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Friday, December 13, 2013

Islands in the Sun: Today's Travel & Lifestyle Guides

The Caribbean is a melting pot of diverse cultures and has a long, rich history. The islands including Bermuda (which is technically not in the Caribbean but located in the North Atlantic Ocean), beckon with their picture-perfect beaches and warm hospitality. Here is a list of today's Travel & Lifestyle Guides:
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    Tuesday, December 10, 2013

    New England Charm: Today's Featured Travel & Lifestyle Guides

    Experience quintessential New England—a region steeped in history and brimming with classic charm.and hospitality. Here is today's list of Travel & Lifestyle Guides:

    Maine Woods - Photography by Brent Danley on Flickr

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      Wednesday, December 4, 2013

      Adventure Channel: Naturalist Journeys' Jamaica Birding & Nature Tour, February 22-28, 2014

      Naturalist Journeys is offering a guided group birding tour on Jamaica, February 22-28, 2014. Birdwatchers will experience a very different Jamaica than those who visit the island for a beach stay. Jamaica offers nature enthusiasts a rich mountainous landscape with habitats differing across ascending elevations. Quiet roads and forest trails allow access for birders to catalog the twenty-five plus species found nowhere else in the world. As part of the British Commonwealth, Jamaica has a long tradition of birdwatching. The Jamaican Bird Club, known as BirdLife Jamaica, has existed since the 1950’s. This not-for-profit membership organization started as the Grosse Bird Club. It publishes the journal “The Broadsheet” and keeps records of unusual sightings.

      Of all the islands of the Caribbean, Jamaica and Cuba claim the highest number of endemic bird species. Each has a tody, an emerald green feathered-gem not much larger than a hummingbird. Only five tody species exist in the world, all found in the Caribbean. A visit to Jamaica rivals the intrigue birders find in going to the Galapagos. Naturalist Journeys owner Peg Abbott developed the tour, along with others to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad and Tobago to showcase the region’s biological legacy. She says, “Few people, even devoted birdwatchers, realize that Caribbean bird biodiversity exceeds that of the Galapagos Islands, showing patterns of adaptive radiation across numerous species, with endemism occurring all the way to the family level with the todies and the Palmchat of the Dominican Republic.”

      About the Jamaica Nature and Birding Tour
      The tour begins and ends in Kingston, Jamaica, and participants have the option to come in early to see highlights of the city, including extensive tropical plant collections at the Hope Botanical Garden. The tour is limited to 12 participants. For more information and itinerary, visit Naturalist Journeys' website.


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      Monday, November 11, 2013

      Casas del XVI, New Luxury Boutique Hotel Opening in 2014 in the New World's Oldest City

      Photo courtesy of Casas del XVI

      Imagine stepping back in time to the sixteenth century, tracing the same cobblestone streets as Christopher Columbus, relishing the grandeur of the new world's first church and retreating to a stunning colonial mansion. For travelers to the Dominican Republic, this dream will soon be a reality at the brand new, boutique Casas del XVI, an eight-room luxury hotel opening in Santo Domingo's emerging Ciudad Colonial in March 2014, with a soft opening slated for December 15, 2013.

      Nestled in the heart of the New World's oldest city, Casas del XVI is the first hotel in the Dominican Republic comprised of an exclusive collection of newly renovated colonial houses dating back to the sixteenth century. Maintaining the integrity of the stunning, romantic architecture, the hotel preserves the beauty of the abodes that make up the old town neighborhood, offering guests accommodations in eight rooms and suites spread between three individual houses each reminiscent of the island's earliest European settlers.


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      Friday, November 8, 2013

      Celebrate the holiday season in Newport, Rhode Island, the "City by the Sea"

      Throw a party this holiday season in the "City by the Sea." The Newport Harbor Hotel's holiday party packages can be tailored for your group size and include a complimentary champagne toast, parking, as well as one overnight guestroom for the group's party planner. Other guests can book rooms at the hotel for as low as $79 a night, based on availability.

      Each party planner may choose from one of three menus:
      • a sparkling celebration
      • a lighter affair
      • a festive feast.
      All packages are for Pier 49 Seafood and Spirits; for other function space bookings, please contact the Sales and Catering office at 401-848-3304 or email newportsales(at)shanercorp(dot)com.

      Party packages for guests of 20-60 people are available Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday evenings; other days are based upon availability. Larger groups can also be accommodated.

      For more information, visit www.newporthotel.com







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      Monday, November 4, 2013

      Monday Blues You'll Love! Tropical Island Bliss

      Start your week off with visions of paradise... Here's a little inspiration from our Tropical Island Bliss board on Pinterest.

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      Friday, October 25, 2013

      Travel & Lifestyle Writing Opportunities

      This week's collection of writing opportunities...

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      Monday, October 14, 2013

      Travel Digest: Picks for the Week Ending 10-12-13

      Looking for travel inspiration? Travel Digest is your passport to news, events, diversions, deals and more in New England, The Caribbean & Bermuda.

