By Richard S. Kahn

The first question I am always asked when someone finds outthat I am a travel writer is “Where should I go on my nextvacation?” The question that usually follows is “What’shot right now?”

Since I have a long-time, ongoing love affair with theCaribbean, it is not hard for me to answer both questions with oneword – the Caribbean. (Yes, I know, it’s two words.)If you have never been to the Caribbean, it is a must vacation.

The Caribbean is the leading warm weather destination in theworld and the Caribbean people welcome visitors with a richwarm smile that rivals the sun that shines so abundantly on itsbeaches.If you have been there before, even many times before, there is

always another island destination to explore and experience andyou can even go back to those that you have visited before and youwill find new hotels, attractions and restaurants to enjoy.If you are a couple looking for a romantic escape there is no

place on earth that offers a more romantic setting with

unbelievable sunsets from your beachfront accommodations.If you are a family traveling with children you will find hotels

across the region that provide activities for the kids so that parentscan escape and enjoy their vacation time. Many hotels also haveinnovative programs which enable parents to enjoy quality time withtheir children in fun and interesting activities.If you are an active person or couple and want to explore the

land, do get off the beach and you will discover there are treasuresto be found in the mountains, rivers and waterfalls in many of theislands.In addition, just off the beach there is an entire

world underneath the Caribbean Sea forexploration and enjoyment by both expe-rienced scuba divers as well as thenovice snorkeler. The colors of the fishand coral will leave indelible prints onyour mind for a long time to come.And, if you really need to get

The Caribbeani s n o t o n l ythe leading warmweather destination

in the world, it is right nowthe leading region forvalue vacations.There are many destin-

ations and hundredsof hote l s tha t a reready to welcomeyou, your family andf r i e n d s w i t h t h ewarm sun and evenwarmer smiles thatwill make you forgeteverything else.This may be the

peak winter season,but there is room atthe inn and availableaccommodations inmany of the mostsought after hotelsand resorts acrossthe Caribbean, evenon some of the mostpopular islands inthe region. And peak winter seasonprices have never been lower.Some dest inat ions have created

island-wide promotions like the U.S.Virgin Islands which provides low ratesin many of the hotels plus discounts inrestaurants, attractions and even thepopular shops in Charlotte Amalie.Resorts across the Caribbean are not

holding back on the discounts either withmany, including the popular Sandals

chain, cutting rates as much as 55 percent.Others are giving away one, two or eventhree nights free depending on how manynights you book at their hotel.Still other resorts are providing a wide

variety of free value-added ingredientsf rom specia l d inners , cont inenta lbreakfasts, sightseeing tours and even spatreatments to really get you relaxed.Right now, the bottom line is that the

Caribbean is providing a lot more vacationfor the dollar and that makes a Caribbean

peak season vacation a real value thatshould not be passed up.Throughout the following pages you

will find a number of articles outlining thevariety of value-added promotions forfamilies, honeymooners, spa goers, scubadivers and others.We expect many more to be issued in the

coming weeks and will be reporting theseonline atwww.CaribbeanVacationNews.comas they are issued.

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HILTON CARIBBEAN HOTELS & RESORTS truly createspectacular memories to last a lifetime for every traveler.Learn to relax, explore the abundance of marine life andadventure underneath the beautiful blue Caribbeanwaters, or experience how simple it is to fall in loveagain.Affordable packages starting from $185 per room,per night. Discover the value of your vacation. Visitwww.hiltoncaribbean.com or call 877-GO-HILTON.

US AIRWAYS VACATIONS enables travelers to save$100 when booking air and hotel together to theCaribbean. US Airways Vacations offers the East Coasteasy access to the most popular Caribbean and LatinAmerican hot spots with many non-stop flights fromPhiladelphia, Boston, LaGuardia and Washington, D.C.(DCA) and other gateways with one easy connectionthrough Philadelphia or Charlotte. With great,affordable air and hotel vacation packages, no onemakes the re lax ing charms of the Car ibbeanmore en joyab le than US Ai rways Vacat ions.Vis i t www.usairwaysvacations.com.

BEACHES TURKS & CAICOS RESORT VILLAGE & SPAwill debut the $125 million Italian Village featuring 162luxury family suites — a magnificent collection of two-bedroom suites designed to meet the needs and wants ofthe modern day family – and an expanded Pirate’s IslandWaterpark. The resort company will also begindevelopment of the Greek Village at Sandals Grande St.Lucian Spa & Beach Resort complete with flowingwaterways and luxurious over-the-water bungalow suites.Visitwww.beaches.com or call 1-800-BEACHES.

AIR JAMAICA is reminding vacationers that whilemany airlines are cutting back on service, Air Jamaicastill provides passengers with complimentary in-flightentertainment, meals, snacks, champagne, and two freepieces of checked baggage. The airline boasts awinning record of service to the region and has beenvoted "Best Air l ine to the Caribbean" for tenconsecutive years. Air Jamaica makes it moreaffordable than ever to fly this winter with specialfares available on www.airjamaica.com.

RENAISSANCE CURACAO RESORT & CASINO, in thehistoric capital city ofWillemstad, is a contemporary 237-room resort comprised of four floors, 223 rooms, 14 suitesand 4meeting rooms nestled in the historic Rif Fort.At theRenaissance, travelers can expect the island’s mostexclusive boutiques, a beauty salon, diverse dining and aworld-class casino. With 8,600 sq. feet of meeting spaceand special themed events, the hotel is also perfect forlarge groups. Visit www.renaissancecuracao.comor call 599-9-435-5000.

ELITE ISLAND RESORTS now offers incredibleCaribbean beachfront vacations using stock swapsfor stays in the exotic islands of Antigua, PalmIsland, St. Lucia, Nevis and Tortola. Elite hasrolled back time to the stock values as of July 1,2008 and will accept up to $5,000 in stock sharesin exchange for each room transaction! Visitwww.eliteislandresorts.com/stocks forcomplete details. AND If stocks are not an option,you can still melt the recession away with 50%savings in resort credit at Windjammer LandingVilla Beach Resort, St. Lucia. Sample savings:Anthur ium L i l y Su i tes n ight l y ra te o f $350provides $175 in Sun Dollars resort credit. Call800-345-0356 for reservations and information.

