Trinidad & Tobago Carnival!!!
Trinidad is serviced by many international airlines from the US and Europe. Check for cheap flights to Trinidad!
Love is in the Air this Valentine's Day @ Half Moon, Jamaica

SUGAR MILL VALENTINE’S DINNER MENU
Feb. 14th 2010
“LOVE POTION”
Jerk Coconut Soup combined with Cream of Spinach &Scallion Garlic Pimento roasted Bread Fruit Croutons
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“ST. VALENTINE’S COCKTAIL”
Shrimp & Lobster Cocktail Orange, Rose & Hibiscus Salad, Spicy Chocolate Cocktail Sauce
“TOWER OF LOVE”
Mango, Tomato, Sorrel & Egg Plant Timbale with Scotch Bonnete Sour Cream Baby Greens and Ripe Plantain Vinaigrette
“CUPID’S ARROW” Conch Seviche in Pumpkin Vol-au-vent with Sambar
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“A LINGERING KISS”
Chrysanthemum, Ginger & Bird Pepper Sorbet

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“AN AFFAIR OF THE HERT”
Sugar Mill Surf & Turf
CAB Tenderloin, Char Grilled Lobster Tail with Jerk Coconut Sauce
“THE LOVE OF MY LIFE”
Coriander & Cumin Smoked Lamb Loin warm Rosemary & Red wine Jelly
“SWEETHEARTS”
Fresh Caught Duo of Snapper Coconut Crusted and Fried, Coconut & Cilantro Poached Snapper Siracha & Grape Fruit Jelly
“ROMANTIC KISS”
Chicken Leg Ballotine, Lemon Grass & Corn Meal filling
Jerk Tia Maria Sauce
“LOVE IS IN THE AIR”
Ackee, Bammy & Vegetable Gizzada Tomato Thyme Run-Down
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“SWEET VALENTINE”
Chocolate & Guava Mousse, Coconut & Passion Fruit Ice Cream, Chilled Rose Sherbet
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Herbal Teas & Petit Fours
$85 ++
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Need to escape for Valentine's Day? Rates to Jamaica are still reasonable for the long weekend and make hotels still have space. Jamaica is a great destination for cheap flights from London and other cities in Europe as well.
Happy New Year!!!!

ps. sweet pic first spotted on blog goggles - vintage themed engagement photos from tim melideo. more on that over here next week.
A Caribbean Christmas
Christmas in the Caribbean is a magical time and a gift to be able to experience a rainbow of cultures and festivities on one little island. Yes, it is a shock to the senses for those of us accustomed to chilly nights spent snuggled around a fire. But should you find yourself on vacation in the Caribbean for the holidays, be prepared for some serious fun in the form of carnivals, festivals, and all-night parties. "The islands of the Netherlands Antilles have a unique Christmas celebration that comes straight from Holland, with visits from Sinterklaas and his mysterious minions, the Zwarte Piet (Black Petes). In Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, and Saba, children receive their holiday gifts not only on Christmas morning but also on Dec. 6, the birthday of St. Nicholas..." read more here. **Photo from here also!
Holiday Romance at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Relax... the Holidays don't have to be stressful! You can getaway from the cold rush of the city and warm up in Mexico with this great value added package from the Grand Velas Riviera Maya!

§ Grand Class Suite with stunning ocean front
§ Adults Only Section
§ All-inclusive at 7 Restaurants and 8 bars
§ Butler Concierge Service
§ Suite Service 24hrs
§ Non-mothorized water sports
§ Private Roundtrip transfer Airport-Hotel- Airport
§ Bottle of Champagne on arrival
§ 15% off at the Spa
§ Special New Years Eve Dinner
§ From Dec 25th until Jan 2nd, 2009.
Hot List of Holiday Vacancy in St. John!

