Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort, Tobago, Introduces All-Inclusive ‘Grand Experience’

Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort, Tobago has a new all-inclusive ‘Grand Experience’

Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort, Tobago, has launched a new ultra all-inclusive vacation package – the Grand Experience -designed for guests seeking a Caribbean getaway with the ease and convenience of all-inclusive luxury.

Rates for Magdalena’s Grand Experience all-inclusive plan start at $278 per person (inclusive of taxes), per night, based on double occupancy in a deluxe oceanfront room, for travel through Dec. 18, 2014.  Reservations must be a minimum of five nights for the Grand Experience and can be made via the resort’s website www.MagdalenaGrand.com or by emailing reservations@magdalenagrand.com.

The Grand Experience all-inclusive plan features accommodations; all meals, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, unlimited house-branded domestic and international alcoholic beverages, domestic beers, houses wines by the glass and cocktails; daily activities program including tennis, pool volleyball, cricket, power and nature walks, football, cycling, body workouts and a scuba experience; complimentary shuttle bus to and from the famous Pigeon Point Beach; and all taxes and service charges.

Guests can choose from the following dining options: a fully cooked breakfast buffet in the Pembois Restaurant and Terrace or continental breakfast in-room dining (delivery charge additional); a la carte lunch at Salaka Beach Grill; afternoon tea on request; and dinner at one of the hotel’s four restaurants: the a la carte Salaka Seafood Grill, fine dining at Kali’na Caribbean fusion restaurant, Pembois Restaurant and Terrace featuring a themed International buffet or casual dining at Robinson Crusoe Pub.

The resort adds value to a family vacation by offering two children (up to 4 years of age) to stay free-of-charge when sharing a room with two paying adults, and children ages 5 – 12 stay at a half price rate when sharing a room with two paying adults.

With the Grand Experience, the resort adds further value to a family vacation by offering children (up to 12 years old) a rate of $75 per night when sharing a room with two paying adults.

New Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort

Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort features 178 rooms with 22 one or two-bedroom suite combinations.  The spacious suites offer a private balcony, hot tub and parlor containing a pull-out sofa-bed.  The resort’s two-bedroom suites have a king-size and two double beds while the resort’s one-bedroom suites include the option of either one king-size or two double beds.

All of the resort’s rooms feature spacious marble bathrooms with shower and tub; deluxe toiletries, bathrobes and slippers; pure cotton linens; central air conditioning; ceiling fan; iron and ironing board; salon hair dryer; mini refrigerator; coffee/tea maker; safe; high-definition flat screen IP televisions; complimentary wireless Internet access; and IP telephones.

Magdalena Grand features three swimming pools including an adults-only pool; Tobago Reef Masters Dive Center with its own training pool; daily guest activities program, day and nighttime tennis; bicycles, room service, concierge service, a business center, 24-hour fitness center, beauty and spa treatments at the Equilibrium Face & Body Clinic Ltd., tour desk that can arrange off-property excursions, convenience store, gift shop and secured parking.

Magdalena Grand has taken over the management of the 18-hole Tobago Plantations Golf Course and has completely refurbished the course.  The golf course, which officially opened on Dec. 1, 2013, is a Par-72, 18-hole course that has been woven into the landscape of Tobago Plantations Estate, a gated community of luxury villas, condos and bungalows.

The refurbishment project upgraded the course to Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) standards.  In addition to enhancements on the course, the resort purchased new golf carts, pro shop merchandise, and food and beverage equipment.

Golfers can take practice their short game on the pitching and putting greens while enhancing their swing at the driving range.  The club house, situated between the first and tenth tees, features a pro shop, club room lounge, shoes and club rental, changing rooms, classrooms and golf bag storage.  The club house restaurant – Fairways Bar & Grill – offers a comprehensive food and beverage menu.

Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort is a 15-minute drive from A.N.R Robinson International Airport in Tobago and is situated on the Tobago Plantations Estate, a gated community of luxury villas, condos and bungalows.

For more information, call the resort directly 1-868-660-8500 or toll-free from the U.S. 1-866-353-6222.  Email reservations@MagdalenaGrand.com for reservations.  Visit www.MagdalenaGrand.com, www.facebook.com/MagdalenaGrand and www.twitter.com/MagdalenaGrand.

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Lighthouse Bay, Barbuda Teams with Curtain Bluff, Antigua on Ultimate ‘Best of Both Islands’ Package

Exclusivity and seclusion take on new heights at Barbuda’s Lighthouse Bay Resort. Situated on its own private island upon a narrow stretch of land between 17 miles of unspoiled pink sand beach and the clear turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea to the front and the blue-green serenity of Codrington Lagoon to the rear, privacy is guaranteed as the property is only accessible via S.V.G. (St. Vincent and The Grenadines) Airlines or helicopter.

Discerning travelers looking for the ultimate escape now have two luxury resorts, Lighthouse Bay Resort in Barbuda (www.LightHouseBayResort.com) and Curtain Bluff in Antigua (www.CurtainBluff.com), combining for the quintessential vacation package offering the best of both islands.

