The Hilton Caribbean\'s Tee-Off Time package is available now through Dec. 31 at five Hilton Caribbean hotels and resorts. 
The Hilton Barbados Tee Off packages starts at $389 per night, and includes accommodations, daily breakfast for two, two rounds of golf including cart rental or caddy per person, as well as transfers.
Rates for other Hilton island properties are as follows:
British Colonial Hilton Nassau, Bahamas from $314; The Hilton Kingston Jamaica from $259; The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort, Puerto Rico from $299; and The Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre from $325.
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So sad to hear that Ragamuffins Bar & Restaurant on 1st street in Holetown was completely gutted by fire yesterday - it was definitely on my list of places to dine and recommend to our visitors.
The West coast restaurant served great local dishes, and was very popular with visitors and locals alike. Ragamuffins was known for authentic island cuisine, juicy t-bone steaks, blackened fish, stir fried vegetables, one of my favorites - a very spicy jerk chicken salad. The restaurant was also featured in top international food publication magazines.
I don\'t have any info on how the fire started, and there are no reports of anyone being hurt. I sure hope they are able to rebuild soon.
COCONUT COURT BEACH HOTEL
Book by 08/01/2008 - Valid for Travel: 09/01/2008 - 09/30/2008
$600 Air Credit, FREE Nights/ Breakfast Daily
This family-operated, eco-friendly resort is a beachfront oasis of lush gardens and white sand, conveniently located near the bustling nightlife hubs of Bridgetown and St. Lawrence Gap.
Green Globe certified, it\'s involved with protecting the local marine environment. Fun educational programs engage guests in the preservation efforts.
Package Includes
Round-trip midweek air to Barbados
Transportation to and from hotel
Accommodations for number of nights selected
Hotel tax & service charge
$600 Air Credit per couple
FREE Night
Full Breakfast daily
Other Departure Cities Available at additional price
FROM
New York - Kennedy - 7 Nights - $575
Newark International - 7 Nights - $575
Boston - 7 Nights - $439
Philadelphia - 7 Nights - $439
Miami - 7 Nights - $479
Hartford/Springfield - 7 Nights - $599
Baltimore/Washington Intl - 7 Nights - $499
Atlanta - 7 Nights - $515
Houston - Intercontinental - 7 Nights - $595
Chicago - O\'hare - 7 Nights - $639
Los Angeles - 7 Nights - $659
Savings already reflected in package price.
Must book by 6/30/08.
Airfare subject to change.
$400 air credit valid for travel 10/1-12/20/08.
7 night minimum stay required.
Air credit valid for up to 2 persons.
NOTE:
Fuel surcharge tax is included in price -
Taxes NOT included - U.S. Government Departure Tax, Barbados Gov\'t Departure Tax, and any additional baggage charges by individual airlines
The Fall Best of Barbados package must be booked by Aug. 1 for travel Sept. 1 through Dec. 20.
The program invites visitors to customize vacations directly with their travel agent, selecting options from a full range of hotels, attractions and activities available on island.
The package includes a $200 air credit per person; first night free (minimum of seven nights based on a maximum of two people per room); full breakfast daily; $25 voucher for dinner for two at Oistins Fish Fry; one free car-rental day at participating car-rental companies when two or more days are purchased; buy one ticket and get the second half off at participating attractions; discounts at numerous retail stores in Bridgetown.
Those that book for travel during September will receive the September Special Add-On to their package which increases air credit to $300 per person.
Also, an all-inclusive package that offers one night free is available to those who book five nights/six days.
It\'s that time again, when Barbados eagerly competes in the annual Chelsea Flower Show in London.
British Airways has played an integral part in Barbados\' success over the years, as the airline has sponsored the freight of the many boxes of exotic flowers that have made the trek to London, every year for the last 21 years.
This year, Barbados is the proud recipient of the Silver Gilt award.
This is one more award to add to their list of achievements; as they have won 14 golds and 7 silvers in the 21 years that they have competed.
Read full story at Caribbean360.com
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Leave on Fri, Jun 13 - Return on Sun, Jun 15
$617.77 per person ($1235.54 total)
Stay at Barbados Plum Tree Club
The Rockley Plum Tree Club offers apartment-style accommodations situated on the grounds of the Rockley Golf & Country Club, approximately six miles from Barbados International Airport and Bridgetown.
