Vacation Like a Celebrity in St. Barths
Larchmont, NY – August, 2008 – Known as a haven for the fabulously chic and infinitely wealthy, St. Barthélemy is a virtual sanctuary for bold-face names. For those who don’t have an open invitation aboard Ron Perelman’s 187-foot yacht in the island’s Gustavia Harbor, Island Destinations®, The Authority for Luxury Travel, offers a number of specials allowing mere mortals to flit off to St. Barths and indulge in true celeb-style treatment. These escapes, at these prices, are not available in the winter, so travelers should act now to take advantage of these great offers with value-added amenities.
Island Destinations®’ Travelers Collection 2008 boasts five properties on island and Destination Specialists can assist in arrangements for everything from dinner reservations to private yacht charters, and insider tips on the best places to spot those taking refuge from the paparazzi.
Following are a sampling of Island Destinations®’ St. Barths getaways that are sure to make any traveler feel like a star. All pricing is based on double occupancy.
Eden Rock – Five-Night Vacation from 2,625€ (Approx. $4,117.40 USD)*
This boutique hotel, situated on a rocky promontory surrounded by coral reef, offers a “Good as New” escape including chilled wine upon arrival, breakfast daily, one lunch for two (exclusive of drinks) at the Sand Bar on the beach, snorkeling and kayak equipment, V.I.P airport transfers and a five-day car rental. Valid for new bookings and travel through November 14, 2008, this five-night vacation starts at 2,625€ per room.
Hotel Guanahani & Spa – Five-Night Retreat from 3,150€ (Approx. $4,941.30 USD)*
Guests to this hotel, set on its own 16-acre peninsula, will enjoy a true “St. Barths Spree.” The package offers a choice of two activities for couples including jet skiing, windsurfing lessons, Clarins spa treatments, scuba diving beginner’s course or tennis lessons. The getaway also boasts daily breakfast at Indigo or in-room, daily lunch or dinner, five-day car rental and airport transfers. Valid for new bookings and travel now through October 31, 2008, this five-night escape starts at 3,150€ per room.
St. Barth Isle de France – Three-Night Getaway from 1,700€ (Approx. $2,667.99 USD)*
Star Jones has enjoyed the celebrity treatment at this boutique property located on Baie des Flamands, one of the island’s best beaches. This special retreat includes accommodations, dinner at the beach restaurant on the day of arrival, daily breakfast, three-day car rental, Friday night wine tasting, one cocktail every evening, a Serial steam treatment for two at the hotel’s Molton Brown Spa and round trip transfers by hotel chauffeur. Valid for new bookings and travel October 15 through October 31, 2008, the three-night getaway starts at 1700€ per room. A seven-night package is also available.
For reservations and information contact Island Destinations® at 877-903-2525, for information visit www.islanddestinations.com
Island Destinations®, The Authority for Luxury Travel, is the nation’s premier luxury tour operator. Setting the standard for excellence, the Virtuoso and Signature Travel Network preferred luxury tour operator is dedicated exclusively to servicing elite travel professionals, offering a collection of world-class hotels, resorts and villas throughout Bermuda, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico, French Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai`i, Seychelles, Dubai and the Maldives. Island Destinations® prides itself on featuring all the warm weather luxury destinations easily accessible from the United States as well as destinations that provide those “trips of a lifetime” experiences. The boutique luxury tour operator boasts an experienced team of Destinations Specialists, an Ultimate Concierge dedicated to personal service and a strong nationwide sales force of Business Development Managers available to target key agents and arrange luxury product training. Island Destinations®’ world renowned Travelers Collection 2008, includes over 111 of the premier hotels and resorts and a Caribbean luxury villa collection, all of which are chosen every year based on a specific set of criteria to ensure excellence in facilities, service and ambiance. Among the current hotels and resorts featured are Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, One&Only Reethi Rah, North Island, Fregate Island, St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora, Vatulele Island Resort, The Cove Atlantis, Raffles Resort Canouan Island, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, Sandy Lane, Amanyara, Hotel Guanahani & Spa and Parrot Cay. The brochure also announces the annual Island Destinations®’ Ultimate Hotel Awards. Determined by Island Destinations®’ expert team, awards are given in categories such as Ultimate Romance Resort, Utimate Family Resort, and Most Exciting and Emerging Destination in Luxury Travel.
August 27, 2008
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