We just learned that groundbreaking on the company’s over-the-water suites at Sandals Grande St. Lucianwill begin August 15, 2012.
Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals Resorts advised that he will be meeting this week with representatives of St. Lucia’s new government administration since the original plans for the 26 suites were approved by the island’s former administration.
“We have everything ready, we have all the plans,” Stewart says. “Whenever a government changes hands, we need to get everything approved again. But it looks like there shouldn’t be a problem.”
Opening date for the 26 overwater suites at Sandals Grande St. Lucian resort is currently slated for February 2013. The Kokomo Island above-water bungalows will be three to four times the size of the average Caribbean hotel suite.
Each St. Lucia overwater bungalow will have a private sitting room, with doors that fold away. Glass in the floors will allow clients to see fish swimming in the water below.
In addition, the Sandals over-the-water suites will feature outdoor Jacuzzis and showers, as well as hammocks above the Caribbean Sea.
For more information and to be one of the first to stay in these world-class bungalows, contact us today because these are sure to sell out for quite some time.
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Tile markers on the snorkel trail around the popular Bight Reef (White House Reef) in front of Coral Gardens have been successfully restored, thanks to volunteers and the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund.
“The White House Reef Snorkel Trail is probably one of the most frequently visited sights on this island visited by tourists coming here,” said David Stone, deputy chairman of the TCRF. “We are very pleased with the outcome of the work completed today. The trail markers all look like they did when they were first placed around this gorgeous inshore reef.”
White House Reef Trail Marker Project
The snorkel trail, which was installed by a group of local residents and the Department of Environmental and Coastal Resources more than 10 years ago, had not been properly maintained, so most of the trail markers were virtually illegible.
The trail markers consist of a ceramic tile made by local artists on Providenciales mounted to a reef ball anchored to the sea floor. Each marker describes an important fact about coral reefs and how to protect them.
Organized by the TCRF and with the help of volunteers, scuba divers worked underwater all day Dec. 18 to remove and replace the existing trail markers. Volunteers on the beach worked hard to clean the accumulated deposits of calcium carbonate and algae on each of the snorkel trail markers.
During the work that lasted all day on Sunday, the TCRF also signed up members and explained to passing tourists what the organization had in the works for additional projects. Somewhere Café and Lounge assisted the effort and helped to promote the project. They hosted a barbecue and had life music to help attract tourists to the event.
“We want to extend a big thank you to all the staff at Somewhere Café and Lounge,” said Don Stark, chairman of the TCRF. “Without their help with logistics and with promotion, we couldn’t have completed this work as quickly and as easily as we did. We also want to thank Provo Turtle Divers who graciously supplied our scuba divers with the scuba tanks needed to complete the work.”
In addition to completing the snorkel trail restoration, the TCRF raised more than $1,000 through generous donations from people who stopped by to learn more about the work going on that day and about the TCRF.
Having enjoyed countless hours on this reef myself, the completion of this project came as wonderful news.
If you are considering visiting Grace Bay and snorkeling is on the itinerary, contact us for more information at info@island-breeze-travel.com
Nassau, Bahamas, October 29, 2011 – Ann Brown and Carol Black of Island Breeze Travel located in Jackson, Michigan are now certified by Sandals Resorts, the World’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort Company, as a Sandals WeddingMoon Specialist. Held in Nassau, Bahamas on October 29, 2011, The Sandals WeddingMoon Specialist trainingprovides travel agents with detailed information on the unique Wedding and Honeymoon programs offered within the extensive Sandals Resorts International portfolio – comprised of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts.
Personally-selected to participate in the special training, Ann Brown & Carol Black were among an elite group of travel agents who are already qualified as Certified Sandals Specialist (CSS) agents and recognized as experts in the worlds only Luxury Included® Resorts. Now, Ann Brown & Carol Black of Island Breeze Travel are also certified by Sandals Resorts as expert’s in the varied destination wedding & honeymoon offerings at the resorts, including Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart™, Romantic Retreats at the Red Lane® Spa, Island Routes’ Romantic Routes Adventure Tours, exclusive honeymoon amenities and much more.
According to Brown, “understanding the nuances of each brand within the Sandals Resorts portfolio is critical to our customers”. Our clients rely on us to help them make the best choices for their Destination Wedding and Honeymoon”.
