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COCONUT COURT BEACH HOTEL

Book by  08/01/2008 - Valid for Travel:  09/01/2008 - 09/30/2008

$600 Air Credit, FREE Nights/ Breakfast Daily

This family-operated, eco-friendly resort is a beachfront oasis of lush gardens and white sand, conveniently located near the bustling nightlife hubs of Bridgetown and St. Lawrence Gap.

Green Globe certified, it's involved with protecting the local marine environment. Fun educational programs engage guests in the preservation efforts.

Package Includes

Round-trip midweek air to Barbados
Transportation to and from hotel
Accommodations for number of nights selected
Hotel tax & service charge
$600 Air Credit per couple
FREE Night
Full Breakfast daily

Other Departure Cities Available at additional price

FROM
New York - Kennedy - 7 Nights - $575

Newark International - 7 Nights - $575

Boston - 7 Nights - $439

Philadelphia - 7 Nights - $439

Miami - 7 Nights - $479

Hartford/Springfield - 7 Nights - $599

Baltimore/Washington Intl - 7 Nights - $499

Atlanta - 7 Nights - $515

Houston - Intercontinental - 7 Nights - $595

Chicago - O'hare - 7 Nights - $639

Los Angeles - 7 Nights - $659
  
Savings already reflected in package price.
Must book by 6/30/08.
Airfare subject to change.
$400 air credit valid for travel 10/1-12/20/08.
7 night minimum stay required.
Air credit valid for up to 2 persons.

NOTE:
Fuel surcharge tax is included in price -
Taxes NOT included - U.S. Government Departure Tax, Barbados Gov't Departure Tax, and any additional baggage charges by individual airlines

ALMOND BEACH CLUB AND SPA
This adults-only All-Inclusive in the laid-back parish of St James features balcony rooms, dining, nightlife, water sports, a gym, Jacuzzi, a spa, golf, tennis, water sports, & more.

Book by  04/01/2008 - Valid for Travel:  06/01/2008-07/07/2008

Package Includes:
Round-trip midweek air to Barbados
Transportation to and from hotel
Accommodations for number of nights selected
All meals & beverages
Land and non-motorized water sports
Hotel taxes and service charges
$400 Air Credit per couple
7th Night FREE
FREE Honeymoon Package includes Bottle of Champagne with 2 glasses, 1/2 hour Massage, Manicue/Pedicure and Basket of Fruit/Flowers

More U.S. Departure Cities Available:

New York - Kennedy - 7 Nights - $1689    

Newark International - 7 Nights - $1689    

Boston - 7 Nights - $1645

Philadelphia - 7 Nights - $1639

Miami - 7 Nights - $1589

Hartford / Springfield - 7 Nights - $1569

Baltimore / Washington Intl - 7 Nights - $1659

Atlanta - 7 Nights - $1715

Chicago - O'hare - 7 Nights - $1779

Los Angeles - 7 Nights - $1799

Houston - Intercontinental - 7 Nights - $1819

Prices based on round-trip midweek air departing Monday-Friday. Airfare for other departure dates may be higher.
    
(Hotel Code:BGIABC  Program Code:BGIALL  Destination Code:BGI)     

NOTES:
Savings already reflected in package price.
Must book by 4/1/08.
Airfare subject to change.
Other travel dates available.
Children under 16 not allowed.
7 night minimum stay required.

All Inclusive 7 Night Stay from $1320 - Plus Additional $400 Air Credit per room

ALMOND BEACH VILLAGE
ALMOND BEACH CLUB & SPA
ALMOND CASUARINA BEACH RESORT

Book from February 25 - April 1, 2008
Travel from May 1 - July 15, 2008

Package Includes:

    * $25.00 voucher Dinner for 2 at Oistins Fish Fry
    * Car rental for 2 or more days & get 1 FREE day at participating rental companies
    * Buy one get 2nd half price on all participating ground activities
    * High value discounts at numerous retail stores in Bridgetown
    * Superb Accommodations
    * Gourmet Cuisine with choice of A La Carte Restaurants
    *
    * All beverages including full bar Water sports (some motorized), Fitness Center
    * Kid's Club & Exciting Activities
    * Entertainment Nightly
    * Taxes and Gratuities

TAMARIND COVE HOTEL
Book by  09/16/2007

The Mediterranean meets the Caribbean at this stylish hotel along a prime beach on the island's west coast.

