What’s new at Paradise Promotions

What’s New and Noteworthy

January 2024

Paradise Promotions launches new trade website

We have started 2024 by launching a brand-new website aimed at helping you find the information and sales tools you need to convert those bookings.

Welcome to our world…

The whole focus of this website is to provide you, our lovely trade and media partners, with a place where you can find a handy “tool kit” to help sell the products within our private collection. We have crafted a dedicated page for each property which gives you;

• ​An introduction to the product

• A peer-to-peer review giving insight from a member of the trade who has previously visited

• The product USP’s

• A link to the product’s website for more information

• An interview with the resort manager, that gives you an insight into who is meeting and looking after

your clients​

• Links to images/video content which you can use freely in your marketing

• We believe in “See it…Sell it” so there are trade rates which are available for pre-qualified agents

Blogs:

Also on the website we have a blog page, these are past newsletters which give you a greater insight

into our products. They have themes such as sustainability, family, weddings and and honeymoons, authentic

Caribbean etc. This is written by our in-house copywriter and can be used FOC by you in your

own marketing. If you do not receive our newsletter and would like to be added to our database please

drop us an email at Victoria@paradise-promotions.co.uk

Online Training:

Although we believe in the philosophy of training you in person as much as possible, we also record

our trainings so that you can watch them in your own time.

FAM Trips:

We believe in “See it …. Sell It” and with this in mind, we arrange FAM trips to each of our properties

every year. These allow you to experience them as your guests would. So you’ll spend

time relaxing on the sun loungers, swimming in the sea and exploring the islands. We will take you to a

few other hand-picked properties but it’s essentially time to connect with the resort and everything it

offers. We will host your accommodation, transfers, meals and experiences, you only need to cover the

cost of your flight as our Fam Trips are private. To register your interest on our FAM trips for 2024

please email Victoria@paradise–promotions.co.uk

Interline Rate:

If you’d like to create your own holiday please visit our website for details on our trade rates and contact

details to book these.

Social Media:

Follow us on Instagram where you will find details on offers, updates, FAM trips and news.

There is also an opportunity to win a £25 Amazon voucher each month as an agent who follows us @ParadisePromotionsMarketing

Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort unveils $18 million refurbishment

The Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort in Dominica has undergone a major refurbishment introducing 60 new rooms, an art gallery, rum cellar, and renovated Oceanview Suites. The resort has preserved the spirit and essence of the Fort’s history while redesigning the property.

There is a new Fort Block which comprises 28 Fort Mountain View rooms, 32 Fort Ocean View Rooms. These rooms can accommodate families with interconnecting king beds or two double beds. The original 20 Ocean Front Rooms and 20 Sea Front Rooms have also been refurbished.

The history of Dominica and the fort is carefully incorporated into the aesthetics, including the shower wall with an etching of Dominica’s national anthem, and the wallpaper features Fort Young during its French occupation in 1778, when it was known as Fort De la Reine. The has been transformed over the years, including a military fort, a police station and now hotel.

Other new curated amenities at the resort include:

·       A Rum and Wine Cellar and Retail Space housed in a former cellar space

· A new Compass Fitness Centre on the ramparts features ocean views as you work out

·       The Marquis Bar and lounge in former troop barracks

·       Work & Play Hub, with a games room, courtyard lounge and outdoor play area with giant chess 

·       Museum Café tucked in a narrow passage embedded in the historic old Fort.

·       The Old Oven Art Gallery will have exhibitions featuring local artists. 

The hotel has also transformed its dive operations and added two new dive boats enabling the hotel to craft more tailor made dive experiences as well as introducing Sperm Whale Watching.

By the end of 2024, the resort also will have completed an auditorium that can host 100 people and a Rooftop Wellness Garden. Last year the resort introduced the Zemi Spa, the island’s first and only ocean front day spa. Fort Young Hotel also holds a Green Globe Certification.