“It’s our job to ensure that every hard-earned dollar they spend is giving them true value to create the ultimate wedding experience that is completely customized to their taste & personality as a couple,” said Brown. “We are thrilled to have been a part of this certification course and we have come away with a wealth of knowledge. Our clients want to feel confident that the information they receive is based on expert knowledge and now, our Sandals WeddingMoon Specialist designation does just that.”
According to Gary Sadler, Senior Vice President of Sales at Unique Vacations Inc., the worldwide sales representative for Sandals Resorts, relying on a CSS travel agent who is also a Sandals WeddingMoon Specialist, is one of the best ways that the Bride and Groom can get the most out of their Caribbean Wedding or Honeymoon experience. “Vacations are memories in the making,” said Sadler. “You don’t get a second chance to celebrate the perfect wedding or honeymoon. It has to be just right”. “Certified WeddingMoon Specialist agents such as Ann Brown and Carol Black are helping us to match customers to their ideal Caribbean experience. “We congratulate Ann & Carol for participating in our workshop, and wish both of them the very best.”
~ Senior Vice President of Sesame Workshop Participates in Local Outreach in Turks & Caicos ~
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos was thrilled to host Senior Vice President of Sesame Workshop, Anita Stewart. Stewart, during her stay at the resort, participated in the Sandals Foundation’s Reading Road Trip, a volunteer literacy enhancement program available to guests visiting all Sandals and Beaches Resorts designed to help improve reading skills of children who attend some of the Sandals Foundation’s adopted schools across the Caribbean.
On Tuesday, October 18, Stewart, along with Cookie Monster, Zoe, and Beaches Resorts’ Representatives Elanor Finfin (Public Relations Manager), Lucy Contreas (Animations Manager), and Fedeline Julian (Kids Camp Manager) visited with Enid Capron Primary, one of the Foundation’s many adopted schools in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.
More than 60 first grade students joined together with Sesame Street walkaround characters for some educational entertainment which included listening, comprehension and reading skills training from Stewart and the Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort team, all trained by the experts at Sesame Workshop. Students also enjoyed reading stories, asking interactive questions, and, of course, snacking on nutritious foods throughout the morning. “It was wonderful seeing the children’s smiling faces and how attentive they were to the Healthy Habits stories,” said Stewart.
The Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, and the Sandals Foundation share a commitment to support families and philanthropic efforts in local communities, which creates a meaningful synergy between these two organizations.
The Sandals Foundation is rooted in three decades of community service and has helped change the lives of thousands in the Caribbean region. The foundation seeks to help fulfill the promise of the Caribbean community through investment in sustainable projects in education, environment and community which improve people’s lives and preserve our natural surroundings. The foundation continues to enable Caribbean community members take on more of what needs to be done throughout the Caribbean area.
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization that revolutionized children’s television programming with the landmark Sesame Street. The Workshop produces local Sesame Street programs, seen in over 150 countries, and other acclaimed shows including The Electric Company, to help bridge the literacy gap. Beyond television, the Workshop produces content for multiple media platforms on a wide range of issues including literacy, health and military deployment. Initiatives meet specific needs to help young children and families develop critical skills, acquire healthy habits and build emotional strength to prepare them for lifelong learning. Learn more at www.sesameworkshop.org.
Guests who book a stay at Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa in Westmoreland, Jamaica, or Sandals Halcyon Beach in Castries, Saint Lucia, will receive a complimentary horseback riding adventure tour from Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours. To qualify, guests must book a minimum six-night stay in select room categories between now and Oct. 20, 2011, for travel through Dec. 31, 2012.
The selected room categories appear to be in the Concierge Level areas. Contact Island Breeze Travel for a custom quote.
Under the offer, Sandals Whitehouse guests will receive Island Routes’ Horseback Riding in Paradise tour, while guests of Sandals Halcyon will receive Island Routes Horseback Ride ‘n’ Swim Saint Lucia excursion. The offer can be combined with current Island Routes promotions.
Other items being offered right now include:
• $150 RED LANE SPA CREDIT IN SELECT ROOMS AT SELECT SANDALS RESORTS!
• SAVE 55% OFF AT SANDALS RESORTS!
• $250.00 INSTANT CREDIT APPLIED
Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas has a new unlimited golf promotion, available for guests staying in a butler room category for a minimum four-night stay. Qualified bookings will receive free unlimited rounds of golf at the Greg Norman-designed Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club now through Oct. 27, 2011, for travel through Oct. 31, 2012.