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Couples enjoy the all-inclusive vacations at Sandals Negrilwhere they get great value for their money.

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away and relax, the Caribbeanhotels have gotten caught upin the spa movement and nowprovide a diverse assortmentof spa facilities, many ofwhich use the local oils andherbs to both soothe and healyour body.And finally, if you are

planning a wedding, youshould stop for a moment andthink about the Caribbean.With the huge growth of des-t i n a t i on wedd ings , t h eCaribbean has become thenumber one spot for coupleslooking to tie the knot in aunique and romantic setting.

Hotels package romanceand weddings too and manyprovide a wedding coordinatorfor you to make this your per-sonal wedding rather than thecookie-cutter affairs that somecatering houses do in the U.S.Destination weddings can

be cost effective and serve avariety of needs for the coupleplanning on getting married.And for those who want theirguests to join them there arethe benefits of everyone hav-ing a great vacation mixed inwith the wedding.You can have it all in the

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ArubaRadisson Aruba Resort,

Casino & Spa has tailoredvacations for special interestswith three 2009 themed pack-ages — Scuba in Aruba,Romantic Escape and LarimarSpa vacation packages availableJan. 4 - April 18, 2009 forstays of three to seven nights.The Scuba in Aruba packagebeginning at $1,670. providesfive dives with a three-nightstay, seven dives with a five-night stay, and unlimited diveswith a seven-night s tay.Call 800-333-3333 or visitwww.radisson.com/aruba.The Aruba Marriott has

created a unique hotel within ahotel concept with the Septem-ber 2008 opening of the newTradewinds Club.Gues t s can book the

Tradewinds Indulgence Pack-

age available Jan. 4 throughDec. 18, 2009. TradewindsIndulgence Package rates startat $494 per room, per nightwitha minimum 4 night stay andincludes: $100 resort credit 4thnight free. Call 1-800-228-9290, and use booking codeP51 or visit www.arubamar-riott.com.

The Islands of theBahamas

Our Lucaya Beach andGolf Resort onGrandBahamaIsland has a number of pack-ages for the winter. TheWestinSoothe Package includes a $50Spa credit (per room per stay),dailyContinental breakfast for 2in the restaurantwith rates start-ing at $273 per night.The Sher-a ton Romance Packageincludes full American break-fast for 2 via room service orrestaurant, champagne and

strawberries upon arrival, atrates starting at $495 per night.And their famous Procre-

ation Package with 3 nightsaccommodation, one night din-ner in Churchills, one night din-ner in room, a Sense ofTogetherness Massage (gratu-ity included), unlimited dailyseamoss elixir drinks for menand pumpkin soup for womenstarting at $1,893 per couple fort h e 3 - n i g h t s t ay. Vi s i twww.ourlucaya.com.

BelizeMachaca Hill in Punta

Gorda,Belize reopens in Janu-ary 2009 as a luxury tree housecanopy lodge.The all-inclusiveresort features luxurious adven-tures in the Belizean rainforest.Guests will be pampered instyle on guided walks, birdwatching, wildlife viewing andsafari vehicle tours all with

high-end amenities, furnishingsand service. Save up to $380per person, per night by book-ing now through February 2009all-inclusive rates start at $270per person. March 2009 intro-duces new rates starting at

$650 per person, per night.Call 011-501-722-0050 orvisit www.machacahill.com.

CuracaoCuracao Now is a pro-

gram developed by the Cura-cao Tourism Corporation toprovide a variety of affordableoptions for vacationers includ-ing a $100 per person air cred-it, free nights at participatinghotels, a $140 food and bev-erage credit, one free scubadive, one day car rental anddiscounts to attractions andshopping. The program isvalid between May 1 and July1, 2009 and must be bookedbetween Jan. 15 and March1 5 , 2 0 0 9 . V i s i t www.curacao.com/now.

T h e R e n a i s s a n c eCuraçao Resort & Casino isthe first new full-service,branded resort to open inCuracao in 15 years. Call 888-778-4722 or vis i t www.marriott.com/curbr.

JamaicaAir Jamaica Vacations is

offering three-night All-Inclu-siveVacations to Jamaica if youbook by Jan. 31, 2009 for trav-el Feb. 1, 2009 to March 29,2009. For example: Point Vil-lage costs $739, Holiday InnSunspree Resort Montego Baycosts $769, Breezes MontegoBay by SuperClubs costs $859,Grand Palladium Lady Hamil-ton Resort & Spa $909. Theprices listed are valid from JFKInternational.Add on $20 fromBaltimore or Philadelphia. Allprices are per person doubleoccupancy in economy classon Air Jamaica.Air Jamaica provides more

non-stop flights to Jamaica thanany other carrier withmore than300 flights per week fromAtlanta, Baltimore/Washington,Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, LosAngeles, Miami, New York(JFK), Orlando, and Philadel-phia in theUnited States;Toron-to in Canada. Air Jamaica alsooffers daily non-stop servicebetween New York (JFK) andBarbados and the only nonstopservice between JFK andGrenada. Air Jamaica alsooffers intra-regional servicewith flights between Jamaicaand the Bahamas, Barbados,

Call your travel agent or 1.800.LOVEBIRDAirJamaicaVacations.com

*Price listed above is valid for departure from New York (JFK) for select travel dates between Feb. 1 - Mar. 29, 2009 at Point Village Resort. All prices are per person based on double occupancy in economy class on

controlled & based on the lowest available airfare. Prices and promotions are accurate at the time of printing and subject to availability, changes, cancellations and restrictions. Prices may be slightly higher when calling 1-800-LOVEBIRD. Not valid for groups. CST #200921820

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you board with our Legendary Lovebird Hospitality

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You Board... RIU HOTELS & RESORTSopened Riu Montego Bay, itsfourth all-inclusive resort inJamaica, in August, and RiuPalace Tropical Bay reopened inDecember after extensive reno-vations. Riu's Jamaican resortsare located on palm-fringedwhite-sand beaches, offer livelyentertainment, a mouthwater-ing selection of restaurants andnumerous thirst-quenching bars.Riu, a family owned company,has 100 hotels worldwide andserves more than 2 milliong u e s t s a n n u a l l y . V i s i twww.RIU.com.

