New Green Globe Digi-Brochure

The Green Globe Organization, one I have long supported for their stringent certification process of Green Hotels, has a new digital brochure and their website has a brand new look! Check out all the Caribbean hotels that made the cut!

Free Rooms in Barbados!

Are you a family of 5 or more? Then you know how hard it is to find hotels that will accommodate your family in one unit. Usually, you end up having to book two rooms, doubling the cost of your vacation budget. For many families, this is a deal breaker and vacation dreams are lost.

Well, not any more!

The lovely Colony Club in Barbados is offering the second room free!

But hurry! You must book by March 6, 2009 for travel June 1 to October 15, 2009. There are few rules... you must stay 7 nights and be booked on the MAP plan.

Once upon a time...

I lived in Costa Rica and I loved it. It was the best 6 months of my pre-domestic years. Costa Rica is an eco-paradise with rivers, streams, and waterfalls... monkeys, sloths, and birds... winding trails cover misty mountaintops... and antique towns with cobblestone streets play host to charming cafes. The beaches are littered with funky tiki bars and fish tales wait for patient ears.

My favorite trip, and what has become the most popular with my clients, is a combination of 2-3 nights at Tabacon Resort spending my evenings soaking in steamy hot springs while watching Volcan Arenal erupt into the night with bright sparks of fiery lava.

Then I will drive or fly down to Manuel Antonio and spend 5-7 nights at Buena Vista Villas enjoying my own private beach. And this is what this post is about. Buena Vista is on sale! (read on)

I describe this place to clients as "luxury surrounded by authentic nature"... where else can you enjoy marble baths and granite kitchens while watching the monkeys swing from the trees just past your balcony?

Summer Sale
Rent 4 nights, get the 5th night free

All new booking for travel between May 1, 2009 - June 15, 2009
Must book by March 31, 2009 and reference code: SUM09

Fall Sale
30% off entire stay

All new bookings for travel between September 8, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Must book by May 15, 2009 and reference code: FALL09

A villa by the sea... DR style

One of my loveliest clients, Nicole, just returned from a week at Villa Bahia Rincon in Samana, Dominican Republic. She snapped a few amazing shots to share...

The beach and lush mountains in the distance...

A closer look reveals that the water really is turquoise...

The villa pool and sun baked deck...

The villa from the road...

The following photos are from the owner.

The villa seen from the beach... through the morning mist... yum...

This is the view of the beach from one of the breezy four-poster beds...

The 7 bedroom/7 bathroom villa by the sea has plenty of places to sit and relax... and plan your next visit!

And there's a long term rental special... if you book my March 1, 2009 for travel July 1 to August 30, 2009, you may rent the entire villa for $4500/total for TWO weeks... and only $1500/week for each additional week.

Curacao NOW!

Here's the island:

CURACAO

Here's the deal:

During this special season, Curacao offers you amazing added value on your vacation package. Book Curacao and be eligible for a $100 per person credit on your airline ticket, free nights, $140 Food & Beverage Credit, Free dive day, Free car rental day, discounts on entrance to Museums plus half price off on attractions, tours and transfers combined with high value shopping discounts in downtown Willemstad.

Here are the rules:

Curaçao Now offers may not be combined with any other offers and is for new bookings only. Booking must be made between January 15 and March 15, 2009 or May 15 and July 15 2009.

Here's a little more about Curacao:

Feel the Warmth...

St Kitts & Nevis are offering a winter travel special! Here's the scoop:

The islands launched a destination wide added value offer, “Feel the Warmth in St. Kitts & Nevis” which provides the 5th night free on stays of at least 4 nights at participating hotels on St. Kitts & Nevis.

Guests also receive a complimentary $75 food and beverage or other resort credit* at participating hotels, which cuts down on expenses for an even better deal.

In addition, American Airlines is offering more than a 10% discount off standard published rates when booking flights in conjunction with a stay at a participating hotel as part of the “Feel the Warmth in St. Kitts & Nevis” offer.

To take full advantage of the “Feel the Warmth in St. Kitts & Nevis” offer in conjunction with discounted air from AA Vacations, travelers must book by February 28, 2009 for travel NOW through April 19, 2009.

16 rooms

... dozens of places to lounge... read... cuddle... whatever... here:

Or here:...a warm and friendly place to share a meal...
...a sea to swim in... small waves... float much...

Or dip in the pool... super cool... like here:

Or here:...freshen up in fresh air... to little birdies singing...

....sleep here... rest... repeat...

You know if this sounds like you...

Only 16 rooms. La Luna. Grenada.

THREE (3) Days left!!!

If you are bored this weekend, and need something to do... why not plan a vacation? If your winter has been anything like ours here in Atlanta (two words - record breaking) then a hot mug of cocoa and a few hours browsing pictures of sunsets might just help you thaw. And while your at it, have a look at this page from my favorite wholesaler, Gogo Worldwide Vacations and see if one of these great deals fits your budget! The magic number is THREE because there are only THREE days left to book these sale rates. I'll be working all weekend to help you, should you decide to book or have questions. Shoot me an email : laura @ caribbeanjourney.com

To-bago or not?

Wanna know if you should go visit this secret paradise?

50% Off in the Cayman Islands

The Reef Resort

This intimate resort is on the quiet side of Grand Cayman in an exquisite setting, only 22 miles from the airport. All units are beachfront with patios offering magnificent views and cooling ocean breezes.

• 152 Suites
• Parking (self) Free
• Concierge
• Restaurant(s)
• Pool - Outdoor
• Children's Facilities
• Spa

Here's the Deal: 5 days/4 nights for$315 per person!

Book by: 2/9/09

Travel by: 5/1-7/31/09

Contact me to book!