Guests will experience the recently renovated 7,001 yard, par-72 Greg Norman Championship golf course, which includes a new irrigation system, reshaped and edged bunkers, new bunker drainage, major landscaping improvements and new maintenance equipment to ensure that the course is in pristine condition. In order to participate in this promotion, a tee time is mandatory and based on availability, and must be booked at the Golf Shop between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
A popular vacation spot, Montego Bay is Jamaica’s welcome mat with Sangster International Airport as its front door. Famous for its great beaches, local shops, clubs, restaurants and bars, Montego Bay is hot hot hot for travelers looking for authentic island adventure.
Upon arrival, you’ll proceed to the Sandals Lounge, conveniently located at Sangster International Airport, just 10 minutes away from the resort. Your complimentary transfer to and from the resort will be arranged by Sandals. Climb aboard your bus and enjoy your included round-trip airport transfer from Sangster International Airport to Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Offshore Island. The ride takes less than 15 minutes.
HOTEL INFORMATION
As Jamaica’s most alluring retreat, Sandals Royal Caribbean takes you to opposite sides of the world from its regal British Manor — and mannerisms — to the mysterious Orient on a private offshore island minutes from the resort. Set along a pristine ribbon of beach in Montego Bay, the resort’s elegant British accent begins with a proper arrival through a grand port cochere to a noble Georgian-style Great House surrounded by tropical gardens. This is where the highbrow side of you will enjoy continental breakfast in bed and afternoon tea.
Minutes away, an authentic dragon boat will shanghai you to a private offshore island hosting endless exotic adventures: both poolside & beachside pleasures by day, chic parties and bonfires at night, and an authentic Thai restaurant. Dining offers endless reinvention at six additional restaurants back on shore. If you would like to swim up to your own private patio, check into a Swim-Up Suite that also includes the envied advantage of personal butler service. High tea to exotic Thai in old world Jamaica… Sandals Royal Caribbean gives you several exotic vacations for the price of one.
Why Choose This Resort?
If you’re looking for a resort that includes two vacations in one––an elegant British Colonial estate and an exotic offshore island––Sandals Royal Caribbean is for you. Whether it’s high tea served in a manor house, swimming up to your own suite in the unique Swim-Up Suites…or experiencing high adventure on a private offshore island with every resort amenity including an authentic Thai restaurant, here Regal Britain meets the Mysterious Orient at this alluring Jamaican retreat.
KEY POINTS
· 197 Rooms and suites in 14 categories, which are spread over 15 acres.
· Eighteen exquisite dining options, with world-class culinary cuisines (7 at Sandals Royal Caribbean, 8 at Sandals Montego Bay & 3 at Sandals Carlyle).
· Jamaica’s only Resort with a private offshore Island, housing an authentic Thai Restaurant
· English Pub offering an authentic pub dining experience in a relaxing and enticing environment
· British-style afternoon tea served daily
· A magnificent Red Lane ® Signature Spa is located at this resort (spa services are at an additional cost)
All rooms include:
Air conditioning, four poster king size beds, amenity kit, hair dryer, telephone, fan, private bath and shower, marble bathroom, CD/clock radio, cable TV, coffee & tea maker, safe deposit box, iron and iron board. All rooms contain mahogany furnishing and in-room refrigerators stocked with juices, water and sodas.
Suite Concierge Service includes:
The same inclusions as rooms, plus:
The services of the Suite Concierge Center. Open daily from 8:00 am – 11:00 pm with a dedicated Concierge to assist with requests including island tours, dinner reservations and just about anything you need.
An extended sitting area
Use of couples bathrobes during the stay
24 hour Room Service in Butler-serviced suites
Preferred check-in with chilled towel and champagne in our exclusive Concierge Lounge
Personalized welcome letter upon arrival
In-Suite bars stocked with alcohol & an assortment of soft drinks
Weekly reception hosted by the concierge personnel
Exclusive Butler Service:
Your wish is their command. With the uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards by the elite Guild of Professional English Butlers, you will be pampered throughout your stay in extraordinary ways; From unpacking and packing your luggage, attending to your wardrobe, serving a glorious repast on your terrace, just to name a few, a Sandals Suite, complete with your own personal butler, is the ultimate indulgence.