LAS CASITAS VILLAGE &GOLDEN DOOR SPA, adjacentto El Conquistador Resort inFajardo, Puerto Rico comprisedof 157 one-, two- and three-bed-room suites with expansive ter-races, fully equipped kitchens andliving rooms just had the originalcasitas newly renovated, includ-ing their coveted Presidentialsuite used by RickyMartin,Mari-ah Carey and others. The newestattraction on property is CoquíWater Park, where vertical dropsand high-speed flume slides bringfun to guests of all ages. Visitwww.lascasitasvillage.com.

SAN JUANMARRIOT RESORT& STELLARIS CASINO com-pleted the final elements of a $38million renovation in 2008 ,i n t roduc ing a new, ch i cand sty l i sh Caribbean resortexperience.The renovation includ-ed Marriott International’sla test features in des ign,furnishings, luxury beddingand state-of-the-art technol-ogy in all 525 guestrooms. Anexpanded casino, redesignedExecutive Lounge and renovat-

ed meeting space rounded outthe transformation, creating acosmopolitan vacation escape.Call 1-800-228-9290 or visitwww.marriott.com/sjupr.

RADISSON ST. MARTINRESORT, MARINA & SPArecently opened on the chicFrench-side of St. Martin. Theoceanfront property boasts anexpansive beach, 93-meter sig-nature zero-entry infinity pool,spa, lush garden areas andsuites adjacent to the proper-ty’s 150-slip full-service marina.Radisson St. Martin, Marina &Spa is part of Radisson Resortsin the Caribbean, which includ-ed their award-winning flagshipRadisson Aruba Resort, Casino& Spa, home of the oceanfrontLar imar Spa. Vis i t www.radisson.com/stmartinor call 888-201-1718.

SUPERCLUBS RESORTS isgiving vacationers gifts for theirtravel plans this year includingcomplimentary overnights.When bookings are made byJan. 31, 2009, guests will enjoyevery fifth night free in Jamaicaand Curaçao and every fourthnight free in the Bahamas.Good for travel between Jan. 2and Aug. 31. Guests a lsoreceive the season's lowestrates starting at just $86 perperson, per night in Jamaica,and $139 per person, per nightin the Bahamas. Examplesinclude: Grand Lido Braco -$189; Grand Lido Negril - $199;Breezes Runaway Bay - $145;Breezes Bahamas - $139;Breezes Curaçao - $139 andStarfish Trelawny - $86 ($50 pern i g h t f o r k i d s a g e s2-13 years). Call 1-800-GO-SUPER or visit www.super-clubs.com

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The Hidden Treasure of the CaribbeanThe Hidden Treasure of the Caribbean

Curacao, Grand Cayman andGrenada. Vis i t www.airjamaica.com.

RoseHall Resort&Spa,AHiltonResort, on Jamaica, hasaWinter Escape package validthroughApril 20, 2009 with a$50 Resort Credit for everytwo nights stayed to usetoward an indulging a treat-ment at Soothe Spa, a roundof golf at Cinnamon HillsOcean Course, or an afternoonat the Sugar Mill Falls WaterPark. Book by Jan. 31, 2009and receive the followingbonus offers including: com-plimentary night certificatefor a future stay and 50% off a2nd spa treatment, discount-ed golf inclusive of greens fee,clubs, shoes and cart, one freeday session in the kids club.Visitwww.hiltoncaribbean.com.

SuperClubs has greatprices to Jamaica plus freenights when booked by Jan.31, 2009 and the promotion isgood for travel until Aug. 31.Participating resorts andstarting rates (per person)include: Starfish Trelawny -$86 ($50 per night for kidsages 2-13 years), Grand LidoBraco - $189, Grand LidoNegril - $199, Breezes Run-away Bay - $145, BreezesMontego Bay - $125, Hedo-nism II - $149, Hedonism III- $149. Guests who bookf ive nights will only payfor four. Visit www.Super-Clubs.com.

Puerto RicoThe San Juan Marriott

Resort & Stellaris Casino isoffering vacation packages fortravel through the winter sea-son and beyond. The San JuanSand Dollar Package is basedon double occupancy and startsat $249 per night, valid Jan. 8 -May 15, 2009 and includes4th Night Free, kids stay freewith paying adults, promotion-al code S29.The San JuanCos-mopolitan Experience Packagestarts at $394 per night, validthrough Dec. 15, 2009 andincludes one-hour Latin dance

lessons, al fresco candlelit din-ner, couple’s massage, promo-t iona l code ES8 . Vis i twww.marriott.com/sjupr or call1-800-228-9290.

St.Kitts & NevisTheGoldenLemonhas an

“All-Inclusive Winter Special”until April 15, 2009 includingfull American breakfast servedin the Great Hour Pool-sideGarden or Front Gallery, alllunches, dinners night ly(including fresh lobster or steakdinner with a bottle of bubblyon your last night). Rates in theGreat House are $650 per cou-ple, double occupancy, a villawith plunge pool costs $810 percouple, double occupancy.There is a 5 nightminimum stayCall 869-465-7260 or visitwww.goldenlemon.com.

St. LuciaWindjammerLandingVil-

la Beach Resort is offering50% in Sun Dollars Savings(resort credit) for every room

dollar spent to be applied toroomupgrades, food, finewine,excursions on the island, spatreatments, etc. Sand DollarSavings are available throughApril 19, 2009. For instance if a

honeymoon suite was bookedat $350 per night, a guest wouldreceive $175 back per night tospend at the resort. SunDollarsa r e n o t r e f u n d a b l e o rredeemable for cash, and arecredited to the guests’bill uponcheck-in and are applied towardresort purchases. Call 800-345-0356 or visitwww.windjammer-landing.com.

