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caribbeanTHE BEST OF THE

Section 2 of 2 • Volume 68 • No. 40 • October 5, 2009

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The brand that defines luxury and exclusivity. These adults-only resorts are located within the

Palladium and Grand Palladium Resorts complexes.

The Royal Suites by Palladium offer individualized, VIP service, first class facilities and invite guests to enjoy maximum privacy and tranquility in exclusive

surroundings.

The Royal Suites by Palladium. Your Private Oasis.

THE ROYAL SUITES by Palladium

by PalladiumThe Royal Suites

Dominican Republic

Mayan Riviera - Riviera NayaritMexico Mexico

Punta Cana

Call Center: +52 984 873 [email protected] www.fiestahotelgroup.com

At Palladium Hotels & Resorts, you’ll experience a true Caribbean vacation like no other. All-inclusive and boasting beachfront locations in the most desirable destinations, state-of-the-art spas, sports facilities and entertainment options for all ages, these resorts are the perfect choice for an unforgettable vacation, honeymoon, wedding or event. The Palladium

Philosophy of low-density construction allows guests to truly get away from it all and submerge themselves in the breathtaking, natural surroundings of these exotic destinations.

If you are looking for even more luxury, try The Royal Suites by Palladium. These ultra-exclusive and adults-only resorts — located within the grounds of the Grand Palladium Resort complexes — feature butler service, gourmet restaurants, top-shelf drinks, personalized service and much more to satisfy even the most discerning guests.

With locations in the Mayan Riviera, Riviera Nayarit, Punta Cana and Montego Bay, experience for yourself the true meaning of luxury with our special Fam Trip rates.

For more information, go to www.fiestahotelgroup.com.

Palladium Resorts

Spa & Wellness: Palladium Resorts boast some of the

largest, most complete Spas in each destination

Entertainment: Kid’s Clubs (ages 1–18); live music, disco

& activities for adults

Rooms: Ask about the “Mayan Suites” in the Mayan

Riviera, “Cabin Rooms” in Montego Bay and “Romance

Suites” in Punta Cana — all provide charming outdoor

showers!

Palladium Amenities

ADVERT ISEMENT

editor ERIN ETHERIDGEcustom publishing manager MICHAElA HABERERdesigner AlISSA R. WIllIAMS vice president/publisher BOB SullIVAN production director ROBERT BRAIproduction supervisor MICHElE GARTHproduction specialist lISA GONzAlES

NORTHSTAR Travel Media, llC100 lighting Way, 2nd FloorSecaucus, NJ 07094 201-902-2000

chief executive officer TOM KEMP

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2 Palladium Resorts

4 Plugged In: Caribbean

8 Caribbean Contest

9 Photo Hunt

10 Dreams Resorts & Spas

12 Sandals

14 The Cayman Islands

16 Riviera Maya

18 Hilton

20 Celebrity Cruises

22 Real Resorts

24 RIU Hotels & Resorts

26 Starwood Caribbean Collection

28 Delta Vacations

30 Meliá Caribe Tropical

32 Jamaica Tourist Board

34 Half Moon

35 Aruba

36 Iberostar

37 Anse Chastanet

38 Bahia Principe Clubs & Resorts

39 US Airways

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Convenient Caribbean

As one of the world’s most popular vacation spots, the

Caribbean islands are constantly considering ways to make the

travel experience a better one. To help you and your clients,

here are a few of the latest developments that add to the

Caribbean’s reputation as a cutting-edge, fuss-free destination.

Electronic Commerce: The Mango CardCarrying cash will soon be a memory in the Bahamas. For

added currency security, convenience and efficiency, the

Mango Card has been introduced. The Mango card is

available to all Bahamians; it is affordable, it requires no

pre-qualifications, and there are no application fees. Soon to

arrive is the Mango Tourist Card, created specifically for

visitors to the country. The cards will be available for purchase

in varying amounts, up to $100.

The option for making non-cash payments introduces a high

degree of safety for both the public, who can choose to carry

less cash to purchase goods and services, and for merchants,

who are looking for ways to remove cash payments from

their systems.

Cutting-edge RFID (Radio Frequency ID) technology drives

Mango, which will modernize domestic business, and place

the Bahamas on par with other countries in the world of

electronic commerce.

