Win a Trip to Coconut Bay!

There is nothing I love more than grabbing my camera, loading myself and crew (faithful husband to navigate) into the Jeep on my own safari to capture images that will line my home with images of my favorite islands to preserve memories and bring a glow and feeling of warmth to my home of my second home.  My favorite island the island of St. Lucia!

I feel so blessed that my friend Jillian at Cheryl Andrews Marketing Communications who keeps me in the  know of  exciting opportunities like Caribbean Travel Magazine's Photo Contest.  Where you can win a  5-day/4-night all-inclusive stay at St. Lucia's Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa!  I have taken the below from Caribbean Travel and Life's website.

Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, located in St. Lucia's exotic southern coast, is a 254-room, all-inclusive casual Caribbean resort that caters to couples and families alike. Mirrored after the island's most famous landmarks, the twin Piton Mountains, Coconut Bay has its own set of twins, Harmony and Splash. "Harmony" is a tranquil adult-only oasis offering the perfect setting for a romantic escape with a palm-fringed pool, braided hammocks, intimate cabana beds and the oceanfront Kai Mer Spa, while "Splash" offers families a tropical playground featuring CocoLand Kidz Klub, a paintball facility, a watersports complex offering kitesurfing and the island's largest water park.

Win a Stay at Coconut Bay Contest

Win a 5-day/4-night all-inclusive stay at St. Lucia's Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa!

Think you have a winning Caribbean vacation photo? Send it to us and you just might find yourself on another Caribbean getaway courtesy of St. Lucia's Coconut Bay Beach Resort. The family-friendly resort is putting a 4-night stay on the line -- including all of your meals, snacks, drinks and even resort taxes + gratuities for one lucky family of four -- and all you have to do is share your favorite Caribbean snapshot!

It's easy to enter in two simple steps: Just become a fan of Caribbean Travel + Life's Facebook page -- where you'll enjoy daily Caribbean updates like travel news, hotel and airfare deals, contest announcements and more -- then submit your favorite Caribbean travel photo to winatrip@caribbeantravelmag.com.

The entry period for this contest is October 12th through November 8th, 2009, and winners will be announced by November 20th, 2009.

Official Rules

 

I would love to see some of your images.  The above is the image I am thinking of submitting.

Allison Patton
http://www.SkylineDestinations.com
T- 404.933.2542
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Introducing Maldives...

Though my travel and research of different destinations and resorts I come across a few that even though I have never been the sheer imagery and stories leave an imprint on my heart forever.  From that moment on I yearn to visit and experience life as the locals do.  Welcome a to slice of heaven that my mind could only imagine exist introducing the Maldives...

 

"Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that." 

Perhaps the ultimate in long haul luxury, the Maldives is currently enjoying incredible growth again having bounced back from a series of disasters in the past few years including the coral bleaching wrought by el Niño and the horror of the 2004 tsunami. Indeed, so superior are its beaches, so cobalt blue its waters and so warm its welcome that the country has become a byword for paradise whether it be for honeymooners, sun worshipers or divers.

A geological eccentricity nestled in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are a series of ancient coral reefs that grew up around the sides of towering prehistoric volcanoes. These immense structures have long since sunk into the ocean, leaving behind coral islands of incredible natural beauty, now themselves being colonized by travelers seeking unbridled pampering and romance, from the modernity of Male’ to the idyllic paradise of the Southern Atolls.

This is life stripped down to simplicity – bright blue skies, all-year sunshine and fantastic diving and snorkeling in lagoons the temperature of bath water. The country embraces travelers from around the world allowing them the freedoms holiday makers require without compromising the islands’ deep Muslim faith one bit.

This is an exciting time to visit a country in developmental frenzy. Every few months brings newly opened resorts from top end boutique brands to ecologically sound back-to-nature hotels. Not cheap even at the bottom end, this is a place for a holiday of a lifetime (and that phrase suddenly takes on a new meaning here). The Maldives demands the attention of anyone looking for a uniquely indulgent break, breathtaking nature and sheer beauty that stays with you long after your tan has faded.