      "Chef on Fire -Grotto" Photo courtesy of Flickr user mattfour 


      Head of The Charles Regatta: The countdown is on to the world's largest rowing event, taking place on the Charles river 10/19-10/20. [Visit website]

      Experience ‘A Taste of the Two Emerald Isles’ on the island of Montserrat during their St. Patrick's Festival, March 8-17, 2014. [Event Info]

      Harvard freshmen recently spent an afternoon of drawing and sculpting in Adolphus Busch Hall. The Freshman Draw annual event, which invites students to draw the many sculptures housed at Adolphus Busch Hall, introduces students not only to the power that comes from contemplation and creative collaboration, but also to the Harvard tradition of observation and sketching. [Read more at Harvard Art Museums]

      October is Connecticut Archaeology Awareness Month [via Hartford Magazine]

      First Cape Cod Bicycle Summit to be held on November 8, 2013. [CapeCodToday.com]

      Escape to a Caribbean beach this winter... [Beach Photos by Travel Media on Pinterest]

      WIMCO Announces Its Top 5 New Villas on St Barts for 2014 - All Include Access to Unmatched Concierge Services [Market Wired]

      Grotto Restaurant, located in Boston, serves up contemporary Italian cuisine in its subterranean setting. Get your "Nightly Fixe" with the $38 per person prix fixe price for dinner every night. [New England Food Adventures]

      Thanksgiving holiday will soon be here... check out this Traditional New England Thanksgiving Menu [via Le Cordon Bleu]

      American Airlines has confirmed that it will no longer operate its daily service between New York Kennedy and Barbados, effective Jan. 15. [via Travel Weekly News]

      Sophistication and Old World Elegance: Hawksview Estate on St. John, USVI [REAL LIFE Caribbean Mag]

      Wedding weekends in seven picturesque New England spots [Boston Magazine]





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      Tuesday, October 8, 2013

      Yearly Update: Caribbean Regattas & Sailing Festivals 2016

      Photo courtesy of St. Thomas International Regatta


      The races, the parties, the fun, on sea and land...

      The Mount Gay Round Barbados Race 
       January 16-24, 2016
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       Grenada Sailing Festival
      January 30-January 31, 2016
      Event Website

      RORC Caribbean 600 
      Starts February 22, 2016
      Event Website

      St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
      March 3-6, 2016
      Event Website

      The Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht
      Regatta & Rendezvous
      (On Virgin Gorda, BVI)
      March 9-12, 2016
      Event Website
      St. Thomas International Regatta
      March 25-27, 2016

      BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
      March 28-April 3, 2016

      Les Voiles de Saint Barth
      April 11-16, 2016

      Antigua Sailing Week
      April 23-29, 2016



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      Tuesday, October 1, 2013

      Enjoy Free Nights in Bermuda This Winter at The Fairmont Southampton

      Photo courtesy of The Fairmont Southampton 


      The Fairmont Southampton beckons with a private, pink sand beach to call your own. Enjoy free nights between November 01, 2003 and April 30, 2014. Package includes luxurious accommodations for a minimum of three nights. Click here for details.








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      Monday, September 30, 2013

      Great Wolf Lodge Makes a Splash with Its First Resort in New England

      New England families will soon have something to howl about, as Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. begins construction in Massachusetts on its newest resort, to be opened in late spring 2014.


      "As the leader in indoor waterpark resorts, we are thrilled to expand our brand into New England,” shared Kim Schaefer, chief executive officer, Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., “We are bringing a unique, year-round family entertainment resort to the market, as well as introducing new experiences and amenities to the brand that are exclusive to this new property. Great Wolf Lodge New England will feature the very best in family-focused vacations.”

      The resort will offer a wide variety of fun activities for children of all ages -- Attractions and amenities include:

      The brand’s first and only indoor play area, boasting over 16,000 square feet of entertainment complete with a multi-level ropes course and indoor miniature golf.

      MagiQuest, a live-action, interactive game where kids use wands to battle dragons and save pixies.

      Scooops Kid Spa for ice cream-themed manicures and pedicures;Ten Paw Alley mini bowling.

      Daily kids’ activities as part of the resort’s Cub Club on Wheels program.

      The Great Clock Tower Show and evening Story Time by the fireplace – a Great Wolf Lodge tradition that brings everyone together in the Grand Lobby each night.

      Great Wolf Lodge New England will also feature several dining options and food outlets including the brand’s new Lodge Wood Fired Grill restaurant and bar, the Bear Paw Sweets & Eats confectionery café, Hungry as a Wolf handcrafted pizza and pasta and a Dunkin’ Donuts®.

      Event planners can also look to Great Wolf Lodge New England for all meeting and event needs. The property will boast more than 12,000 square feet of flexible conference space, six breakout rooms, a dedicated group entrance, built-in audio/video technology, customizable catering options and a world-class team of industry professionals.

      For more information, visit greatwolf.com/newengland.


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      Monday, September 16, 2013

      The Tuscany Resort on Grace Bay Beach in the Turks & Caicos Offers 40% off During Fall Months

      Photo courtesy of The Tuscany Resort

      The Tuscany Resort in the Turks and Caicos will be celebrating fall 2013 with a 40% off on all oceanfront one, two, or three bedroom suites now until November. Guests will be pampered by their concierge service which offers everything from helping with recommending and securing restaurant reservations, spa treatments, in-house chefs, fishing, golfing, scuba diving excursions and more.

      For more information, visit www.thetuscanyresort.com





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      Sunday, September 15, 2013

      Sail the Caribbean islands this holiday season with Paul Gauguin Cruises

      Dreaming of spending the December holiday season in paradise? Sail away on a 7-night Caribbean voyage on Paul Gauguin's m/v Tere Moana.

      The Moana cruises roundtrip from Philipsburg, St. Maarten, visiting Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Les Saintes and St. Barts in the French West Indies, and Basseterre in St. Kitts & Nevis. Guests can bask on the sugar-sand beaches under the warm tropical sun and enjoy a festive barbecue at Prickly Pear Beach on Virgin Gorda. Cruise rates for the December 21, 2013 voyage start from $3,795 per person.

      For information and reservations, contact a travel professional at 800-848-6172, or visit www.pgcruises.com.



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