Other properties available at additional cost - however in our estimation - this is the best choice!
All prices are per person, double occupancy, and priced in USD. Package prices include all taxes & fees.
*Extra-person or extra-bed charges may apply if you reserve one hotel room for more than two people (including children).
Last minute vacation offer tremendous savings. If you don\'t see what you are looking for on the island of Barbados, or other Caribbean islands - bookmark this site and check back every 14 days. We usually have a great inventory of last minute deals on unsold hotel rooms and available airline seats.
Also don\'t think you always have to plan at the last minute. Plan your vacation, and check out last minute deals within 2 weeks of travel, and save up to 60% - Linda
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NOTE: While other airlines are raising rates, Southwest Airlines has refuted any changes to their baggage policy - it still allows passengers to check up to two free bags when they fly with Southwest and the airlines has no plans to change that - Kudos to them! - Linda
United Airlines initiated the 16th attempt to hike airfares late last week, and over the holiday weekend.
Continental Airlines, US Airways and Northwest Airlines matched, according to the airfare monitoring website FareCompare.com.
United\'s fare increase ranged from $10 to $60 roundtrip. City greater than 1,500 miles roundtrip (750 miles one-way) have been increased by $30 or $60; city pairs between 800 miles and 1,500 miles roundtrip (400-750 one-way) have been increased either $20 or $40 and city pairs under 800 miles (400 miles one-way) have been increase $10 or $20 roundtrip.
American Airlines also increased what appears to be mostly Southwest overlap routes by $6-$8 roundtrip.
AirTran raised fares by $50 across the bulk of its route system in the same airfare distribution. Alaska Airlines matched the increase increasing airfares ranging from $30 to $60 roundtrip.
Frontier Airlines has also added a $25 fee for a second checked bag, and Midwest Airlines also announced that it will charge a $20 fee for customers choosing to check a second bag.
Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com, said the timing of the increase, which came on the heels of low customer satisfaction, and American Airlines contentious $15 first check bag fee this week – is at best a bit tone deaf - underscore the desperate measures airlines are likely to take if oil prices continue rise unchecked.
Seaney said airlines have no choice but to pass on the cost of fuel to consumers and when passengers do begin to push back in significant numbers the airlines have no choice but slash capacity by that same amount.
However, he said that a bright spot for passengers is that airlines have to keep the planes completely full and that means those willing to travel on off-peak days like Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and off-peak times of day can still get reasonably priced tickets if they don\'t procrastinate and start shopping a few months before departure.
For more information, visit www.farecompare.com
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The allure of the Caribbean has enchanted thousands the world over.
From honeymooners looking for a private, beach front suite in St. Lucia, to families looking to reconnect in fun-filled Jamaica, to individuals looking for a quiet escape from the frenetic pace of every day living in the Virgin Islands, or Barbados.
Find out more about timesharing in the Caribbean at our website . . .
http://www.travel2thecaribbean.com/CaribbeanTimeshares.html
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The Caribbean dollar has remained stable, but the Euro hasn’t - So more U.S. travelers are now opting to travel to the Caribbean over Europe.
“The way things are now, if you want to take that trip to Europe you took last year, you’ll be paying about 25 percent more this year,” Peter Odle, president of Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), told Travel Agent at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC). “So, I think people are leaning toward the Caribbean instead.”
Odle is the owner of Mango Bay (shown here) resort in Barbados, and he says the key is to maintain high standards, and to ensure there is adequate airlift nearby.
Overall, the majority of U.S. travelers are looking for deals - and the Caribbean is a welcoming place in the sun - especially Barbados.
Almond Resorts announced May 1 as the official date of the opening of its new Barbados property, Almond Casuarina - formerly Casuarina Beach Club and Resort.
The resort has six categories of rooms, ranging from standard rooms to two-bedroom suites. The family-oriented, all-inclusive resort will offer dining at three gourmet restaurants and four bars serving premium brand drinks, three swimming pools, a fitness center, tennis courts, golf, a range of water sports with free tuition and a fully equipped Kids’ Club with amenities to suit all age groups from newborn to 16 years old and up.
Spa services will also be offered, but not included in room rate.
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