Complete with the luxury accommodations, island-to-island helicopter transfers, exquisite cuisine, and the finest, personalized service in the Caribbean, guests will enjoy an eight-day/seven-night premium vacation whether it is their much-anticipated honeymoon or a long overdue tranquil escape.

“We are so pleased to be working with Curtain Bluff to offer vacationers the ‘Best of Both Islands,’” said Terrence Linton, general manager of Lighthouse Bay.  “Offering this package allows travelers to experience true luxury on two islands during one vacation,” he added.

“We’re happy to partner with Lighthouse Bay and provide this seamless experience for guests to enjoy this beautiful hotel and our sister island of Barbuda,” said Rob Sherman, managing director of Curtain Bluff.

This exclusive package, available Nov. 1, 2011 – Dec. 18, 2011 and April 15 – July 28, 2012, begins with a stay on a private island at the exclusive Lighthouse Bay Resort where guests will enjoy the following:

• Roundtrip helicopter ride from Antigua to Lighthouse Bay
• Four nights accommodations at Lighthouse Bay, Barbuda
• Welcome bottle of champagne upon arrival
• Three meals daily
• 24-hour room service
• Top shelf alcohol, unlimited bottled water, juices & beverages, assorted red and white wines
• Replenished snack basket daily
• Private BBQ on beach prepared by Chef Lennox with ingredients caught by our guests
• One-hour body massage for two people or one-hour body scrub for two people
• Afternoon tour of Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Island Caves, and Codrington’s quaint village
• Horseback riding on the beach

Following their visit to Lighthouse Bay, guests will continue their vacation at Curtain Bluff where they will enjoy:

Transportation to Curtain Bluff, Antigua (the helicopter from Lighthouse Bay will return guests to the Antigua Airport and they will be transferred via car service to Curtain Bluff)

• Three nights accommodations at Curtain Bluff in an executive one-bedroom suite
• Welcome bottle of champagne upon arrival
• Three meals daily
• Top shelf alcohol, unlimited bottled water, juices & beverages, assorted red and white wines
• Motorized and non-motorized watersports
• Use of tennis and squash courts
• Use of gymnasium including yoga, pilates, aerobic and aquatic classes
• One-hour body massage for two people or Tangerine Body Scrub for two people
• Transfer back to Antigua airport

Rates for this exclusive “Best of Both Islands” package for two people traveling (each enjoying all the elements of this entire package) are $17,768 (from Nov. 1 – Dec. 18, 2011 and April 15 – May 14, 2012) and $16,427 (from May 15 – July 28, 2012).  To book this package, please contact Wendy Friese at 212-616-5032 or e-mail: info@lighthousebarbuda.com.

Lighthouse Bay Resort, Barbuda

Exclusivity and seclusion take on new heights at Barbuda’s Lighthouse Bay Resort.  Situated on its own private island upon a narrow stretch of land between 17 miles of unspoiled pink sand beach and the clear turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea to the front and the blue-green serenity of Codrington Lagoon to the rear, privacy is guaranteed as the property is only accessible via S.V.G. (St. Vincent and The Grenadines) Airlines or helicopter.

With only nine beautifully appointed suites, guests enjoy unparalleled pampering and comfort with virtually no interruptions.  Each room’s amenities and technology allow guests to feel “plugged in” despite their remote location with flat screen satellite televisions, iPod alarm clock CD players, complimentary international telephone calls, personal laptops and iPads for guests’ use while on property, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.  For added convenience, complimentary laundry service is available for all guests.

Gastronomic pleasures are unrivaled at Lighthouse Bay as fresh, innovative cuisine and personalized daily menus include homemade breads and pastas, seafood and seasonal foods, creatively prepared by the resort’s highly-trained executive chef.

The exclusivity and luxury afforded by Lighthouse Bay make it ideal for destination weddings.

For more information about Lighthouse Bay, call 1-888-214-8552 or 1-646-688-2903, or contact the resort’s USA Representative, Wendy Friese, at 212-616-5032, visit www.LightHouseBayResort.com and www.facebook.com/lighthousebayresort, or e-mail: info@lighthousebarbuda.com.

Curtain Bluff, Antigua

Curtain Bluff is located on 20 lushly landscaped acres on the south coast of Antigua and is surrounded by two beautiful sandy beaches.  Notorious for value, the resort boasts a 65% repeat guest ratio and impresses visitors with its fully-inclusive rates that encompass gourmet meals, top-shelf bar drinks and activities in water sports, such as Scuba diving, deep sea fishing, water skiing and more. Under the same ownership and management since it opened its doors in 1962, Curtain Bluff offers a total of 72 beachfront accommodations, all with ocean views.

For reservations and more information about Curtain Bluff, call 1-888-289-9898 or visit Curtain Bluff online at www.curtainbluff.com.

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