All Travel Zone: January 2007

Beaches Fifth Annual Single Parent Mixer!

For 5 years Beaches Resorts has been offering a Single Parent Fun promotion, aka SPF. The 2007 SPF dates will include all of May and August 17 to October 31. For this promotion, Beaches will waive the single supplement fee of up to $180/night. SPF activities include Single Parent Welcome Receptions, Single Parent Social Cocktail Receptions, and Kids' Movie Nights. The SPF offer is available at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa, Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, Beaches Sandy Bay, and Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club. A three-night minimum stay applies and can be combined with Beaches' current 25 percent off sale for 2007 travel.

Book Two and Save!

The Martineau Bay Resort and Spa in Vieques, Puerto Rico, is inviting guests to book a second room for 50 percent off regular rates for travel Jan. 3-Apr. 9, 2007. You must stay at least 3 nights to take advantage of this money saving offer. If you haven’t been to Vieques – GO! It is close to home, yet world’s away meaning it doesn’t take long to get there and once you are, you can truly feel the Caribbean of old. Time moves slower on Veiques than most other Caribbean islands. The beaches are uncrowned and the people unfazed by the stressors of city life. Being part of Puerto Rico means you DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A PASSPORT to visit! Great news, since the January 23rd Passport Initiate is quickly approaching.

Save $300 and visit Bermuda!

The island of Bermuda is offering a savings of $300 if you stay at least 3 nights and visit the island before March 31, 2007. Bermuda is chilly this time of year as it is not even considered the Caribbean due to its more northern location in the Atlantic Ocean. But don’t let the weather deter you as the island is just as lovely! Now is a great time to go and take advantage of the island’s world class golf. In fact, did you know that Bermuda has more golf courses per square mile than any other country in the world? Reason enough to visit for sure!

Nassau/Paradise Island offering Passport Rebates!

Nassau Paradise Island will pay for passports for your entire family! Here’s all you need to do:

Apply for a new U.S. Passport between December 20, 2006 and March 24, 2007
Visit Nassau Paradise Island from January 17 through March 31, 2007
Stay a minimum of 2 nights at any of our 19 member hotels
Download and fill out the rebate form
Attach verification documentation to the rebate form
Paid hotel receipt
Airline boarding pass for all travelers
Photocopy of passport photo page for all travelers

Gogo Worldwide Vacations launches Caribbean Sale!

Gogo Worldwide Vacations is my favorite Caribbean wholesaler, available only to travel agents! They are the nation’s oldest tour operator and have a stellar reputation! Thinking of going to the Caribbean soon? Gogo just launched a HOT sale offering up to 35% off, free nights, resort credit, and room upgrades! Want rates? Contact CaribbeanJourney.com! These specials expire on January 22, 2007 so don’t wait!

USVI’s “No Passport Required”

First, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I was recently asked what is currently the single biggest Caribbean newsmaker. The January 23, 2007 Passport Initiative wins hands down as the most talked about and most concerning hot topic. All of us in the Caribbean travel business are concerned that this initiative will hurt business because only 23% of US citizens have passports and many might decide to bask on beaches closer to home. So, when the US Virgin Islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix decided to launch a “No Passport Required” promotion we all smiled! The promotion includes a 20% discount at dozens participating hotels for ALL of 2007. Contact us for a full list and happy travels!