· Coral Oasis http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__27007 6 guests max. 12/17-12/24/0/09 (7-nights)
· Far Niente http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__32222 6 guests max. available from 12/19-12/24/09 (5-nights) AND 12/31 -1/7/10 (7-nights)
· Island Manor http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__26632 10 guests max. available from 12/19 -12/26/09 (7-nights)
· Luminaria http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__2542
6 guests max. available 12/19-12/26/09 (7-nights)
· Casa Luna http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__2583 10 guests max. available 12/17 –12/24/09 (7-nights)
· Mayan Sky http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__2545 6 guests max. available from 12/17-12/24/09 (7-nights) PHOTO IS OF MAYAN SKY
· Reef Bay View http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__31105 8 guests max. available from 12/19-12/26/09 (7-nights)
· Sapphire Breeze http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__2620
8 guests max. available from 12/19-12/29/09 (10-nights)
· Unicorn http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__27017
6 guests max. available from 12/19-12/26/09 (7-nights)
· Waterfall http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__18488
6 guests max. available from 12/19-12/26/09 (7-nights)
· Cinnamon Day Dream http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__35864
6 guests max. available from 12/29-1/05/10 (7-nights)
· Temptress http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__35852
4 guests max. available from 12/19-1/2/10 (14-nights)
· Bay House http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__19771
4 guest max. available 12/19 – 12/26/09 (7-nights)
· Calypso Del Sol http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__29025
6 guest max. available 12/19 –12/26/09 (7-nights)
· Christy Ann http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__28095
6 guest max. available 12/31 – 1/7/10 (7-nights)
· In Harmony Retreat http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__25677
2 guest max. available 12/19 –12/27/09 (8-nights)
· It’s About Time http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__27954
8 guest max. available 12/19 – 1/2/10 (14-nights)
· Villa Rendezvous http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__21212
12 guest max. available 12/19 – 12/26/09 (7-nights)
· Sea Dream http://www.vivacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__20939
6 guest max. available 12/19 – 12/26/09 (7-nights)
See the Nutcracker @ the Occidental Grand Aruba

Thanksgiving in the Caribbean

From The Cold Kitchen:
Oven Dried Pear, Candied Walnuts,
Spinach and Winter Green Salad
Mozzarella ‘Caprese’ Salad, Fresh Basil,
Olive Oil and Balsamic Reduction
St. John Caesar Salad with Rustic Croutons
Seafood Pasta Salad with Vegetables
Pulled Jerk Chicken and Apple Salad
Peel & Eat Shrimp with Creole Remoulade and Cocktail Sauce
From The Carving Board:
Herb Glazed Roasted Turkey
Giblet Gravy and Traditional Cranberry Relish
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef
Herb Jus and Creamy Horseradish
From The Hot Kitchen:
Dijon Mustard Glazed Ham
Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Calabaza crema
Bronzed Snapper with Mango Papaya Salsa
Herb Cornbread Stuffing
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Yukon Gold and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato
Pigeon Peas and Rice
Green Bean Casserole
From The Bakery:
Classic Pumpkin Pie with St. Lucian cinnamon Whipped Cream
Coconut Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Caramel Sauce
Cruzan-Orange Pecan Pie
Chocolate Madness
Assorted Cookies and Brownies
Christmas & New Years Villas in Jamaica!
It is not too late to book a villa vacation to Jamaica for the holidays! Airfare to Jamaica is still decent and many of the island's finest villas are offering discounts including free nights and reduced rates. All villas have waived their normal 14 night holiday minimum rental requirement. All villas in Jamaica are fully staffed including a cook who will prepare gourmet meals with fresh, local ingredients. 
Good Hope Plantation - 16 Bedrooms at $16,500/week
Belle Abri - 7 Bedrooms at $22,500/week
Bougainvillea @ Tryall - 5 Bedrooms at $25,000/week
Calypso Shores - 4 Bedrooms at $10,000/week BEACHFRONT!
Cliffside Cottage - 5 Bedrooms at $11,000/week
Destiny - 4 Bedrooms at $17,275/week
Frankfort on the Beach - 4 Bedrooms at $18,500/week
Knockando @ Round Hill - 5 Bedrooms at $25,000/week
La Casita Villa & Spa - 2 Bedrooms at $4900/week
Longview Manor @ Round Hill - 7 Bedrooms at $32,500/week
Mirador @ Tryall - 1 Bedroom at $7150/week
Mahogany Hill @ Tryall - 5 Bedrooms at $25,000/week
Malatai on the Beach - 6 Bedrooms at $20,000/week
Pavilion - 5 Bedrooms at $13,500/week
Pimento Hill - 6+ Bedrooms at $16,300/week
Seafore @ Tryall - 4 Bedrooms at $12,155/week
Silent Waters - 5 Bedrooms at $38,000/week
Spyglass Hill - 8 Bedrooms at $13,500/week
Summertime Hill - 6 Bedrooms at $8300/week
Wild Orchid - 5 Bedrooms at $11,750/week
Windsong - 4 Bedrooms at $9000/week
Drambuie Estate - 5 Bedrooms at $13,000/week
Noble House on the Beach - 4 Bedrooms at $17,000/week BEACHFRONT!
Last Minute Thanksgiving Villa Vacation Discounts!

