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The Tom Beach Hotel in St Jean sits right on gorgeous St Jean Bay, recently voted the 8th sexiest beach by the Travel Channel. Until December 19, 2008, you can enjoy a free night with any reservation of six nights or more. The hotel's open-air, beachside restaurant, La Plage, is open year-round, serves excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere and usually has either live music or a DJ during the evenings. For more information or to make reservations, call 590 590 27 53 13, email them at tombeach@wanadoo.fr or visit their web site at www.tombeach.com.
The Hotel Le Toiny, located on the southeastern coaSt. of St. Barth, is a member of the Relais & Chateaux chain. The hotel's restaurant, Le Gaiac, overlooks the Caribbean and has a beautiful pool that restaurant guests are welcome to use. The restaurant is now offering a special "Discover St. Barth" menu poolside every Friday evening for 58 euros. And, clients of St. Barth Properties can enjoy complimentary cocktails. Among other items, the menu includes such temptations as crawfish wrapped in crispy spaghetti with a guacamole of mango and passion fruit, crab raviolis, and rack of lamb coated with crusty coconut and served with an eggplant chutney and spring vegetables.
Newport, RI, June 2008 - Wimco and Sibarth have banded together with St. Barts villa owners to create a "Stay 7 Nights/Pay for 6 Nights" offering for nearly 70 villas on the island of St. Barthelemy. The villa rental pioneers are optimistic that by offering a free 7th night, travelers will be more inclined to come experience the beauty of St. Barts during the more affordable low season.
The "Stay 7 Nights/Pay for 6 Nights" special applies for travel during the entire month of July 2008 and October 1-November 15, 2008. Participating villas include the new stunner, SIB DOL in Pointe Milou, fabulous SIB JAY in Mont Jean and crowd favorites SIB SAS in St Jean, SIB OUI in Petit Cul de Sac and SIB TOR in Lorient.
For more information, please contact one of Wimco's St Barts destination specialists at 1-800-932-3222 or visit www.wimco.com.
Wimco is sponsoring a five-night special at the Hotel Guanahani & Spa in Grand Cul de Sac from April 15 through October 31. Three room types are available: Ocean One-bedroom Pool Suite for 6175 €, Ocean One-bedroom Suite for 4925 € or an Ocean Cove Room for 3700 €. The package includes daily Continental breakfast in room or American breakfast in the hotel's Indigo restaurant, a choice of either lunch or dinner for two daily, car rental, round-trip transfers from the airport or harbor, a welcome gift and your choice of two of the following activities: one hour of jet-skiing for two, two one-hour windsurfing lessons, two one-hour tennis lessons, two Clarins Spa treatments (excluding massage) or a beginning scuba diving lesson. Rates do not include the 5% government tax. Visit www.wimco.com for all details.
Le Toiny Hotel, a member of the Relais & Chateaux hotels, is located in Grand Fond on the southeastern coast of St Barth. They are now offering a Serenity Spa Package on selected dates from April 16 to December 19. In addition to the package rates, they are guaranteeing an exchange rate of $1.35 to 1 euro. With current exchange rates fluctuating between $1.56 and $1.60, this is quite a savings! The rates listed below are for five nights for two people and include full American breakfast, private round-trip airport transfers, a light lunch for two including non-alcoholic beverages, a convertible Mini Cooper rental car (!!) and fruit cocktails and exotic flowers upon arrival. The Spa treatments include a luxury manicure and pedicure, a body-peeling massage with coconut oil and papaya, a facial treatment and hand massage and a body mask with a relaxation massage or a pampering body massage.
The Hôtel Manapany in Anse des Cayes is offering a "20-20-20" Special consisting of a choice of two of the following 20-minute European mini-facial, a 20-minute massage or a 20-minute foot and ankle massage plus a 20-minute Aroma stone massage for 129 €.
The Hôtel St Barth Isle de France is offering a "Day of Relaxation" with a fruit cocktail served on the chaise lounges, a massage or facial, lunch à la carte and a 10% discount at the boutique for 150 €.
