Thanks to Luxe Tiffany (@LuxeTiffany) for these terrific ideas on first class savings.
Luxury Caribbean hotels you dream about in magazines are continuing their incredible deals well into the New Year, so here are some places to vacation like the rich and famous without a rock star’s bank account.
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Turks and Caicos - Only 90 minutes from Miami, this chain of islands boasts of turquoise blue water, miles of white sand beaches and averages 350 days of sunshine per year.
The chic Somerset on Grace Bay offers you 30% off any suite or villa if you book via the web by Sep 28, 2009 for travel between December 1 and Dec 18, 2009. The oceanfront 21-suite Turks & Caicos Club adds value by including a car rental and sunset sail with their new 4-night “More to Explore” package.
Did you know Turks and Caicos is also home to the world’s only Conch Farm? Keep reading for more deals there, plus deals in Antigua and Anguilla…
Turks and Caicos -Hobnob with the likes of Keith Richards, Bruce Willis or Donna Karan at the ultra-exclusive celeb-hideaway, Parrot Cay. The private island resort offers you 4 nights for the price of 3 and 7 nights for the price of 5 now through December 20th.
Antigua - Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga) is the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean and a favorite of Oprah, Eric Clapton and Giorgio Armani. With its casually elegant style and impressive staff, Curtain Bluff redefines the all-inclusive beach resort as you know it. This luxury resort offers a new “Power of 10″ Special with “extras” like a cooking class or a sail on their private yacht for only $10 when you stay between January 1- March 31, 2010. Adventurous? Take an eco-tour through Antigua’s lush rainforest by zip line.
Anguilla - Still relatively undeveloped, Anguilla boasts breathtaking beaches, coral reefs, and mouth-watering Caribbean cuisine. With a gorgeous $22 million renovation complete, Cap Juluca’s Linger Longer special lets you purchase 5 nights and get 5 additional nights free. The special is available for stays through October 31, 2009 with rates starting at $425 per night plus tax and service charge. Savor a Lobster BLT at resort’s Blue Beachfront Bistro or try Veya a few minutes away on Sandy Ground. Dance the night away with live music at the Pump House.
Just remember, luxury resorts are notoriously discreet about their famous guests, so keep your eyes peeled and don’t forget to search FareCompare for cheap flight from your hometown to the Caribbean.
September 24th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Tiffany - this is beautiful, you capture the Caribbean so well. I have been to Cap Juluca in 2005 and just returned in August 2009, it is looking so gorgeous. I can’t wait to visit all these properties. Curtain Bluff looks ultra luxe too! Thank you for sharing these wonderful deals.
September 29th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I am looking for something the week after Christmas for 4 people. Do you have any suggestions?
September 30th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Patrice,
There are plenty of suggestions for you on FareCompare’s deal finder at http://www.farecompare.com/dealfinder/
It shows you the best deals from your airport to all over — for your destination, choose “Caribbean” or “Europe” or “Top US/Canada Cities” or, whever you like.
Best of all, it’s really simple, really quick, and, it really works.