A VALENTINE’S DAY PACKAGE FOR THOSE ROMANTICS WHO CRAVE BEING CATERED TO

Tongabezi Lodge, located a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is offering a Valentine’s Day package designed to keep Cupid busy.  Guests booking now for a Valentine’s getaway between February 8 and February 20, will receive a free upgrade to a Tongabezi house or to a private Honeymoon Chalet on beautiful Sindabezi Island. A personal valet attends each.  Rates start at: US$510 and include accommodations, meals, drinks, house wine, and inclusive activities.

Designed for romance, Tongabezi is one of the most magical and atmospheric spots in Southern Africa. Service is pampered and personalized.  Couples can dine on gourmet food when and where they please: over a candlelit dinner on a floating sampan, with courses delivered via canoe; on a fully-catered castaway white sand beach; or by taking over an entire floor of an open-air Lookout on the Zambezi River.  And to totally luxuriate, lovebirds can opt for a soothing massage.

The forested island of Sindabezi has been called one of the best remote places to stay in the world. The private island has just five open-sided thatched cottages, allowing guests to soak up the sights and sounds of the African bush and the beautiful Zambezi River. To further up the romance ante, there are elevated star-gazing decks for viewing the intense sparkle of an unpolluted African night sky.  Cottages feature closeable fronts, minimal solar lighting and ultra-comfortable teak beds with fine bedding.  All this and Heaven, too.

Contact reservations@tongabezi.com to qualify for this special Valentine’s Day offer.

FAMILY HOLIDAYS AT THE STEENBERG IN SOUTH AFRICA

Situated on the Cape’s oldest farm, only 20 minutes from the center of Cape Town, the five-star Steenberg offers an activity-packed package for the whole family. The hotel has conjured plenty of fun things to do at the hotel and nearby to keep everyone busy while enjoying the Constantia area, one of the most beautiful on the Western Cape. Accommodation for a family is in the two-bedroom Khoi Khoi Suite duplex at R14,850 (approximately $1,750) per night per family.

Upon arrival, each child under the age of two will find a soft toy in their room and children over two receive a treat-filled gift packet. Kids enjoy meals from the kiddie menus and are free to play with the pool items and games at the pool.  DVDs for children are available and there are croquet and boules on the lawns. Two mountain bikes for adults and one for a child are available for complimentary use. A trunk of toys and craft items that guests may use is also available and nannies are on call 24 hours so parents may have a little down time too.

Near the Steenberg is Planet Kids, a large indoor/outdoor activity center catering to all children. The Porter Estate Market held every Saturday is family friendly and offers kids activities. Boulder’s Beach at Simon’s Town is a great place to swim with the penguins. There are also sandboarding lessons in Fish Hoek and Atlantic Rail train rides from Cape Town to Kalk Bay to Simon’s Town daily. Kite watching is great on Muizenberg Beach where an annual Kite Festival is held every October. Excursions to Cape Peninsula National Park take guests to Cape Point where they can view bocks, baboons, ostriches and a wide range of bird life. Whale watching season is between August and December and can be experienced from the shore. Dolphins can be viewed all year round.

Adults have their activities at the Steenberg, too. Wine tastings are held every day in the new winery tasting room either inside or on the outside with reflecting pools overlooking the gardens.  Dining is either in BistroSixteen82 in the winery or in the more formal Catharina’s.  A championship 18-hole golf course, spa, walking trails and nearby shopping keep parents busy and happy.

Accommodations at the Steenberg are luxurious but very comfortable for families with children. The Khoi Khoi Suite is lavished with amenities. It covers 1,753 sq. ft. and contains artifacts and original illustrations depicting the Khoi-Khoi tribe’s marvelous animal paintings found on rocks and cave walls throughout South Africa. Like all three Heritage Suites, the Khoi Khoi Suite offers butler service, in-room complimentary refreshment bar, complimentary laundry service, complimentary wi-fi and internet service, and an audio entertainment system.  There is a working fireplace for nippy Cape nights, big thirsty bathrobes, indulgent sleeping on Egyptian cotton sheets and a soft duvet, flat screen TV in bedroom, I-pod station, large work desk, extra-length King-Size beds, professional hair-dryer, original art work, separate bedroom, living room and dining room.  The bathrooms hold a walk-in shower, large separate tub, mini TV and mist-free mirrors. 

