From Golf Getaways to Spa Retreats, the Island Boasts Exciting Fall Offerings
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – September 16, 2010 – Travelers can fall in love with Jamaica all over again, courtesy of exciting packages to kick off the fall season. Visitors looking for a warm escape from the chilly temperatures can head south and take advantage of Jamaica’s specially designed packages, ranging from golf getaways to catamaran adventures and soothing spa retreats.
“Jamaica continues to be the preferred destination for travelers to escape the cooling temperatures and reignite the warmth of summer,” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “With more attractions than any other Caribbean destination, Jamaica sparks unforgettable memories for visitors as they experience the island’s vibrant and unique culture.”
New Opening
GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, nestled in the village of Oracabessa on Jamaica’s North Coast, is set to open November 12, 2010. Guests will receive special introductory rates starting at US$536 per night. Travel is valid from November 12, 2010 – April 30, 2011. www.GoldenEye.com
Family
It’s Single Parent Fun (SPF) Months at Beaches Resorts. The resorts make it easy for single parents to plan a family fun trip with their kids now until October 31, 2010. Guests who book a three-night minimum stay by October 28, 2010, will enjoy specially designed bonding programs including a Single Parent Meet & Greet, sandcastle building, a bingo bonanza, a parent-and-child tennis lesson, Island Style Tie & Dye classes, and other activities. The single supplement fee (up to US$190 per night) will also be waived during the SPF months. Rates begin at US$346 per adult, per night, and US$105 per child, per night. www.beaches.com
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in Montego Bay is offering 60 percent off published rates when guests book by December 22 for travel through December 23, 2010. Rates include room accommodations, all meals and snacks, non-motorized water sports, resort activities and entertainment. There are no blackout dates or minimum length of stay, and all room categories are available, with deluxe and suites subject to availability.
Spa Retreats
Moms-to-be can escape to Breezes Resorts to enjoy the 150-minute Blue Mahoe Maternity Package. The package includes a 50-minute prenatal massage specifically designed to reduce lower back and hip pain during second and third trimesters; a 50-minute facial using traditional European techniques to clean, tone and exfoliate the skin, followed by a relaxing anti-stress massage; and a 50-minute spa pedicure. Rates start at US$185 per person. www.breezes.com
Jake’s has created the Driftaway Summer Special, which includes three nights of accommodations in a charming cottage or suite, Swedish massage for two at the hotel’s open-air Driftwood Spa, and breakfast for two on one morning. Rates start at US$1,099 based on double occupancy. Travel is valid until December 15, 2010. Blackout dates: October 15 – 19; and November 25 – 29, 2010. www.islandoutpost.com/jakes
Strawberry Hill’s Blue Mountain “Breeze Out” Summer Package includes three nights in a Georgian-style cottage; Elemental nature massage for two at the hotel’s spa; 20 percent savings on all other spa treatments; one complimentary two-hour guided hike on the hotel’s new nature trail, and unlimited use of the sauna and plunge pool. Travel is valid until December 18, 2010. Blackout dates apply. www.islandoutpost.com/
Strawberry Hill’s Blue Mountain “Breeze Out” Summer Package rates:
· One-bedroom suite: US$395 (double occupancy) or US$235 (single occupancy)
· Studio Suite: US$595 (double occupancy) or US$448 (single occupancy)
Romance
Couples Resorts offers the Romance Awaits for Early Escapes promotion with savings of up to 55 percent. Book now through September 30, 2010, for travel December 26, 2010, through December 25, 2011. www.couples.com
Couples Resorts Romance Awaits for Early Escapes rates:
· Couples Tower Isle – US$295 per night
· Couples Sans Souci – US$305 per night
· Couples Negril – US$324 per night
· Couples Swept Away – US$341 per night
Rockhouse Hotel’s If I Could Go Anywhere Fall Paradise Package is offering a special four-night couples package, which includes the fourth-night accommodation free, a bottle of sparkling wine, and a complimentary couples spa treatment. The package is available until October 31, 2010. www.rockhousehotel.com
Half Moon’s Fall Frenzy package is valid until October 31, 2010, and offers guests their fourth night free when they book a minimum of four nights; discounts on activities and amenities; as well as room category upgrade. Kids up to 16 years stay free when sharing a room with two adults (maximum two children); 50 percent off meal plans for children under 12 years; and a single-parent rate (single rate with children under 12 years). www.halfmoon.com
Half Moon’s Fall Frenzy package deals:
· 50% off golf greens fee at Half Moon Golf Club
· 50% off Half Moon Dolphin Lagoon Beach Encounter
· 50% off any Half Moon Equestrian Center program
· 30% off any spa treatment at Fern Tree
· 15% off Half Moon Logo Shop
· 10% off any off-site excursion offered by Glamour DMC
The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall’s Fourth and Fifth Night Free promotion is available for booking until October 31, 2010, and for travel until December 22, 2010. The Fourth Night Free is a room-only promotion where guests who book four consecutive nights will pay for only three nights. Rates start at US$189 per night based on single/double occupancy. Fifth Night Free is an all-inclusive promotion where guests book four nights and get the fifth night free, plus a $150 resort credit (one resort credit per stay). Rates start at US$429 per night based on single/double occupancy. www.ritzcarlton.com
Round Hill Hotel & Villas is offering a Free Nights package where guests who book a four-night stay will pay for three nights; and those who book seven nights will pay for five nights and will receive a $100 food and beverage credit. Only one credit per stay. Rates start at US$400 per night for two persons. Travel is valid from November 1 – December 18, 2010, excluding November 23 – 30, 2010. www.roundhill.com
Golf Getaway
Rose Hall Resort & Spa; A Hilton Resort has created the Golf All-Inclusive Package for the ultimate oceanfront golfing getaway when guests book a three-night minimum stay. Rates start at US$429 per room, based on double occupancy, and are available until December 15, 2010. www.RoseHallResort.com
Rose Hall Resort & Spa’s Golf All-Inclusive Package includes:
· Chic luxury accommodations
· Daily golf, at the resort’s championship-level 18-hole, par-71 Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, inclusive of greens fee and cart rental
· All-inclusive meal plan
· Standard brand beverages
· Daily access to the Sugar Mill Falls Water Park, six lighted tennis courts, fitness center, all non-motorized water sports equipment and gear, unlimited pool and beach towels, and self-parking
Adventure
Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours is ready to show off Jamaica’s laid‐back South Coast to visitors aboard their new catamaran, Soul Rebel. In celebration of the inaugural cruise, Island Routes is offering the Soul Rebel Rocks Sunset treat, a complimentary champagne and strawberry toast on all October sailings of the Lover’s Rock Sunset Cruise aboard Soul Rebel. Guests will discover their soul and relax with a loved one or party the night away with friends and family as the Soul Rebel DJ rocks the boat and the crew mixes premium‐brand cocktails and serves delicious hors d’oeuvres for an unparalleled sunset cruise experience. Rates for the Lover’s Rock Sunset Cruise aboard Soul Rebel start at US$90 per person. Book by September 31, 2010, for travel in October 2010. Cruises are available Tuesday evenings from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. www.islandroutes.com
About the Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist and Convention Bureau by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2009, while Jamaica earned the WTA’s vote as the World’s Leading Cruise Destination, the Caribbean’s Leading Destination and the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination, for the third consecutive year.
JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Tokyo.
For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Web site at www.visitjamaica.com, or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitjamaica, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/
Contact:
Debbie Ehrman
1-877-JTB NEWS
[email protected]
