Jamaica’s warmth and unspoiled beauty offer travelers a delightful escape any time of the year, but with the coming Easter holiday – one of Jamaica’s biggest seasons for celebration – travelers can enjoy the island’s unique traditions coupled with special holiday savings at resorts, hotels and villas, as well as select attractions.
Easter Savings
The all-inclusive Sunset Jamaica Grande invites Jamaican families to celebrate this Easter holiday back home. By booking a Single (US$169), Double (US$240) or Triple (US$290) occupancy from April 1-6, Jamaican travelers can use the code ESTR to upgrade to ocean-view accommodations. This offer comes with the added perks of a $100 gift certificate towards a future stay and guaranteed reservations in specialty restaurants. The first of two children, aged from 3 to 12 years, stays free with two adults, while there is charge of $45 per night for the second child.
Foote Prints on the Sands Hotel is offering the Easter Eggs in Jamaica package, which gives guests a full free breakfast when they book their stay directly through the hotel. The package can be booked now through April 2, 2010.
The Hilton Kingston is offering discounted Easter holiday rates starting at $65 per person per night, based on double occupancy, with breakfast buffet included. Children under 12 stay free in rooms with adults. Guests are invited to experience a taste of Easter Jamaican-style with activities such as Good Friday Seafood Night & Karaoke and Poolside Easter Sunday & Monday Brunch (not included in the room’s rate).
Treasure Beach Hotel, lined by Jamaica’s eco-friendly South Coast, offers Easter savings from April 1-14. The Superior garden-view room will be available for US$72 per night, while the Deluxe oceanfront room will be available for US$85 – both based on single or double occupancy and include breakfast.
The charming Jamaica Inn is offering reduced rates on all rooms from March 28 until April 15, 2010. The Balcony Suite will be available for US$490; the Deluxe Veranda Suite will be available for US$594; the Premier Veranda Suite will be available for US$735; the Cowdray Suite will be available for US$764; and the Blue Cottage will be available for US$797. Guests can also enjoy savings of up to US$300 on other suites. Booking must be done by March 28, 2010.
Villas by Linda Smith, featuring some of Jamaica’s most luxurious private villas, is offering seven nights for the price of five. Guests are invited to unwind with family and loved ones during the Easter holiday at the private staffed villas, each with personal pool, chef, butler, and housekeeper.
Firefly Beach Cottages is offering couples the first of a five-night stay for free at the luxury beachfront penthouse suite stretched along Negril’s Seven Mile Beach. For families, Firefly is offering the first of a five-night stay in a large two bedroom apartment for 6 to 8 persons for free. Booking must be done by March 31, 2010 for travel from now through April 15, 2010.
The serene Coyaba Beach Resort welcomes guests to reserve any accommodation for all dates from now until April 15, 2010 and receive each third night free (that is, third, sixth, and ninth nights free). The booking deadline is April 10, 2010.
Singles and couples are invited to indulge in the Carib Beach Apartment’s Romantic Oceanview Special, where the first night of a five-night stay is free of charge. These private, nature-inspired ocean-front studios are located on Negril’s Seven Mile Beach. Booking must be done by March 31, and travel is valid now through April 15, 2010.
Attractions
For the outdoor lovers, Forres Park Resort and Spa offers the Easter Mountain Retreat package. Blue Mountain Peak hikes, waterfall tours, bird watching, and more can be enjoyed with three daily meals for US$137 per night (two nights minimum stay, double occupancy). Booking must be done by Mach 26, 2010 for travel from April 1 to 5, 2010.
Chukka Caribbean Adventures, the award-winning nature adventure tour provider, offers 20 percent off excursions from April 3 to July 31. Travelers can discover Jamaica’s natural beauty through thrilling escapades such as the Zipline Canopy Tour, Flight of the White Witch, Chukka River Tubing, and Jamaica Dogsled Encounter and Experience.