Fort Young Rewards

Book five (5) nights or more on EP and receive £20.00

Book for five (5) nights or more on All Inclusive and receive £40.00

Join Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort and Secret Bay brand new Travel Agent reward program 

S Hotel Ranked the Number 1 Hotel in the Caribbean and Central America

S Hotel Jamaica has been ranked the number one hotel in the Caribbean and Central America in the Condé Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. More than half a million Condé Nast Traveller readers voted for the hotel and this recognition solidifies S Hotel’s prominent position in the hospitality industry. Standing proudly as one of the two Jamaican hotels recognised by the Condé Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. The 120-room hotel has expanded its accommodation options, introduced new culinary experiences, and transformed spaces into treasure troves of life-like sculptures and murals created by talented Jamaican artists. Anne-Marie Goffe, the General Manager of S Hotel Jamaica, expressed her excitement and gratitude about the recognition and reaffirmed their commitment to providing an authentic Jamaican experience with unparalleled service.

There aint no party like a Club S Party

Also new to S Hotel is the recent opening of Club S, which means guests can now enjoy live performances and culturally immersive experiences inspired by Jamaica’s vibrant Passa Passa street parties. The club features a lively bar, a church, a corner shop, and pop-up restaurants serving delicious jerk chicken and rum-infused cocktails. The stage features cutting-edge trussing, disco lighting, and a powerful sound system.

PEAKS Offer

Book 7 nights or more and save 25%. Other details are as follows

Name of Promotion: Sunshine Savings @ S Hotel

Booking Window: Now to Feb 29, 2024

Travel Window: January 2 to December 13, 2024

Blackout Dates: Feb 16 – 19 and Jul 18 – 21, 2024.

Rooms: Applicable on all room categories

Not combinable with any other offer and is only valid for new bookings and is also subject to availability

Book via your tour operator partner

Spanish Court opens new restaurant Strings and Stones  

Strings & Stones is Spanish Court’s newest sensation: an unforgettable fusion of flavours and ambience. This novel dining experience serenades the senses with expansive floor-to-ceiling glass walls, atmospheric lighting, and captivating musical charm – complete with suspended guitars and a Jamaican mural centrepiece by local artist Rohan Blair. Tables showcase the vibrant artistry of Jamaica, setting the stage for an upscale culinary affair featuring sizzling cuts of steak and other delights, expertly served on heated lava stones.

Hours Of Operation

Wednesdays – Sundays

4- 10pm

Goodbye Miss Patrick

Management changes at Bay Gardens Resorts

Miss Patrick Retires

Bay Gardens Resorts announces the retirement of the well-loved General Manager of Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, Miss Waltrude Patrick, who has been an integral part of the Bay Gardens brand since 2002. Miss Patrick has led the brand through many challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and her contributions have led to record-breaking years for the Bay Gardens Beach Resort in 2022 and 2023. Miss Patrick will be missed by all but we wish her the best.

New female leads promoted

Taking over from Miss Patrick at Bay Gardens Beach Resort and welcoming your guests is Miss Daryl Aaron, a seasoned professional with almost thirty years of industry experience. She has been the General Manager at Bay Gardens Marina Haven and has achieved an impressive average occupancy of 85 per cent for the 35-room hotel. Her leadership promises to continue the legacy of excellence at Bay Gardens Beach Resort.

In addition to this, Yatsuri (Sue) Marshall, the current Group Sales & Marketing Manager, will be stepping up as the General Manager at Bay Gardens Marina Haven. Ms. Marshall has been with Bay Gardens Resorts for almost a decade, and her extensive experience and innovative approach to sales and marketing make her a perfect fit for this new leadership role.

Lastly, Pauline Francis, the current Marketing Supervisor, will be taking over as the Marketing Manager with Ms. Marshall’s departure from the marketing department. Known for her exceptional skills and innovative approach, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok, there is no doubt that Francis’ rapid rise and dedication to her position will allow her to excel in this new leadership role. Let’s join Bay Gardens Resorts in welcoming its new leaders and celebrating Miss Patrick’s legendary career.

New rooms at Bay Gardens Hotel

The Standard rooms at Bay Gardens Hotel are currently receiving a facelift which will give your clients a fabulous home to come back to after their days out playing in the Saint Lucia Sunshine. More information and images will follow shortly but here is a sneak preview.

New Poolside Bar at Bay Gardens Marina Haven

Bay Gardens Marina Haven has opened a smart new bar called Knots which will add a feather in the cap of this charming Inn. The bar will be a positive addition to the entertainment scene and features a colourful entrance, pull up stools to the bar with ocean and sunset inspired colour schemes. The signature cocktail at the bar will be the Knotty Buoy. Here are the ingredients of this tipple for you to make at home.