Guests are welcomed at sibling hotel restaurants. Water transportation is provided for sister restaurants on the West coast.

Dining also available at Turtle Beach Resort on the south coast, however transportation is not included in the package.

Valid for Travel:  til 09/30/2007 - Book by 09/16/07

Package Includes

Round-trip midweek air to Barbados (except for land only package)
Transportation to and from hotel
Accommodations for number of nights selected
Hotel taxes and service charges
Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily

Major US Departure Cities - Other cities available:

New York - Kennedy - 5 Nights - $1379

Newark International - 5 Nights - $1379

Boston - 5 Nights - $1379

Philadelphia - 5 Nights - $1269

Miami - 5 Nights - $1299

Hartford / Springfield - 5 Nights - $1399

Atlanta - 5 Nights - $1299

Baltimore / Washington Intl - 5 Nights - $1369

Chicago - O'hare - 5 Nights - $1389

Houston - Intercontinental - 5 Nights - $1389

Los Angeles - 5 Nights - $1435

5 Nights - $935 - Land Only

Contact agents at Travel 2 the Caribbean for reservations.
GoGoVacations Supplier

Best Of Barbados September Vacation Package

$300 SAVINGS, 7TH NIGHT FREE AND MORE

Your 7 Night Best of Barbados Vacation Package* Includes:

    * 7th night FREE
    * $300 discount per person (Maximum $600 Per Room, Per Stay)
    * Must book by August 27, 2007
    * Valid for travel between September 1 to September 30, 2007

Featured Hotels

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion - $150 Dinner Credit 

Bougainvillea Beach Resort - Daily Buffet Breakfast 

The Savannah - Exclusive Room Upgrade - Daily Breakfast   

Divi Southwinds Beach Resort - Daily Continental Breakfast 

All Inclusive Hotels

All-Inclusive Resort All-inclusive plan, which includes all meals, snacks, unlimited drinks plus roundtrip airport transfers, Hotel taxes, gratuities, service charges and surcharges where applicable.

Almond Beach Village (Family)
Almond Beach Club and Spa  
Turtle Beach Resort

Contact agents at Travel 2 the Caribbean for reservations. Air travel provided by American Airlines.

THE CRANE

Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-10/31/2007

Must book by 9/10/07 - 7 night minimum stay required.

Package Includes

• Round-trip midweek air to Barbados
  
• Transportation to and from hotel
  
• Accommodations for number of nights selected
  
• Hotel tax & service charge
• $600 Air Credit per couple
  
• 7th Night FREE
  
• Breakfast daily

U.S. Departure Cities - e-mail for pricing from other U.S. cities

New York - Kennedy - 7 Nights - $815

Newark International - 7 Nights - $815

Boston - 7 Nights - $739

Philadelphia - 7 Nights - $835

Miami - 7 Nights - $795

Hartford / Springfield - 7 Nights - $879
 
Atlanta - 7 Nights - $785

Baltimore / Washington Intl - 7 Nights - $835

Chicago - O'hare - 7 Nights - $855

Houston - Intercontinental - 7 Nights - $889

Los Angeles - 7 Nights - $955

Contact agents at Travel 2 the Caribbean for reservations.

Coconut Court Beach Travel Special

Book by  09/10/2007 - Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-11/15/2007
7 night minimum stay required.

$600 Air Credit Per Couple & More 
Coconut Court offers services typically found at more expensive resorts.

