As a luxury travel provider for over 15 years, I want to share my tips and ideas for your Hawaii and Caribbean land vacations. I also work now for a great internet cruise travel agency, so I will share those thoughts as well. As you can see by the empty chairs, there are sunny islands waiting for you!

Photo is from Tahiti-- Where are You?

Receiving one of my Hawaii service and sales awards

Sandals Dunns River

Sandals Dunns River
My Most Recent Trip to Jamaica
Showing posts with label Caribbean Vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caribbean Vacation. Show all posts

Monday, January 18, 2010

ROYAL CARIBBEAN HAITI PORT CALL

Trying to keep my regular readers ( and you are much appreciated) with the most updated cruise news.

Royal Caribbean makes a tough decision.


Royal Caribbean Cruises provides humanitarian relief to Haiti after earthquake.
MIAMI – January 15, 2010 – Royal Caribbean Cruises, one of Haiti’s largest foreign investors for almost 30 years, today announced its plans to provide at least $1 million in humanitarian relief to Haiti in response to the catastrophic earthquake in Port-Au-Prince. Royal Caribbean will be partnering with charitable organizations – such as Food for the Poor, Pan American Development Foundation, and the Solano Foundation, the company’s foundation in Haiti – to provide additional assistance to the people of Haiti. Royal Caribbean will also be delivering much needed goods and supplies to Haiti via their cruise ships."The effect of the earthquake on Haiti has been catastrophic, leaving the country in need of not only immediate support, but assistance in their long-term recovery," said Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "Royal Caribbean wants to do its part to help out not only the general response, but also our hundreds of Haitian employees and their families through this disaster.""In addition to our financial contribution, Royal Caribbean will continue to provide economic support through the continuous business we bring to Labadee, Fain added.Leslie Voltaire, Special Envoy of the government of Haiti to the United Nations said, "Given the terrible economic and social challenges we now face in Haiti, we welcome the continuation of the positive economic benefits that the cruise ship calls to Labadee contribute to our country."The benefits start with Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas’ call today to Labadee, Haiti, which includes much needed supplies for the country.
The supplies were loaded on the ship during its call in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and include items such as rice, dried beans, powdered milk, water and canned goods. In addition, 100 percent of the company's net revenue from the destination will be contributed to the relief effort.In the next two weeks, the following ships are scheduled to call on Labadee with additional supplies: Navigator of the Seas on Monday, January 18; Liberty of the Seas on Tuesday, January 19; and Celebrity Solstice on Friday, January 22. When the supplies arrive in Labadee, they will be transported to an offsite location to be distributed by Food for the Poor, a long time partner of Royal Caribbean in Haiti. In addition to working with Food for the Poor to distribute relief supplies, guests sailing onboard Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises will be able to make a donation to Food for the Poor's Haiti Relief Fund, via a charge to their onboard account. Guests who would like to contribute immediately can visit www.foodforthepoor.org/royalcaribbean to make a donation. Royal Caribbean also plans to use a portion of the $1 million donation to augment the company's Crew Relief Fund, which can be drawn on by any of the company's more than 200 Haitian crew members for assistance, as well as to match employee contributions to the partner organizations.
As the initial response effort gives way to the long-term recovery effort, Royal Caribbean will consider further support efforts.

To arrange your next great cruise vacation contact me a www.AVCTravel.com/davidseeberger
or email me at David.Seeberger@AmericasVacationCenter.com

Friday, January 15, 2010

SANDALS BUTLERS

Sandals Butlers

As a Sandals certified agent for a Sandals preferred travel agency, I love recommending Sandals resorts with the butler service. I know my clients will have a fabulous stay with the Butler Suites. We have access to the most current Sandals specials.

As diverse as the Butler Suites are, they have in common a standard of hospitality that is anything but common. All include the services of a personal butler trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers. Upon arrival, every detail is handled with unobtrusive grace. Your luggage is unpacked and your wardrobe pressed while your head down to the beach. Enjoy breakfast when you please on your private terrace or patio. And experience the romance of a scented bath for two surrounded by the amber glow of candlelight. Whatever you wish, your butler is on hand to ensure every moment is beyond perfect.

