68 caribbean: island by island
Trinidad & Tobago Trinidad is the brash big brother with culture and carnival, Tobago the quiet sibling with charming resorts; together they are the Caribbean’s southern-most islands and offer a South American vibe, wildlife and great beaches. What’s new: British Airways (
batraveltrade.com) has doubled seats to Tobago this winter by adding a Monday Boeing 777 fl ight from Gatwick
via Antigua to the existing Friday service. The 20-room Bacolet Beach Club
(
bacoletbeachclub.com) in Tobago is almost doubling in size by adding 15 more Superior rooms. Each will have four- poster king-size beds and balconies.
Hot tip: Wildlife Worldwide (wildlifeworldwide. com) has a new 10-day holiday in search of the scarlet ibis, leatherback turtles and freshwater manatees. It is priced from £2,195pp, mostly full board and including fl ights, transfers and guiding.
Turks & Caicos Some 575 miles southeast of Miami, the Turks & Caicos is an archipelago of 40 islands, most of them uninhabited, offering the world’s third largest barrier reef system and some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. What’s new: British Airways (
batraveltrade.com) is switching its Sunday Providenciales fl ights from Heathrow to Gatwick for the summer 2015 season, starting March 29. The service operates via Antigua using Boeing 777 aircraft.
Hot tip: Beaches Turks & Caicos (beachesresorts.
co.uk) has received a Green Star Award from PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) in recognition of its environmental commitments to the islands’ dive sites. A new eight-hour sailing course has launched with the American Sailing Association. •
Left: Sandals Barbados; Above: Cayman Islands cuisine
Discover Barbados Family Adventures at Elegant Hotels
Here on the gorgeous beaches of Barbados, Elegant Hotels opens the door to a collection of five of the island’s most stunning beachfront hotels. Elegant Hotels offers some of the best programs for kids, tweens and teens the island has to offer.
From our family-friendly suites and restaurants to marine programs and endless water sports, there’s fun to be found for visitors of all ages. During school holidays, we offer fantastic Bajan Family adventures that include off-site excursions such as swimming with the turtles, horseback riding, submarine tours and more.* Kids ages 3-12 will also enjoy the complimentary Flying Fish Kids Clubs at Turtle Beach, Crystal Cove and Tamarind.
*Fees apply
Elegant Hotels Inclusions: • Colony Club & Tamarind - Full breakfast included
• Crystal Cove & Turtle Beach - Premium all-inclusive properties with all meals, snacks & beverages included
• Free watersports (Motorized on West Coast) • Spacious, family-friendly rooms & suites (many connecting) • Exceptional dining with our signature beach side grills • Beach & Pool Ambassador service • The Taste of Elegance Dine Around Program • Free water taxi service to visit other Elegant Hotels • Complimentary WiFi at all resorts
TRAVEL AGENT TRAINING & REWARDS
Elegant Hotels offers an online training programme and rewards scheme for travel agents. The programme provides in-depth overviews on each of our five properties as well as key offerings across the hotels. Visit www.
eleganthotelstraining.com to get started!
Phone 0800 917.3534 | visit
eleganthotels.com or contact your favourite travel professional
Adults-Only
Track your bookings by enrolling in the Elegant Escapes Rewards Programme. The programme makes it easy to redeem perks and start enjoying the benefits. For more information or to enroll in the online Elegant Escapes Rewards Programme, visit:
www.eleganthotelsrewards.com
THE HOUSE • COLONY CLUB • TAMARIND • CRYSTAL COVE • TURTLE BEACH Premium All-Inclusive
Premium All-Inclusive All-Suite
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