With the official start of autumn behind us and winter on its way, the Caribbean island of St. Kitts is encouraging travelers not to let their vacation planning “fall” through the cracks by offering some wallet-friendly fall and winter deals, plus a “Fall in Love with St. Kitts & Nevis” value-added program designed to help visitors save on their stay.
Here are a few of the offers from individual hotels now available on St. Kitts:
- Bird Rock Beach Hotel – Low season rates begin at just $90 per room, per night based on double occupancy from now through December 19, 2011. Plus, on stays of at least 4 consecutive nights, the 5th night is free.
- Ocean Terrace Inn – From now through November 30, 2011, the property’s “August Specials” provide three low-cost options for accommodations: Room only rate of $89 based on single occupancy; Room only rate of $100 based on double occupancy with up to 2 kids 12 and under able to stay free; or a Bed & Breakfast rate of $118 for a standard room based on double occupancy with up to 2 kids 12 and under able to stay free.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Winter is my favorite time to visit Santa Fe. The air is crisp, the traditional kiva-style fireplaces are cozy, and the city never looks lovelier than when its adobe walls are adorned with snow. All of Santa Fe’s legendary sophistication is ready to be enjoyed—music, art, a wealth of restaurants, and premier shopping. Add in the excitement of winter sports, plus great prices at some of the best hotels, and there’s no reason not to visit.
This is shaping up to be a great season at Ski Santa Fe, just 30 minutes from the downtown plaza and there is cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and tubing on nearby mountain trails. Most hotels offer special deals at this time of year and restaurants advertise specials in the local newspaper. There is no more affordable time to explore Santa Fe.
Eldorado Hotel and Spa. The Winter Wonderland Package includes one free treatment at the elegant Nidah Spa for every room night booked. There is no limit—5 nights earn 5 pampering spa treatments. Treatments are valued at $130, which can be used as a credit toward other spa services. New winter choices include a 50-minute cranberry pumpkin facial and a 50-minute peppermint oil massage. Nightly rates begin at $199 and the offer extends through March 31, 2010. For reservations, visit www.eldoradohotel.com and reference PKGWW booking code, or call 800-955-4455 and mention Winter Wonderland.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
How cool is this!…
NISBET PLANTATION OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY FLIP VIDEOS FOR GUESTS
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a lot more – especially when it comes to memorable vacations. Now guests at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, recognized as one of the best Caribbean hotels, can capture their time at the resort and on the unspoiled island of Nevis using the resort’s complimentary Flip Mino video camcorders.
With a sleek design and capacity for up to 60 minutes of video, the Flip Mino camcorders are easy to bring along on a guided island tour or a ride around Nevis on one of the resort’s scooters. To make it even easier to share vacation memories, the videos can be easily transferred via a USB port to a guest’s laptop or Nisbet Plantation staff can burn the movies to a keepsake disc.
One of the first guests to use the Flip Mino camcorders was wedding photographer Greg Keysar and his wife Krista. Check out why Greg says “Nisbet is a must stay” by viewing his video on their stay at Nisbet Plantation on Vimeo and see all the fun from their hike through the jungle with tour guide Jim Johnson on YouTube.
For more information and booking, visit www.NisbetPlantation.com, call toll-free at 1-800-742-6008 or speak to your travel agent.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".