St.Maarten/St.MartinSt.Maarten is offering vis-

itors a host of discounts andfree offers with the St.MaartenWinter Sale Promotion. Gueststhat take advantage of this offerand book by January 31, 2009at any of the participatingresorts and travel between nowthrough April 30, 2009 willreceive 15% off their nightlyroom rate, plus $100 in spend-ing credits when they stay for

seven-nights or longer. Theassociated “spending credits”can then be used at any of theparticipating restaurants, shopsand tour operations. Visitwww.vacationstmaarten.com.

St.Vincent & theGrenadines

BequiaBeachHotel,on theisland of the same name in theGrenadines, is offering a new“pay for six, stay for sevennights” deal, featuring ratesstarting at $300 per night, basedon double occupancy, from Jan-uary-April 30, 2009 with Con-tinental breakfast daily. Visitwww.bequiabeach.com or call(784) 458-1600.

Petit St. Vincent 7-night“De-Stress” package startingat $3,119 per person, based ondouble occupancy with break-fast, lunch, and dinner daily,boat transfers between UnionIsland and the resort, five one-hour treatments with a per-sonal spa therapist, held in theprivacy of one’s cottage orpatio, unlimited room service.

This package is available untilA p r i l 3 0 , 2 0 0 9 . V i s i twww.psvresort.com, or call(954) 963-7401

Turks & CaicosBeaches Turks

& Caicos ItalianVillage will cele-brate the grandopening of the all-new Italian Villageand Pirate’s IslandWaterpark with upto 55% off regularrates and one nightfree for guests whobook a minimumsix-night stay in anew suite for travelbetween Feb. 20andApril 19, 2009.Rates for a twobedroom Venetiansuite in the newItalian Village startat $637 per adult,per night for staysof six nights orlonger during thedebut. Call 800-BEACHES or visitwww.beaches.com.

SandalsResortsS a n d a l s

Resorts is offeringgues t s a g rea t

opportunity to save at all twelveLuxury Included resorts in theCaribbean. Guests who book aLuxury Included vacation atSandals Resorts by Jan. 31,2009 for travel from now untilDec. 26, 2009 can receive up to55 percent off regular rack rates(minimum three-night stayrequired) and up to two nightsfree (in select categories, mini-mum seven-night stayrequired). Call 800-SANDALSor visit www.sandals.com.

Hilton CaribbeanCouples looking for an exot-

ic escape will find it in theCaribbean with Hil ton’s“Romance” package availablenow through Feb. 6, 2009 ateight Hilton Caribbean hotelson seven islands. The packageincludes: daily breakfast for two

in room or at the hotel’s desig-nated restaurant, in-roomsparklingwine upon arrival, ear-ly check-in and late check-outupon request, buy one entréeand get a second one free.The “Romantic Getaway”

package is available at: BritishColonial Hil ton Nassau,Bahamas - from $239, CaribeHilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico –from $249, Hilton Barbados –from $389, Hilton Curaçao –from $244, Hilton KingstonJamaica – from $269, HiltonPonce Golf & Casino Resort,PuertoRico - from$229,HiltonSanto Domingo – from $329,Hilton Trinidad & ConferenceCentre – from $304. Visitwww.hiltoncaribbean.com/romance or call 877-GO-HILTONand request booking code RP.

RIUHotels & Resorts hasmore than 100 hotels aroundthe world including includingfour in Jamaica. This pastAugust, Riu opened RiuMon-tego Bay, its fourth all-inclu-sive resort in Jamaica. InDecember Riu PalaceTropicalBay reopened after extensiverenovations.Riu Montego Bay, the

newest of the four Riu hotelsin Jamaica, offers 681 rooms,three specialty-themed restau-rants, five bars and a confer-ence room.The all-inclusive Riu Mon-

tego Bay is just over 2.5 milesfrom Montego Bay Interna-tional Airport and 4.5 milesfrom town. Prices start at$169.All rates are per person, per

night.Riu has two resorts in

Negril: Riu Negril, a 420-room resort, and Riu PalaceTropical Bay, which re-openedin December with 400 rooms.Riu Negril is priced from$149 & Riu Palace TropicalBay from $195.Riu also has the Riu Ocho

Rios, a 856-room resort withprices from $159. With theaddition of Riu Montego Bay,Riu offers 2,373 rooms inJamaica. Visit www.Riu.com.

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Check these WEBsites for more information & vacation deals:Air Jamaica www.airjamaica.comBeaches www.beaches.comBreezes www.breezes.comCuracao www.curacao.comElite Island Resorts www.eliteislandresorts.comGran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico www.granmeliapuertorico.comHilton Caribbean Hotels & Resorts www.hiltoncaribbean.comLas Casitas Village & Golden Door Spa www.lascasitasvillage.comLXR Resorts www.luxuryresorts.comRadisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa www.radisson.com/arubaRadisson St. Martin Resort, Marina & Spa www.radisson.com/stmartinRenaissance Curacao Resort & Casino www.renaissancecuracao.comRiu Hotels & Resorts www.riu.comRose Hall Resort & Spa, A Hilton Resort www.RoseHallResort.comSan Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino www.marriott.com/sjuprSandals www.sandals.comSuperClubs www.superclubs.comThe Mill Resort & Suites www.millresort.comUS Airways www.usairways.com

Sightseeing has alwaysbeen one of primaryactivities for any vaca-tioner, especially those

traveling to foreign destina-tions. But before you depart onyour next sightseeing adven-ture you need to don a pair ofgoggles or mask, take a deepbreath and dive into the clearwaters of the Caribbean.The truth of the matter is

that some of the world’s mostunique and well preservedunderwater paradises can befound right in our backyard – inthe islands of the Caribbean.The Caribbean is home to

countless species of fish, faunaand coral, some of which canonly be found in the region.Possessing the second- and

third-largest coral reef systemsin the world – found in thewaters of Belize and theBahamas, respectively – theCaribbean provides a superiordive experiencewithmaximumvisibility.Few vacation activities can

compare to scuba diving froman educational perspective, andCaribbean hotels recognize thisand offer learning-focusedpackages to satisfy their guests’curiosity.