Electronic pay systems will be available for use at a wide

variety of consumer venues. The card is designed to be

user-friendly and will eventually be available for purchase

and re-loading at numerous points-of-sale throughout New

Providence, and eventually the Family Islands.

Mango Cards are currently available at the following locations:

OMNI Money Transfers

Frederick Street (next to Bus Stop)

Tel: 242-325-6664

Public Transportation Association of The Bahamas

(PTAB) Office

Soldier Road North

Tel: 242-393-PTAB

For more information on Tourist Cards and current

developments, go to www.getamango.com.

Easy TravelThe u.S. Virgin Islands is already one of the most accessible

destinations in the Caribbean with daily, nonstop flights from

numerous mainland markets. However, the last phase of the

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative — which has provided

stricter, standardized travel requirements beginning

June 1 — does not apply to the u.S. Virgin Islands.

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caribbeanPLUGGED IN

Beneath the veil of pure relaxation — crashing waves, gorgeous beaches, humming nightlife — the Caribbean works hard to create an infrastructure and amenities that will serve your clients well. Caribbean properties and tourism officials continually re-imagine the possibilities, so every time you or your clients visit, some new and exciting program or technology will be at work to

make each trip a bit closer to perfection.

THE CARIBBEAN KNOWS WHAT YOUR CLIENTS WANT

Bay Street in Nassau is the primary shopping mecca,

but Freeport and Lucaya are also exceptional. Local

goods include liquor, handicrafts and art. Androsia

batiks, with their vivid colors and striking designs,

are great souvenirs — it’s fun to visit the Androsia

factory on North Andros, where you can buy your

blouse, wrap or scarf at the source. In Freeport, the

Perfume Factory makes and sells fragrances using

local ingredients. Many items sold in the Bahamas

are duty-free, and the islands have a good selection

of jewelry from around the world.

CARIBBEAN TIP: shopping

Nassau

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Americans that travel to the territory are at an advantage,

since it remains passport-free for u.S. citizens arriving from

Puerto Rico and the u.S. mainland. Americans enjoy all the

conveniences of domestic travel when visiting the u.S. Virgin

Islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas.

upon departure, u.S. citizens simply provide a photo ID card

and a birth certificate with a raised seal.

Pop-Caribbean

Not only is the Caribbean a convenient destination for u.S.

travelers, it also taps into the most effective pop-culture

marketing geared toward the u.S. market. Through television

initiatives and creative partnerships, this destination knows

how to reach your clients.

TV Magazine: Passport to ParadiseIn an effort to reach a worldwide audience and communicate

the merits of the Bahamas, The Tribune Company and uSA

TODAY have partnered to create Passport to Paradise, a

television show that will focus on Bahamian culture and

entertainment. With plans for a 12- to 16-episode first season,

the show’s pilot includes a number of high-profile interviews,

including one with Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, the Bahamian

Minister of Tourism and Aviation, who comments on the

Bahamian marketing initiatives to boost tourism numbers.

Other segments include shopping on Bay Street, “Junkanoo”

festivities, and fine dining at luciano’s. Future shows will

feature other exotic spots with behind-the-scenes glimpses,

hosted by British personality Rachael Carr.

Martha Stewart WeddingsSandals has brought Caribbean destination weddings to a new

level by partnering with Martha Stewart Weddings. Featuring

customizable wedding plans, Martha Stewart Weddings will be

available to brides and grooms who travel to Sandals Resorts

beginning Jan. 1, 2010. You can begin booking your clients’ 2010

Martha Stewart Weddings at any of the 12 Sandals Resorts or

four Beaches Family Resorts starting this month.

Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (St. Croix):American Airlines American Eagle operated by Executive Airlines Cape Air Coastal AirDelta Air lines Delta Connection operated by Pinnacle Airlines lIAT Seaborne Airlines SeaFlight uS Airways

Vieques Air link

Cyril E. King Airport (St. Thomas):Air Sunshine American Airlines American EagleCape Air Continental AirlinesDelta Air lineslIATSeaborne AirlinesSpirit AirlinesSun Country Airlinesunited AirlinesuS AirwaysVieques Air link

CARIBBEAN TIP: usvi carriers

According to research conducted by Martha Stewart Weddings

and The Futures Company (formerly Yankelovich), destination

weddings are becoming more popular with 31% of brides ages

21–30 planning to have a destination wedding. Now more than

ever, booking destination weddings can represent a significant

amount of your commissions, and this new partnership will

only help.

