FEATURE ST LUCIA
There are some very good all-inclusive deals available. It’s still a place for weddings and honeymoons but it’s also increasingly popular with families and slightly older professional couples. Cotton Bay, Calabash Cove, Le Sport and Smugglers Cove are all selling well.”
LINDA BELLIS director, Lusso Travel “BA’s decision to go to a daily service is exciting
because it means people can tailor their holidays to whatever duration they want. Most of the hotels we deal with have special offers until the end of October. Cap Maison and Ladera are also offering a two-centre peaks and beach combination. Next winter the island will really be the place to watch.”
This summer, for instance, we’ve got our ‘Go Bananas’ deal which offers free accommodation and excursions for under-17s when you book a holiday in one of our family-friendly hotels between June 1 and September 30. “We’re now on Facebook and this spring we had a Saint Lucia Month drive in the UK
where we visited 12 cities and trained 300
front line reservation staff.
There’s also online training for agents at
www.saintluciaexpert.com.”
From The Front Line KATHERINE HOBBS
product manager Caribtours “We’ve launched our
strongest ever summer sale with
complimentary nights, room upgrades and exceptional savings. There is still a strong demand for luxury travel but people want to ensure that they are getting added value. With clients booking later and later
there is definitely a lot of business still to be had this year. Windjammer, which is offering a saving of £537 per
couple until December 20, East Winds and the
refurbished Rendezvous are among our best sellers. ”
CHRIS EDWARDS general manager, Complete Caribbean “The island has come
back with a real positive bang in the early part of 2011. People were slightly worried after the hurricane struck last year but that’s all been sorted now.
GRETCHEN KIBBLER travel consultant Tropic Breeze “St. Lucia isn’t difficult to sell. It’s lovely, the hotels are pretty and there’s lots to do. We get plenty of repeat bookings but even when clients haven’t been before it’s easy to persuade them. I’m seeing an increase in people who want eco-type holidays which emphasise nature and wildlife.”
Where To Book It FUNWAY - 0844 557 0624
www.sandals4agents.co.uk Sandals Halcyon St Lucia has seven nights all-inclusive for £1475pp, based on two adults sharing. The price for departures between September 1 and November 30 2011 includes economy flights with British Airways, taxes, transfers and accommodation in a deluxe room.
CARIBTOURS - 020 7751 0660
www.caribtours.co.uk Seven nights half board at Jade Mountain start from £3,111pp, staying in a Sky Jacuzzi suite with the fourth wall open to views of the sea and the mountains. Included are flights and private transfers.
HAYES & JARVIS - 0871 200 2211
www.hayesandjarvis.com An all-inclusive one-week holiday at Almond Morgan Bay, St Lucia, is priced at £1,249pp including British Airways flights from London Gatwick and transfers.
VIRGIN HOLIDAYS - 0844 557
www.virginholidays.co.uk A 10-night all-inclusive package at Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort costs from £2,635pp.
Room Report At the affordable end are comfortable guest houses and self-catering villas and apartments. Boutique hotels include The Rendezvous for couples, the Fond Doux – created from a 19th century plantation – and Saga’s own Bel Jou. Rodney Bay Village has several hotels including two by Rex Resorts. Luxury hideaways include Jade Mountain and its sister hotel Anse Chastenet, Calabash Cove, Landings, East Winds and Discovery at Marigot Bay. All-inclusive specialists include Smugglers Cove, Sandals, Almond Morgan Bay and Coconut Bay.
Who Flies There BRITISH AIRWAYS - 0844 493 0787
www.britishairways.com VIRGIN ATLANTIC - 0844 209 7777
www.virgin-atlantic.com •
Selling Tip
Take time to chat to the locals: St. Lucians are easy-going, friendly and charming
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