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St. Lucia Family Vacation Summer Savings -Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort Splashes Into Summer

Image via Wikipedia PR-CANADA.net "St. Lucia, known for its famed Pitons, lush rain forest and inviting Caribbean waters, is the perfect summer family vacation escape with incredible savings in 2010. The award-winning Green Globe certified luxury St. Lucia resort Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort announces 'Splash into Summer' savings, with 50 percent savings off of two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas. Two-bedroom villas start at $399 per night. Plus to ensure families fully enjoy the resort and St. Lucia, up to $1,400 in Sun Dollars (resort credit) will be provided per week depending on villa size selected. The summer program is valid for travel June 1 through September 5, 2010. This summer airfares to St. Lucia are the lowest ever, starting at only $256 roundtrip by American, JetBlue and Delta, and $298 roundtrip by WestJet and Air Canada, depending on departure gateway." Related articles by Zemanta St. Lucia: For the cynical couple (nationalpost.com) Love

Snorkeling: a world of underwater fun

Image via Wikipedia Travel | Dallas Morning News : " Curtain Bluff Resort, Antigua, West Indies . 'Mom! I saw a barracuda!' That, from an excited 10-year-old boy fresh from one of two daily snorkeling excursions to a nearby reef. The family-owned and -operated resort in the West Indies is all-inclusive, meaning all snorkeling gear and an in-the-water guide is included with your stay. Want to do even more? Kids will fall into bed each night exhausted from water skiing, sailing, rafting, deep-sea fishing, paddle-boating and kayaking. Ask about summer deals." Related articles by Zemanta Great Stirrup Cay, (bahamas-travel.suite101.com) 7 Epic Snorkeling Spots Around the World (treehugger.com)

Delta lowers airfares to the Caribbean from MSP

Image via Wikipedia Delta lowers airfares to the Caribbean from MSP : "The Twin Cities largest airline (by far), Delta Air LInes ,has reduced airfares to more than 20 Caribbean islands including Jamaica, St. Lucia, Punta Cana, the Bahamas and Aruba. Delta's latest promotion requires you to book your getaway by May 31, 2010 but you can travel all the way through next winter. Travel must be completed by April 30, 2011. Simply book your trip online at www.deltavacations.com and you'll have a terrific island getaway in your future plans. With the current promotion there is no required promo code." Related articles by Zemanta Picking the Right Paradise (travelinsurance.org) Almond Resorts Invites Guests to A Family Vacation in the Caribbean With New Suites and a Summer Escape Sale (flycaribbean.com)

Almond Resorts Invites Guests to A Family Vacation in the Caribbean With New Suites and a Summer Escape Sale

Image via Wikipedia Barbados and St. Lucia ( Vocus / PRWEB  ) May 20, 2010 -- Almond Resorts, announces new Family Suites, and an exciting Summer Escape Sale, just in time for a family vacation in the Caribbean. The new suites at Almond Resorts include the same gracious amenities as other rooms on property, and have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. These new suites, coupled with the Summer Escape Sale, offer guests the perfect family vacation in the Caribbean this summer. Travel now through June 30, 2010 and Sept. 1-30, 2010, book this special, and receive premium, unlimited drinks and meals at a variety of gourmet restaurants, shopping tours, kids clubs access and multiple water sports options. Guests can enjoy the Summer Escape Sale with rates starting at just $139 per person/per night for a four-day/three-night stay now through June 30, 2010 and Sept. 1 – 30, 2010*. Almond Resorts Properties Featuring This Special Include:   Almond Beach Village, Heywoods, St. Petet, Barbados

Caribbean Islands of Antigua and St Martin win 2010 Travelers’ Choice awards

Image via Wikipedia  BVI News : "May 18, 2010 – Horizon Yacht Charters bases in Antigua and St Martin are delighted with the results of TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico for 2010. The Traveler’s Choice eighth annual competition is the largest ever with over 35 million real and unbiased reviews and opinions from travelers on TripAdvisor.com. This makes it unlike any other honors award in the world. St Martin/Saint Maarten, renowned for its marriage of Caribbean, French and Dutch cultures, picks up the award for Top 10 Best Destination Award 2010. White sand beaches, stunning landscapes and wildlife, combined with fun cafes and beach-side dining." Related articles by Zemanta St. Martin Delivers as Caribbean Culinary Capital (abcnews.go.com) Preview St. Maarten/St. Martin -- Where to Stay on the Island (latinamcaribbeantravel.suite101.com)

10 things to love about the Caribbean: Rainforests, hot beaches, cool pina coladas and more

Image via Wikipedia NYDaily News The Caribbean may seem like the destination of choice for laid-back, do-nothing vacations — but there's a whole lot more to do than just sip pina coladas . After all, with 115 main islands, plus thousands more tiny cays , and nearly as many different cultures and landscapes, there’s truly something for anyone — whether you’re an adventurer or the more mellow type, a beach bum or a history buff.

St. Lucia is now closer than ever with additional service from Atlanta; new US$488 fare announced

Image via Wikipedia St Lucia News Online : "ATLANTA (May 12, 2010) – The Saint Lucia Tourist Board is welcoming increased flights and special fares to the island from Atlanta on Delta Air Lines."

Will you be jumping on the $10 JetBlue flight sale?

LA Times JetBlue Airlines is selling tickets for Tuesday and Wednesday at  $10 a pop  to mark its 10th anniversary. You have until 8:59 p.m. to secure the online deal. The offer covers nearly 60 destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Central America.

Coyaba Beach Resort Grenada awarded amongst Expedia Insiders’ Select list

Grenada Herald "Expedia travelers have ranked Coyaba Beach Resort among the world’s best hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select™ list. The list formally recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value. The full list represents only a small percentage of the world’s top hotels from the more than 110,000 hotel properties offered on Expedia."

Air Canada to increase flights out of Jamaica

JamaicaObserver.com : "FOLLOWING the recent divestment of the national carrier Air Jamaica to the Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines, Air Canada is set to increase its flights out of Jamaica beginning this month. This was disclosed in a release sent to Caribbean Business Report (CBR) by the airline. 'Air Canada has been serving Jamaica for 62 years. Over that time, Jamaica and Canada have built close ties due to business connections, by having families living in both countries and through a vibrant tourism market. Air transport plays a vital role in maintaining these relationships and Air Canada wants to ensure that there is sufficient capacity linking Jamaica and Canada to meet the demand. As a result, we will be increasing our flights to up to five times a week this summer, more than doubling our current level of service,' said Marcel Forget, vice-president, Network Planning at Air Canada."

Montserrat's quiet and charming -- just one thing

MiamiHerald.com : "There's no Ritz-Carlton on this Caribbean outpost, and with the old Vue Pointe Hotel closed down, the Spycalla's two-room guesthouse is typical of the island's remaining lodging options -- small, familial, cozy. The cheerful atmosphere was pleasant, but I was here for something other than tropical resort ministrations."

Underwater adventures: Top Caribbean dive sites offer an array of attractions

MiamiHerald.com : "The Caribbean boasts two of the world's longest barrier reefs -- in the Bahamas and off Belize -- a dizzying array of shipwrecks, and healthy reefs that in many places have benefited from marine park protection for years. Add in sunken ocean caves, aka blue holes, and some jaw-dropping walls, and the deep blue doesn't get more enticing. Luckily in the Caribbean, ``deep'' also doesn't have to mean better. There are a plethora of dive sites that start a mere 20 feet or so underwater and run to 100-plus feet below."