The family package includes breakfast, complimentary use of the mini-bar, butler service and babysitting. A family is considered a maximum of two adults and three children.

For further information or reservations at the Steenberg Hotel and its spa, please visit the web site at www.steenberghotel.com.

FANCOURT AND STEENBERG LAUNCH SIX-NIGHT “GOLF TOTAL” PACKAGE WITH ROUNDS ON GARY PLAYER- AND PETER MATKOVICH-DESIGNED COURSES

Steenberg, the award-winning hotel and winery that offers the ultimate Cape Experience, and Fancourt, member of the Leading Hotels of the World, have joined forces to offer golfers a six-night package that includes rounds of golf on world-class designer courses as well as a variety of perks.  Rates for a six-night package per person sharing range from US$1491.53* to US$1567.57*, depending on the season.  There is a supplement for singles. The package is valid for all of 2013.

FANCOURT INCLUSIONS	STEENBERG INCLUSIONS
3 nights’ accommodations in a Fancourt Luxury Room including daily breakfast	3 nights’ accommodation in a Standard Luxury Room including daily breakfast
Complimentary use of the driving range	Welcome cocktail on arrival
A round of golf per person, per night stay on either the Montagu or the Outeniqua course	1 three-course dinner Set Menu per person in Catharina’s Restaurant or tapas in BistroSixteen82 during guest’s stay
Non-golfers are entitle to 3 US$52.43* Spa vouchers per person	2 complimentary rounds of golf per person during stay at Steenberg Complimentary shuttle to the Victoria & Albert Waterfront in Cape Town twice daily
Welcome gift in room on arrival	Wine tasting and Cellar Tour at Steenberg Winery
Complimentary access to the Hot Spa area and the Fancourt Gym in the Leisure Centre	Transfers within a 3-mile radius of the hotel

*Based on exchange rates of 01/09/2013 and subject to change

Championship Steenberg Golf Club, a Par 72, was chosen in 2012 by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) as the Top Foreign Golf Resort. The course was designed by world-renowned course architect Peter Matkovich.  Steenberg Hotel, “minutes from Cape Town, miles from the world,” was chosen in 2011 by the readers of CNT as the number one hotel in Africa.  It is the oldest wine farm on the Western Cape, features charming Cape Dutch architecture, modern luxuries, gourmet cuisine and world-class wines.

Fancourt boasts no fewer than three original Gary Player-designed courses, which Golf Digest ranked #1, #7 and #18 in South Africa for 2011.  The Fancourt Hotel, a fine blend of modern luxury and classic elegance, is located along South Africa’s storied Garden Route, a verdant trail that meanders along the coast’s numerous lagoons and lakes.

Fancourt:

Tel:  +27 44 804 0100

reservations@fancourt.co.za

Steenberg

Tel: +27 21 713 2222

reservations@steenberghotel.com

VAMIZI ISLAND ANNOUNCES DIVING PACKAGE AT ONE OF WORLD’S BEST DIVE DESTINATIONS

Vamizi Island, an eco-active African island in the Indian Ocean waters of Mozambique, with 15 extraordinary dive sites, announces a vacation for divers that offers beginners, intermediate and advanced divers eight fully-guided dives with a seven-night stay throughout 2013.  Rates start at $4190 per person and go up to $5870 per person depending on the time of year.

The package includes seven nights’ accommodations in an ocean-facing villa; all meals; soft drinks, local beer, wine, basic spirits, bottled water, daily laundry serve and guided activities including shore-based snorkeling, sea kayaking, birding, walking trails, beach picnics, dhow sailing and Hobie Cat sailing.