Knotty Buoy

·       1oz Chairman’s Reserve

·       1oz Coffee Liqueur

·       1.5 oz Cream

·       0.25 oz Simple Syrup

What’s in it for you…. Bay Gardens Resorts Rewards

Rewards Offer

Bay Gardens Beach Resort/ Bay Gardens Hotel / Bay Gardens Inn / Bay Gardens Marina Haven

Book 4 nights plus and receive £20.00 or Book 7 nights plus and receive £40

Waters Edge Villas by Bay Gardens

Book 7 nights or more and receive £100.00

Additional Peaks Bonus

Up to March 31st 2024 make a booking to either Bay Gardens Hotel / Bay Gardens

Inn / Bay Gardens Marina Haven and receive an additional £5

Are you looking for an award winning resort to send your clients to? Look no further than The Sands at Grace Bay who had an amazing year in 2023, winning several awards, including #1 Caribbean Resort” by USA TODAY

“Travellers’ Choice Award” by TripAdvisor

“Best Hotels in the Turks and Caicos” by U.S. News & World Report

“Best Family Resort” by The Caribbean Journal.

General Manager Mona Beeson credits positive guest feedback for the hotel’s success which she feels partly comes from the free amenities they offer such as water sports equipment, bicycles, and a basketball/tennis court, attracting travellers of all ages and interests.

Revolutionary New LING Neolifting Facial at The Shore Club

The Shore Club voted the most Instagrammable hotel in the world, has introduced a revolutionary non-invasive anti-ageing facial to its spa. Based in Long Bay in Turks and Caicos, with its perfect beaches and lagoons, The Shore Club is the perfect base for wellness tourism. Now customers can take advantage of NeoLifting at The Dune Spa.

This is a non-invasive, risk-free alternative to traditional beauty treatments reverses the structural ageing of

the face, neck and décolletage, “This means spa guests can simply resume their daily activities without interruption when they are on their tropical holiday at the Shore Club,” says Saroj Barthwal, Dune Spa Manager: “We are pleased to be the first ones to offer this in the Caribbean. The treatment has collagen-stimulating effects and produces visible results, a holistic skincare methodology, appeals to beauty and wellness enthusiasts, and can be applied in minimal downtime.

Based on a deep understanding of facial muscles and is practised with mindful breathing techniques and efficient manual lymphatic drainage. It helps facial muscles relax, restores muscle tone and posture, eliminates spasms and stimulates skin cell regeneration. The result is an enhanced appearance and elasticity of the skin and some clients say they have fewer wrinkles. This facial is complemented with products from the LING New York brand. https://www.lingskincare.com/pages/ling-media 

The Shore Club Offers

The Shore Club, Turks & Caicos is pleased to offer the following promotions:

SPECIAL (1):  15% OFF EXISTING NET RATES

MINIMUM NIGHTS STAY:  3-NIGHTS

BOOKING WINDOW:  NOW – DECEMBER 20, 2024

TRAVEL WINDOW:  JANUARY 5 – DECEMBER 20, 2024

VALID CATEGORIES:  JUNIOR SUITES ONLY

BLACKOUT DATES:  FEB 1 – APR 16, APR 18, APR 24-27, MAY 9-10, MAY 24-26,

JUL 3-7, JUL 19—22, SEPT 15-17, SEP 25-26, OCT 17-18,

NOV 28-DEC 4, 2024

(subject to additions and changes).

SPECIAL (2):  20% OFF EXISTING NET RATES

MINIMUM NIGHTS STAY: 3-NIGHTS

BOOKING WINDOW: NOW – DECEMBER 20, 2024

TRAVEL WINDOW: JANUARY 5 – DECEMBER 20, 2024

VALID CATEGORIES: 1-BEDROOM SUITES AND HIGHER

BLACKOUT DATES: FEB 1 – APR 16, MAY 24-26, JUL 3-7, JUL 19-22, NOV 28-DEC 4, 2024

(subject to additions and changes).

These offers are not combinable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. This offer applies to new bookings only. Room rate does not include 12% tax, 5% facility fee, and 10% service charge.  Not applicable for groups.  Not transferable, nor redeemable for cash.

