BIG SAVINGS, BALMY DAYS AND BREEZY NIGHTS LURE TRAVELERS TO THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS

10-27-2007

NASSAU, The Bahamas – Oct. 25, 2007 – Though summer has given way to cooler days and crisp, cozy nights, travelers shouldn’t pack away their swimsuits just yet. Warm Caribbean breezes await visitors, and a number of hotel and resort deals make it easy to see why it’s better in The Bahamas.

American Express Offer: American Express cardholders will save up to $200 off paid three-night stays or longer at select hotels in Nassau/Paradise Island and the charming Out Islands. In addition to the rebate, guests on Nassau/Paradise Island will also be eligible to receive up to 50% off of at participating hotels.

On Grand Bahama Island, American Express cardholders are not only eligible for the rebate, but will also receive their first night free when staying a minimum of four nights or longer at participating hotels.

All American Express deals must be booked by Nov. 30, 2007, for travel Oct. 28, 2007 through Feb. 13, 2008. For more information, please visit www.bahamas.com or call your Liberty Travel Agent. 

 
Nassau/Paradise Island: The vibrant capital of The Bahamas features several deals for fall travelers. Following is a sample of relaxing getaways in Nassau/Paradise Island.

Comfort Suites Paradise Island offers a $150 nightly rate through Oct. 31.  Guests enjoy the comfort of a junior suite with full access to Atlantis just steps away, including pools, beach, Aquaventure, health spa, tennis, fabulous restaurants, casino and Atlantis Kids Club. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast is included. For more information, please call 800.517.4000.

The all-new Sheraton Cable Beach Resort is situated on a 1,000-foot stretch of Nassau’s Cable Beach. The resort features seven acres of stunning waterscape, including three freshwater pools with waterfalls, a swim-up bar and Jacuzzis nestled in a tropical landscape. To celebrate the grand opening, the Sheraton Cable Beach Resort is offering a complimentary room upgrade for guests who book a stay by Dec. 31 and travel through Apr. 30, 2008. Room rates begin at $199.  Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply.  For more information, please call 888.627.7712 or visit www.sheraton.com/cablebeach.

The charming Out Islands and Grand Bahama Island offer additional fall deals, included below:

Abaco: Located in a charming Bahamian village, Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina is best known for its 18-hole golf course, fishing, boating and snorkeling. Treasure Cay Resort offers a Fall Getaway package including three nights in a standard room, daily breakfast and dinner, hotel taxes and service charge, starting from $410 per person. For more information, please call 800.327.1584 or visit www.treasurecay.com.

Andros: Andros Island is perhaps the largest tract of unexplored land in the Western hemisphere, providing unparalleled seclusion. Small Hope Bay Lodge is a peaceful all-inclusive retreat offering a package with beachfront accommodations, all meals, bar drinks and beverages, nightly conch fritter hors d’oeuvres and hotel taxes. Rates start at $209 per person, per day. Blackout dates apply. For more information, please call 800.223.6961 or visit www.smallhope.com.

Bimini: Just 55 miles off the Florida coast, Bimini Bay Resort and Casino is a tropical getaway for those with a passion for fishing or a need to escape the day-to-day routine. The resort offers a fall package including a private villa, Bahamian cuisine from Chef Kermit Mackey, a $125 gift certificate for a poolside or private massage, a half-day of flats fishing and a snorkeling expedition. This luxurious four-day/three-night getaway for two starts at $2,350. For more information, please call 242.347.2900 or visit www.biminibayresort.com.

Exuma: Club Peace & Plenty offers a sweethearts getaway in the heart of Great Exuma. The Honeymoon package includes waterfront accommodations, champagne, breakfast and dinner, round trip transfers from the airport to the hotel, boat trips to Stocking Island, a sailboat, kayak or guided snorkeling excursion to the famous coral reefs, a picnic lunch on a secluded beach, and all taxes and service charges. Rates for this package start at $1,015. For more information, please call 800.525.2210 or visit www.peaceandplenty.com.

Grand Bahama Island: Travelers are invited to avoid the trouble of preparing for Thanksgiving this holiday season and let Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach do all of the work. The beachfront resort offers a Thanksgiving dinner buffet full of traditional favorites with none of the traditional hassle. Rates begin at $108 per person/per night and include all meals and snacks, including a Thanksgiving buffet, unlimited drinks, cocktails and wine, non-motorized water sports, daily activities, nightly entertainment and taxes and gratuities. For more information, please call 800.WYNDHAM or visit www.vivawyndhamresorts.com.

Harbour Island/Eleuthera: Coral Sands Hotel, famed for its secluded pink sand beach and tropical settings on 18 acres, offers a free fifth night’s stay with the purchase of four nights, a savings ranging from $600-$2,350 based on room type. Rates begin at $600 per night and include breakfast and dinner for two, taxes and service charges. For more information, please call 800.407.4776 or visit www.coralsands.com. 

Long Island: Situated in the sun-drenched southern Bahamas, The Stella Maris Resort Club offers multifaceted appeal with its world class scuba diving and snorkeling, unique deep sea fishing opportunities, miles of unspoiled natural beauty and an array of exquisite beaches. The Winter Season Special includes accommodations in a standard room or one bedroom cottage and a snorkel excursion including a picnic lunch. For more information, call 800.426.0466 or visit www.stellamarisresort.com.

Declared one of the hottest destinations in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas attract visitors with world-class diving and fishing, beautiful turquoise water and miles of picture perfect beaches.  Island-life, from the non-stop excitement and entertainment of Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island to the laid-back lifestyle of the Out Islands, comes in a variety of flavors for discerning travelers yet draped in one colorful Bahamian backdrop.  For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, visit www.bahamas.com. 

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