Dominica Ultimate Adventure For Hiking Enthusiasts

A piece of paradise that displays nature at its best, the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica mesmerizes travelers and adventurers from all over.

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One of its greatest attractions is the Waitukubuli National Trail, the world's most recent long distance walking trail that covers the length and breadth of the island. 

A native term given by the Kalinago, Dominica's first inhabitants, Waitukubuli literally translates into "tall is her body", expressing the rugged yet beautiful nature of the island.

A must-visit for every traveler, the Waitukubuli National Trail is the first and only long distance walking trail in the entire Caribbean, connecting 32 of the Nature Isles communities. 

The Waitukubuli hiking trails speak of mountainous interiors, steaming rain forests, dramatic gorges, a myriad of rivers, impressive waterfalls, sulfur springs, old plantations, coastal cliffs, fertile farm lands, as well as some deeply rural communities and small villages.

Experiences Caribbean, a company that specializes in adventure travel services on the island, offers the ultimate hiking trip through the 115-mile long Waitukubuli National Trail. An adventurer himself, company owner Michael Eugene attests to the great beauty of WNT that is worthy of exploration. "There is opportunity for us to operate as stewards to preserve the great wonder that is Waitukubuli National Trail," Michael Eugene says. "The WNT is ours to build and cherish, and we should not miss the opportunity to use it to develop ourselves and our communities, one hiker at a time." he emphasizes.

Through the Experiences Caribbean brand, visitors from the world over can enjoy the Waitukubuli National Trail as it exposes the island’s hidden treasures and offers a discovery of things that have never been encountered.

The company offers hiking trips complete with accommodation and other adventure essentials that make the journey memorable. To find out more about getting an ultimate hiking adventure on the Waitukubuli National Trail, please visit http://ExperiencesCaribbean.com for information.

About Experiences Caribbean 
Experiences Caribbean is in the business of bringing the ultimate adventure travel to hiking enthusiasts. Featuring the 115-mile long Waitukubuli National Trail on the Caribbean Island of Dominica, the company provides hiking journey packages that every adventurer will love.

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Linda
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Cotton Tree Grand Cayman Luxury Cottages

Cotton Tree is a private luxury hideaway on the northernmost point of Grand Cayman 

All images coutesy of Cotton Tree, Grand Cayman 

The property is filled with lush gardens of tropical flowers, avocada, guava, mango, lime, banana and cotton trees for which the hotel was named. 

Just ten minutes from famous Seven Mile Beach, a quick drive or walk to Grand Cayman’s best restaurants, and close to other activities including biking to Barker’s National Park, bird-watching, art and culinary classes, as well as the Cayman’s world-famous watersports.

Cotton Tree cottages are 1600 square feet and can sleep up to four persons, and each chic cottage comes with the following:

• Gourmet Kitchen - Assorted cereals, milk, tea, coffee, orange juice and bottled water. Orange Juice, milk and bottled water are complimentary the first night of your stay. (If you need more of these items or any other grocery items during your stay, they will be provided for you at cost plus a delivery fee. Cereals, tea, sugar regular coffee and decaffeinated coffee will be replenished as needed)
• Spa Bathrooms
• Wi-Fi (free), along with a printer in each cottage
• Free local calls
• Cable TV (Plasma), iPod doc, DVD player, CD player all with surround sound, also the use of Apple TV. Movies can be rented at cost which is usually $2.99 to $4.99 depending on the movie.
• Fresh flowers, welcome bottle of wine and beach flip flops.
• Snorkeling gear and beach chairs (if you would like to go on a nearby beach)
• High tech security system

Amenities include 

• Freshwater swimming pool
• Fitness center
• Yoga and Spa pavilions
• Hotel services such as a reception/concierge, bellhop, housekeeping and turn down on request are also featured.

LOW SEASON OFFER - Book for 5 nights at any of Cotton Tree’s four cottages during the low season in 2013 and enjoy a 6th night completely free. Whether you are staying in a sea view cottage or the garden view cottage this offer will be sure to allow you to kick back and enjoy the fresh water pool and the peace and tranquility of Cotton tree’s lush, peaceful grounds for one more day before heading back home.

HIGH SEASON OFFER - Book to stay 7 nights at Cotton Tree during the high season and stay an 8th night absolutely freegiving you more time to explore and experience everything that Grand Cayman has to offer. Alternatively, just lie back on Cotton Tree’s loungers with a book and take in the sea breezes and the sunshine filtered through the sea grape trees on the edge of the Caribbean Sea.

EARLY BOOKING OFFER - Think ahead and save!
For you early planners, if you book 6 months or more prior to your stay(high or low season) Cotton Tree will offer 10% off the cost of your accommodation. So think ahead and save!

For more information or reservations, please call 345.943.0700 or visit www.caymancottontree.com

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Linda
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BVI Private Beachfront Villa on Nail Bay

Book one villa, or the entire property as a three bedroom villa 

Create memories here!

Nail Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Why they named it "Sunset Watch"

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★ Highly recommend Sunset Watch, especially (Sundowner) the one bedroom beachfront villa. We stayed there in August of last year, and had the most awesome vacation. Planning to return next year!  