Opened in 2005 and located in Mozambique’s Quirimbas Archipelago, the Lodge is already known for its diversified dives, especially Neptune’s Arm, voted one of the world’s top ten dive sites.  Many diving experts have deemed it the best dive they have ever experienced.  A short boat ride from the Lodge, this underwater island envelops spectacular scenery with a canyon plunging more than 200m deep with steep cliffs and filled with colorful marine life.

While there are now 15 dive sites, more are being discovered all the time, including sites for all diving abilities.  The island boasts a pristine coral reef, deemed one of the healthiest coral reef eco-systems in the world, abounding with what ecologists call “indicator species” – species so sensitive to changes in the marine climate that they serve as the proverbial “canary in the coal mine.” The reefs – a seascape of mountains, valleys, plateaus and cliffs – teem- with an array of whales, dolphins, turtles and reef sharks to Gregorian corals and giant clams. A survey carried out on the waters of Vamizi identified 46 genera of coral species and more than 400 species of fish. This kaleidescope of colorful sea creatures is a must for any serious diver. But the sheer beauty of Vamizi and its surrounding crystal-clear waters appeals to anyone who loves island living.

Vamizi is located in Mozambique’s Quirimbas Archipelago and is only seven and a half miles long by about a mile wide.  Vamizi Island Resort is the only resort on the island, a conservation project in partnership with WWF and funded through carefully considered low impact, high-end tourism.  Each of the 13 one and two bedroom villas was constructed of local building materials and by the local community to blend into the landscape.  The island has one of the longest turtle conservation operations in East Africa and fishing is sustainable.  The integration of local knowledge and traditions with world-class scientific understanding benefits everyone:  the community, wildlife, and visitors.

For complete itinerary, rates for specific dates and transfers to the island, call +44 1285 762218 or visit:  www.vamizi.com

For reservations:  reservations@vamizi.com

SAXON BOUTIQUE HOTEL, VILLAS AND SPA OFFERS JET-SETTING LOVEBIRDS A “SUITE VALENTINE’S PACKAGE”

This February, the award-winning Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa is offering a Valentine’s Package designed to have jet-setters swooning. The package includes one night’s accommodations for two in an elegant Egoli Suite, a full English breakfast for two, a “Rain of the Gods” spa treatment for both, candle-lit dinner at a Saxon dining location of guests choosing (up to value of $ 285*), a rose petal and chocolate truffle turndown, and a welcome gift comprising a bottle of sparkling wine and vase of roses. The package is available for the price of $1,083.29* and includes complimentary use of the plunge pool, floatation pool, steam room and Jacuzzi.

Located in the exclusive Sandton suburb of Johannesburg, the Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa provides glorious respite from the hustle, bustle and excitement of Johannesburg. Lovers can get lost in the ten acres of lush landscaped gardens, admiring the intricate Amalie von Maltitz sculptures along their way.

The full-service spa offers therapies and treatments fit for royalty, utilizing the finest beauty products and state of the art equipment. The “Rain of the Gods” treatment included in the package involves a welcome ritual, a full-body exfoliation, and a revitalizing Olive & Shea Butter Massage.

To further luxuriate, couples can lounge on the pool terrace, enjoy cocktails at the Olive Bar, or linger over lunch in the dining gazebo. In fact, there are a number of dining options for lovebirds to choose from, including private dining and two signature restaurants, all of which have been thoughtfully conceptualized by the renowned South African Chef, David Higgs.

For more availability and reservations, email reservations@thesaxon.co.za.

GORILLAS UP; PRICES DOWN: TIME TO GO TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST/UGANDA

According to the just-released 2011 Census by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the critically-endangered mountain gorilla population in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is confirmed at 400. The prior census in 2006 put the number at 302.  Part of the increase is due to improved census methods and conservation through daily ranger monitoring, but it is also due to actual population growth.  Aiding in the rising numbers is veterinary care provided by Gorilla Doctors. Their Uganda field team, led by Dr. Fred Nizeyimana, regularly monitors all of the habituated gorillas in the Park for health problems and performs medical interventions when it is determined that an individual has a life-threatening disease or illness.

