Holiday packages available from Thomas Cook Signature and ITC Classics
Antigua and Barbuda (October 11, 2005) - For those who dream of escaping the cold this Christmas the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda offer a variety of tempting packages - and visitors needn’t miss out on their traditional turkey and Christmas pudding dinner.
Antigua and Barbuda offer many of the familiar UK traditions, such as Christmas carollers and homemade Christmas pudding, but with the benefit of an idyllic warm and sunny setting and some attractive Antiguan customs, including barbeques on the beach, live steel band music, and the delicious Caribbean sorrrel fruit drink.
Antigua hosts various Boxing Day fetes, when the whole island emanates a party spirit to celebrate the festive season, and the New Year’s Day costume street parade is a sight not to be missed.
Beautiful Blue Waters, located in the north of Antigua beside two secluded beaches, offers a selection of special events over the festive period. On Christmas Day the manager of Blue Waters hosts a spectacular Christmas dinner for all the guests at the hotel, including succulent turkey with all trimmings, fruity Christmas pudding, and a selection of other dishes for those wanting something a little different. Arriving by boat, Father Christmas himself visits the hotel with a sack full of gifts for the children. On New Years Eve Blue Waters holds its own fireworks display, followed by a black tie gala dinner.
For more information about Blue Waters contact Three Sixty Hotels and Resorts at +44 (0) 870 360 1245 or at bluewaters@threesixtyhotels.com.
Thomas Cook Signature is offering a seven-night stay over the Christmas period at Blue Waters from £1,934 per person based on two people sharing. This price includes accommodation, breakfast, and return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick or with BMI from Manchester. For further information contact Thomas Cook Signature at +44 (0) 870 443 4580.
For serious end-of-year rest and relaxation, The Beach House on Barbuda, one of the island’s most exclusive properties, offers the epitome in barefoot luxury. For a total chill-out Christmas escape with no TVs, radios or telephones in any of the 21 guest rooms, The Beach House is the perfect chic retreat with the most sumptuous of offerings, including king-sized four-poster beds, Fili d’Oro bed linens, and spacious bathrooms complete with an exclusive collection of spa amenities. To cater to the whim of every guest, Service Ambassadors are available to meet all needs throughout any stay.
Departing on December 22, 2005, ITC Classics is offering a seven-night stay with prices from £3,590 per person. This includes accommodation in an oceanview junior suite on a bed and breakfast basis, return economy British Airways flights from London Gatwick, and connecting flights from Antigua to Barbuda. For more information contact ITC Classics at +44 (0) 1244 355 527.
For further information about Antigua and Barbuda contact Emma Goodwin at KTA Public Relations on + 44 (0) 20 7352 1088 or at emma.goodwin@ktapr.com.
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