Le Sereno, located on the beautiful beach of Grand Cul de Sac, is offering a special package for 8 days / 7 nights until November 19, 2007. The Grande Suite room on the beach is 5593 € and the Suite Terrasse is 3493 €. In addition to the many extras listed below, this package also includes a two-day cooking class on the hotel restaurant's famous bouillabaisse. Le Restaurant des Pêcheurs at Le Sereno is one of only a few places outside of France that serves the authentic bouillabaisse, strictly following the guidelines established in the Charte de la Bouillabaisse. The restaurant receives fresh fish flown from France every Thursday and serves the bouillabaisse every Friday.
The MSNBC website had an article out title "Top trips for singles" which mentions the following:
"One such outing is a six-night yoga retreat at the Hotel Isle de France in St. Barth. Solo travelers can take daily group yoga classes on the beach or at the spa's indoor studio. For the solitary, there are meditation classes, and a spa menu that includes outdoor Thai massage and spine treatments. Afternoons are generally free, so singles will have plenty of time to explore the island and its many beaches on their own or with others on the retreat. They can also unwind in one of the hotel's 34 guest rooms - each one has a spacious marble bath and overlooks lush gardens."
Until August 31, you can spend a day of pampered bliss at the Hotel St Barth Isle de France in Flamands for only 95 €. This special offer includes a fruit cocktail, either an appetizer and main dish or a main dish and dessert at the hotel's restaurant, a discount at the boutique and your choice of the following three treatments at The Spa: a massage, a facial and other face care treatments, or a body polish and surprise gift.
Both Le Toiny in Grand Fond and the Guanahani Hotel & Spa in Grand Cul de Sac are offering some attractive summer packages until October 31.
Le Toiny -- Four nights for the price of three!
This package includes a one-bedroom villa with private pool and ocean view for two people, French continental breakfast on private terrace daily,fresh fruit and canapés upon arrival, private transfers to and from the airport, and complimentary DVDs and CDs. You pay 2400€ for four nights instead of 3200€. A savings of 800 euros or $1100!
Guanahani Hotel & Spa
In addition to several price-saving packages, the Guanahani is continuing to offer an exchange rate of 1 € = $1. This is an automatic savings of anywhere between 33% and 35%.
Their week-long Romance Package includes 7 nights accommodation, continental breakfast daily in room or American breakfast at the beachfront restaurant Indigo,one grilled langouste lunch for two, one dinner for two, 7-day car rental, two massages or two balneotherapy treatments, one cooking class and one wine tasting session, a half-day cruise on a sailboat or motorboat with picnic OR a sunset cruise with champagne, and a bottle of French champagne upon arrival. An oceanview double room costs 4340 €; an oceanview 1-bedroom suite, 5775 €; and an oceanview 1-bedroom pool suite, 7245 €. They also have a 3-night and 5-night package.
Value-Added Package Offers 4th Night Free Plus Many Extras
ST. BARTHS, FRENCH WEST INDIES - In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the "Summer of Love," and the resort's recent multi-million dollar refurbishment, Hotel Carl Gustaf in St. Barths has announced its "Summer Spectacular!" package, replete with a four-night stay in luxury suite accommodations (including private plunge swimming pools), continental breakfast served daily in the privacy of guests' one- or two-bedroom suite or in the resort's Sunset Restaurant, three-day car rental on the first day following arrival (excluding gas and insurance), welcome cocktail and gift upon arrival, complimentary use of the resort's Fitness Center and sauna, and a bottle of chilled Champagne served ensuite.
Just steps from the sea on the dramatic Hill of Gustavia and amid the epicenter of St. Barth's uber upscale social. scene, Hotel Carl Gustaf offers the utmost in privacy hailed for its discreet staff, idyllic locale, breathtaking vistas and gourmet dining. Each of the resort's 14 harbor-facing suites are elegantly furnished with a rich blend of classic, yet modern appointments, mixing new with antique and contemporary with traditional. All offer private terraces and plunge pools, marble flooring, tiled bathrooms, rich mahogany furnishings, and convenient kitchenettes.