Sunset Watch Villa is located on Nail Bay which varies from white sand to live coral reefs - perfect for sunbathing and snorkeling - Photo Credit: Travel 2 the Caribbean

This Virgin Gorda villa consists of a two story main house (Sunset Watch) with pool, and beachside suite with private dip pool. Photo Credit: Travel 2 the Caribbean

Sunset Watch Pool

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The lower level one bedroom beachfront villa offers fantastic ocean views, complete kitchen equipped for entertainment, and a huge beachfront deck with its own plunge pool. 

Sundowner - Beautiful, cozy one bedroom beachfront villa - Photo Credit: Sunset Watch Villa

Fantastic ocean view from all the villa properties

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Each villa unit is perfect as a beachfront honeymoon villa, or for a special gathering of friends or family. http://www.sunsetwatchvilla.com/

Check out the Coral Reef at Sunset Watch Villa

Just feet from the shore the coral reef at Sunset Watch Villa is teeming with life. 

Book your vacation today at www.sunsetwatchvilla.com 

Caribbean Villa Specials

Updated villa specials and availability for the following islands . . . 
Anguilla, Barbados, Grand Cayman, Mustique, Nevis, St Barts, St John, St Martin, St Thomas, Tortola, Turks & Caicos, and Virgin Gorda

WIMCO offers a selection of 1,600 luxury villas, 30 intimate hotels and hundreds of exclusive specials from around the globe

Grand Cayman Villa

All photos courtesy of WIMCO Private Villa Rentals

Looking for great villa rates? Check out -  Grand Cayman which has many very reasonably priced villas and condominiums all year round 

A private villa offers privacy for couples, families and groups of friends. 

Many Caribbean villas are quite cost effective as the rate is charged by the night, not by the person - so it's a perfect vacation environment for families and groups of friends. You have more than enough space to spread out, and enjoy all of the comforts of a well equipped luxury home.

Anguilla Villa Rental

Every villa featured on the site has a local housekeeper, villa manager, or local villa management company who is accessible round the clock to respond to any problem you might have at your villa. You will be supplied with their contact information, along with other important local phone numbers.

Barbados Villa

In addition WIMCO can also make airline reservations - including charter flights, inter-island travel via plane, ferry, private charter boat, helicopter, and car rentals, airport limo transfers, private car or local cab. 

A 30%-50% deposit is required to secure your villa reservation, and the final payment is due 60 days prior to travel. If you are making a reservation within 60 days prior to arrival, the full payment is due within 5 days of making the reservation. 

For more info on villa rentals and availability visit http://www.wimco.com/



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Linda
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Storm Guarantee For Caribbean Properties

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its 2013 travel interruption policy

Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten

In the event of a qualifying storm, Starwood Hotels & Resorts located in the Caribbean and South Florida will replace the balance of a guest's vacation for the duration of the reservation, and offer a complimentary stay for each night at a directly affected hotel. 

In addition, in-house guests will not be penalized for an early departure in the event of a storm, and any unused portion of a deposit will be refunded. 

Guests with a confirmed reservation who are unable to travel due to an airport closing, a flight cancellation will have the option of a full refund or a complimentary guestroom upgrade on their next visit.

The Westin St. John Resort and Villas, USVI

All replacement vacations at participating Starwood Hotels & Resorts must be redeemed within one calendar year and reservations for comparable accommodations will be made based on availability.

The Starwood Hotels & Resorts storm guarantee applies to storms validated by the National Hurricane Center, typically a tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained surface wind is 74 mph (64 knots) or greater. 

The destination must be placed under a Hurricane Watch or Hurricane Warning issued by the National Hurricane Center for the storm guarantee policy to be in effect.

Starwood Caribbean Hotels & Resorts include: 

• The Westin St. John Resort and Villas, USVI
• The Westin Resort and Casino, Aruba
• Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino
• Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
• W Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island
• The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
• The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
• The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten (shown above)
• Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino
• Four Points By Sheraton Caguas Real Hotel & Casino, Puerto Rico

Participating Starwood hotels and resorts in South Florida include:
W South Beach; The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort; The Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale; W Fort Lauderdale; The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa; Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel; The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village.

For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com

**Traveling to the Caribbean during hurricane season** 

1. What type of storm guarantee policy is offered by your hotel/resort? Read the fine print! Have a clear understanding of what type of reimbursement is offered in writing - full refund, partial refund, or replacement vacation. Also be aware of nonrefundable advance-booking prepayment, as well as cancellation penalties. 

2. Purchase a travel insurance. All travel insurance policies are not equal. For instance, many policies do not cover "tropical warnings" - and the best and more expensive policies include  cancel for any reason. 



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Linda
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Turks & Caicos Most Affordable Resort Offers 20% Off

Ports of Call Resort on the lovely island of Turks & Caicos offers affordable stays, and has earned a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor clients for 2013 

SAVE 20% Book Online By July 15th, 3 Night Min Stay, Must Enter Online Promo 20SAV 

Guests have beach access to Grace Bay Beach complete with lounges, umbrellas and Tiki-huts - and its only 300 yards from the property. A complimentary shuttle runs each hour, and beach towels are provided. 

