My Visit to El Dorado Seaside

Of all the El Dorado Resorts, I found Seaside to be the most lush... perhaps this is from its compact acreage or because the hotel also serves as a palm tree nursery for all of the Karisma Hotels so every where you look, are palm trees in varying stages of life.

 

The beach is the perfect size, the water clear and calm...

Every where you turn, you are called to rest... relax... enjoy....

The hotel is not a high-rise, no building is higher than two floors - and from the second story rooms shown above, you have sweeping ocean views...

Least but certainly not last, the cuisine is tops at the El Dorado Seaside as it offers all of the wonderful features of the Karisma Resort's Gourmet Inclusive dining plan. 

Ready to go? Contact us for a custom quote on the hotel package or hotel + flight. There are plenty of cheap flights to Cancun and most major airlines, such as Delta, have multiple daily flights.

{These photos are from my October 2010 visit. See the full album here.}

Cheers,

4th Night FREE at Atlantis, kids stay and eat free, AND free companion airfare!

Atlantis, Paradise Island is a unique destination featuring the world's largest open-air marine habitat, home to over 50,000 sea animals living in 14 exhibit lagoons. Explore Aquaventure, an innovative waterscape of thrilling slides and rides. Discover secrets of the lost continent in The Dig, and interact with gentle dolphins in Dolphin Cay. Enjoy 20 swimming areas, renowned beaches, the Mandara Spa, Aura nightclub, a world-class casino, duty-free shopping at Marina Village and Crystal Court, sports center, nearby 18-hole championship golf course, Atlantis Kids Club. There is a wide range of dining options including the gourmet cuisines of Bobby Flay, Nobu and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.  

Mythical discovery. Awe-inspiring adventure. 

Got teens? They will love the new $11 million teen club, CRUSH.

Complimentary 4th night FREE is valid until 8/20/11. 

FREE companion airfare is valid until 6/30/11.

Kids Stay & Eat FREE promo is valid until 12/20/11.

{As with all promotions, restrictions apply. Please inquire!}

Jump over here to request a custom quote and be on your way to one of the best family vacations EVER! Or, if you want to book your own airline tickets, we are still able to assist with your hotel package. Have a look around the web, there are plenty of cheap flights available to the Bahamas! 

Cheers,

Bahamian Mac & Cheese

Every few days, I'm distracted from my work and wander the internet in search of easy recipes with an island theme. Today, I stumbled upon The Yuca Diaries and this delicious looking recipe for BAHAMIAN MAC & CHEESE

From the author:

After reading this title you might be thinking to yourself, “Bahamian Mac n Cheese?  How’s that Different?”  Let me be the one to to tell you, Bahamian Mac n Cheese ain’t your regular Macaroni.  I had Bahamian Mac n Cheese for the first time about 10 years ago and my life has never been the same. 

Jump over here for the full recipe & more tempting photos!

Dig in!

Hot Travel Deals to Nevis!

The Island of Nevis, "Queen of the Caribees," is a tiny jewel just eight miles long and six miles wide with natural beauty unparalleled.  It offers an A-List of award-winning resorts, hotels and historic sugar plantations, which now provide accommodations as intimate, upscale plantation inns. These luxurious accommodations along with superlative service, world-class cuisine and range of activities have made Nevis the "must see" destination in the Caribbean.  

MONTPELIER PLANTATION INN:

Why stress when you can get pampered at "The Spa" at Montpelier. When booking the Spa Escape Package for five nights at regular rate, guests will receive one daily 60 minute Swedish spa treatment free. Package also includes: Full cooked breakfast daily/Afternoon tea/Beach transfer to our private beach/Snorkel and tennis equipment. Taxes or gratuities not included.

HERMITAGE PLANTATION INN:

In effort to offset travel expenses the Hermitage is at present offering a US $300 credit for bookings of seven nights or more for the month of March. Packages to include transfer from St Kitts are also available!

