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Some bold planning from Starwood:
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 30, 2009-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the next stop on its global expedition with plans to open a new St. Regis hotel in Bermuda, marking the debut of Starwood and the St Regis brand on the exclusive island. Scheduled to open in 2013, The St. Regis Bermuda and The Residences at The St. Regis Bermuda will be located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Bermuda's picturesque seaside capital and bustling international business hub. The first major luxury hotel to open in downtown Hamilton in more than 50 years, The St. Regis Bermuda will feature approximately 140 exquisitely appointed guest rooms and suites, approximately 80 exclusive, serviced residences, a Remede Spa, signature restaurant, a wine bar, library, and a rooftop conservatory. Owned by Par La Ville Hotel and Residences, Ltd., a partnership between Virginia-based Unified Resorts, Ltd. and New York-based Sagewood Investments, LLC, The St. Regis Bermuda will offer unparalleled luxury, highly personalized service and refined elegance at one of the world's best addresses.
Continue reading "Starwood Makes Landmark Entry in Bermuda with the St. Regis" »
An article in USAToday points out several new routes to the Caribbean, including the DR, St. Lucia, and Barbados:
Cheap flights to the Dominican Republic won't be hard to find this summer thanks to ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit. The airline has recently resumed its service between its Ft. Lauderdale hub and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, available through September 8. Meanwhile, Spirit's new service to Santiago from Ft. Lauderdale begins June 20.
~ Additional non-stop service to St. Thomas and St. Croix will arrive later this year~
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 16, 2009 - The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism today announced that American Airlines and Delta Air Lines will increase non-stop service to St. Croix's Henry E. Rohlsen Airport and St. Thomas' Cyril E. King Airport.
This week, American Airlines shared plans to increase service to St. Croix, which will provide 10 flights departing weekly from Miami (up from seven flights weekly). Earlier this month, Delta Air Lines also announced an increase in service from two flights per week to daily service to St. Croix from Atlanta to commence on December 19, 2009.
Continue reading "USVI ANNOUNCES INCREASED FLIGHT SERVICE FROM AMERICAN AIRLINES AND DELTA AIR LINES" »
Our friends at DR1 have some airlines news for the Dominican Republic:
Continental new flights
Laura Mallen, general manager of Continental Airline in the DR, announced an increase in the airline's summer flights. There will now be two daily flights departing Las Americas International Airport. A first flight leaves at 12:10pm, arriving Newark in New Jersey at 16:15pm, and a second at 6:38pm, arriving Newark at 10:43pm.
Likewise, for summer there are now two daily flights to Punta Cana-Newark route, five days a week. Service to Puerto Plata is maintained. Continental has been flying to the DR for 20 years now, having started service in 1989.
Spirit begins flight to Santiago
Manuel Jaquez, Spirit Airlines Latin American director, is betting on becoming the preferred choice for connecting with Central America, Colombia, Peru and South America for those living in Santiago and the central Cibao area of the DR. Spirit recently began flights on the Santiago-Fort Lauderdale route, departing the Cibao International Airport in Santiago (STI) three times a week with very competitive fares. Alfredo Gonzalez, vice president, tourism and international business of the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Fort Lauderdale traveled to Santiago to promote Fort Lauderdale to the Cibao travelers.
Not sure what is behind this decision to stay open at Cap Juluca during the height of hurricane season, but it is an attractive offer:
Cap Juluca will Welcome Guests in
September and October for the First Time Ever!
To Celebrate, You Can Get Five Free Nights.
Now you can escape to one of the world's best beaches every day of the year whenever you want, as Cap Juluca is pleased to let you know we will remain open to vacationers this September and October. The decision to be open for guests continuously throughout the year was made by the resort's new ownership after completing a much acclaimed $22 million renovation. In prior years Cap Juluca was forced to close for resort-wide maintenance and repair in September and October, which is no longer necessary as a result of the resort's sweeping renovation.
Continue reading "Five Free Nights at Cap Juluca this September and October" »
JetBlue has a bunch of their destinations on sale:
Expedia has some great prices on cruises:
Travelocity is having a sale:
From DR1:
Santo Domingo boasts the best night life in the DR and summer is the time when Casa de Teatro welcomes leading jazz performers for its Annual Summer Jazz Festival, with performances every Thursday throughout June and July.
Performances take place at the Cristobal de Llerena auditorium, with a giant screen outside in the Cafe Teatro for those who prefer an informal setting to talk with friends. And there will be a special concert with Bryan Lynch from the US at the Plaza Bartolome de las Casas on Saturday, 4 July.
This year's schedule is: 18 June: Roberto Carcasse and his trio (Cuba); 25 June: Rafael Mirabal and Sistema Temperado (DR); 2 July: Patricia Pereyra (DR); 4 July: Bryan Lynch (USA); 9 July: Ossia Saxophons (France); 16 July: Natalia Calderon Quartet (Spain); 23 July: Guillo Carias and his group (DR); 30 July: Paula Shokron and trio (Argentina). Tickets are for sale for RD$350 for hall performance, and RD$200 for the Cafe Teatro.
~ Visitors can now experience the charm of the islands' boutique hotels, and enjoy significant savings on dining and attractions~
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 3, 2009 - Travelers looking for an authentic, intimate Caribbean vacation experience should look no further than the U.S. Virgin Islands. With the new Inntimate Treasures promotion from the Department of Tourism, visitors will find that a world of customized service, unique amenities and unforgettable experiences await at the small hotels of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas.
The package includes $50 in attractions and activity coupons, and a $50 dining certificate along with an eco-friendly, USVI-branded gift bag that includes a bottle of Cruzan Rum, and a USVI-branded t-shirt. The Inntimate Treasures package is valid for bookings made from June 1 through October 15, 2009* for travel between June 15 and October 31, 2009 and is based on a four-night minimum stay.
"The Inntimate Treasures package allows travelers to explore our islands from a different perspective. It allows for personalized service and gives our visitors the opportunity to have a unique Caribbean experience along with some great savings at our restaurants and attractions," said Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty.
Continue reading "U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS LAUNCHES ITS "INNTIMATE TREASURES" OFFER" »
From Travel Weekly, who are particular about what you post from their site:
Fly Montserrat, a new carrier based on Montserrat, will launch service June 1.
NEW YORK, April 29 -- JetBlue Airways plans to further develop its growing international route network this fall with new service to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, subject to receipt of government operating authority. Award-winning JetBlue intends to serve Saint Lucia's Hewanorra International Airport with flights to/from its home at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. From JFK, JetBlue plans to offer onward connections to/from other U.S. cities. Flights are expected to go on sale in June.
Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort Upgrades to Greener Grandeur with New Junior Suites at Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe
Fairfax, VA/Punta Cana, D.R. - In December 2008, the Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort completed a multi-million dollar renovation project that included the addition of 488 junior suites with amenities for greater luxury and "greener" sustainability. Together, the junior suites make up Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort's new Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe, offering the best value in all-inclusive luxury travel in the Caribbean. New eco-friendly features also help ease travelers' minds as all junior suites include low consumption lights and LEDs, energy-conserving lighting and water control and flow-limiting faucets in both the sinks and showers.
Continue reading "New Junior Suites at Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe" »
Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino cools off summer with its new Great Bay Diving Package. Guests channel Jacques Cousteau with on-site scuba training, multiple dives and even a shark sightseeing excursion!
Newcomers to diving are welcome too. Packages are valid for stays from April 13 - October 31, 2009. Offer must be booked by October 15, 2009.
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