St. Kitts has receivedpraised for the pristine condi-tion of its coral reefs, as wellas its numerous historic ship-wrecks, colorful marine life,shoals, hot water vents andswim-throughs. The island hasb e e n wo r k i n g w i t h t h erespected marine conservationorganizations C.O.R.A.L. (theCoral Reef Alliance) andPhilippe Cousteau’s Earth

Echo with the ulti-m a t e g o a l o fcreating MarineProtected Areast o s u s t a i n a n denhance the envi-ronment.One of the top

destinations in theAtlantic/Caribbeanfor six years in arow in the ScubaDiving magazine’sReader’s Cho iceAward, Bonairei s su r roundedby wel l p re -se r ved ree f swhich have nevers u f f e r e d f r omexploitation, poach-ing or pollution,thanks to the island’senvironmentallyconsc ious d ive

industry. In fact, the NationalOceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA)recently designated Bonaire’sreefs as the region’s healthiest.

Dive Friends Bonaire, anew company which hasevolved out ofmergers betweenPhoto Tours Divers, YellowSubmarine, and Dive Inn,offers excellent rental gear, pro-

fessional videography and pho-tographic services, and numer-ous dive sites. Several resort

options are available, includingBellafonte Chateau de laMer, Coco Palm Garden,Happy Holiday Homes andPort Bonaire YachtclubApartments. Rates for a sev-en-night package in a studioapartment with six days ofunlimited shore diving start at$361 per person. Visitwww.dive-friends-bonaire.com.Recorded by Jacques

Cousteau as “one of the fourmust-dive locations on this blueplanet,” Belize is home to theworld’s second-longest barrierreef and boasts three of onlyfour coral atolls in theWesternHemisphere. Its underwatermulticolor scenery features 70types of hard corals, nearly 500species of fish and the distin-guished Great Blue Hole,formed about 10,000 years ago

when the roof of an underwatercave collapsed and recededinto the sea.

Visible from outer space,the Blue Hole is nearly a per-fectly circular hole 1,000feet in diameter and 412 feetdeep, with stalactites reachingup to 130 feet.Just a swim away from the

Belize Barrier Reef onAmber-gris Caye, Tranquility BayResort offers daily, unlimitedaccess to snorkel and kayakingequipment. Call 888-843-2293or visit www.tranquilitybay-resort.com.A necklace of lush islands

rising from the technicolor tidesof the Caribbean Sea, theBritish Virgin Islands offers

some of the most remarkablediving in the world, from mys-terious caves in the south tobreathtaking grottoes in theeast.Withmore than 60 islands,cays and islets in the archipel-ago, the British Virgin Islands

boasts a biodiversity of marinelife to rival the Amazon.

Long Bay Beach Resortand Villas offers three-, five-and seven-night dive packagesto the British Virgin Islandsstarting at $1,577 per person.The packages feature two-tankdaytime dives with a Tortoladive master, private accommo-dations on the hillside orwater’s

edge, special divers’breakfast each morningat the Beach Café andcar rental for to one, twoor three days dependingon length of package.Visitwww.longbay.com.Known for numer-

ous wrecks and a diver-sity of reef sites, thewarmwaters offArubaexcite both the new div-er and seasoned profes-sional. Highlightsinclude the CaliforniaWreck, a 100 year-oldship surrounded by largecoral formations or thebrain coral and sea fansof theArashi dive.Guests staying at

the Radisson ArubaResort, Casino & Spafrom Jan. 4 –April 18,2009 can receive fivedives with a three-night stay, seven dives

with a five-night stay, andunlimited dives with a seven-night stay, with rates begin-ning at $1,670 per person,based on double occupancy.Call 800-333-3333 or visitwww.radisson.com/aruba.

PUT YOUR GOGGLES ONfor this Sightseeing Adventure

The word “family” can beexpressed by many differ-ent meanings. As definedby the Merriam-Webster

Dictionary, a family is1. a group of individuals living

under one roof and usually underone head;2. a group of persons of com-

mon ancestry.Some individuals may describe

their life-long friends, churchmembers and neighbors as fami-ly where clearly there are nobiological ties.

Regardless of who youincludes as family, one thing ist rue – a fami ly that p laystogether, stays together.

Here is a look at a few familyvalue packages.

Beaches Turks & CaicosResort Villages & Spa invitesthe entire family to take advan-tage of its exclusive BeachesResorts’ Family Reunion Packageand enjoy discounted rates of upto 55%, exclusive amenities andtailored family activities whenbooking five or more rooms for aminimum of three nights.

Guests will enjoy the servicesof their own family reunionconcierge as well as exclusiveactivities designed just for thegroup. The resort’s Italian Village,opening January 20, 2009, fea-tures 162 luxury family suites,expanded Pirate’s Island Water-park, a new aqua-themed night-club, Liquid, and six gourmetdining options.

The resort also offers exclu-

s i v e t e e n a n dtween program-ming, including:DJ-training ses-sions at Scratch DJAcademy; and ateen-only resortlounge, TrenchTown. Call 800-BEACHES or visitwww.beaches.com.

P e b b l e sResort, Jamaica,offers a twist onfamily membersstaying free with the“Bring Your Own Grandparents(BYOG)” promotion. Through theoffer, grandparents stay free at theresort when traveling with theirchildren and grandchildren (onegrandparent may accompany eachpaying adult and stay in the samesuite).

Additionally, Pebbles Resort isoffering a “50% Special Needs”promotion providing a 50% dis-count off the resort’s publishedrates for families travelling withchildren who have special needs.Call 800-654-1337 or visitwww.fdrholidays.com/pebbles.

