises $29 one-way flights from Ft. Lauderdale to Cancun, for example. I test-booked it and found that, with taxes and fees, it's $134 round-trip. More than $29 each way, but still a good deal. Another example: Ft. Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, for $247 round-trip (including taxes and fees). Seats are going fast--I can't find any more cheap Boston-to-Bermuda flights--so act now if you are in need of some sand and sun."
staugnews: "Antigua, West Indies – June is the “Month of Romance” in Antigua – also known as the Heart of the Caribbean – and one starry-eyed couple from Atlanta exchanged their wedding vows with a luxurious celebrity destination wedding held among the beautiful woodlands and natural white-sand Caribbean beaches at The Inn of English Harbour."
| Dallas Morning News: "The Barbados Tourism Authority has bonuses for travelers who book a Best of Barbados Package for fall travel. Receive airfare credits of up to $300 per person, your first hotel night free, free daily breakfast, discounts on activities, a $25 voucher for Oistins Fish Fry and a Barbados Gourmet card, offering 25 percent off at selected restaurants. Packages must be booked through your travel agent by July 15 for travel Sept. 1 through Dec. 18. Details: 1-800-221-9831; www.visitbarbados.org/ visiting_us/latestpromotion .aspx."
The Globe and Mail: "$99 ST. LUCIA
The buy Almond Resorts' five resorts in St. Lucia and Barbados are offering special Stay & Play rates for Canadian residents with prices starting at $99 a night per person in St. Lucia and $112 a night per person in Barbados.
The savings Up to 40 per cent under the usual seasonal rates.
The catch You must book by June 30 for travel now through Dec. 20."
TheStar.com "If you're a beach-minded bride-to-be, your vision of a dream wedding destination might look a little something like Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain in St. Lucia.
Both properties – the more upscale Jade Mountain is a 'resort within a resort' at Anse Chastanet – overlook St. Lucia's famous Twin Pitons and ceremony sites include the Treehouse, a nearby waterfall and, of course, the beach."
What does your ideal island vacation look like? Part III: "The ideal island vacation – what does it look like for you? For some travelers, “it’s all about the beach!” They may rarely touch their toe into the water, but they want to walk along a beautiful beach, or sunbathe on a pristine stretch of sand as they gaze at the multi-hued blues of the sea."
CNN.com: "'The deals we are seeing in the Caribbean right now are unprecedented,' says John Israel, Orbitz.com's Caribbean regional director. 'There may have been similar deals post-9/11, but the breadth and depth of the offers right now really are the best we've seen in terms of value region-wide: Resort and spa credits, food and beverage credits, free nights and nightly discounts on vacation packages that amount to a 'fly free' credit."
NYTimes.com: "And in Grenada, the Blue Horizons Garden Resort (www.GrenadaBlueHorizons.com) has extended its 30 percent discount offer for new bookings through Dec. 15. Including the discount, rates start at $109 a night. To reserve, call (473) 444-4316 or e-mail blue@spiceisle.com."
Caribbean Vacations: Family-Friendly Travel for Summer Fun: "What's the best thing about summer vacation? Summer vacation! Now that school's out, and the kid's are ready to release, it's time to book a summer vacation the entire family can enjoy.
CheapCaribbean.com launched a flights and hotel sale in partnership with Marriott Resorts. Caribbean vacation packages start at $324 and include everything from free meals for kids to discounts on water sports."