The five different themes available through this program

combine Martha Stewart’s expertise in wedding planning and

Sandals Resorts’ reputation as the leader in the luxury

all-inclusive resort segment. Included in the customization

process are available extras, such as personalized cake

toppers, welcome gifts and candy buffets.

In addition to Martha Stewart Weddings, Sandals will introduce

a variety of craft programs and camps in 2010. Trained experts

using Martha Stewart Crafts products will teach guests crafting

skills and techniques — the type of innovative and creative

projects that made Martha Stewart famous.

As is the case anywhere, a number of documents

(birth certificates, divorce certificates, photo ID,

etc.) may be required to obtain a marriage license in

the Caribbean. Of course, the requirements vary from

island to island. To find out what your clients will need

for their Sandals/Martha Stewart Wedding, go to

www.sandals.com/weddingmoons/weddings/

instructions.cfm. The Sandals wedding coordinators

and document specialists will help your clients

obtain anything they might need once they arrive.

CARIBBEAN TIP: weddings

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CONTEST

PHOTO HUNT

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caribbean

1. The Mango Card will be available for purchase in varying

amounts up to:

a. $50 b. $100

c. $200 d. $500

2. The Cyril E. King Airport is located in:

a. St. Croix b. Aruba

c. St. Thomas d. Punta Cana

3. Dreams Resorts & Spas offer The Explorer Club to

children ages:

a. 1-18 b. 3-18

c. 5-12 d. 3-12

4. The luxury Included® Sandals Resorts offers:

a. Sailing and water skiing

b. Scuba diving for certified divers

c. unlimited Premium drinks

d. All of the above

5. What resort chain targets agents with an E-newsletter and

boasts, a place for every “I want”?

a. Hilton b. Real Resorts

c. Sandals d. Starwood

6. What cruise line features the first Hot Glass ShowSM in

the industry?

a. Carnival b. Celebrity

c. Royal Caribbean International d. Princess

7. What year was RIu Hotels & Resorts formed?

a. 2003 b. 1923

c. 1953 d. 1958

8. The woman in Melia Caribe Tropical’s ad is wearing:

a. Black pants

b. A straw hat and bathing suit

c. A blue dress

d. A green dress

9. The capital of Jamaica is:

a. Negril b. Kingston

c. Ocho Rios d. Washington, D.C.

10. uS Airways Vacations cover the Caribbean with over:

a. 145 daily flights

b. 45 daily flights

c. 72 daily flights

d. 195 daily flights

Read this Best of Caribbean, answer the questions below, and log onto TravelWeekly.com to enter. All the answers can be found within the current issue. Go to www.travelweekly.com/1009Caribbean and select from the multiple-choice options; if you answer all the questions correctly, your name will be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card courtesy of Travel Weekly !

ENTER TO WIN A $50 VISA GIFT CARD!

For rules and regulations go to http://adhost1.ntmllc.com/twxads/TW_CaribbeanTerms_0909.doc

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The two images below have 5 differences. See if you can find them all! Good luck.

Differences: Pink flower changed to red on left side, boat missing, rung in ladder missing, wood pole shortened, a fish in the bucket!

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10ADVERT ISEMENT

Dreams Resorts & Spas offer the privileges of unlimited-luxury®

to couples and couples with children in ideal beachfront

locations featuring lavish amenities, stunning views and

impeccable service. With two locations in Punta Cana and

another in la Romana, each distinctively unique property

features 24-hour room service, multiple gourmet a la carte

restaurants, chic bars and lounges, Explorer’s Club for Kids,

daily refreshed minibars with soft drinks, bottled water, juices

and beer, pristine pools, premier spas, state-of-the-art fitness

centers and so much more!

Choose from an array of international-themed gourmet a la

carte restaurants. Each restaurant features unique cuisine

ranging from fresh Italian, exquisite French and authentic

Mexican to Pan-Asian delicacies. Enjoy many of the chic bars

and lounges that offer unlimited premium-brand cocktails.

The Explorer’s Club provides kids ages 3 to 12 a variety of daily

supervised activities, events and games that include arts and

crafts, a game room, weekly campout adventures on the beach,

sandcastle competitions and more. The Core zone offers teens,

ages 13 to 17, the opportunity to cut loose and really have the

vacation of their Dreams with late-night mixers, foosball, a

climbing wall, Wii, Playstation III and Xbox, and so much more!