The 12-room Inn at VillaOlga, St. Thomas, is the perfectlocation for small family reunionsas groups can choose to rent outthe entire property for themselves.Rates for this European Plan (EP)hotel have been reduced up to$70 per night for 2009 and rangebetween $85 - $100 per night fora harborview room and $110 -$125 for an oceanview room.

Call 800-524-4746 or visitwww.villa-olga-inn.com.

The 200 roomMill Resort &Suites in Aruba is one of theisland's best family friendly prop-erties. Winter Rates start at $274in a Royal Roomwith Jacuzzi,minifridge, coffee maker and privatebalcony until April 4, 2009. Sum-mer and fall promotions offer a7th night free as well as $25 infood and beverage credits perroom and start at $140 for a Roy-al Room and $150 for a StudioEfficiency with kitchen.Apr 5 - Dec19, 2009. Call 800-992-2015 orvisit www.millresort.com.

Gran Meliá Golf Resortfeatures the largest lagoon-stylepool in Puerto Rico, a kids cluband children's pool. Its signatureRoyal Service is a premiumconcierge service with personalbutler, private lounge, daily break-fast buffet, evening cocktails andhors d'oeuvres, and restrictedbeach and pool areas. Visitwww.granmeliapr.com, or call787-657-1026.

Divi Village Golf & BeachResort,Aruba,has an all-inclusivestay option where kids 17 andunder stay and eat free and adultsreceive unlimited golf. Guests canstay in new golf villas that are spa-cious enough for the whole family.Available throughout 2009, thespecial provides unlimited golf after3:00 p.m. (including a golf cart).All-inclusive rates range from $206to $351 per person,per night basedon double occupancy.Call 800-801-5550 or visit www.diviresorts.com.

Divers take lessons in Curacao.

Colorful fish are abundant throughout the Caribbean.

Families play together atJolly Beach inAntigua.

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Offers valid from January 04 to January 22, 2009. Prices per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Taxes and gratuities are included. Airfare is not included. All rates and availability are subject to change without notice. RIU is not responsible for errors or omissions published in the content of this publication. Offer valid exclusively for North American (US) residents. Transfers Airport-Hotel-Airport not included. For additional dates or information consult our web page or call toll free.

ALL INCLUSIVE THE RIU WAY FEATURES: Unlimited meals and snacks, multiple specialty restaurants serving a variety of international cuisines, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, unlimited use of the in-room minibar and liquor dispenser, safety deposit box, various water and land sports, daily activities, live entertainment and outstanding service.

Activities are limitless at this Jamaican resort. Relax by the beach or try one of our water activities.

Riu Negril Hotel

Standard and Deluxe suites and a wide range of exciting activities. Surrounded by beautiful rain forests.

Riu Ocho Rios Hotel

An incredible brand new hotel, features fantastic amenities, endless possibilities and a majestic horizon.

Riu Montego Bay Hotel

Special Opening Rate for this completely renovated and luxurious hotel. Re-opening December 5th.

Riu Palace Tropical Bay Hotel

TheCaribbean is renowned as the ulti-mate vacation playground, but notjust because of its great beaches.While sand and surf are classic ele-

ments of any tropical escape, there are end-less opportunities in theCaribbean for fun inthe sun – and under the stars – that willleave vacationers with memories of a life-time. From hiking, biking and horsebackriding to seeing the sights of history,shopping, gambling and museums,there is truly something for everyone inthe Caribbean.

Stay active…A trip to the Caribbean is the per-

fect chance to get back to nature. Hik-ing is a great way to see the islands –from leisurely strolls to brisk uphillhikes andmore strenuous treks.Moun-tain biking is also another way to getoff the beaten path. Take a trip up theside of a volcano, visit a cascadingwaterfall, or do some exotic birdwatching.Guided treks on horseback are

widely available and accessible toexperienced and inexperienced ridersalike.Onhorseback, you can trot alongmagnificent coastlines or explore lushinland trails.Customized tours by four-wheel

drive – ATVs – offer an alternativekind of horsepower.To find outmore information about

outdoor excursions and nature-relatedactivities, the best place to start is your hotelinformation desk,whichmay be able to pro-vide you with maps of the island, namesand numbers of rental companies, and infor-mation on local guides.TheCaribbean offers golf enthusiasts the

opportunity to tee-off on countless coursesin idyllic settings. Fairways throughout theregion have been designed by golf’s pre-mier architects, radiating the strategic bril-liance of such greats as Jack Nicklaus,Arnold Palmer, and Robert Trent Jones, Jr.,among others.Tennis fans enjoy a perfect climate for the

sport. Courts are widely available at manyhotels and island clubs, as are fitness centers.

A Shopper’s Haven…TheCaribbean is renowned for itsworld-

class shopping. From couture to crafts, cos-metics to crystal and smart boutiques tostreet markets, the Caribbean offers serious

shoppers and casual browsers spectacularchoices and incomparable bargains.For added value, many islands enjoy

duty-free status. Indulge in luxury goods,designer fashions, jewelry, cigars, and liquoror enjoy an authentic taste of the region’sunique local cultures –arts and crafts, strawbaskets, local jams and jellies, distinctiveisland liqueurs and spices.

Gaming…If you’re looking to add somehigh-stakes

excitement or just a little gambling spice toyour vacation – then lady luck awaits you inthe Caribbean.Vacationers will find world-class casinos offering the full range of gam-ing thrills in destinations such asAruba, theBahamas, Puerto Rico, the DominicanRepublic, Martinique and St. Croix in theU.S.Virgin Islands, to name just a few.Many Caribbean casinos are built in

the LasVegas-style, while others re-createEuropean chic. Whatever your choice ofchance and skill –big card games, dice,roulette, slot machines or horses – you’llfind it the Caribbean.