Book 3 nights ~ your 4th night is free!
Book 5 nights ~ your 6th & 7th nights are free!
Book 7 nights ~ your 8th & 9th nights are free!
Book 14 nights ~ your 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th nights are free!
Think you will have to sacrifice a Traditional Thanksgiving Feast if you spend your Thanksgiving Holiday in Jamaica? Think again! Your Jamaican cook is well versed in home cooked greatness and will prepare the following traditional fare for your family or group. One benefit of having your own private cook, is that all meals can be customized to your palette:
TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
Pumpkin Soup
Roast Turkey (be adventurous, try our family's favorite: Jerk Turkey!)
Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream
Blue Mountain Coffee
A villa vacation IS affordable! Contact me and I will provide a customized quote that will surely surprise you. Enjoy the view from the photo above, captured at Fairwinds Villa at Tryall Resort in Montego Bay.
Costa Rica Villa Open for Christmas!!!
Selected as one of the properties featured in the Fine Living Network/VRBO special "Around The World In 80 Houses"
Simple elegance is the best way to describe this property.
The purpose of the house was to frame the view (acknowledged to be one of the best in Manuel Antonio) and live in comfort and style.

You will find luxury details such as: Italian mosaic glass-tiled baths; a fully furnished kitchen (gas stove, microwave, dishwasher and garbage disposal); appliances including Oster blender, juicer, coffee maker and toaster; plentiful cookware; and full sets of indoor and outdoor dishes,plus spices in the cupboard and condiments in the fridge. An outdoor grill will allow you to prepare the fresh fish you may bring back from an excursion in some of the best fishing waters in the world. Maid service, travel and tour arrangements as you wish.
Egyptian cotton towels and designer linens, plus your personal items are easily kept fresh by a large capacity washer and dryer.Beach towels are also provided.Sony Bravia Flat Screen TV; DVD; VCR; SkyTV; I-Pod Docking and wireless internet.Let me know if you are interested! Laura @ CaribbeanJourney.com
Happy Halloween!
Last year, we celebrated Halloween & Dia de Los Muertos in Zihautanjo Mexico. It was one of my all time favorite trips. I loved the downtown seafront location of my friend's villa... in the middle of all the action one would expect in a small Mexican fishing village. The parades, costumes, and graveyards were beautiful and mysterious.
Here is a recap of that trip... Enjoy!Zihautanejo - Where We Stayed
Halloween & Dia de Los Muertos
The Tides Zihautanejo
Deep Sea Fishing & A Private Island
Celebrate Holidays in Sunny Style at Radisson St Martin and Aruba Resorts

Vacationers traveling to Aruba can stay at the flagship Radisson resort on the island’s best beach from December 18, 2009 - January 3, 2010, with rates beginning at USD $549 per night. Those looking to escape to the chic French side of St. Martin can enjoy the new Radisson St Martin Resort with rates starting at €419 per night (approximately USD $585*).
Aruba and St Martin are serviced by direct flights from major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami and Atlanta. Guests can explore the crystal-blue waters of the Caribbean through snorkeling, sailing, or diving. Both resorts feature comprehensive spas, a complimentary kids club, an array of diverse cuisine options in several on-site restaurants and cafes, and other amenities special to each property.

Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is a perfect warm-weather locale to celebrate with family and friends and many guests have been making the resort their annual holiday home since its opening. Special culinary offerings are planned for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve at its beachside hot spot Gilligan’s, tropical hideaway Laguna and the award-winning Sunset Grille.
Paradise by Marriott's Trick or Tweet
Two HOT Thanksgiving Specials @ Villas in St. John!!
Calypso Del Sol - a lovely home in Chocolate Hole that normally rents for $3700/week! Available for Thanksgiving at only $3000/week. The home accomodates 6 people in 3 bedrooms & 3 baths with a pool and hot tub!La Bella Villa - this charming, intimate home is located in Lower Carolina. It is available for $2000/week and can accomodate 4 people in 2 bedrooms & 2 baths.
Available Christmas & New Year's Villas!
Endless Summer ~ 7 Bedrooms ~ $12,000/week
La Casita ~ 2 Bedrooms ~ $4900/week
The Villas at the Half Moon Resort - Jamaica
A villa vacation at Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica is a "best of both worlds" getaway! This vacation combines a luxurious private 4 to 7 bedroom villa with a full staff and all the five star amenities Half Moon Resort & Spa are known for.
Start your day with a full Caribbean breakfast, laze away on the beach or golf green, make your way to Half Moon's private stables and take a sunset horseback ride... then return to your villa for dinner by candlelight with white glove service. Be pampered!
Each Royal Villa Includes:
A personal butler, housekeeper and cook
A private swimming pool
Spacious living room add to each villa's charm and appeal
Television, Cable TV, Radio, CD Player
Ocean/Garden View
Air condition in each bedroom
Safe, Bathrobes in each bedroom
Wireless internet (living area)
Internet access
Access to the general hotel's facilities
Telephone
Private pool
Two golf carts
Special: Book & Travel by December 14, 2009 and receive:
Resort Credit - $600 for a 4-bedroom villa or
Resort Credit - $750 for a 5-bedroom villa or
Resort Credit - $900 for a 6-bedroom villa or
Resort Credit - $1,050 for a 7-bedroom villa
Complimentary Daily breakfast & Round-trip airport transfers
Best Holidays in March and April