The Shore Club VILLAS, Turks & Caicos is pleased to offer the following promotions:

SPECIAL (1):  20% OFF EXISTING NET RATES

MINIMUM NIGHTS STAY: 3-NIGHTS

BOOKING WINDOW:  JANUARY 2, 2024 – March 15, 2024

TRAVEL WINDOW: JANUARY 8 – May 22, 2024

VALID CATEGORIES: 4, 5 AND 6 BEDROOM VILLAS

BLACKOUT DATES: January 20 – 27 , February 3 – April 13, April 20-25, April 29 – May 3 2024

(subject to additions and changes).

SPECIAL (1):   25% OFF EXISTING NET RATES

MINIMUM NIGHTS STAY: 3-NIGHTS

BOOKING WINDOW:  JANUARY 2, 2024 – MARCH 15, 2024

TRAVEL WINDOW: JUNE 1, 2024 – DECEMBER 20, 2024

VALID CATEGORIES: 4, 5 AND 6 BEDROOM VILLAS

BLACKOUT DATES:  June 22 – 29, August 4 -11, November 1 – 7, November 16 -December 2,

 (subject to additions and changes).

These offers are not combinable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. This offer applies to new bookings only. Room rate does not include 12% tax, 3% facility fee, and 10% service charge.  Not applicable for groups.  Not transferable, nor redeemable for cash.

BOOK VIA YOUR TOUR OPERATOR PARTNER

Golden Rock Inn

Golden Rock Inn, Nevis welcomes new general manager Jhaidel Allen

Golden Rock Inn has recently appointed Jhaidel Allen as their new General Manager. Jhaidel joins the hotel with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked his way up to Assistant Residences Manager at the Four Seasons. His main responsibility will be to oversee the hotel’s operations, ensuring everything runs efficiently and meets guests’ satisfaction. He will also be responsible for creating marketing strategies to attract guests and work on partnerships with local businesses. Moreover, he will maintain high standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and overall quality and safety of the hotel.

Overall, Jhaidel aims to maintain and improve the hotel’s reputation as a top destination for guests.

Make your clients stay at Golden Rock Inn different and add a picnic on the beach in Nevis

Golden Rock Inn is a stunning hideaway situated on the edge of Nevis Peak, but now the resort can offer guests a picnic at the beach. The cost for a picnic is US$100.00 per person plus taxes. This is inclusive of a two-course lunch (appetizer and entree or and dessert), any two cocktails, a large bottle of still water and transfers to and from the beach. 

Join our Golden Rock Inn FAM

April 17th – 30th 2024

Direct massage victoria@paradise-promotions.co.uk for more information.

What’s new at Divi Southwinds

Divi Southwinds has revealed a refreshed pool and beachfront, an updated resort lobby and new furniture. All three pools have been fitted with sleek, modern loungers.

They have also unveiled upgraded lobby offering guests a pleasant, warm, and welcoming experience. This experience is elevated with new lighting, fresh and contemporary furniture pieces with hints of tropical flora all enhancing the ambiance.

Martin Stockdale is a British crowd favourite in the annual SOL Rally Barbados competition.  He has been
competing in the motor sport event for approximately 23 years and holds the record amongst overseas
participants for the most entries.  Divi Southwinds is proud to be a sponsor of the legendary driver and look forward to supporting him every year. 

Divi Southwinds staff have also teamed up with Lifelong Skills Training Inc., an organisation that advocates for disabled youth and their families. The organisation provides children with free education and meals so parents can work. The resort provided the organisation with food donations and Christmas gifts and food. 

The resort is also preparing for this year’s Crop Over Festival. It’s origins date back to the 1970’s when Barbados was the world’s largest producer of sugar.  The “Crop Over” celebration marked the successful culmination of the sugar harvest.  Barbados is no longer the world’s largest producer of sugar, however the Crop Over Festival is the most popular festival in Barbados spanning from June to August annually. To bring the taste and colour of the festival to our hotel guests, last year the pillars in the hotel’s lobby were adorned with pieces of kadooment day
costumes. 

Take a sneak peak at the resort below…

victoria@paradise-promotions.co.uk

+44 (0) 7956 216654