Each property includes an assortment of daily activities and

nightly entertainment to suit all ages and interests. Windsurf,

kayak, snorkel or unwind by one of the pristine swimming pools.

Seeking a sanctuary for your senses? All Dreams Resorts & Spas

offer a world-class spa perfect for indulging in ancient traditions

and modern techniques for a relaxing, refreshing and

rejuvenating experience.

unlimited-luxury® — A new and better way to have it all.

For more information, go to www.DreamsResorts.com or

call 866-2DREAMS.

Dreams Resorts & Spas

• luxuriously appointed rooms and suites• 24-hour room service• Daily refreshed minibar with soft drinks, juices, bottled water and beer• King or two double beds• Furnished balconies or terraces • Multiple gourmet restaurants• Chic bars and lounges• Full-service spa• State-of-the-art fitness center• Wedding gazebo• Meeting facilities

Unlimited-Luxury ®

Dreams la Romana Preferred Club Pool

Dreams Palm Beach Portofino Restaurant

ARR OBA INTERNATIONALA Creative and Marketing Communications ServiceTel: + 52 (998) 210 0181 [email protected]

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12ADVERT ISEMENT

The Luxury Included® Difference of Sandals Resorts

As the world’s only luxury Included® Vacation, Sandals creates

the perfect elixir for romance. Fourteen Sandals Resorts on the

Caribbean’s best beaches in Jamaica, Antigua, St. lucia and

the Bahamas, provide the most fabulous settings for your

clients’ perfect vacation destination.

Everything that makes the tropics such a sought-after

destination is both included and unlimited — like sailing,

waterskiing, and golf.* Sandals even includes the Caribbean’s

most comprehensive resort scuba program, so everyone from

beginners to the most advanced divers can explore the

undersea world of the Caribbean.** And when the sun sets,

get ready for entertainment, chic parties and midnight buffets.

So leave the world and your cares behind — at Sandals, love is

all you need.

Dining is especially sumptuous and carefree with up to 11

restaurants per resort featuring the finest in world-class

cuisine and breathtaking vistas. Your clients can dine anywhere

from Europe to the Far East — and at least one restaurant at

every resort serves authentic local dishes. Exclusive to

Sandals, our Stay at One/Dine at All program in Jamaica and

St. lucia expands the total number of dining choices up to 21.

There are never predetermined schedules or assigned seating:

Your clients can eat whenever and wherever they want. Plus,

we serve unlimited premium drinks, and only Sandals includes

unlimited varietal Beringer® wines. Cheers!

Sandals also gives your clients the “suite” life with our

luxurious accommodations. Discover the Caribbean’s most

extensive collection of suites, from exotic Rondovals, our

exclusive suites-in-the-round, and suites with a swim-up

lagoon pool to cliff-top sanctuaries with private plunge pools

and 180-degree views. All top-tier suites include personal

butlers who provide 24-hour room service, act as beach valets,

handle reservations, make tour arrangements and fulfill any

whim at any time. They are always at your beck and call by

your personal resort cell phone.

To book your clients now, call 800-SANDAlS, or visit

sandals.com.

*Golf available in Jamaica and St. lucia. **Scuba included for certified

divers. Resort scuba certification available at additional cost.

Sandals

Along with commissions on every Sandals vacation/room

category you book, you can earn big commissions on

add-ons, packages, specialty items and service options

your clients will find only at Sandals, such as:

• Red lane® Spa treatments

• Island tours

• Private dining experiences

• Special wedding packages and receptions

• Special honeymoon packages

• Wedding photography and DVDs

• And much more…

To receive commissions, these items must be booked

prior to client’s travel on the Travel Agent portal at

www.sandals.com/tas or through the weddings department.

Earn Commissions on Everything!

Sandals “Nothing’s Impossible” Attitude

WET BARTAKES ON A WHOLE NEW MEANING

The Caribbean is famous for its magical, soul-stirring waters and Sandals guests are discovering the most amazing ways to be indulged while immersed in them. So even when asked for an extra-dry martini in such aqueous circumstances, we’re happy to oblige. After all, we did invent the swim-up bar in pools the size of the sea.

And after savoring our gourmet meals - not only by the shore but often out over it* - one may retreat to a swimmingly popular Swim-Up Crystal Lagoon Suite, a private plunge pool suite, or a true oceanfront villa to whet the appetite for romance. It’s all part of the Luxury Included® vacation, where nothing’s impossible in an ocean filled with possibilities.

