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Caribbean selling tips
Client
match
With so many islands to choose from in
the Caribbean, selecting the right one
for a customer can be a daunting task.
Debbie Ward picked the experts’ brains
Christian Green
director,
Thames Travel, East Twickenham
Activities
E
ach island has its own excursions, hotels in the Bahamas are ideal for golf.
many of which are on boats and I’d also recommend the Raffles Canouan
therefore ideal for families. resort, in the Grenadines, which has an
Snorkelling trips, with lunch 18-hole course. Gemma Antrobus
included, are a particularly popular We get a mix of customers asking about managing director,
option. All kinds of watersports can be activities. It is often people with teenagers Haslemere Travel,
enjoyed on every island. who are not happy to just sit around. Haslemere, Surrey
One hotel that is great for activities is Families generally ask whether water-
Curtain Bluff in Antigua. Deep-sea sports are included. It’s great to know that Families
fishing, diving, snorkelling and all if, for example, your son wants to keep
watersports are included in the price. going waterskiing, it’s not £15 each time.
Guests can also hire bikes or participate I learnt to waterski in the Caribbean.
in yoga or aerobics. As deep-sea fishing You can also learn to sail and take Hobie A
ntigua, Jamaica and Barbados
are good destinations for families.
St Lucia is perfect for those
seeking something extra, such as
and diving cost extra at most hotels, this Cats out. Some all-inclusives include a zip-wiring or a volcano experience. If you
makes Curtain Bluff great value. learn-to-dive package, which is good value. are into sailing, the Grenadines are a good
Clients looking for an adults-only hotel choice.
should consider Le Sport in St Lucia. It The all-inclusive Verandah Resort & Spa
offers The Body Holiday, which includes a in Antigua is great value for money. All the
50-minute spa treatment every day except rooms are suites that offer kitchenettes.
arrival and departures, as well as a daily There is also a fabulous kids’ club, which is
shore dive for certified divers. The classes open until 10pm, with its own pool and
available even include archery and fencing. enormous adventure playground.
Around the corner from Curtain Bluff Carlisle Bay (pictured), also in Antigua, is
in Antigua is a fun zip-wire, which for more discerning travellers who, as well
transports you from platform to platform as wanting to spend time with their family,
through the tree canopy. There is also also enjoy “adult time” and value chic decor
plenty to do in St Lucia, from the Pitons and fine wines. The hotel has beautiful
mountain range to great watersports and suites, a great kids’ club, a variety of day-
golf courses. In Jamaica, a trip to Dunns time activities and even family-friendly
River Falls is not to be missed. movies. But children are not encouraged in
Golf is increasing in popularity. There is the restaurants after 8pm. It’s a real
a good course in St Lucia and several favourite with Haslemere Travel clients.
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TTG Knowledge – February 2010
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