Caribbean Report – February 2011
Credit: Jamaica Tourist Board
The top 25 Jamaica-selling agents from each Canadian Region will celebrate their success at the Jamaica Travel Jamboree, an all-expense paid trip to Montego Bay June 9 to 14. The Jamaica Tourist Board and tour operator partners will select the top Jamaica sellers, with the most bookings between December 2010 and April 15, 2011 and winners will be notified in early May 2011. For more information, visit: www.visitjamaica.com/jamboree
Credit: Cuba Tourist Board
Cuba broke its record for Canadian visitors in 2010 with a total of 918,064, surpassing the number achieved last year (914,884). This significant increase is the result of high consumer confidence, new direct flights from Sunwing Airlines and Air Transat, advanced negotiations with tour operators and Canadian hotel chains, and new programs. Cuba's tourism sector will close this year with about four per cent growth and over 2.5 million visitors. For more information, please visit: www.gocuba.ca
Credit: The Buccaneer
Couples at St. Croix’s Buccaneer resort can now enhance their ceremonies with a “Jump the Broom” ritual, based on a centuries-old African tradition of jumping over a broom to symbolize two people entering a new life together with a clean sweep. “Jump the Broom” includes a traditional invocation and a one-of-a-kind wedding broom designed by an artist exclusively for the couple, and is priced at $500 as an add-on to the wedding package of choice. For additional information visit The Buccaneer’s website at www.thebuccaneer.com
Credit: Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa
Guests can enjoy up to 45 per cent off all-inclusive nightly rates for travel February 9 to December 22, 2011, at The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, during the Sun Winter Sale. All rates include meals and beverages, entertainment, half-day access to the supervised Kid’s Club, and a comprehensive activities program featuring snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, scuba instruction, miniature golf and family movie nights. For additional information visit www.sugarbaywyndham.com