(The above is taken from The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board & Lonely Planet) (The images are taken from Mohamed Shareef's Photography Website, an amazing artist) 

Allison C Patton

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If you are interested in this luxe destinations please contact me for your personalized quote.

10 Best Coastal Eco-Resorts Paradise.... 9 Beaches, Bermuda

10 Best Coastal Eco-Resorts Paradise....

9 Beaches, Bermuda

9 Beaches-Bermuda's Best Resort Value

Today you want and deserve the best value for your vacation dollar.

And that's exactly what you receive when you stay at 9 Beaches-Bermuda's best resort value. If you prefer a casual environment and love the great outdoors 9 Beaches is what the doctor ordered when she said, "Take a vacation. Get away and relax."

9 Beaches is the unexpected Bermuda. You're in for a first-class vacation experience, but it's not fancy. Don't even think about bringing a tie. But flip-flops are required.

Here's a preview of what you'll find at 9 Beaches, now in our fifth season:

• Comfortably chic soft-sided cabanas-many located right on the beach and at the water's edge and some perched on stilts over the tranquil waters with every cabana having ocean views. Unhurried Bermuda with some of the best sunrises and sunsets.
  
  
• Water sports galore-more than any other Bermuda hotel or resort. Kayak, snorkel, snuba, sail, power snorkel, pedal boat, take a scenic tour or even learn to Scuba right at 9 Beaches.
  
  
• Your pick of beaches. We have 9 beautiful beaches altogether-even at high tide!
• What's that? You're Type "A"? No problem. Our Wi-Fi service will let you check your e-mail anytime at any of our Wi-Fi hot spots at the Resort. Download and cool down at the same time. Didn't bring your laptop? No problem. Got you covered with two Internet stations in the Lobby, which are free of charge.
• Best Vacation Value-check out our affordable rates and many specials. You simply won't find a better Bermuda beach vacation value
  

So come on in and have a look around. We're high on the fun factor.

Discover why your next real vacation should be at 9 Beaches-Bermuda.

 

 

Bermuda is usually formal, but there’s no need for evening dress at this casual out-post. Six of the 84 rooms are over-the-water cabanas (as shown) that include a window in the floor so you can peer down at fish.

Eco cred: Ocean breezes make using air-conditioning unnecessary, so your carbon footprint practically disappears.

Insider’s tip: Hi Tide, the resort’s main restaurant, turns out some of the best meals on the island. Try the blackened rockfish with grilled shrimp and dill sauce.

Cost: Rooms from $280 per night (over-water cabanas from $490).

Allison Patton

404.933.2542

Skyline Destinations

http://www.SkylineDestinations.com

AllisonCTravels@gmail.com

Secrets Resorts Groups Goes 3G

Secrets Resorts 3G Gourp Offer!

SOCIAL GROUPS BOOKING SIX ROOMS OR MORE ENJOY OUR
DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE. PLUS, EVERY 12TH PERSON IS FREE!

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• Private check-in and Welcome Cocktail for the group • Every 12th person receives a complimentary stay • 1 Free VIP room upgrade for every 10 rooms • $100 in Resort Coupons per person

BOOK NOW, BOOK OFTEN. VISIT http://www.SkylineDestinations.com FOR DETAILS!

Secrets Resorts & Spas offer adults an extra measure of romance and sensuality in exquisite luxury settings. Immerse yourself in Unlimited-Luxury® where everything is included: Elegantly appointed rooms and suites with 24-hour concierge and room services. Multiple gourmet restaurants and lounges serving premium beverages. Endless day and evening activities, all in spectacular settings. 

Perfectly placed on the Mexican Riviera, Secrets Capri Riviera Cancún is a striking adults-only, Preferred Club, Unlimited-Luxury® resort focused on providing enhanced levels of services and amenities. Guests will receive extra attention from their own private concierges, performing in-room check in, to a pool concierge, attending to their every desire. This romantic hideaway of classic Mediterranean architecture provides the majority of all guestrooms and suites with a fabulous view of the Caribbean Sea and sugary white-sand beach. Pampering and relaxation are assured at the brand-new Secrets Spa by Pevonia, and numerous daily activities and nightly entertainment are available to amuse you. Secrets Capri has received special recognition from the esteemed readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine as the #2 resort in Mexico and has been awarded as an AAA Four Diamond resort.