Our vast white-sand beaches are the most serene and beautiful.

Sandals offers unique options that become one-of-a-kind memories, such as dining anywhere you wish.

*Not available at all resorts. uResort dive certification available at additional cost.Unique Vacations, Inc. is the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts.

®

Call your Tour Operator or 1-800-SANDALS sandals.com

Sandals includes the Caribbean’s best resort dive programu.

A Sunset Ocean Bluff Suite with butler service at Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia.

Relax – you’re in good hands at our exclusive Red Lane® Spa.

Luxury Included V A C A T I O NT H E®

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14ADVERT ISEMENT

located just 480 miles south of Miami and easily accessible

from the united States, the Cayman Islands provides the

perfect Caribbean vacation for travelers of all ages and

families of all kinds. World-renowned for its beautiful beaches,

amazing dive spots, distinctive sporting and culinary events,

and variety of attractions, the Cayman Islands welcomes

travelers in search of relaxation, escape and adventure.

The largest of the three islands, Grand Cayman, is home to

the vibrant port capital of George Town, along with world-

class resorts and shops, and the famed, white-sand beauty

of Seven Mile Beach. Visitors can swim with the stingrays

in the crystal clear waters, learn about the island’s storied

history and welcoming culture, or take helicopter rides along

the sun-drenched beaches. little Cayman, the smallest of the

three islands, has the feel of a private island — and your own

personal paradise. Many come to bask on serene beaches,

venture to remote South Hole Sound lagoon for a private

swim, or kayak out to deserted Owen Island to enjoy a view of

nature in its most pristine form. Cayman Brac gives visitors

the option to experience the more rugged side of a Caribbean

vacation with its untouched, natural beauty. Visitors can savor

the breathtaking view on the bluff from the lighthouse, stay in

one of the new hotels, explore the enticing caves and sinkholes

high above the water, or just relax under the shade of a palm

tree on a deserted beach and forget that the rest of the

world exists.

This fall the Cayman Islands welcomes families looking for

an exciting vacation with great deals and exciting events

that can be found on the Events & Specials page at

www.CaymanIslands.ky.

The Cayman Islands

Cayman jazz fest

International R&B superstar Alicia Keys has been

confirmed as the headlining performer for the sixth

annual Cayman jazz fest, Dec. 3–5, 2009. Ms. Keys will be

performing her extremely popular signature style of

singing and jazz piano the Saturday night of jazz fest,

Dec. 5. To learn more about Cayman jazz fest 2009 and to

book your travel package for this very special event, visit

www.caymanjazzfest.com.

Cayman Cookout

The Cayman Islands is proud to announce the second

annual Cayman Cookout from Jan. 14–17, 2010. This delec-

table weekend full of events, tastings, demonstrations and

wine seminars will once again be hosted by celebrity Chef

Eric Ripert, creator of acclaimed Grand Cayman restaurant

Blue at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Brought to you

by the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, The

Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and Food + Wine magazine.

Cayman Events

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Discover Meliá Caribe Tropical, a hotel located in Punta Cana,

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demanding palate. located only 20 minutes away from the

Punta Cana International Airport, 50 minutes from Higüey,

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Jamaica has led the way in Caribbean tourism for years, and

has cultivated an environment in which visitors can enjoy the

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coastlines, Jamaica is a land of adventure, sophistication and

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one people out of many, and a culture that is unmistakably

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Nestled in the warmth of the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is an

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located on 400 beachfront acres, Half Moon features 398

beautifully appointed rooms, suites and villas. This luxurious

resort offers ideal destination wedding venues and a variety

of recreational facilities. Guests can enjoy a private dolphin

lagoon, championship golf on one of the Caribbean’s best

walking courses, an equestrian center, tennis, a variety of

watersports including diving, delectable specialty restaurants,

and the award-winning Fern Tree, the Spa at Half Moon.

Since its inception in 1954, Half Moon has been a top-tier Caribbean resort that exceeds the desires of the sophisticated

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You’ll fi nd our 400-acre tropical paradise perfect for a much needed escape. Take a stroll on our two miles of beachfront, play golf or pamper yourself at Fern Tree, our luxurious spa oasis. Enjoy it all. Ask about our exclusively inclusive Ultimate Escapes packages.

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