Those travelers who have placed on their bucket list seeing the mountain gorillas should plan a trip to Uganda now.  The Uganda Wildlife Authority, in celebration of the country’s 50^th anniversary of independence next year, is cutting gorilla fees in April and May 2013 by $150, thus putting gorilla fees in Uganda during those two months at $350.  Beyond that, Ugandan gorilla fees, usually $500, are substantially below those of Rwanda and the Republic of the Congo – now at $750.

There are other reasons to go, too.  Marasa Africa, one of the largest diversified private-sector investors in Uganda, is offering a special fly-in three-day package to track the gorillas in the Park at $2,156 per person sharing.  The rain-forest is spectacular with a heavily vegetated and dense landscape and spending time with the shy and peaceful gorillas is an unforgettable experience.

Marasa’s fly-in four-day package at $2,693 per person sharing includes everything on the three-day package and an additional day on an escorted trek with the Batwa, the pygmies who live just outside the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.  The Batwa guides will discuss how they hunt and the medicinal plants they use.  They will also share a traditional meal and relate ancient legends and traditional songs.   It is a cultural experience like no other.

Accommodations for both packages are in the recently purchased and refurbished Silverback Lodge, part of the Marasa portfolio of quality tourism products in East Africa.  Silverback is situated in the Buhoma section of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO site home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorilla population.  In Bwindi that includes 36 family groups and 16 lone males. Ten family groups totaling 168 gorillas are habituated to human presence for tourism. The 124-square-mile Bwindi is also inhabited by non-habituated chimpanzees, more than 100 other species of mammals, 346 species of birds, and 163 species of trees.

The rates includes accommodation with meals while on safari, domestic scheduled flights and ground transfers in custom built safari vehicles with English speaking guides, gorilla permits, all park fees, and government taxes.

There are many other reasons to go to Uganda, including a safari on the Nile River.  More internal flights are being offered there than ever before.  Premier Safaris is ready to assist.  Please contact:  operations@premiersafaris.com for itinerary suggestions and quote.

THE KASANKA BAT MIGRATION – ONE OF WORLD’S HIGHEST-RATED WILDLIFE SPECTACLES

Robin Pope Safaris (RPS), a classic safari company known for its innovative safaris, invites wildlife lovers on a unique and exotic excursion – the annual Bat Migration to Kasanka, Zambia’s smallest national park.

The Kasanka Bat safari package starts at US$4243 per person sharing, and comprises three nights at RPS’ Nkwali Camp, three nights in Kasanka National Park and one night in Lusaka. Included: round-trip internal flights to and from Lusaka; all safari costs.  Excluded: international airfares, Visa and airport departure taxes.

Set departures:  November 23, 2012; November 22, 2013. Alternative dates can be booked for late November, early December, but rates will vary.

In the center of Kasanka National Park in Zambia’s north lies 100-acre Fibwe Forest, host to an extraordinary phenomenon – the annual visitation of some 10 million, “straw-colored fruit bats.” When in full swing, the bats of Kasanka form the highest mammal concentration in Africa, and most likely the world. Each bat weighs 8.82 ounces.  As numbers reach up to 10 million, the skies are weighed down with 5,505,267 pounds of fruitbats!  As RPS’ Emily Haynes mused, “This is equivalent to 700 elephants flying around.  All I can say is, ‘Poor trees,’ as the bats all come to roost.”

Of the Kasanka Bat Safari, trailblazer and veteran safari-goer Jo Pope said, “I have spent three hours with half a million King Penguins on South Georgia, so my wildlife bar is high, but the bats impressed, inspired and left me awestruck!”

The bats take off from their roosts at dusk and fill the skies, turning the sunset almost black, as they disappear for a night of foraging in the ripening fruit trees. They return again at dawn, and take up their cozy spots next to each other high up in the trees, covering the trunks like thick icing, as branches buckle under their weight. Best time to witness the phenomenon is pre-dawn. Standing in a 60-foot tree-top hide watching the roosting bats and the raptors hunting them is a sensory phenomenon like no other, not only for its visual effect, but for the sound of pulsating life. 

