Yesterday I had the opportunity to experience a taste of paradise in the beautiful Exuma, Bahamas! When you visit Exuma, if there is one thing you have to see, it is the Exuma Cays and this is exactly what I did! I went on the Island Routes Tour “ Exuma Cays Ocean Safari” and that experience will never be forgotten, the only word I can find to describe it would be “UNBELIEVABLE”.

We cruised in and out of 20 cays, we saw the endangered Bahamian rock Iguanas, we were privileged to see million dollar privately owned islands of celebrities, we snorkelled and actually saw sharks, we later  stopped by a virgin sandbar that left me speechless! This sandbar was in the middle of the ocean, we were actually able to set up an umbrella and just sit back while taking in all of the mesmerizing natural beauty that surrounded us; this experience for me will be something that I will never forget, I am actually still in awe!

Not a bad way to spend a days work, have I mentioned that I LOVE my job!

Cheers,

Gina

The island of Jamaica offers so many tours and excursions that can make your vacation unforgettable. I am pleased to announce that Island Routes will be giving you the opportunity to go and swim with the dolphins when you book a stay at Sandals Royal Plantation. All you have to do is book a stay by September 24 for a minimum of 6 nights and you will receive a FREE Dolphin Encounter!

Enjoy learning about these truly unique animals while touching, dancing, singing and even kissing one of our beautiful bottlenose dolphins in deep water. Feel the thrill of “riding” the dolphin belly-to-belly as the water rushes by. Watch the dolphins at play and view the exciting Shark Show, performed by our very own pirates of “Little Port Royal.” Interact with our colorful birds and exotic snakes and iguanas. Enjoy unlimited mini-boat rides, glass-bottom kayaking and interacting with our gentle stingrays (with barbs clipped).

Like the pirates, roam and then relax on the pearly-white beach while being caressed by the cool Caribbean breeze.

Contact your travel agent or 1-800-545-8283 for more details!

Cheers!

Gina

Hello Canada, 

I just had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful Sandals Emerald Bay and I can’t stop raving about this property. In the next few weeks I will be posting all sorts of information about this resort and my experience there.

I just received the following information from “Sandals Says” and I wanted to share this great promotion with you: 

SEASIDE VILLA GUESTS AT SANDALS EMERALD BAY TREATED TO CASTAWAY ISLAND PACKAGE

~Guests Who Book a Stay in Select Villas at the New Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas Can Receive a Complimentary Castaway Island Package from Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours~ 

Beginning March 30, 2010, guests who book a minimum five-night stay in a Seaside Villa at Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas – the newest and most luxurious addition to the Sandals Resorts portfolio – will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary Castaway Island Package courtesy of Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours.  This exclusive paradise experience transports guests to a secluded island with silky white-sand beaches, and is accompanied with the makings of an exotic romantic retreat, including a bottle of wine, a cooler filled with drinks, beach chairs and floats, and delicious lunch options. To receive this offer, guests must book a Seaside Villa between March 30 and April 30, 2010 for travel dates from March 30 through December 15, 2010. 

Sandals Emerald Bay is set along a one-mile stretch of white-sand beach on Great Exuma, Bahamas and is one of the premier resorts in Caribbean. The resort features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, the renowned 150-slip Marina at Sandals Emerald Bay, and an exclusive Red Lane® Spa featuring 17 treatment rooms. 

In addition to the Castaway Island Package, guests are eligible to receive up to 65% off regularrack ratesin addition to a $250 voucher to the Red Lane® Spa, where spa services capture the essence of Caribbean with native ingredients and specialized treatments.   Furthermore, as with all Luxury Included® vacations, a stay at Sandals Emerald Bay includes gourmet dining in a choice of five à la carte restaurants, premium brand wine and spirits, a wide variety of land and water sports, including scuba diving for certified divers, gratuities, airport transfers and all resort taxes and fees. 

For more information or to book a Luxury Included® vacation at Sandals Emerald Bay, visit www.sandals.com. 

I can’t wait to tell you all about my “Sandals Emerald Bay” experience and let me just say it was INCREDIBLE! 

Wishing you all a wonderful week! 

Gina 

Quote of the week:

“When you know what you want, and you want it badly enough, you’ll find a way to get it .”
Jim Rohn