NISBET PLANTATION BEACH CLUB:

Travelers can escape the winter storm madness and warm up on a relaxing week-long vacation to Nisbet Plantation - the #1 Caribbean hotel in the 2011 Travel + Leisure 500. Available March 1 - 31, 2011, the package includes:  

· Free night on a 7-night stay in a plantation cottage-style room

· Full daily breakfast served poolside at Coconuts

· Daily afternoon tea on the Great House patio

· Nightly three-course gourmet dinner at the Great House

· Airport transfers from St. Kitts (SKB) or Nevis (NEV)

OUALIE BEACH RESORT:

Stay at Oualie Beach Resort between April 17th and May 1st and receive room rates as low as US$145.00 Single and US$161.00 Double Occupancy in a Deluxe Room. 11% Service Charge additional.

FOUR SEASONS NEVIS RESORT:

50% off the second room, when occupied by children 18 years or younger. Based on Deluxe Mountainview, Deluxe Oceanside, Deluxe Oceanview rooms and all suite categories only; not available in Mountainside, Villas or Estate Homes. The 50% discount will be applied to the lower category room. Both rooms must be booked concurrently for concurrent nights.Children 4 and under dine complimentary andreceive complimentary launch transfers to/from St. Kitts. Taxes, service charge, and coastal protection levy are additional. Applicable to NEW reservations only.

{As with all promotions, rates and availability are subject to change until a reservation is made.}

PLEASE INQUIRE FOR FULL DETAILS AND A CUSTOM QUOTE! 

Cheers,

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico

I love the photo above... all of these photos actually, but the one above resembles a stately Caribbean Villa welcoming guests home after a long day in the sun, on the beach or golf course, and surely there is a cool drink and delicious meal waiting inside.

This is the new St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico - located 30 minutes outside of San Juan.

Dreamy spaces are plentiful...

The dark woods, crisp linens, and lush green surroundings are intoxicating...

The bathrooms speak luxury...

And the pool area offers plenty of seclusion...

And an amazing kaleidoscope of blues and greens...

The Robert Trent Jones Jr. Golf Course is stunning...

I think the St. Regis Bahia is just what Puerto Rico needs... a luxury resort on a great beach with immaculate landscaping and well appointed rooms. 

SPECIAL RATES: Book by March 30th and receive the 5th night free, continental daily breakfast for two, and $150+ resort credit. Travel valid from now until December 16, 2011. As with all promotions, restrictions apply.

{Please inquire for more details.}

Cheers,

Bahamas Luxury Golf Vacations

Looking for a luxury golf getaway this winter? Look no further than the Bahamas and the One & Only Ocean Club. Renowned for its 5 star service and amenities and located less than 2 hours flight from the US, the One & Only Ocean Club is the perfect choice for a long weekend of sun, sand, and golf.

Masterfully conceived and stunningly beautiful, the Tom Weiskopf-designed Ocean Club Golf Course offers guests of the resort every element for the perfect game. This 18-hole, par-72 course stretches over 7,100 yards on Paradise Island's peninsula, where crosswinds challenge even the most experienced of players.

SUITE SPECIAL: Guests of the One & Only Ocean Club who book a Garden, Ocean or Beachfront Suite will receive a $100.00 Food and Beverage Credit per suite, per day. Book by 2/28/11 & travel by 4/30/11.


{As with all promos, restrictions apply.} For full details, please inquire.


A vacation in the Bahamas is a smart choice for any budget because flights to the island are some of the most affordable in the region. All major airlines, including American Air, service the international airport in Nassau, and from there it is only a short ride to Paradise Island - home of the One & Only. 

Cheers,

CuisinArt Resort in Anguilla offers "The Bachelor's Journey" Package!