Kasanka National Park is also regarded as one of the country’s best birding destinations, inhabited by no fewer than 457 different species.  It’s home, too, to elephants, sitatungas (swamp-dwelling antelopes), hippos, bush pigs and blue monkeys.

For more information visit  www.robinpopesafaris.net

COMBINE THE CHARM OF OLD AFRICA WITH THE AMENITIES OF MODERN LIVING FOR THE ULTIMATE SAFARI ADVENTURE

Chiawa Camp, a lauded safari camp on Zambia’s Lower Zambezi (the river after which Zambia is named) announces two “Best of Both Worlds” packages, valid May 1 to October 31, 2013.  The first package entitles those staying five nights at a combination of Chiawa Camp and Old Mondoro, to get five nights for the price of four. The second package entitles those staying seven nights to pay for the price of five nights. Both Chiawa and Old Mondoro are located inside the game-rich Lower Zambezi National Park.

Rates for Package 1* -- Five nights for the price of four

May, 2013:  $2180 plus $425 park fees and conservation collection

June & October, 2013:  $2720 plus $425 park fees and conservation collection

July/August/September, 2013: $3520 plus $425 park fees and conservation collection

*Rates are quoted per person, RACK all-inclusive for any five-night Chiawa Camp/Old Mondoro combination. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other Chiawa Camp/Old Mondoro discounted rates.

Rates for Package 2* -- Seven nights for the price of five

May, 2013:  $2725 plus $595 park fees and conservation collection

June, 2013:  $3400 plus $595 park fees and conservation collection

July/August/September/October, 2013:  $4400 plus $595 park fees and conservation collection

*Rates are quoted per person, RACK all-inclusive for any seven-night Chiawa Camp/Old Mondoro combination. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other Chiawa Camp/Old Mondoro discounted rates.

Award-winning Chiawa Camp and Old Mondoro are renowned for the attentive yet unpretentious and personalized hospitality of the Cumings family, a family totally committed to conservation of the land and of its resident wildlife. Chiawa is known for its fabulous “tents” offering spectacular views of the Zambezi. While Chiawa Camp is luxurious and bush-sophisticated, Old Mondoro is imbued with a “back to the bush” atmosphere and is a destination in its own right, offering some of the most prolific leopard sightings to be had in Africa.

Activities range from game drives, walking, canoeing, boating and angling (especially for the African tiger fish) in the company of Africa’s finest guides. 

For more information visit www.chiawa.com or www.oldmondoro.com. 

ROBIN POPE SAFARIS CELEBRATES SILVER ANNIVERSARY WITH FAMILY SAFARI PACKAGE

SOUTH LUANGWA, ZAMBIA (04/10) - To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Robin Pope Safaris, the classical safari company based in Zambia, is offering a Family Safari Package where every second child, or the youngest, depending on the number involved, is free of charge.

The package, which will be available until the end of this year, is offered at three of the Pope properties – Nkwali Camp, Robin’s House and award-winning Luangwa Safari House. All three welcome families and tailor a plethora of activities for children of all ages, from game drives and nature walks to birding for beginners, identifying animal spoor and droppings, and learning to use spotlights at night.

After family time together, parents and children can take “time out.” Children are looked after and entertained with safari packs containing fun quizzes and puzzles; trips to Kawaza School to meet Zambian children; helping out in camp or playing games in the house. Older boys love going to the workshop for the morning, playing beach cricket or even enjoying a lazy sleep-in and fry up by the pool.

Because the three Robin Pope Safari houses are totally private, the family will be utterly relaxed and “at home.” Robin’s House boasts a wide range of children’s books and games including puzzles, cards, swing ball, paints and a sand pit. The swimming pool is nearby to cool off after safari. For groups larger than five, Luangwa Safari House with its eight beds is ideal.