These are a few of Dave’s Favorite Sandals Signature Collection resorts with butler service.

SANDALS NEGRIL BEACH RESORT & SPA


Amidst a pristine tropical setting, this world-class beachfront resort combines the laid-back atmosphere with refined elegance. Spanning the longest and best stretch
of Jamaica's famous seven-mile beach, this is the only hotel in Negril to have won the coveted Green Globe Award, emblematic of its environmentally friendly ambiance. Where even the architecture has been designed to be lower than the highest palm trees. At Sandals Negril, kicking back and doing nothing is considered a native art form... and doing everything is "no problem." Discover why Sandals
Negril is perfect... for an ocean of reasons.

Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia
Set amidst 210 lush acres on a half-mile crescent beach, this spectacular resort features a Spa and a 9-hole golf course directly on property. Enjoy full exchange privileges with two neighboring Sandals Resorts on the island. Other features include all meals at seven restaurants, premium brand drink and unlimited watersports. Accommodations such as the luxurious Villa of Sunset Ocean Bluff feature breathtaking views, private pool and exclusive butler service

Contact me for the most current Sandals specials at David.Seeberger@AmericasVacationCenter.com

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Cayman Islands Travel

As a certified Cayman Islands specialist and an arranger of luxury
Caribbean vacations for over a dozen years, I wanted to share my favorite Cayman Islands activities.
Overview
The Cayman Islands are “Safe, Sophisticated and So Close” . The Cayman Islands are just a short 70 minute flight from Miami. They are a British Overseas Territory with one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean. Tourism and international finance are its two largest industries, so there is a level of sophistication rarely found in the Caribbean. The Cayman Islands are just perfect for a honeymoon, and our company Americas Vacation Center is one of the leading Caribbean honeymoon and Cayman Islands travel providers.
There are three major islands – Grand Cayman is the largest and most developed. – Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are much less developed, usually frequented by divers and people who really want to get away from it all.
I always like to recommend clients sign up for tours and activities that would be tough to do at home. Grand Cayman is known as one of the world’s great dive sites.
My favorite unique activity recommendation is a day at Stingray City, where you can visit Stingray City and mingle with the thousands of rays. There is probably nowhere else in the world that you can visit a booby bird,(I just love to say booby bird) or a breeding ground for rare blue iguanas.
These Cayman Islands activities, and many others, can be reserved with your hotel at David.Seeberger@AmericasVacationCenter.com.
We have hundreds of Cayman Islands Specials at our travel company.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Caribbean Travel Hidden Gems

As a Caribbean Travel Expert, I love to take a shot at What are my favorite "hidden gems"?

Hidden gems exist all through the Caribbean. Some of my moderate favorites include the
Bucuti Beach hotel in Aruba. Below the hurricane belt in Aruba, this hidden boutique hotel jewel is family run and has the widest sand beach in Aruba. Another moderate hotel that helps you get much value for the dollar is the Comfort Suites in Paradise Island. If you stay at this hotel adjacent to Atlantis Resort and Casino, you get to use the facilities of the amazing Atlantis.


Anguilla is one of the most popular islands for celebrity watching now. One of my favorite moderate hotels is on that island. At only 35 rooms, The Anguilla Great House Beach Resort is a good value. All the rooms have a nice view of the Caribbean Sea and it's a great spot for romance. If you want to splurge a little, two of my favorites for romance are both intimate properties. The Horned Dorset Primavera in Puerto Rico is considered to be the most elegant, romantic inn in Puerto Rico, with private plunge pools and tubs for two. I also love the small Anse Chastanet on St. Lucia. Some of the plantation villa style rooms have one wall missing, opening to a freshwater pool, helping the lucky guest become closer to nature. My current favorite world-class property in the Caribbean is the Four Seasons Resort on Nevis. Although it is a little bigger at 196 rooms, it is still a low-rise resort, and is small enough to still feel intimate and attentive. It has one of the Caribbean's largest sports facilities and one of its best golf courses.


