Posts Tagged ‘ St. Maarten ’

With its fleet about to expand to four vessels (following next month’s debut of Disney Fantasy ), Disney Cruise Line has just announced a range of new itineraries for 2013, including an expanded portfolio of European itineraries and ports. Check ’em out: ...
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The lobby of The Walt Disney Theatre onboard Disney's new cruise ship, Fantasy (Photo Courtesy of Disney Cruise Line ) The 4,000-passenger Disney Fantasy cruise ship is under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Budget Travel was invited to see the work...
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I’m a sucker for ships with sails, even if (as is the case with Windstar) those sails are part-cosmetic, acting more as adjuncts to the engines than as sole propulsion. I’m especially a sucker for sailing ships on balmy, sun-soaked itineraries. And I’m especially especially a sucker for ...
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Part of the excitement about taking a cruise is visiting different ports, experiencing different cultures and cuisines. In St Thomas I took a beach break and island tour thru Princess Cruise line . We visited Megan’s Beach, which is absolutely gorgeous with its white sand beach. We also?got a?bird’s ...
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Mark your calendars: between November 25-28, you can book a room at the Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino in St. Maarten starting from $150 per night – a 50% discount off the hotel’s seasonal rates. You’ll also receive up to $100 in island credit, which can be used at participating restaurants, spas...
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Jet down to the Caribbean this winter to take advantage of serious discounts on St. Maarten hotels. Take your pick from Oyster Bay Beach Resort, Turquoise Shell Inn, Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Princess Heights, and
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Filed under: Europe , North America , Airports , Central America , Caribbean One of our favorite travel sites, Airfarewatchdog , today released their list of the world's ten most "thrilling" airports. From hairpin turns to to landings over sunbathers to runways accessible only at low tide, these landings and takeoffs aren't for...
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Break away from your daily routine this summer with a vacation to the cosmopolitan Caribbean island of St. Maarten. Both Sonesta Resorts on St. Maarten, the Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino and the Maho Beach Resort & Casino, are offering
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In the wake of Japan's tragic events, the world has been quick to forget Haiti's 7.0 earthquake , which ruled the headlines through 2010. As the country continues to rebuild, the tourists slowly trickle back. Jaunted special correspondent Soo Ah M. Lee recently returned from a medical volunteering mission in Port-Au-Prince, and ...
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Photo: Baoase Luxury Resort The island of Curacao has just extended a tantalizing offer for those of us still snowbound and looking forward to more winter weather: A group of 20 hotels is offering the fourth night free for stays through April 1 for bookings made by February 15. Among the participating properties...
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