We're always here to guide and give you ample options so that you can choose as per your convenience. Since weather is an exceptional variation during spring season, holidays should be planned keeping all aspects in mind.
Lets start our travel-guide from Spain. This country is blessed with places that are best to explore during these months. Places like Alicante, Costa Dorado and Costa Del Sol are one of the few tourist-places famous for their long hot glorious sunshine, golden coastlines that stretch for miles along the Mediterranean and 24-hour party resorts and what not.
Moving onto places in USA, Las Vegas and Arizona are hotcakes for tourists. The Neon lights that lit up at night make a picturesque site which is an eye-feast for everyone in Las Vegas. The casinos bustle with a blend of youth and old and its simply nostalgic. Arizona is famous for its canyons and lakes and is flocked by thousands every year during this season to have a glimpse of the beauty of this place. The Phoenix statue and its museum, the Mystery Castle and Botanical Gardens are one of the biggest attractions here.
Tropical destinations like the Caribbean Islands and coastal areas of South America are other tourist-attracters. The weather is really pleasant and the beauty of beaches is simply unmatched.
South-East Asia is one big domain which gives you the option to visit several places in one trip. A visit to Thailand gives you a wonderful idea of the Culture prevalent in Asia. The exotic cuisines, beautiful women, serene coastlines and colorful crowd are an added asset. The island of Phuket is quite popular among tourists.
Moving to Europe, Bulgaria is famous for its subtle beauty. The alpine landscape of Rila Mountains or the châteauesque summer palace of Euxinograd near Varna, Bulgaria is blessed with rich and varied heritage. A silent night walk at the bay of Burgas will give you the most amazing feeling of your life.
Dubai, the brand that sells like hot-cakes is another big attraction in the month of April. The famous Dubai Shopping Festival attracts tourists all over the world. The cultural mix that you find during that time is seen nowhere in the world. Dubai's wonders like Burj, the Palm, and the World Islands will force you to re-think about the existence of such man-made marvels.
Greece and Egypt are another big hub for UK tourists because of their keen interest in History, civilizations and ancient monuments and sculptures.
Faro Islands in Portugal serve another 5 million tourists every year. Located at a couple of hours distance from UK, people have even started to relocate to this place for its serene beauty and peace of living.
The hill-stations like Simla and Manali attract thousands of tourists in this season. The transition of weather makes it a bustling place. The ranges of Himalayas around you make you go crazy.
We've covered almost all the places across the globe that would suit you. One can plan a visit to any of these places as per convenience. Its quite a deserved break so opt for one now.
Where to go for your march holidays and april holidays.
Value For Money Holidays

When booking a trip abroad people are often so desperate to make sure their time away is perfect they neglect any worries about the price they are paying. As long as people enjoy their trip away they often do not mind what price they pay. However, on returning from their trips many travelers find themselves asking whether they could have had greater value for money.
Unfortunately asking this question when returning from a holiday is too late as travelers should look at money saving tips before they travel. The best way to save money on holidays is to book early or late. Many companies offer great value deals on holidays for travelers who are willing to commit to a trip that is in the next year, for example. As well as making an initial saving by making a booking this way, this method also allows the traveler plenty of time to prepare and make necessary savings well before the trip comes around. Perhaps a greater way to get a 'value for money' holiday is to gamble and wait for a last minute deal.
This method allows travelers to benefit from huge discounts in travel and accommodation but does have an element of risk involved. Travelers make a huge saving as often people cancel holidays or flights are not fully booked up. Once this is the case, holiday providers are willing to offer a holiday at a heavily reduced cost as they look to fill seats on planes! Anyone considering this method must be very flexible and open to different types of holidays as it is often a case of taking what you can get, as opposed to selecting your ideal holiday.
Last minute holidays are a great way of saving in vacations as most late deals save travelers a lot of money. The best way to find cheap last minute holidays is to search the internet or go into a local travel agents days before you wish to travel.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ian_Ramsey
Day 11 - Caribbean Christmas Gifts - Coconut Cake
The Black Hound Bakery in New York is renowned for its gourmet goodies. Their Coconut Cake is full of the rich tropical coconut common in the Caribbean. If someone on your list loves coconut, order up one of these cakes today! 
Order Coconut Cakes here and enjoy!



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