To arrange your next great Caribbean vacation contact me David.Seeberger@AmericasVacationCenter.com

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Why choose the Caribbean

Why Choose the Caribbean?

The most important difference is air distance -- clients just don't want to fly as far as they used to. The natural travel market for the Caribbean region is the midwest and east coast of the U.S. The southern states' natural travel market is Mexico, while the west coast loves to visit Hawaii. Like Mexico and Hawaii, Caribbean travel is predominately known as a sun and sand destination. The Caribbean provides a close-by destination to allow travelers to experience different cultures, history, and sometimes even different languages--although in most destinations English speakers are easy to find. The Caribbean has a wider selection of accommodations to choose from, than does Hawaii or Mexico. They range from small guesthouses, to moderate and world-class all-inclusive resorts, to world-class best-of-the-best luxury villas. The Caribbean also provides more gaming and duty-free shopping opportunities than Hawaii or Mexico.
My goal is always to give best price with best service.
Email your Caribbean or Hawaii travel request to

David.Seeberger@AmericasVacationCenter.com

Monday, January 4, 2010

Sandals Honeymoon

As a sandals Specialist, I probably have not written enough about wonderful Sandals Honeymoons. A Sandals Honeymoon is a great way to begin your new life together. There is probably no Caribbean resorts that arrange as many luxury Caribbean weddings and honeymoons.

As a designated Sandals travel specialist and travel agent for a Sandals Preferred Travel Agency, I have access to the most current specials at Sandals Resorts. There are amazing Sandals hotel rates/.

Sandals Honeymoons
Every imaginable luxury and temptation are freely yours to enjoy as often as you desire. Sandals also includes some unexpected extras exclusively for honeymooners. A Honeymoon Concierge with fulfill all your requests. A complimentary bottle of chilled wine will await you upon arrival. On your first blissful morning of your luxury honeymoon, you’ll be served breakfast in bed. These little heartfelt extras are sure to touch your hearts forever.

More of Dave’s Favorite Sandals Resorts

Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia
Set amidst 210 lush acres on a half-mile crescent beach, this spectacular resort features a Red Lane® Spa and a 9-hole golf course directly on property. Enjoy full exchange privileges with two neighboring Sandals Resorts on the island. Other features include all meals at seven restaurants, premium brand drink and unlimited watersports. Accommodations such as the luxurious Villa of Sunset Ocean Bluff feature breathtaking views, private pool and exclusive butler service
Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort
Situated on a spectacular peninsula surrounded by the sea on both sides, this resort boasts incredible Rondoval suites, a full-service Red Lane® Spa, fitness center, tennis pavilion, six restaurants and five pools - including a lagoon pool where guests can swim right up to their rooms. Butler service and 24-hour room service are included in certain suite categories. Enjoy full exchange privileges with two neighboring Sandals Resorts on the island.


Email your Sandals Resorts travel inquiry to David.Seeberger@AmericasVacationCenter.com

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Best Time of the Year to go the Caribbean

What's the best time of the year to go to the Caribbean?

The Caribbean has become a year round vacation destination. The peak travel season is December to March. This time frame has the highest prices and coincides with the worst weather back here in the mainland US. The official Caribbean hurricane season is June 1 to November 30. Many resorts offer hurricane rebate guarantees and many tour operators require travel insurance purchase during this time. The travel insurance will insure a refund in the rare event of a hurricane hitting your destination during that time. Your travel agent will have the most up-to-date travel-protection ideas for your vacation. Many travelers don't realize how massive the Caribbean region is, and it is highly unlikely that a single hurricane will devastatingly impact a large area of the Caribbean. If a hurricane is headed to your vacation island, the airlines will generally suspend additional travel to the area and evacuate as many vacationers as possible before the hurricane arrives. If you're going to be honeymooning during hurricane season, and can't take the chance of being visited by a hurricane on your vacation, there are some wonderful islands like Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao which lie beneath the traditional hurricane belt, and are rarely, if ever, touched by hurricanes. Best rates for travel generally occur during the low season, (June to November), but some properties close some of their facilities during that season. Working with an agent who specializes in the Caribbean will help you pick accommodations that will provide the best experience for your holiday. Legend has it that 'once you visit the Caribbean, you will return again and again.'