This property is a popular family-operated beachfront resort offering beachfront accommodations, and a great central location without breaking the budget. Weekly rum punch parties, and thatch huts and palms on the beach and around the pool.

Package Includes:
Round-trip midweek air to Barbados
Transportation to and from hotel
Accommodations for number of nights selected
Hotel tax & service charge $600 Air Credit per couple
7th Night FREE
Breakfast daily

U.S. Departure Cities - e-mail for pricing from other US cities:

New York - Kennedy - 7 Nights - $675

Newark International - 7 Nights - $675

Boston - 7 Nights - $599

Philadelphia - 7 Nights - $695

Miami - 7 Nights - $655

Hartford/Springfield - 7 Nights - $739

Atlanta - 7 Nights - $645

Baltimore/Washington Intl - 7 Nights - $695

Chicago - O'hare - 7 Nights - $715

Houston - Intercontinental - 7 Nights - $749

Los Angeles - 7 Nights - $815

Contact agents at Travel 2 the Caribbean for immediate reservations.

My Barbados Blog readers have expressed lots of interest in early booking the Best of Barbados program for The Crane.

The early booking date is fast approaching, and there are only two more days to take advantage of the best rooms.

Book these amazing limited time offers by 7/16 & save
Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-11/15/2007  

This truly unique property combines elegance, old-world charm and natural beauty with a sense of seclusion.

All rooms have either half or full kitchens, marble baths, and wonderful views of the ocean. Two on-site restaurants are available, swimming pool, and free transportation for grocery shopping.

Beach is not wheel chair accessible.

We will be closed July 4th - July 5th for the holiday.

I'll be heading to Chicago for next two days to enjoy the fireworks and the "Taste of Chicago". 

We will resume regular business hours and blogging on July 6, 2007. 

All of our staff will take turns monitoring e-mail and voice mail for traveling clients, and those clients who are about to embark on their vacations.   

All requests for Best of Barbados "early" bookings will also be answered on a first come, first serve basis.

Check out Best of Barbados packages in our previous posts.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July,

Linda

Travel 2 the Caribbean has negotiated early booking Best of Barbados specials for those travelers wanting to secure airfare and hotel arrangements early.

The Best of Barbados program allows travelers to choose from a wide range of 30 participating hotels and some 15 on-island attractions; from snorkeling with giant sea turtles, to touring one of the six new museums, or catching an island safari.

The packages include an air credit of $200 per person; a first night free at participating hotels; full breakfast daily on a minimum seven night stay. It also includes 25% discounts on participating ground activities.

Best of Barbados packages starts at $389 (depending on hotel choice/hotel rating) and includes seven-night hotel accommodations (7th Night Free), daily American breakfasts, a $200 air credit per person.

Round-trip MIDWEEK air on American Airlines, Delta Airlines and US Airways, and includes roundtrip airport transfers - a BIG SAVINGS for hotels located on the West coast.
 
BARBADOS EARLY BOOKING
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FROM TRAVEL 2 THE CARIBBEAN

Book these amazing early booking offers by 7/16/2007 & Save!
Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-11/15/2007  

DIVI SOUTHWINDS BEACH RESORT
7 NIGHTS FROM $885
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados
This resort is located on a half-mile of sugar-sand beach amid 20 acres of landscaped tropical gardens. Featuring comfortable accommodations, 2 restaurants, and 2 freshwater pools, it is also within walking distance of the renowned restaurants and exciting nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap.

THE CRANE
7 NIGHTS FROM $725
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados
This hotel is perched on a cliff above one of the most spectacular beaches in Barbados. This truly unique property combines elegance, old-world charm and natural beauty with a sense of seclusion.