Things To Do...See Curacao by Helicopter: Experi-

ence thrill and excitement while soaring inthe beautiful skies of Curacao by helicopter.The famous City Harbor Discovery tour

offers a chance to fly by the elegant JulianaBridge spanning over the entrance of theisland’s unique natural harbor.Travelerswillenjoy the spectacular view of Fort Amster-dam and Fort Nassau and have a bird’s eyeview of dolphins in their natural habitat. Flyover the Gold Coast of Spanish Lagoon,where the rich and famous have their man-sions. This is a great introduction to our

beautiful island all by air, a won-derful experience which you willnever forget.www.curacao.com orwww.blueskieshelicopters.com.

Gorge onChocolate inGrena-da: You can smell The GrenadaChocolate Company well beforeyou see it.Watch the various stagesof production then buy slabs of thechocolate and drinking chocolatep o w d e r t o t a k e h o m e .www.grenadachocolate.com.

Hike Through a Cloud For-est In Puerto Rico: The ElYunque rain forest is home to oneof the h i g h e s t m o u n t a i n si n t h e Caribbean, the Pico delToro. For spectacular views, hikethrough the cloud forest up theMt Britton trail to Mt BrittonTower.Waterproof clothing isessen t i a l . www.gotopuertori-co.com.

Rainforest Bobsled Jamaicaat Mystic Mountain boasts over100 acres of land stretching from thecoast road entrance near Dunn’s

River Falls to over 700 feet above sea levelat the peak ofMysticMountain.Among thefeatures of this environmentally friendlyattraction for all ages: a state-of-the-art chair-lift, a bobsled coaster ride, an aerial tour, anda Jamaican athletic heritage museum. Visitwww.rainforestbobsledjamaica.com orcall 876-974-3990.

Coral World on St. Thomas wel-comed four male South American sealions to its facility at Coki Point from theInternational Sea Lion Search and Rescuefacility in Koh Samui, Thailand, wherethey have lived for the last two years.During an educational briefing, partici-pants will learn about various topicsincluding sea lion habitat, feeding habits,predation, reproductive biology, threatsto longevity, and conservation followedby a demonstration of behaviors by thesea lions and then a swim with them.Visit coralworldvi.com.

Spa Boom AcrossThe Caribbean

There is a spa boom across the Caribbean as even small boutiquehotels are now offering spa services and many of the hotelsadding facilities that are incorporating local natural ingredients

used in treatments particularly facials, body scrubs and body wrapsfor a truly holistic experience.

Whether you’re a novice spa-goer or wellness aficionado, theCaribbean region redefines the concept of ‘recharging the spirit’ witha wide selection of spas.

Regardless of why a vacationer heads to a spa during their Caribbeangetaway, there is a common thread of wellness and serenity.

Casa de Campo in theDominican Republic opened the CygalleHealing Spa featuring 100percent natural productsmixed onsite.For exam-ple, at the Spa Pharmacy, fresh coconut oil is distilled andmixed into bodymasks.Local coffee beans are ground into an Espresso Polish.Locally grownpapaya and sugar cane are used in the Tropical DaydreamWrap.

Visit www.casadecampo.com.do or call 800-877-3643 or305-856-5405.

Las Casitas Village & Golden Door Spa, adjacentto El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, comprises157 luxurious one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with expansive ter-races, fully equipped kitchens and living rooms. Guests and theirfamilies are pampered with true 24-hour butler service, which entailsamenities such as packing, unpacking and even stocking the kitchenswith guests’ shopping list before they arrive.

Call 866-317-8933 or visit www.lascasitasvillage.com orwww.luxuryresorts.com.

Indulgenceandpamperingtakeonnewmeaningat theCuisinArtResort & Spa in Anguilla.Thenewly expandedspa features16newtreatmentrooms(includingcouplessuites),aspaciousfitnesscen-ter and relaxation room, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, an authenticJapanese rooftop restaurantandone-of-a-kind indooraqua therapypool.

Spa treatments are inspiredby the freshorganic fruits,vegetablesand edible flowers grown at the on-premises,hydroponic farm.Call800-943-3210or visitwww.cuisinartresort.com.

Coral Reef Club in Barbados opened the brand new CoralReef Club Spa in December featuring treatments using locally sourcedplant life and fruits has been created by the Coral Reef Club Spa.Visit www.coralreefbarbados.com.

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Mystic Mountain in Jamaica is theisland’s newest attraction.

More spas are using local natural ingredients.

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Combining a touch of ele-gance, a hint of indul-gence, and the lure of atropical paradise, the

Caribbean encompasses theperfect ingredients for a roman-tic getaway.It’s no surprise, then, that

each year countless coupleslook to the Caribbean to get theperfect backdrop for weddingceremonies and romantic hon-eymoons.With a variety of pre-packaged celebrations fromhotels and resorts across theregion, it is easier than everto tie-the-knot or celebrateromance.The majority of Caribbean

hotels and resorts sell weddingpackages that include all of thenecessary details for your spe-cial day. Packages often featuremarriage license and fees, serv-ices of a clergyman, choice ofwedding site location, florist,photographer, decoration, wed-ding cake and reception.Wedding packages can

either be added on to the cost ofa hotel stay, pre-packaged toinclude accommodations, or insome cases, free-of-chargewitha minimum night stay or mini-mum number of room book-ings.The Caribbean offers end-

less wedding site possibilitiesfrom private celebrations on the

beach for a party of 4 to an elab-orate affair for 300.Marriage rules vary by des-

tination so it’s recommendedyou check with your travelagent or the tourist board forthe Caribbean destinationyou’re planning on gettingmar-ried in for a list of the require-ments.