Professionally trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers
A preview of the resort from Voyage TV
TOURS & EXCURSIONS
The best way to experience Jamaica in full is to get up close and personal with it through Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours.. There are tours available that range from completely exhilarating to delightfully sedate. No matter what your client’s speed, they will gain insider insights and a whole new perspective on what this beautiful paradise has to offer.
Resort casual by day, resort elegant by night. So while the sun is up, your shorts, tank tops, swim suits, short-sleeved shirts, sundresses and light slacks are the perfect attire. As the sun sets and you set out to enjoy the evening, proper attire is required (although elegant dress shorts are permitted in some restaurants).
Safe Deposit Boxes
Safe deposit boxes are included in every room. Guests with jewelry and/or cash are advised to store all valuables in safe deposit boxes as Sandals cannot be held responsible
WI-FI Coverage and Internet Access
Most public areas of this hotel, and many of the rooms, have Wi-Fi coverage for your convenience. Instant access to the Internet may be obtained by simply connecting to the network and charging the service to your room.
Scuba Diving
Top-of-the-line equipment for scuba diving is included; however, you’re welcome to bring your own. You must remember your diver certification cards to enjoy full diving privileges. If you have any contra-indications to diving you must have a doctor complete and sign the physician section on the medical questionnaire form before you will be allowed to dive at any of our resorts.
Check-in/Check-out
If you arrive before check-in, Sandals will hold your luggage so you can begin your vacation right away. Check-out time is 11:00am. If your flight departs later, you can also leave your luggage with the front desk and spend as much time as possible beside the sea, soaking up the sun
Tips and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities are strictly prohibited for all staff except personal butlers & spa therapists. In the event you wish to tip your butler or spa therapist, it will be greatly appreciated but under no circumstance will a tip be required or solicited.
Martha Stewart Weddings
As the leader in destination weddings, Sandals ensures your wedding will be as special as your love for each other. Now, in an industry first, Sandals has paired with Martha Stewart Weddings to offer six signature wedding themes with true star power. Stay 6 nights or longer in Concierge category or higher and the Beautiful Beginnings wedding theme is Free!*
At Sandals Emerald Bay only available from September – January; $350 from February – August. There is an Additional $600 charge for twilight weddings at any resort.
Free* Beautiful Beginnings wedding by Martha Stewart™! Booking Window: Now-December 30, 2011, Travel Window: August 15-December 15, 2012 (guest must arrive by 12/15/12,
Category: “Premium” category or higher
Private Car Service Private car service from Sangster International Airport to Sandals Royal Caribbean is available at an additional cost.
Call us today at 517-917-0510 for customized pricing and availability.
AirTran Airways will add a new nonstop destination from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) with Saturday and Sunday service to Aruba. For sale beginning Aug. 17, AirTran’s new BWI-AUA service will begin on Dec. 17, 2011. The airline is celebrating the new route with a special fare of $159 one way for travel between Dec. 17, 2011, and March 14, 2012. Customers must book this fare by Sept. 16, 2011, at www.airtran.com.
Contact us at Island Breeze Travel. We can also recommend a nice resort to go with this flight.
This fall, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts are offering its most loyal guests, members of **Sandals Select, the chance to rekindle their love by renewing their vows in an intimate ceremony free of charge. Sandals Select Members who book a minimum six-night stay in a premium room category or higher by August 19, 2011 for travel from September 1, 2011 through December 15, 2011, can recommit their love with the exclusive Renewal of Vows package.
Couples can celebrate their love all over again with a Renewal of Vows ceremony at a picturesque wedding location with a Beautiful Beginning wedding theme by Martha Stewart™ and recorded musical accompaniment. After receiving a renewal of vows certificate, the bride and groom along with two guests can enjoy a sparkling wine and 30-minute chilled hors d’oeuvres reception. The bride and groom will then enjoy a honeymoon dinner at an existing resort restaurant and a continental breakfast-in-bed the following morning.
The Renewal of Vows package also includes a personal wedding consultant, bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere, marriage officiant, two-tiered wedding cake and one 5×7 honeymoon photograph.
As with all Luxury Included® vacations, a stay at Sandals Resorts or Beaches Resorts comes with luxurious accommodation, fine dining options, premium brand wine and spirits including wines by Beringer® Vineyards and El Dorado® Rum, land and water sports including SCUBA for certified divers, airport transfers and all resort taxes and fees. Military discounts are also available for this package.
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