Activities and services for children:

• Child minding during the day and in the evening
• Special meal times and food that is age-appropriate
• Nature walks to collect pods, seeds and feathers
• Visits to the camp kitchen, helping chefs make cakes and biscuits
• Paper and greeting card making
• Fishing
• Painting and drawing
• Face painting
• Swimming games and races
• Visits to Kawaza Village and Chimpembele Wildlife Education Centre

For families with older children (12 years plus), the safari continues with a few days at either Tena Tena (an open-sided tented camp with verandah for 10 guests that some consider the best safari camp in Africa) or Nsefu camp (six thatched rondavals housing up to 12 guests), the oldest camp in Zambia, updated by the Popes.

These Family Packages will be available until the end of 2010. Rates are dependent on which safari house or camp is chosen, length of stay and the number of family members in the group.

For rates and reservations: info@robinpopesafaris.net or visit: www.robinpopesafaris.net.

FITNESS AND REJUVENATION AT ALLADALE WILDERNESS RESERVE

ARDGAY, SCOTLAND (3/10) - Alladale Wilderness Lodge and Reserve, a member of the elite Mantis Collection, is offering health and vitality retreats throughout the summer. Located just an hour north of Inverness in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Alladale’s 23,000 acres of rugged landscape offers the perfect secluded backdrop for the upcoming series of fitness and rejuvenation getaways, including an ‘Escape and Rejuvenate’ retreat, a ‘Fitness and Nutrition’ retreat, a ‘Yogoloji’ course, and a ‘Method Putkisto’ retreat.

•The Escape and Rejuvenate Retreat, May 16-20, 2010
Alladale’s ‘Escape and Rejuvenate’ Retreat is a four-day holistic health getaway that aims to uplift and refresh through gentle detoxification; delicious, nutritious foods; invigorating walks in the surrounding countryside and relaxation by the fireside. Under the care of an expert in health and wellbeing, guests will enjoy interactive workshops in raw chocolate making and transforming seasonal, natural ingredients into healthy food, drinks and cordials; food-dynamics demonstrations providing empowering recipes to transform your health; and colonic hydrotherapy treatments. This retreat package costs $1,483 based on double occupancy. To book, please call +44 (0) 7788 714960 or email sophia@healthessentials.org.uk.

•The Fitness and Nutrition Retreat, June 13-18, 2010
The ‘Fitness and Nutrition’ Retreat, hosted by Nature & Kind’s wellness expert, offers a unique opportunity to look after your health without distraction. Through group activities and classes, individualized exercise therapy, personal training sessions, and relaxation treatments, participants will achieve immediate results, including weight loss, body toning, improvement in energy, increased mental clarity, and de-stress. In addition to participating in the designed fitness and nutrition program, guests are encouraged to take advantage of Alladale’s 23,000 acres with guided Highland nature walks, 4x4 Highland safaris, mountain biking, Nordic walking, fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting, and Highland pony trekking. The ‘Fitness and Nutrition’ retreat package costs $1,940 based on shared accommodation. To book, please call +44 (0)845 299 7776 or email info@natureandkind.com.

•Yogologi Retreat, July 14-18, 2010
Alladale will host the ‘Yogologi’ Retreat, training in the ancient technique of Vedic Meditation led one of the UK's leading meditation teachers, Jillian Lavender. Vedic meditation is the oldest form of meditation in the world and promises improvements in health and energy and a decrease in the ageing process. The course will be complemented by a Pranayama (breathing) course and gentle Hatha Yoga each morning to awaken the connection between mind and body and facilitate the rebalancing process. This four-day course is priced at $2,172 based on double occupancy. Please call +44 (0) 207 730 7473 or email francesca@yogoloji.co.uk for bookings.

