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July 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

St. Lucia Airports

St. Lucia is a very lush and tropical island in the Eastern Caribbean. England and France fought for nearly two hundred years over beautiful St. Lucia. This dazzling Caribbean wonderland is a fountain of natural treasures – the fiery passions of an ancient volcano, the richness of a national rainforest, and the soothing waters of the glistening bay and sea.

 The island of St. Lucia has two airports. The larger Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) is approximately 90 – 120 minutes drive from the capital Castries and Rodney Bay.  The smaller George F. Charles Airport (SLU) is approximately 15 minutes drive to the Rodney Bay area. Van transfer costs are reasonable and readily available. Car rentals are also available, however it is wonderful to recieve an island overview from the local transfer drivers.

All large jets arrive at the larger Hewanorra International Airport with American Eagle and LIAT arriving at the smaller airport in Castries.

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya Special Offer

June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Grand Velas Riviera Maya one of our favourite hotels in Riviera Maya has the following specials:

  All-Inclusive Rejuvenation Package + Kids Stay FREE

Hotel: Grand Velas Riviera Maya 

Vacation Includes: Daily $50 spa credit per adult; 10% Discount at resort boutique; Private transportation from resort to Playa del Carmen (once per stay) + One tour to Xcaret per adult, per stay + More…  

Price: 4 nights in a Master Suite from $2,208* (tax & service charges included)

Travel Date: Now through December 19, 2011 

*Rate is based on travel for 2 adults & 2 kids (ages 4-12) 

Offer is valid in Master Suite and Master Pool Suite only. 

Children free when sharing suite with parents – 2 child maximum (ages 4-12).   

Spa credit is valid for spa treatments only and is non-transferable, non-accumulative or transferable. Not applicable for children 4-16 years old. 

Contact Karin or Chris for more information. 321.777.1707

 

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Peter Island Resort, Villas and Spa – getting greener

June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Peter Island Resort, Villas and Spa, Wind Turbines

Peter Island Resort, Villas and Spa is getting greener. This was a pleasant surprise on my visit last week to see two wind turbines spinning away and generating electricity for the resort. Andres the Villa Manager who was our tour guide shared that approximately 25% - 50% of the resort’s power needs are supplied by the wind turbines. There is no other resort in the British Virgin Islands doing this. Also P Peter Island is recycling which is also outstanding. [Read more...]

Filed Under: British Virgin Islands, Peter Island Resort, Villa Rental, Villas, Yacht Charters

One and Only Palmilla – Cake Recipe

May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The One & Only Palmilla’s chef shared this wonderful receipe for flourless chocolate cake which looks just delicious:

One&Only Recipe of the Month
As the exclusive pastry chef for One&Only Palmilla, Steve Lindsey is responsible for the production of all breads, pastries and desserts prepared daily for guests and wedding celebrations held at the resort.
This month, Chef Lindsey shares his favourite celebration recipe for Flourless Chocolate Cake.

Flourless Chocolate Cake
One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico

Ingredients

12 oz. Semi-Sweet Chocolate
8 oz. Butter (unsalted)
8 oz. Sugar
7 Whole Eggs
8 oz. Chocolate (coarsely chopped)
8 oz. Heavy cream

Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and butter together, if using a microwave and a plastic bowl heat for 30 seconds at a time removing and stirring until smooth.

Using a mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until triple in volume (ribbon stage).

Fold gently together with melted semi-sweet chocolate and butter mixture and spread out thinly over a paper lined baking tray. Bake at approximately 350°F or 176°C (depending on size of baking tray, usually 12 to 15 minutes).

Gently place cake on frozen sheet pans after baking and cut into sections.

In a separate pan heat together the coarsely chopped chocolate and cream and stir until smooth and shiny.

Allow this mix to cool slightly and then spread thinly like icing between layers of the flourless chocolate cake and stack. Allow this to set completely in the refrigerator before serving.

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Capella Pedregal – Rain free Guarantee

April 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Capella Pedregal in Cabo San San Lucas is offering a great rain free guarantee. Should it happen to rain while you are at the resort, they will extend 1 complimentary night for your next stay.

Offer is good until December 23rd, 2011.

Cabo is well known for its sunny weather and Capella is well known for outstanding resorts.

Please contact us with any questions.

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Scuba Dive

April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Island Routes the tour operator for many land excursions in Jamaica and other Caribbean Islands has is now offering scuba diving. The details are here:

  E-ROUTES Issue

APRIL 15, 2011

LOOK OUT BELOW: ISLAND ROUTES TOURS INTRODUCES SCUBA DIVING

Island Routes Tours’ ever expanding tour roster now includes SCUBA diving for those wishing to explore the Caribbean’s deep blue sea.  Launching first in St. Lucia and then Jamaica outposts, SCUBA enthusiasts will enjoy exploring coral reefs teeming with rays, sharks and the ever colorful Caribbean aquatic life, submerged wrecks and undersea canyons – adventure beckons from the crystal clear waters. Only Island Routes Tours takes adventure to such depths of excitement. Dives are offered twice a day to a thrilling slate of sites with PADI-certified staff, first-rate, custom-built Newton boats, and a partnership with DAN and National Geographic culminating in an amazing underwater experience. For more information or to book a dive, call an Island Routes Tours Specialist toll free at 1-877-768-8370 from the U.S. or Canada or visit www.islandroutestours.com.

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Sandals Emerald Bay – Golf Training

April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

 June 11-18, 2011 | December 1 – 8, 2011

During these dates, four (4) PGA certified Golf Pros will travel to Sandals Emerald Bay to teach one, two- and three-day golf sessions. Golfers enrolled in the Academy will enjoy the incredible Greg Norman-designed oceanfront golf course layout while receiving intensive on-course instruction and assistance with course management as well as V-1 video swing analysis. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bahamas, Golf

Sea Cloud Sailing Cruises – cancels Egypt

March 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sea CLoud Cruises will change its itinerary from November 16th, 2011 from Egypt to the Caribbean.  This brings more business to the Caribbean and also additional cruise options for guests. Read More about this:

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Freedom of the Seas has Oasis upgrades

March 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Royal Caribbean International announced that the Freedom of the Seas has completed its Oasis upgrades.

Read more by clicking this link:

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Sandals All inclusive Specials

March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Enjoy Up to 65% Plus Free Nights at Sandals Resorts:

 

When it comes to luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, unlimited land and water sports and incredible entertainment, Sandals offers far more choices than any other resorts on the planet. Up to 12 restaurants per resort, up to 23 different room categories–including the most creatively designed suites in the islands, some with personal butlers. No other luxury vacation in the world gives you more than Sandals. It’s the Sandals Luxury® Included Difference that makes all the difference in the world.
Book by Mar. 24, 2011 and get up to 65%* off, up to 2 free nights**, up to a $250 spa credit*** and a complimentary catamaran cruise!†
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