Escape to Jamaica this summer and experience magnificent culture and a plethora of attractions sure to appease an insatiable drive for adventure. Many of the island’s finest hotels and resorts have designed special summer packages for travelers to afford a well-needed Jamaican getaway, and with service from all major U.S. airlines, it’s easier than ever to get there!
“Summer is a fantastic time for travelers to experience Jamaica’s more than 150 tours and attractions, gorgeous natural surroundings, and exciting line up of island events.” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “With many of Jamaica’s finest accommodations offering special savings and over 1.3 million air seats from gateways across the U.S., an affordable island getaway is within reach.”
Summer Airlift
Getting to Jamaica is easier than travelers realize. Jamaica is now served by all major U.S. carriers, with nonstop service available out of many U.S. gateways. These routes also offer convenient connections from cities across the U.S.A.
Nonstop service to Jamaica this summer includes:
· American Airlines from Miami, New York (JFK), Dallas and Chicago (ORD)
· AirTran Airways from Atlanta, Baltimore and Orlando.
· Continental from Newark and Houston
· JetBlue from New York (JFK) Boston and Orlando
· Delta from New York (JFK), Atlanta, Detroit, Memphis and Minneapolis
· Air Jamaica from New York (JFK), Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale
· US Airways from Charlotte, Phoenix and Philadelphia
· Spirit from Fort Lauderdale
· Apple Vacations from Chicago (ORD) and St. Louis
· FunJet from St. Louis
Summer Packages
Plan a Secret Rendezvous at Couples Swept Away, Couples Negril, Couples Sans Souci or Couples Tower Isle for US$338 per couple, per night. What’s the secret? Couples won’t know which of the four Couples Resorts properties they will be staying until seven days prior to their arrival in Jamaica. Book now for travel until June 30, 2010.
Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Hotel’s Jamaica Family Incentive gives families a complimentary room when they book five rooms. Plus, with the resort’s ongoing Kids Stay Free promotion –valid for up to two kids ages 4-12, when staying with two paying adults – families will enjoy extra savings. Book through June 15 for travel until December 15, 2010.
Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club’s Girls Golf Getaway is a five-night offer for US$1,065, including double occupancy accommodation; a one-hour private lesson at the resort’s 18-hole, PGA-quality golf course; a one-hour Native’s Touch massage featuring tropical ingredients to boost the immune system, as well as a manicure and pedicure at the full-service à la carte Blue Mahoe Spa; plus a night pass to the neighboring Hedonism III, including round-trip transfers. The package is valid for travel until October 31, 2010. Ladies seeking a longer retreat can combine the Girls Golf Getaway with the Every Fifth Night Free promotion. Those traveling before August 21, 2010 and who stay nine nights will receive the 10th night free, representing an additional savings of up to US$350 per room.
At Franklyn D. Resort & Spa mom and dad can save 35 percent on family vacations and kids under six stay free when travelling between June 5 and December 16, 2010. At this all-suite, all-inclusive family resort, each family is assigned a dedicated Vacation Nanny for the duration of their stay. Families can also enjoy daily meals from four restaurants, snorkeling, sailing, tennis, interactive kids, preteens and teens programs, live nightly entertainment, a shopping tour to Ocho Rios and much more.
Half Moon doubles the fun of family savings with two packages. The Summer Break, available for a minimum of four nights stay, gives families US$150 in resort credit per room as well as free breakfast for parents and children 11 and under. Kids 11 and under stay free with 50 percent off any meal plan, while kids 12 -16 stay free when the European meal plan is purchased. This package is valid now through December 15, 2010, and rates start at US$250 per night for double occupancy. With the Family Break package, families receive daily breakfast and round-trip airport transfers, nanny service for up to four hours for two children ages three and under; and all children 11 and under stay free. This package is valid until December 15, 2010, and rates start at $250 for double occupancy.
The Hilton Kingston created the Jamaica “Emancipendence” package, which is valid when guests book a minimum of two nights stay for a maximum of three persons. The US$65 per person, per night package includes double occupancy in a Garden room, daily buffet breakfast, and guests can participate in the signature Emancipendence Food Festival and experience live entertainment featuring local cultural performers. The offer is valid from July 30 – August 8, 2010 and is subject to availability. There is an additional third person charge of US$20.00 per night.
Marblue Villa Suites has a Summer Special Villa Retreat package that is valid for its Verandah Villa Suites. The package is available through August 30, 2010 and includes daily maid service, pool service and a chef. The rate starts at US$1,995 per week for up to two rooms (four persons).
Rondel Village is offering 2010 Spring/Summer Specials on its villas, as well as Superior and Garden rooms. Guests who book three nights in a Superior room will receive 17 percent discount on their stay when they book by July 9 for travel until July 13, 2010. The hotel’s villas are 10 percent off when guests book four nights in a one-, two- or three-bedroom villa by June 26 for travel until July 1, 2010. The Garden rooms are also 10 percent off when travelers book four nights by July 9 for travel through July 13, 2010.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall is offering a 4th & 5th Night Free plus $150 Resort Credit promotion when guests book by October 31 and travel through December 22, 2010. The 4th Night Free is a room-only promotion where guests who book four nights only pay for three plus they receive a US$150 resort credit (one resort credit per stay). Rates start at US$189 per night based on single/double occupancy. The 5th Night Free is an all-inclusive promotion where guests who book five nights only pay for four and they receive a $150 resort credit (one resort credit per stay). Rates start at USD$429 per night based on single/double occupancy.
Tower Cloisters Resort has a Super Summer package for families or a group of four. Guests stay for seven nights at a two bedroom condo and receive free cable, WIFI connection, daily breakfast and a welcome fruit basket. The package starts at US$976 and is available until September 5, 2010.
Villas By Linda Smith has created a Free Nights This Summer package. Travelers who book a seven-night stay by July 31, 2010 will pay for five nights and receive two nights free. The package is available for travel now through November 15, 2010.
Jamaica Inn offers a 7 Night Romance package including private round-trip airport transfers, accommodations in a Deluxe Verandah Suite, a bottle of sparkling wine, breakfast, nightly five-course dinner with live entertainment, a one hour Couples Sunset Massage at the KiYara Ocean Spa, a boat trip to Dunn’s River Falls and a Summer Citrus Scented Jamaica Inn Candle. The package starts at US$4,198 per couple and US$538 for each additional night. Guests can upgrade their seven night stay to a Premier Verandah Suite for US$560 additional, and US$80 additional for each additional night. Book now through December 7 for travel through December 14, 2010. Blackout date: November 23 – 30, 2010.
Families can take advantage of the Free Nights Special at Round Hill Hotel & Villas. Guests who stay for seven nights will only pay for five; those who stay for four nights will only pay for three; and persons who stay 14 nights will only pay for 10. Additionally, visitors will receive a $100 food and beverage credit per booking. This special offer is available now through December 18, 2010, excluding the month of September, and the week of November 23 – November 30, 2010.
Sunset Beach Resort, Spa & Waterpark and Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort, Spa & Conference Center have a Play in Paradise package. Families will enjoy up to 35 percent off rates plus free stays for up to two children in an Ocean View room or High Room category. Rates at Sunset Beach Resort, Spa & Waterpark start at US$105 per person, per night (based on double occupancy). Rates at Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort, Spa & Conference Center start at US$100 per person, per night (based on double occupancy). Book now through June 30 for travel through December 22, 2010.