82608: USVI Offering Fifth Night Free
If you can go ahead and make your winter travel plans now, here's a good deal that translates into some excellent savings. The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is offering a Winter Escape for travel booked between September 1 and October 31, 2008 for travel between January 1 and March 31, 2009. The promotion features a complimentary fifth night based on a five-night minimum stay at participating hotels, plus $300 in travelers checks, and a coupon book with savings on activities and attractions.
Participating hotels include:
St. Croix:The Palms at Pelican Cove, Chenay Bay Beach Resort, Carambola Beach Resort & Spa, Divi Carina Bay Resort, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Sand Castle on the Beach, The Buccaneer, Best Western Holger Danske, Club St. Croix (Antilles Resorts), Colony Cove (Antilles Resorts), King Christian Hotel and Hotel Caravelle
St. Thomas:The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, Best Western Carib Beach, Best Western Emerald Beach, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, Holiday Inn Windward Passage, Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort, Sapphire Beach Resort (Antilles Resorts), Point Pleasant (Antilles Resorts), Sapphire Village (Antilles Resorts) and the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa
St. John:Estate Concordia Campground
The Fine Print: The Winter Escape promotion applies to new bookings only. Reservations can be made through a number of tour operators, including American Airlines Vacations, American Express Vacations, Book It.Com, Cheap Caribbean, Delta Vacations, Expedia/Hotels.com, Funjet Vacations, Liberty Travel, Island Resort Tours, Orbitz, Pleasant Holidays, Spirit Vacations, TNT Vacations, Travelocity, United Vacations, and US Airways Vacations.
US Citizens: You do not need a passport to travel to the USVI from the US.
For more information:• visit
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82508: Make Plans for Poconos Leaf Peeping
Although it's still several weeks away, it's time to make plans now for autumn's leaf peeping season. We've just received word from the Poconos Mountains Visitors Bureau that they'll again be offering their annual Fall Foliage Hotline; the region will also have numerous value-added packages and lots of fall festivals.
The 24-hour Fall Foliage Hotline (570-421-5565) is also available online at
www.800poconos.com to learn exactly when and where to catch peak foliage colors. The reports will include the percentage of full color, the estimated time leaves will be at their peak, the percentage of leaves on the trees and a description of native tree species at their peak.
Of special interest to romantic travelers, is the Fall Foliage Celebration Package, valid October 1-31, 2008 at Cove Haven Resort, Paradise Stream Resort and Pocono Palace Resort.
Caesars Pocono Resorts invites leaf-peepers to view the changing colors with a variety of activities at each property while enjoying suite accommodations, unlimited breakfast and dinner, intimate breakfast-in-bed and live entertainment every night. Mondays are “Nature Day” with designated nature walks; Tuesdays include free hayrides; Wednesdays guests can indulge in a free barbecue lunch; and Thursdays feature free horseback riding. Paradise Stream Resort will also host an on-property picnic for each couple including a picnic basket and blanket. Rates start at $230/night.
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862008: Sandals Offers Air Credit Special Promotion
You and your sweetie have two chances to enjoy a fly free offer from Sandals Resorts. Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island in Jamaica is debuting both the
Royal Honeymoon River Suites (debuting this week) and the
Royal Honeymoon Swim-Up One-Bedroom Suites (debuting October 31) and launching both with a special offer.
The seven Royal Honeymoon Swim-up River Suites are located on the first floor with direct access to the resort’s lazy river. Five second-floor Royal Honeymoon Oceanview River Suites offer views of the Caribbean Sea and the lazy river below.
The Details: Lovers who book a minimum six-night stay in a Royal Honeymoon River Suite or Royal Honeymoon Swim-up One Bedroom River Suite by September 2, 2008 are entitled to:
• 30 percent off regular rack rates
• one night free
• an air credit of up to $350 per person
Prices: Rates start at $545 per person, per night.
What They Include: Both suite types feature the finest amenities, including four-poster mahogany beds, plasma TVs, and bathrooms complete with walk-in showers, whirlpools and hand-cut marble mosaic tile accents. And, as River Suite guests, additional privileges, such as personalized Butler service and 24-hour room service, are also included.
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