9/11/08

Off-Season Values on St. Barths

Luxury travel specialist Island Destinations is featuring a number of off-season specials to enable clients to travel to St. Barthelemy and indulge in celebrity-style treatment at moderate prices. The prices are not available in the winter. Island Destinations' Travelers Collection 2008 includes five properties on St. Barths and the company's destination specialists can assist with arrangements for dinner reservations to private yacht charters, as well as insider tips on the best places to spot celebrities taking refuge from the paparazzi. Following are a sampling of Island Destinations' St. Barths getaways; all pricing is based on double occupancy. A five-night vacation at the Eden Rock is priced from 2,625 euros (approximately $4,117.40) through Nov. 14. This boutique hotel, situated on a rocky promontory surrounded by coral reef, offers 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.

A five-night vacation at the Hotel Guanahani & Spa is priced from 3,150 euros (approximately $4,941.30). Guests at 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. The price is valid for new bookings and travel now through Oct. 31.

At the St. Barth Isle de France, a three-night getaway is priced from 1,700 euros (approximately $2,667.99). 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. The price is valid for new bookings and travel Oct. 15 through Oct. 31. A seven-night package is also available. For reservations and information contact Island Destinations at 877-903-2525. For more information, visit www.islanddestinations.com.