Browse Wimco.com for Intimate Hotels of Distinction. Wimco is the pioneer in the Caribbean luxury vacation industry. Visit Wimco.com to browse its selection of intimate hotels of distinction in St Barts and the Caribbean. They have 24 years of experience and have been praised by the New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes and Fortune. You can trust them to put you in the right hotel or resort for whatever kind of vacation experience you want. The vacation specialists at Wimco will also handle your flight and car reservations. Get started.
The François Plantation is offering several packages at their beautiful and exclusive hotel high in the hills of Colombier. All packages include car rental, private parking, access to the freshwater pool and airport transfers. You can contact the hotel at 590 590 29 80 22 for details on other packages.
If you're a Premium MasterCard® cardholder, you can stay at the beautiful Le Sereno Hotel in Grand Cul de Sac and enjoy a daily breakfast for two at their Restaurant des Pêcheurs. Guests who stay three nights or more will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne upon arrival. To redeem this offer, call the hotel at 590 590 29 83 00 and mention the code "SERENO-MASTERCARD". Offer expires December 22, 2006.
Special rates can be found throughout the Caribbean during low season and St Barth is no exception. Below are two "high-end" specials.
Tradewind Aviation is offering direct flights from San Juan to St Barth for $350 per person if you book before November 15. The regular fee is $495 per person. You can call 800-932-9222 or book your flight online at www.wimco.com/charter.
The Hotel Guanahani & Spa is offering a one-euro-to-one-dollar exchange rate until the end of October. This is a savings of 20% to 25% over their normal rates. Two popular packages are the Spree package and the Romance package. The five-night Spree package includes daily breakfast, daily lunch or dinner, car rental, airport transfers and a choice of two of the following activities: two facial treatments, two windsurfing or tennis lessons, jet skiing for two or a beginner's scuba lesson. Rates start at $2,875. The 7-night Romance package includes includes extras such as a lunch of langouste, a gourmet dinner, massages, a cooking class and wine tasting, and either a half-day cruise with picnic or a sunset cruise with champagne. Rates range from $4,144 to $6,895. For complete details, you can contact the Guanahani at 590 590 27 66 60 or visit their web site at www.leguanahani.com.
The Tom Beach Hotel in St Jean sits right on gorgeous St Jean Bay, recently voted the 8th sexiest beach by the Travel Channel. Until December 19, 2008, you can enjoy a free night with any reservation of six nights or more. The hotel's open-air, beachside restaurant, La Plage, is open year-round, serves excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere and usually has either live music or a DJ during the evenings. For more information or to make reservations, call 590 590 27 53 13, email them at tombeach@wanadoo.fr or visit their web site at www.tombeach.com. 
Le Toiny Hotel, a member of the Relais & Chateaux hotels, is located in Grand Fond on the southeastern coast of St Barth. They are now offering a Serenity Spa Package on selected dates from April 16 to December 19. In addition to the package rates, they are guaranteeing an exchange rate of $1.35 to 1 euro. With current exchange rates fluctuating between $1.56 and $1.60, this is quite a savings! The rates listed below are for five nights for two people and include full American breakfast, private round-trip airport transfers, a light lunch for two including non-alcoholic beverages, a convertible Mini Cooper rental car (!!) and fruit cocktails and exotic flowers upon arrival. The Spa treatments include a luxury manicure and pedicure, a body-peeling massage with coconut oil and papaya, a facial treatment and hand massage and a body mask with a relaxation massage or a pampering body massage.
Value-Added Package Offers 4th Night Free Plus Many Extras
If you're a Premium MasterCard® cardholder, you can stay at the beautiful Le Sereno Hotel in Grand Cul de Sac and enjoy a daily breakfast for two at their Restaurant des Pêcheurs. Guests who stay three nights or more will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne upon arrival. To redeem this offer, call the hotel at 590 590 29 83 00 and mention the code "SERENO-MASTERCARD". Offer expires December 22, 2006.
