Caribbean Travel

Image via Wikipedia Budget Travel "I had gone with my wife to St. Lucia in the eastern Caribbean, one of those small islands not yet blanketed with high-rises. Instead, the island is dotted with numerous hotels of 60 or 70 units apiece, each on its own beach, each backed by soaring mountains, most patronized primarily by British and Canadian visitors.Because various U.S. airlines are beginning to provide service to St. Lucia mainly from New York, Atlanta and Miami, the British predominance is about to end. Related articles A village to love in St. Lucia (flycaribbean.com) St. Lucia may be the most beautiful Caribbean island (flycaribbean.com) St Lucia voted top honeymoon spot (flycaribbean.com) St Lucia battered by Hurricane Tomas as it hits Caribbean (news.smallshop.com)

The Boston Globe : "Last year on a winter getaway, I too fell in love with Laborie. Unlike the resorts in St. Lucia’s north, the village on the south coast has an old West Indies soul. Although the predominately fishing and farming community sees few tourists, the traditions Gladding celebrates in his mural can now be seen on a community-led heritage tour called “The Laborie Experience” created with the help of another Peace Corps volunteer, Diane Gunvalson. On my visit, I saw children at the pan school rehearse, watched men weaving strips of bamboo into fish pots, met Mr. Bram who harvests sea moss, and Mr. Ives, a self-taught musician who’s a local cultural icon. (In the mural, Ives and his friends are playing the violin, electric base, shak-shak, banjo, tanbou, and maracas.) Related articles St Lucia: The most perfect island in the Caribbean (flycaribbean.com) St Lucia voted top honeymoon spot (flycaribbean.com)

Image via Wikipedia Tips from the T-List : "Still looking for great deals for the family this summer? Look no further than Caribbean holiday experts, Almond Resorts, who have just announced that up to two children can stay for free this summer at their family friendly properties in Barbados and St Lucia. The offer is available on all new bookings to Almond Casaurina Beach and Almond Beach Village in Barbados and Almond Smugglers Cove and Almond Morgan Bay in St Lucia, and is valid for travel throughout the school holidays from 1June to 30 September 2010. Related articles by Zemanta Almond Resorts Invites Guests to A Family Vacation in the Caribbean With New Suites and a Summer Escape Sale (flycaribbean.com) Almond Resorts Offers Guests Exclusive Caribbean Vacation Package Deals This Summer (flycaribbean.com) Almond Beach Village Now Offering Summer Barbados Family Vacation Activities (flybarbados.com)

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, ...

suntimes Vacationers often flock to the Caribbean to kick back, relax and fall into the luxuriously slow cadence of "island time." It's no coincidence that St. Lucia, with its tranquil beaches, lush rain forests and gorgeous scenery, ranks high on the list of island paradises. But this "Helen of Troy of the West Indies" is more than just a pretty face and honeymooners' hideaway. Tourists looking for a little adrenaline boost will find ample opportunity to do more than just lay out and sip fruity drinks.

TimesOnline A haven for honeymooners and peace-seeking celebrities, St Lucia is a Caribbean dream-come-true. Blessed with lush rainforests, sparkling seas and long, wide, pristine beaches, there are few more beautiful, relaxing and romantic holiday destinations in the world. And this month, we’ve teamed up with The Landings St Lucia, a RockResort property, and TravelDep to give away a sensational seven-night getaway on this idyllic isle

Delaware Online My family and I spent "primary week" on the rugged, verdant Caribbean island of St. Lucia. We vacationed at a beautiful bluff-top villa owned (coincidentally) by the family of Democratic State Senate candidate Dee Durham, who unfortunately lost her primary. But more about that later. Ah, St. Lucia! Clear blue waters. Spectacular sunsets. Plenty of lagoons for diving and snorkeling. Outstanding cuisine. Impeccable service. A live volcano. No TV. Perhaps most importantly, a new favorite beer: Piton, named after St. Lucia's famous "twin peaks." Just a week of sun, fun, the printed word, and family togetherness.

Caribbean Holidays 'Appeal to Sun-Worshipping Brits' : "Caribbean holidays are gaining popularity with Brits looking for a slice of adventure with their sun-soaked breaks. According to www.holidays-direct.co.uk, the Caribbean Islands of Barbados and St Lucia are becoming more popular with Brits as the UK's summer sun (or lack of it) fails to persuade them to stay on home soil this season. Jon Pearce of the holiday firm explained: 'We've seen an uptake in bookings for holidays in The Caribbean and Thailand, along with other long haul destinations"

CNW Group "CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA, Aug. 21 /CNW/ -- Award-winning Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in St. Lucia announces the creation of 42 new luxurious Anthurium Lily Junior Suites with ocean views to be added to the upscale property by December 2008. Philippa Rouseau Design, an interior design group with resort property expertise in the U.S. and the Caribbean, has been retained for the new upscale suites' design. The 1,100 square foot junior suites will feature Romeo & Juliet balconies. Several will have an additional private sundeck on the roof."

http://www.kansascity.com/737/story/748634.html "Fly freeSandals Resorts has a Fly Free Promotion, with air credits of $350 to $550 a person for travelers who book a minimum three-night stay at one of the all-inclusive Caribbean properties. Also, stay for at least six nights and receive a room discount of up to 35 percent and one free night, or book a top-category suite for at least seven nights and get two free nights and a discount of up to 30 percent. Air credit amount varies by island: $350 for Jamaica and the Bahamas, $450 for St. Lucia and $550 for Antigua. Prices vary by resort. For example, a six-night vacation at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios in Jamaica starts at $1,575 per couple after $350 air rebate, free night and 35 percent discount. Travelers must book by Sept. 2 and travel by Dec. 20, 2009 (some holiday blackout dates apply). 800-726-3257 or http://www.sandals.com/ ."

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard "AS THE credit crunch hits home holiday-makers could be tempted to stay in the UK but one travel website believes it is now more expensive to visit the Cotswolds for two weeks than holiday in St Lucia. Easier Travel found a two-week holiday in the Cotswolds would cost £3,630 whilst the same amount of time in St Lucia, including flights, for a family of four is £3,576."

Easier.com : "It’s official, the Caribbean is the most popular choice when it comes to getting married abroad with St Lucia, Barbados, Tobago and Antigua all featuring in the top five destinations, according to wedding abroad experts, Tropical Sky. Since launching their wedding collection a year ago, statistics show St Lucia as the number one destination with over 25% of the weddings co-ordinated by Tropical Sky taking place there. The top hotels hosting weddings in St Lucia were Almond Morgan Bay, Almond Smugglers Cove and the Rendezvous. "