The CuisinArt Resort & Spa is offering “The Bachelor’s Journey”, a special vacation package, inspired by The Bachelor’s sojourn in Anguilla, to allow fans to experience the island as Brad and the Bachelorettes did.  Elements include the following:

• Five nights, six days accommodations in a beachfront suite
• VIP airport and semi-private boat transfer from St. Maarten
• Welcome Bottle of Champagne and long stemmed rose en suite
• Daily breakfast at the resort’s acclaimed restaurant Café Mediterraneo, or continental breakfast en suite*
• A variety of dining experiences, including Santorini, Anguilla’s only AAA Four Diamond Award Winning Restaurant*
• “Couples Rendezvous”, a series of luxurious spa treatments, with Champagne and Strawberries, offered in the privacy of the Couple’s Suite
• One-day car rental to explore the beauty of Anguilla

*Meals do not include beverages or service charge, unless otherwise specified.


CuisinArt Resort & Spa’s “The Bachelor’s Journey” package rates start at $3,580, non-inclusive of tax and service charge.  This package is valid through December 17, 2011, applies to new bookings only and cannot be used with any other promotions. Blackout dates apply and the promotion is subject to change.



If you're interested in visiting CuisinArt Resort or Anguilla, I'd love to help. I have completed the Anguilla Travel Connoisseur Programme and am now a recommended agent on the Anguilla Tourist Board website. 

Cheers,

Enter the Beach Blogger Contest!!

Are YOU the best Paradise Beach Blogger?

The Beach Blogger Contest gives up-and-coming bloggers and travel lovers alike a chance to visit a resort of their choice from within the Collection (Marriott & Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts) and then blog on-location. To enter the contest, applicants have through Feb. 24, 2011 to visit www.ParadiseBeachBlogger.com and provide submissions highlighting their passion for travel and writing and convince fans as to why they are the ideal blogger to report on one of Marriott & Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts remarkable properties. 

            After the submission period is over, five deserving finalists will be chosen and from March 1-15, 2011 family, friends and travel enthusiasts will cast their vote at www.ParadiseBeachBlogger.com  to determine which finalist will embark on their dream vacation.  The applicant with the most votes will be awarded a stay at the participating Marriott & Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts property of their choosing.

            The winning blogger will receive a five day/four night stay in an ocean view room with all resort meals included, as well as a resort credit of $100-$500, welcome amenity and activities unique to destination, including but not limited to snorkeling, sailing or a destination tour.  The blogger will chronicle their stay by creating and posting at least three blog entries per day which will be available on www.ParadiseBeachBlogger.com and MARCAM’s Facebook page. 

Visit Marriott & Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts Facebook page www.facebook.com/MarriottCaribbeanMexico or Twitter handle www.twitter.com/MarriottResorts to learn more about the contest and the Collection. 

As with ALL promotions, restrictions apply. Please visit www.ParadiseBeachBlogger.com for full details.

Good luck!

St. Lucia Jazz Festival 2011 Vacation Packages

Easily the BEST music festival in the Caribbean, the 20th Annual St. Lucia Jazz Festival kicks off on April 30 and continues through May 8, 2011. This year's lineup won't disappoint. From smooth and sexy to deeply soulful... the range of artists is impressive! 

For the past 12 years, we've helped clients book packages that include show tickets, airfare, hotel, transfers, and more. We'd love to help you too. Contact us to get started planning today! 

Valentine's Day Package at Bimini Bay Resort

Grand Cayman Hotel Deals starting at $399/per person

Even thought it is high season in the Caribbean, and one of the busiest high seasons in recent history, there are still deals to be found and here's a great one: Hotel packages including roundtrip airport transfers and 3 night hotel stays on Grand Cayman starting at only $399/per person.

Comfort Suites Seven Mile Beach 

Grand Cayman Beach Suites 

Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort (All-inclusive available) Sunshine Suites Resort

The Grandview 

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman 

The Reef Resort (All-inclusive available) 

Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa

BOOK AND TRAVEL BY NOVEMBER, 2011.


Compare one of these great Cayman Island hotel deals with cheap tickets on flights to the island. Cayman has their own airline - Cayman Airways so here's a tip: price your flight on major airlines such as American Air or United into Miami and then check for deals on Cayman Airways.

Price and book online : www.caribbeanjourney.com

As with all promos, restrictions apply! 

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Enjoy,