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is tucked away on secluded Maroma Beach, voted the World’s Best Beach by the Travel Channel four years in a row. This Unlimited-Luxury® haven provides opulence to the most discerning traveler with a pure white sand beach and stunning ocean views stretching as far as the eye can see. Elegant suites, several with personal swim-out access, provide 24-hour room service and daily refreshed mini-bars. Twelve small pools, plus a shimmering infinity pool, provide a gorgeous setting to enjoy gourmet dining options and chic lounges.

A modern marvel in contemporary design, Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun brings sophistication and distinction to the Riviera Maya. This all-suite resort presents Unlimited-Luxury® in an innovative way featuring suspended beds, chic modern fabrics, alluring décor and captivating lighting. Gourmet à la carte restaurants, eight posh bars and the lavish Secrets Spa by Pevonia are just some of the indulgent amenities set amidst the silvery surroundings.

Properties coming soon include Secrets St. James Montego Bay and Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay opening in late 2009 that will be the first Secrets Resorts & Spas in Jamaica.

Unlimited-Luxury®. A new and better way for adults to have it all.

Allison Patton

404.933.2542

Skyline Destinations

http://www.SkylineDestinations.com

AllisonCTravels@gmail.com

St. Lucia's Coconut Bay Offers Kitesurfing School

St. Lucia's Coconut Bay Offers Kitesurfing School

   

Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa now offers a kitesurfing school where novice or advanced kitesurfers can learn how to harness the strength of the wind and water. Guests over 8 years old receive a complimentary introductory kitesurfing “taster,” which includes flying a trainer kite on the beach and experiencing a guided joyride on the water. Guests over the age of 16 have the option of taking lessons with a seasoned pro. “Kitesurfing appeals to all kinds of active travelers,” said Chris Haysey of 2Elements Watersports Centre at Coconut Bay. “Our water-loving team uses state-of-the-art equipment so we can teach anyone with the desire to learn how to kitesurf. Using the power of the wind and water is exhilarating.” The best months for kitesurfing are December through August, and the average wind speed is between 18 and 20 knots in the winter and 14 and 16 knots during off-peak season. Kitesurfing is quickly growing in popularity and is ideal for those who are water confident, can tread water and like to experience adrenaline rushes. The sport is easy to learn and can be taught in a series of lessons over a few days.

Coconut Bay’s new on-site water sports complex rents paddle boards, kayaks and kitesurfing equipment for guests. The resort will also store equipment guests bring. Their high-tech kitesurfing gear is top of the line and features helmets equipped with strategically-placed cameras and internal radios so surfers can communicate with instructors on land who help correct performances and improve technique. The sports shop also serves as a hideaway from the heat where students can later review their kitesurfing tapes and watch instructional videos.
After the initial “taster” course, each person usually needs about 10 hours of lessons to become confident on the board. A complete kitesurfing package at Coconut Bay is $400 per person and includes 10 hours of lessons. At the completion of the course, each guest will receive an International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certification card. During the lessons, students are in groups of four or fewer to get the full experience and appropriate attention from coaches. Guests can make kitesurfing reservations online, over the phone or at the Adventure St. Lucia Desk located in Coconut Bay’s lobby.

2Elements is a kitesurfing school run by instructors who have more than 20 years of combined wind and kitesurf training under their belts. All instructors are qualified by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) and Royal Yachting Association (RYA). The center is managed by Haysey, who holds the highest instructor certification through RYA, Senior Advanced Plus Windsurfing. He has offered private kitesurfing lessons at some of the premier locations in the world which include Egypt, Tobago, Margarita, Turkey, Greece and St. Lucia. For more information, visit www.2elements.co.uk.

Coconut Bay Beach Resort is located on St. Lucia’s southern coast. An all-inclusive resort catering to families, couples and honeymooners alike, Coconut Bay is divided into two areas, Harmony and Splash. Harmony is an adult-only oasis. At the opposite side of the resort, Splash is oriented to families and features CocoLand Kidz Klub, a paintball facility and the island’s largest water park.

 

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Allison Patton

Skyline Destinations

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