•The Method Putkisto Retreat, July 18-25, 2010
The ‘Method Putkisto’ Retreat will combine indoor and outdoor exercise and rest and relaxation to rebalance body and mind. With the ‘Method Putkisto’, guests will take full advantage of Alladale’s great outdoors, descending glens and climbing mountains to heal and tone their bodies. Floor-work classes will stretch and elongate tight muscles and strengthen and align the spine while walking through Alladale’s acres will improve breathing and increase blood flow and lymph drainage. A special ‘Method Putkisto 3D Natural Face Clinic’ will de-stress by balancing the facial muscles and freeing the neck, shoulders and head. This package is priced at $1,871 based on double occupancy. For bookings, please call +44 (0)20 8878 7384 or email office@methodputkisto.com.

With these packages, guests will work hard to balance and tone their bodies. And, at day’s end, they will unwind at the beautiful Alladale Lodge, where they will stay in beautiful en-suite double rooms, with full access to the Wilderness spa, sauna, fully-equipped indoor gym, cozy drawing room (complete with blazing log fire) and games room. For additional information on Alladale Wilderness Reserve and Lodge, please call (01144) 1863 755338 or visit the website at www.alladale.com.

SIX NIGHT SPECIAL "CLASSICS OF JAMAICA" PACKAGE AT LENGENDARY ROUND HILL AND JAMAICA INN RESORTS

MONTEGO BAY & OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA (03/10) – Jamaica’s two classic resorts, Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Montego Bay, and Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, are offering the ultimate six night vacation package replete with superb service, privacy and style. Three nights at each of these world-famous properties, including breakfast daily, private transfers between the resorts and to and from the airport, tax and service, costs only US $2,874 per couple from April 16th to October 31st, 2010, based on availability.

Both resorts offer Jamaican warmth with all the amenities needed for a top-of-the-line vacation. They have enjoyed many accolades over the years from past guests who include celebrities, politicians and socialites. The readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure consistently rate them among the world’s best.

Like a cashmere sweater, exquisite to experience, but never showy, Round Hill is located on a 110-acre peninsula, just eight miles west of Sangster International Airport. The resort features profuse gardens, a secluded golden sand beach, a world class Spa in an 18th century great house at the edge of the sea, inspired cuisine created by a new, award-winning chef, plenty of privacy and a friendly, courteous staff. No wonder that for more than 50 years the world’s most interesting people have chosen Round Hill as their preferred vacation destination for its low-key luxury and timeless glamour.

The Classics of Jamaica package includes three nights accommodation in an oceanfront room located in the Pineapple House, designed by Ralph Lauren, with bathrooms by Waterworks. Upstairs rooms have beautiful views; first floor rooms have balconies or patios. In addition, guests receive full breakfast daily on the seaside terrace or in-room, a complimentary welcome beverage on arrival, daily New York Times fax, afternoon tea and complimentary use of non-motorized water sports and the fitness center.

Jamaica Inn, owned by the same family for nearly 50 years, assures guests the utmost in unobtrusive service and attention. Located on a private cove, the six-acre property boasts a 700-foot private white sand beach, which is arguably the most perfect in Jamaica. Cuisine is fresh and flavorful with an international twist. Guests can indulge in an innovative menu based on the finest local ingredients in an open air/outdoor dining room or in the privacy of their suite on their own verandah.

The package includes three nights accommodation in a Premier Verandah Suite located either directly on the water or right on the beach, both with magnificent views of the blue Caribbean. All suites have huge verandahs, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and Jamaican antiques. Also included in the package is a daily breakfast served in the dining room overlooking the sea, a complimentary Planter’s Punch on arrival and one each day on the beach. In addition, there is a fitness centre, kayaking, snorkeling and sunfish sailing at the property, and tennis available nearby.

For additional nights, guests will receive a 10 percent discount on accommodations and breakfast. This promotion cannot be combined with any other package or special and is applicable to new bookings that arrive and depart during the above dates.

For more information, please visit the web sites: www.roundhilljamaica.com or www.jamaicainn.com. For reservations for the Classics of Jamaica Package, email reservations@roundhilljamaica.com or call 800-972-2159 at Round Hill; email reservations@jamaicainn.com or call 800-837-4608 at Jamaica Inn.