news to use CARIBBEAN Jetsave's new Caribbean brochure
BY LAURA GELDER US specialist Jetsave has launched its
first ever Caribbean brochure, with a focus on twinning the islands with Florida. Islands featured are Antigua, Bahamas,
Barbados, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St Lucia and Tobago, with a wide range of affordable packages at three-, four- and five-star resorts, and prices starting from just £819pp for a week in Jamaica. Jetsave programme director Lesley
Rollo said: “The move into the Caribbean is logical for us, given the tremendous value available in the eight islands we are featuring in this brochure. In addition to single-centre packages, a particular focus will be on tailor-made twin-centre holidays combining the Caribbean with Florida. We have a great range of product in Florida and relationships with top airlines that allow us to be very flexible.” A full page is devoted to suggesting
In just a few weeks the Caribbean Tourism Organisation will be taking its second 'Courses in the Caribbean' Familiarisation Trip to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, working in conjunction with the respective tourist boards and Virgin Atlantic. Joining the trip will be Selling Long Haul journalist Laura Gelder, so keep an eye out for feedback from this exciting trip. If you are interested in joining
destinations that can be twinned and these include Naples, Clearwater, Miami and the Keys in Florida and Jamaica, St Lucia, Barbados, the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos. However, Jetsave is keen to
stress that these are just some of the options available from a much larger choice. The same focus on twin-centres is given to Jetsave’s new Florida programme.
www.jetsave.com/agents
Almond Resorts has summer sale Relax & Explore Caribbean-centred Almond Resorts
has launched a summer sale with 35 per cent off its resorts, as well as special deals for kids and couples. Resorts featured in the discount offers include Almond Beach Club and Spa, Almond Casuarina Beach and Almond Beach Village in Barbados. At the Almond Morgan Bay in St.
Lucia, up to two kids can stay for free from June 1 to September 30 2011 and at the Almond Beach Village from July 1 to September 30. Peter Hopwood, vice-president sales
and marketing for Almond Resorts commented: “This sale marks a substantial discount to any of our premium four-star all-inclusive resorts. We can also organise weddings
CARIBBEAN IN BRIEF
Rosewood takes on Tucker’s Point Rosewood Hotels & Resorts now manages Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa in Bermuda. The 88-room Rosewood Tucker’s Point increases its collection to 19 in eight countries. The spa will be rechristened Sense, A Rosewood Spa® and its RoseBuds™ children’s programme will soon be introduced.
www.rosewoodhotels.com
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Elegant Hotels continues refurb Elegant Hotels’ west coast Barbados
property Crystal Cove has recently completed it's refurbishment. Designed to embrace local Bajan culture, the resort’s interior uses local materials like crushed bamboo. Sister property Turtle Beach on the south coast will complete a renovation in June, with a new kids’ club.
www.eleganthotels.com
Match point at Carlisle Bay Britain’s former No.1 tennis player
and sports correspondent, Jeremy Bates, will host two Professional Tennis Weeks in Carlisle Bay, Antigua from July 10-16 and November 13-19. The weeks include a drinks reception and tennis coaching hosted by Bates. ITC Sports offers seven nights from £2,995pp.
www.carlisle-bay.com
St.Maarten’s first national park The island of St. Maarten has announced the opening of its first national park, the Man of War Shoal Marine Park. Representing a step towards environmental tourism, the area is known as ‘the Proselyte Reef Complex’, and home to marine life including whales, dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and fish.
www.VacationStMaarten.com
completely free of charge.” Almond Resorts is also upgrading its flagship resort, Almond Beach Village in Barbados. The first 50 room upgrades have now been completed with state-of- the-art include flat screen televisions, new furnishings and high-end décor
www.almondresorts.co.uk
Caribbean-style Luxury tour operator Cox & Kings
has added a new range of Caribbean holidays to its ‘Relax & Explore’ selection. Aimed at visitors who want to combine a beach holiday with excursions to explore the islands’ natural attractions and culture, the hotels offered will all be at least four-star. and mostly boutique properties, with some larger hotels. Islands featured include Antigua,
Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Barbados and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Relax & Explore product manager, Peter Hilton commented that the Caribbean selection would “attract a wider audience to Cox & Kings.”
www.relaxandexplore.co.uk
future Caribbean fam trips, then join the Caribbean Training Programme. One of the many advantages of this programme is being one of the first to be invited to join our exciting events, including incentives, training in the UK and fams to exotic destinations! This training programme has
been designed to increase travel agents' knowledge of the Caribbean region. It incorporates a comprehensive training manual, the TravelFax – a manual which focuses on the key selling points for over 30 Caribbean destinations. This manual aims to place a wealth of Caribbean information at your fingertips, making it easier for you to help your clients choose the holiday of their dreams. So with Summer fast approaching
and lots of holidays to sell, why not gain a little extra knowledge on the Caribbean and join the Caribbean Training Progamme. Call Sonja Rogers on 020 8948 0057 or email
srogers@caribtourism.com
Tourism Update
CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANISATION
Cram up on the Guide to the Caribbean...
...in the 'Travel Planners' section on
SellingLongHaul.com Or alternatively, look out for our coverage of the 'Course in the Caribbean' fam trip in the June issue
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