MANGO BAY BEACH RESORT
7 NIGHTS FROM $999
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados
Located on the popular west coast of Barbados, this intimate hotel is big on friendly service. Lush foliage surrounds the buildings and main areas, creating an air of privacy. Accommodations are pleasantly appointed in tropical style and feature balconies overlooking the gardens, pool, or the Caribbean Sea

HILTON BARBADOS
7 NIGHTS FROM $1019
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados
This lavish resort with a prime location welcomes singles, couples, and families. All the entertainment, shopping, and dining of Bridgetown is nearby, while on site you'll find a wide range of dining venues, beach activities, and a pool complex with waterfalls and a popular sundeck. Room Upgrade to Executive Floor

TURTLE BEACH RESORT ALL INCLUSIVE
7 NIGHTS FROM $1315
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados
Taking its name from the turtles that nest on the powdery beach, this All-Inclusive resort on the south coast of the island is suffused with an air of sophistication. Plus $75 Resort Credit!

COCONUT COURT BEACH HOTEL  
7 NTS FROM $585   
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados Services typically found at more expensive resorts make this a popular family-operated beachfront resort, with weekly rum punch parties, and thatch huts and palms on the beach and around the pool. Book by  07/16/2007  
Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-11/15/2007  
 
THE SAVANNAH HOTEL  
7 NTS FROM $675  
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados This Creole beachfront mansion strives to provide guests with personalized service at every turn. It features 2 pools overlooking the sea and a convenient location near the historic Garrison Savannah, just 10 minutes from downtown Bridgetown. Book by  07/16/2007  
Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-11/15/2007   
 
TAMARIND COVE HOTEL  
7 NTS FROM $1159  
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados Mediterranean architecture, exotic gardens, & a stunning sweep of beach add tropical splendor to luxury rooms, superb cuisine, & great service in a relaxing, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Book by  07/16/2007  
Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-11/15/2007   
 
COLONY CLUB  
7 NTS FROM $1215  
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados Elegance & Old World charm define this secluded retreat perfect for honeymooners and other couples. Stroll through tropical gardens, swim in freeform lagoon pools, dive, snorkel & more. Book by  07/16/2007  
Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-11/15/2007  
 
FAIRMONT ROYAL PAVILION  
7 NTS FROM $1545  
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados Set on a half-mile of West Coast beach, all the vibrantly-colored guestrooms have sensational views of the sea. Enjoy 11 acres of gardens, a pool, dining, tennis, water sports & more. Book by  07/16/2007  
Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-10/31/2007  

ALMOND BEACH VILLAGE  
7 NTS FROM $1455  
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados For a romantic getaway or vacation, this All-Inclusive property on Barbados' west coast is the perfect destination. Everything from food and beverages to entertainment and water sports is covered in one upfront rate. Book by  07/16/2007  
Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-11/15/2007  
 
ALMOND BEACH CLUB & SPA  
7 NTS FROM $1465  
$400 Air Credit Per Couple & More In Barbados Designed with couples in mind, this All-Inclusive resort and spa is a great place to enjoy an intimate romantic getaway. The value is terrific with all food, beverages, activities, water sports, and entertainment included, and relaxation comes easily with visits to the salon and spa for massages, facials, and sauna sessions. Book by  07/16/2007  
Valid for Travel:  09/01/2007-11/15/2007  

OTHER AVAILABLE HOTELS

Time Out at the Gap, 7 Nights from.....$389
Room Upgrade

Blue Horizon, 7 Nights from.....$499
Room Upgrade

Amaryllis Beach Resort, 7 Nights from....$575
Room Upgrade

Remember the Best of Barbados program can be booked from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2007 for travel from Sept. 1 to Nov. 15, 2007, however the best hotels and airfare will be booked quickly - so take advantage of early booking and ensure your hotel choice and the best airfare schedules.

Best of Barbados Travel Specials - brought to you by Travel 2 the Caribbean and GoGo Vacations

Contact agents at Travel 2 the Caribbean for immediate reservations, or more booking information

www.travel2thecaribbean.com

Crane Beach
A scene you can never forget, a view that simply stirs your soul! Once you gaze out over the sparkling waters of Crane Beach at the never-ending vista of blue hues, it becomes obvious why Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous declared Crane Beach "one of the ten best beaches in the world".

