Travel Agent - August 6, 2007 - (Page 37)

Commissioner Beverly Nicholson Doty Buccaneer on St. Croix and Caneel Bay on St. John—and the islands continue to undergo developments and enhancements that further strengthen our reputation as a premier luxury destination. This year, the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas underwent a $40 million renovation and enhancement project that included the addition of 55 guest rooms, 16 executive suites, four presidential suites and two villas, as well as enhanced improvements in spa, wedding and dining amenities. St. Thomas also welcomed Yacht Haven Grande, a $150 million mixed-used luxury lifestyle destination that has claimed the place as the Caribbean’s most comprehensive and well-appointed marina. These new and enhanced facilities, along with many existing luxury properties and attractions on St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, allow us to deliver an increasingly superior vacation experience to our loyal visitors and first-time guests. Are there any special events coming up that agents should be aware of? Yes, in fact, this year is the U.S.V.I.’s 90th anniversary as a U.S. Territory, and we are working with the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association to offer a special 90th Anniversary Celebration Package for travel through the end of October. If [agents] book before October 1, their clients will get a complimentary fourth night at participating hotels, plus savings up to $500 on a variety of activities that commemorate the past, present and future of America’s Caribbean. Also, the first 90 agents to book the anniversary package through the travel professional’s portal on our web site, www.usvitourism.vi, will get a $90 bonus commission. Reduced hotel prices are so refreshing For a limited time, our prices are reduced for most hotels in the USA, Canada and the Caribbean. www.BookTravelBound.com FIT 800-808-9541 · FIT@BookTravelBound.com Groups 800-808-9547 · Groups@BookTravelBound.com Interested? Request #015. August 6, 2007 TravelAgent 37. http://www.usvitourism.vi http://www.BookTravelBound.com

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Contents Editor's Letter News You Can Use Cover Story - Passports and Visas: What Clients Should Know About Them EUROPE: Capella Debuts Two Properties This Year LAS VEGAS: The De-Theming of Luxor HAWAII: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Renovates CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA: Cruising the Panama Canal Lavishly CARIBBEAN & BAHAMAS: Bahamas’ Grand Isle Resort & Spa News and Notes Meet the U.S.V.I.’s Tourism Commissioner CRUISES: Defining Regent Seven Seas HOTELS: InterContinental Harbor Court Baltimore Agent Exchange Luxury Travel Expo Update Ad and Edit Index Classified Marketplace People & Places

Travel Agent - August 6, 2007

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