First The WeddingBarbados is the only island

in the Caribbean with a dedi-catedwebsite for weddings andhoneymoons at www.idobarba-dos.com. Further adding to theease and convenience, Barba-

dos does not require advancenotice to get married, so youcan say “I do!” on the day of

your arrival.T h e l awallows ano f f i c i a lma r r i a g eceremonyto takeplace assoon as alicense isobtained.The 76-

roomMan-go Bay inBarbadoshas a wed-ding pack-a g e w i t h

personalized services of a wed-ding coordinator; clergyman;marriage license fees; decorat-ed wed-ding arch; boutonniereand wedding bouquet; one bot-tle of champagne and weddingcake. The package costs $600which is added on to the hotelstay. Visit www.mangobay-bar-bados.com.Getting married at Jolly

BeachResort&Spa,Antiguais a breeze. The resort offers achoice of two wedding pack-

ages. The Silver Ribbon is per-fect for an intimate ceremonywhile the Gold Ribbon pack-age includes spa and beautytreatments as well as a recep-tion. The Gold Ribbon DreamWedding Package is priced at$2,044 and the Silver RibbonDream Wedding Package ispriced at $699, which is addedon to the cost of a hotel stay.Call 866-905-6559 or visitwww.jollybeachresort.com.At Old Bahama Bay on

Grand Bahama Island yourwedding planner and her per-sonal assistant will ensure thatyou and your family and friendswill receive the warm hospital-ity of theBahamian people.Thepackage, priced at $3,500which is added on to the costof a hotel stay, includes:choice of wedding site; serv-ice for up to 100 people; pho-tographer for two hours,wedding album and CD;·two-tier wedding cake; musician-saxophonist or violinist ;breakfast in bed the morningafter for the couple; privatedinner for two beachside or inthe gourmet restaurant; giftcertificate for complimentaryreturn stay (one night). Visit

www.OldBahamaBay.com.BolongoBayBeachResort,

in St. Thomas, U.S. VirginIslands, offers aBarefoot on theBeachWeddingpackage, reflect-ing the true spirit of the resort’scasual atmosphere. The pack-age is priced at $1,000,which isadded on to the price of a room,and features the services of awedding coordinator and cler-gyman; thewedding ceremony;a bottle of champagne with twokeepsake flute glasses; Bolongobride and groom t-shirts; andwitnesses. Additional packagesand upgrades are available.Call 800-524-4746 or visitwww.bolongobay.com.

And Now TheHoneymoon

Once couples tie-the-knot,the next step is planning a hon-eymoon. Packages are in noshort supply in the Caribbeanand almost every property fea-tures vacations designed to cel-ebrate this special occasion.Private day excursions, roman-tic beach dinners and sunsetcruises are just a sample of hon-eymoon package inclusions thatare available.

Pink Beach Club, Bermu-

da, an elegant 94-suite cottagecolony, offers honeymoon andanniversary packages for cou-ples looking to celebrate theirmarriage and rekindle romance.The package, priced at $199,which is added on to the cost ofa hotel stay, includes: a tropicalcocktail upon arrival; bottle ofTaittinger Brut champagne;five-course gourmet dinnereach evening; full Englishbreakfast each morning; tradi-tional British afternoon teaserved daily; scooter rental forone day with a picnic lunch toexplore Bermuda; and a sou-venir watercolor print of PinkBeach Club by local artist JoanForbes. Call 800-355-6161 orvisit www.PinkBeach.com.

Rincon Beach Resort inPuertoRico offers a RomanticAdventure Getaway thatincludes three-nights’ accom-modations for two in a roman-tic oceanfront Junior Suite; twofull-day surfing lessons with aprofessional from Rincón SurfSchool; two 30-minute post-les-son massages in the room; anddaily full American breakfastfor two adults. The package ispriced at $399 per couple, pernight through April 15, 2009.Taxes, gratuities, and servicecharges are included in the rate.Call 866-589-0009 or visitwww.hisanjuan.com.

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Draped along the crescent-shaped beach of Anse Marcel, on the French side of the island, lies the newest, hottest, luxury resort in St Martin with gourmet dining and watersports.

Located on pristine Palm Beach, find elegant rooms and suites, plus award-winning, four-diamond Sunset Grille, a casino, watersports and Larimar Spa. Shopping and golf nearby.

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Save $100 on a US Airways Vacationspackage to the Caribbean with its $100 offper booking now through Feb. 28, 2009.The

promotion is good for travel now through Nov. 20,2009 and requires a minimum 6 night stay. Thereare no blackout dates and all destinations areserved through either the airline’s Philadelphia orCharlotte, North Carolina hubs.

USAirways has non-stop flights from Philadel-phia toAntigua,Aruba, Bahamas (Grand BahamaIsland and Nassau) Barbados, Bermuda, Grand

Cayman, Jamaica (Montego Bay), Turks andCaicos, Dominican Republic (Punta Cana), PuertoRico, St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands), St. Maartenand St. Lucia. Thereare also nonstopsfrom New York’s LaGuardia Airport toB ahama s (G r a ndBahama Island andNa s s a u ) a n d S t .Thomas (U.S. VirginIslands). From Wash-ington (DCA) there isa nonstop flight toN a s s a u i n t h eBahamas.

And the nonstopsfrom Boston includeA r u b a , B a h ama s

(Nassau), Grand Cayman, Jamaica (Montego Bay),Turks and Caicos (Providenciales), DominicanRepublic (Punta Cana) and Puerto Rico.

All the destinations are alsoserved through its Charlotte hub.

Focus on Boston GatewayBeginning January 2009, USAir-

ways is offering Boston customersmore non-stop ways to escape thecold Northeast winter as well asplan for spring break to eight fun-in-the-sun destinations in Mexico andthe Caribbean.

With a total of 75 average week-ly departures through March 2009,US Airways will have more averageweekly departures to Mexico andthe Caribbean than any other carri-er. With this expanded flying the air-

line will have the most daily departures at BostonLogan serving 25 destination including Aruba,Bahamas, Cancun, Dominican Republic, GrandCayman, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.

Kevin Jackson, Managing Director, ConsumerMarketing for US Airways said, “We’re excited toexpand our nonstop offerings from Boston. Inaddition to these eight nonstop destinations, cus-tomers have easy access to twelve additionalCaribbean and Latin American hot spots throughone-stop connections at Philadelphia or Char-lotte. Also, deals at some of the best resorts in theislands are available with air and hotel packagesthrough US Airways Vacations.”

US Airways, along with US Airways Shuttleand US Airways Express, operates approximately3,200 flights per day and serves 200 communitiesin the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean andLatin America. Visit www.usairways.com.

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