Pink, powder soft sand graces your feet, a lush coconut grove sways in the tropical breeze and a golden Caribbean sun help to make this the ultimate paradise - then there is the swimming.

Boasting half a mile of ocean frontage and panoramic views of the blue Atlantic that fade into eternity, this historic Barbados resort possesses an enchanting flavor.

In the 19th century The Crane was built as Barbados' first resort hotel and has been known ever since for its sophistication and old-world charm; its romantically secluded and incredibly beautiful location; its unhurried relaxed atmosphere and its friendly, well-trained staff.

Now transformed from a very small property on the southeast coast of Barbados to a premier luxury resort, The Crane nevertheless maintains its distinctive historic and intimate feel. The Crane is the perfect romantic Caribbean escape. 
 
Family Accommodations Available!
The Crane Resort offers accommodations allowing three children in the same room with two adults. Just book a Two Bedroom Oceanview or higher category - perfect for a family of five! These rooms feature separate bedrooms with one king bed and two twin beds, along with a sofa sleeper in the living room area. 

BEST OF BARBADOS SPRING SPECIAL
Book any 7 night air & hotel package by April 21, 2007 for travel May 1 - July 15, 2007 and receive the following:
* US$200 per person air credit (max. 2 persons per room)
* Seventh night FREE
* FREE breakfast daily
* Discounts on participating ground activities

Contact agents at Travel 2 the Caribbean for your "Best of Barbados" booking at The Crane.

Air Jamaica Vacations announced the details of its Best of Barbados sale, which includes a $400 air credit per couple, the first night free, and free daily breakfast at 18 properties in Barbados.

Participating properties include, Time Out at the Gap, South Beach Resort & Vacation Club, Blue Horizon, Amaryllis Beach Resort, Accra Beach Hotel & Resort, The Crane Resort & Residences, Divi Southwinds Beach Resort, The Savannah, Hilton Barbados, Tamarind Cove, and Colony Club.

All-inclusive properties participating in the sale include: Sandy Bay Beach Club, Mango Bay, Crystal Cove, Almond Casuarina (opening July 1), Turtle Beach, Almond Beach Club & Spa, and Almond Beach Village.

All packages include air transportation on Air Jamaica, roundtrip transfers, hotel accommodations, 24-hour on-island customer assistance from the Air Jamaica Vacations "Smile Team," hotel taxes, and service charges.

Airline taxes, U.S. and foreign government taxes, and security fees are additional. All-inclusive vacation packages include all meals and snacks, unlimited cocktails, entertainment, gratuities and more.

Packages must be booked by April 21 and are valid for travel May 1-July 15.

Contact agents at Travel 2 the Caribbean for a quote from your departure city.

Best of Barbados Spring 2007 - 7 Night Minimum

Other Major U.S. Departure Cities and Dates Available

Travel Dates: 05/1/07 - 07/15/07-

Book By: 04/21/07

Best of Barbados via Delta Vacations Promotion Includes:

$200 air credit per person (up to 2 guest per room)
First Night FREE
Breakfast daily FREE
Savings Booklet for on island discounts

Participating Hotels & Resorts:
The Hilton Barbados
Bougainvilla Beach Resort
Southern Palms Beach Hotel (shown above)
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Almond Beach Club & Spa
Almond Beach Villager
 
 
Rate may be restricted to specifc flights, class of service, days of travel, lenght of stay, hotel and room category.  Specific booking, advance purchase requirement, minimum stay and other restrictions may apply. 

Excludes government taxes, fees and surcharges of up to $95(USD) per person; departure tax of approximately $12.50(USD) per person or any gratuities.  Offer may not be combined with any other offers. Not available for groups or SkyMiles bookings. Subject to limited availability and change without notice.  Operator reserves the right to discontinue this promotion at any time. Tours operated by Certified Vacations Group, Inc.