AIR JAMAICA RETURNS TO BARBADOS WITH TWICE WEEKLY FLIGHTS AND AN UNBEATABLE OFFER THROUGH STS VACATIONS

06-16-2009

Bajan Invasion vacation package starting at $500 per person including air and hotel for 3 night stay

 

NEW YORK (June 16, 2009) – From July 2nd to August 30th, 2009, Air Jamaica will operate two weekly flights between New York and Barbados to provide service for those looking for a summer holiday in Barbados, and for Barbadians, friends and relatives in the tri-state area traveling home for the summer.

 

Air Jamaica, Barbados and STS Vacations have introduced an exclusive limited time offer – the Bajan Invasion. Starting at $500 per person (plus tax $82.70), inclusive of hotel and airfare, travelers can enjoy a 3-night Barbados escape between July 2 and August 30, 2009 – just in time for the island’s famed Crop Over celebration. 

 

Visitors on the Bajan Invasion program can take advantage of the following:

• Airfare on AIR JAMAICA from JFK
• 3 nights hotel accommodation at The Rostrevor Hotel (based on double occupancy)
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Complimentary Gourmet Card**please see website www.barbadosgourmetcard.com for official rules and details
• Travel between July 2nd and August 30th, 2009
• Government taxes including departure taxes

 

The Bajan Invasion package may be booked through STS Vacations by logging on to www.stsvacations.com or calling 866-875-4565.

 

Air Jamaica’s twice weekly flights will depart John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) each Thursday and Sunday at 12:50 a.m. and arrive in Barbados (BGI) at 5:00 a.m. The return flight will depart Barbados at 6:30 a.m. and arrive at JFK at 11:30 a.m.  The newly launched ‘Bajan Invasion’ package gives you the perfect excuse to book your Air Jamaica getaway to Barbados through STS Vacations and benefit from the huge savings.

 

“We are of course very happy that Air Jamaica has made these flight commitments,” said Richard Sealy, Barbados Minister of Tourism. “Barbadians who live outside of the island look forward to vacationing at home especially during Crop Over, and are significant to our tourism strategy. We are thrilled that Air Jamaica is making it easy for them to travel to our island during this period.”

 

“This is a great opportunity for Air Jamaica to serve the Caribbean and we know these flights will have a huge impact. Our schedule allows passengers to arrive in Barbados early in the morning so they will enjoy the entire day with friends and family,” said George deMercado, the airline’s Senior Director, Global Sales.

 

For further information or reservations, call Air Jamaica at 1-800-523-5585 or visit the website at www.airjamaica.com .

 

For information on Barbados and accommodation options visit www.visitbarbados.org .

 

About Air Jamaica

Air Jamaica’s new summer schedule has 246 weekly flights to 13 destinations, with service between Jamaica and Toronto, New York (JFK), Chicago (O’Hare), Baltimore, Philadelphia, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Curacao and Nassau, as well as service between New York and Barbados and between New York and Grenada.

 

About Barbados

The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes, including The Crane beach, St. Philips, voted one of the world’s sexiest beaches for 2008 by Concierge.com.  Barbados is the first and only Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is also an ideal stage for world-class events and has hosted numerous athletic championships, including the ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2007 and the 2006 PGA World Golf Championship-The Barbados World Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts to award-winning five-star resorts. The newly renovated Grantley Adams International Airport offers non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Air Jamaica, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean.  Barbados was voted #8 in the World by Trip Advisor’s ‘2008 Travelers Choice Destination Awards’ in its Top 100 Destinations category.  Follow the Barbados beat and catch up on the latest news via the Barbados Facebook page at www.tinyurl.com/barbadosbeat and Twitter at www.twitter.com/barbadostourism.  For more information on travel to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.org, or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1.800.221.9831.

 

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