Grace Bay Beach - Photo Credit My Turks & Caicos 

Shops at Ports of Call feature restaurants, bars, spa, hair salon, ice cream parlor, dive shop and several gift and clothing stores - all the amenities of a full-service resort.


 


All rooms at the Ports of Call Resort in the Turks & Caicos are 100% non-smoking and include the following features and amenities: 

• Daily Complimentary Continental Breakfast 
• Free WiFi Internet Access 
• Two Double Beds or One King Bed Sitting Area with Double Pull-Out Sofa 
• Activity Table and Chairs 
• 32" Flat Screen TV 
• Mini-Refrigerator 
• Controlled Air Conditioning 
• Coffee Maker 
• 17" Safe 
• Wake-up service 
• Iron & Ironing Board 
• Pool and Beach Towels 

Visit the site - http://www.portsofcallresort.com/


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Linda
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More Caribbean Specials!

7 Day Antigua Culinary Adventure Tour

Antigua is known for its 365 sandy beaches . . . 

and sister island Barbuda is home to the finest pink sand beaches in the Caribbean

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Enjoy touring the island, and feast on authentic local Caribbean and Antiguan dishes such as pepper pot, Curried conch, Seasoned Rice, Snapper in banana leaves, and famous Antigua Black pineapple pie.

7 Day Antigua Culinary Adventure Tour 

• 7 days of luxurious Island accommodations just minutes from the beach
• Hands On cooking classes
• Daily continental buffet breakfast, served lunch and dinner
• Ladies spend a day at the Galley Bay Resort & Spa 
• Gentlemen enjoy a day enjoying golf at local golf resort
• Visit to the local farmers market
• Dining at the local restaurants
• Visit from a local chef
• Day Trip to the Sister island of Barbuda known for it’s great pink sand beaches. Your group will enjoy a great Barbuda Lobster lunch with great beach fun and enjoyment
• Steel band music entertainment at night
• Local cruise and beach picnic

2013 & 2014 Antigua Culinary Tour Dates: 
July 26, 2013 - August 6, 2013
December 29 2013 - January 5,  2014
May 16 - May, 23 2014

$2999 per person double, and $599 for single occupancy

Cost includes:
Accommodations, All meals, Local excursions, cooking classes, Spa Treatments, local cruise, Airport transfers, local taxes (Cost does not include airfare) 

Freda Gore, Caribbean Chef,  offers culinary tours to Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and St Lucia. 

More information on Caribbean Culinary Tours - Email caribbeanculinarytours@gmail.com
Website: http://caribbeanculinarytours.net/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fredatours


Happy Travels,
Linda
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17th Annual St Kitts Music Festival

Legendary singer, songwriter Lionel Richie will headline the 17th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium in Basseterre slated for June 27th-29th

The St Kitts Music Festival is recognized as a tourism project with the goal of enticing visitors to extend their trip beyond the festival period, and ensuring their experience in St Kitts is unforgettable.   


Festival Lineup

• Thursday - The Small Axe Band, The Kore Band, Nu Vybes Band International, Bunji Garlin, Faye- Ann Lyons, Super Blue and Grand Masters
• Friday - Dagah, Dejour, Charles Emanuel, Tesanne Chin, Konshens, Shaggy and Beres Hammond
• Saturday - Cayon Pantastics, Andy Narell featuring Relator with special guest Etienne Charles and Lionel Richie

The St Kitts Music Festival is recognized as a tourism project with the goal of enticing visitors to extend their trip beyond the festival period, and ensuring their experience in St Kitts is unforgettable.  

Other activities centered around the festival include:

• Lunchtime Concerts featuring local musicians, and other cultural performers
• Caribbean Beach Parties
• Scenic Railway Tours
• Boat Rides
• Slam Dunk Contests
• Official After Parties  

More info http://www.stkittsmusicfestival.net/


Happy Travels,
Linda
Travel 2 the Caribbean

Bermuda So Much More Summer Offer

The Fairmont Southampton and The Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Bermuda are offering a $300 resort credit as part of the So Much More Summer offer. 

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The offer is good on stays of three nights or more.

Bermuda is known for gorgeous pink sand beaches

The Fairmont Southampton offers amenities at the Willow Stream Spa, cocktails at The Dock at Waterlot and eight restaurants ranging from fresh local seafood establishment Ocean Club to AAA Four Diamond-winner Waterlot Inn. 

Guests at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess can enjoy traditional afternoon tea, a saltwater pool and a convenient base from which to explore the city of Hamilton. 

Both properties have reciprocal signing privileges and access to the services, programming and amenities at each hotel. There is complementary ferry service between the two properties.

The So Much More Summer offer is available for booking now through July 1, 2013 for travel through August 22, 2013.  

Rates start at $319 per night at The Fairmont Southampton or $299 at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. This special offer is valid for stays of three nights or more. The $300 resort credit will be applied at check out.

Visit www.fairmont.com/southampton or www.fairmont.com/hamilton or call (800) 441-1414

Source: TravelAgentCentral


Happy Travels,
Linda
Travel 2 the Caribbean