As you know by now, my goal is to always give best price with best service. Please email your Caribbean travel inquiry to david.seeberger@americasvacationcenter.com

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

British Virgin Islands

One of my most recent Caribbean trips that I wanted to share with my blog readers was to the Virgin Islands-- Both British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands and the amazing Baths Park in the BVI. The Virgins are an amazing sun and sand destination--- Great fun as we move thru cold spring and winter, this year in the US.

email me with your virgin Islands travel inquiry.David.Seeberger@americasvacationcenter.com



British Virgin Islands
This chain of 50 islands, with their countless cays, coves, islets, and beaches, is still a British crown colony and a favorite destination for many. From the lively local life of Tortola to the secluded luxury of Virgin Gorda, the British Virgin Islands offer you countless ways to create the holiday of a lifetime.


Virgin Gorda
Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Tranquil resort arrayed around a calm bay
1/21/2
Daily full breakfast, lunch & dinner•
Roundtrip transfers from Tortola airport•
Garden View Room•
3 nights from $1,279 per person






Peter Island
PeterIsland Resort
Private-island resort with five beaches
1/21/2
Welcome beverages•
Arrival amenity•
Full American Meal Plan (breakfast, lunch, • dinner and afternoon tea)
Unlimited resort launch to/from Tortola•
Private picnic on a secluded beach•
Unlimited use of water sports equipment, • tennis, windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing, fitness center and freshwater swimming pool
Ocean View Room•
5 nights from $1,689 per person
Book through 12/10/09 for travel 05/01/09 - 12/19/09
Virgin Gorda


BitterEnd Yacht Club
Premier Caribbean sailing and watersports resort
1/21/2
Three meals daily•
Unlimited use of the club’s fleet of boats, • dinghies and daysailers
Introduction to sailing course•
Fresh water pool•
Monday night guest cocktail party and Sunday • regatta and party
Day long bluewater excursions to sites such as • Anegada, Norman Island, The Baths
Snorkeling trips in and around North Sound•
Sunset sails•
Champagne cruises•
Junior water sports program and kids camp • where children can learn to sail, snorkel, windsurf
Beachfront Villa•
7 nights from $2,079 per person
Based on 2 adults and 2 children (ages 2-17)in two adjoining rooms

Offers valid on new bookings only. Sample prices are land only, per person, based on double occupancy. Actual prices may vary based on travel dates and availability. Except as noted, book by 12/5/09 for travel through 12/17/09. Offers are subject to availability at time of booking and may be changed or discontinued without notice. Blackout dates, minimum night stays, seasonal surcharges, taxes, resort fees and other restrictions may apply. Customer is responsible for hotel taxes and fees on free night offers.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Sandals Dunns River

I recently had a wonderful stay at Sandals Dunn’s River Resort. I wanted to share a little about the resort.

Xayamaca, or land of wood and water, was the name of Jamaica, used by the Arawak Indians.

With that in mind, Sandals Dunn’s River Villagio Golf Resort and Spa, captures the spirit of the magnificent waterfalls of Jamaica.

Luxurious and opulent describe this Italian inspired resort. A grand porte cochere leads into the breathtaking new two story lobby highlighted by imposing columns and a grand staircase.

Mix and mingle at the swim up pool bar. If you love golf, there’s a pitch and putt course located directly on property. Minutes away 18 holes of championship golf are set against the spectacular beauty of the St, Ann Hills.

Don’t miss the incredible Sandals hotel specials available for a limited time.
Contact me at our Preferred Sandals Travel Agency david.seeberger@americasvacationcenter.com