Insider Tips for Still Booking a Luxury Caribbean Christmas

    WILLIAMSBURG, VA, November 20, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Holiday wishes can still come true for those hoping to hear Christmas carols dancing off of steel pans, to dine on freshly caught spiny lobster in lieu of glazed ham and ready to trade sweaters for swimsuits. These insider tips can make a Caribbean Christmas the season's best present and a reality at the region's top resorts.

Advice from Reservations Managers
At the heart of planning a luxury Caribbean Christmas is the reservations team. These vacation planning experts know the resort inside and out and can help squeeze in that last minute holiday getaway.
- Don't be shy. If the booking engine on a hotel's website shows no availability, call reservations. Sometimes there are late cancellations or they can find rooms that may not readily appear online.
- Just ask. Some resorts have 7-day stay requirements. There may be a 5- or 6-day opening that wouldn't show up on the booking engine. You wouldn't know it unless you called.
- Flexibility has its rewards. At times there are two 3-day openings back-to-back where a hotel can accommodate a guest with a room change. There may even be a slight discount to compensate for the inconvenience. Either way, a holiday vacation can be enjoyed.

Bypass Search: Top Hotels with Holiday Availability
Those already overwhelmed with the fast-approaching season of eat, drink and be merry can rejoice with this time saver: availability at four of the Caribbean's finest resorts according to TripAdvisor . Recent calls to these Caribbean retreats revealed limited availability for tropic-bound travelers.

The Somerset on Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos
The intimate five-star beach resort is where couples and families alike enjoy treasured times along the tranquil turquoise waters and powdery white sands of Grace Bay beach. Within European architecture, manicured lawns and lush gardens are 53 one- to five-bedroom villas. The luxury resort provides attentive service, complimentary Caicos Kids Club, adventures on land and sea, and more. The Somerset has holiday availability Dec. 19, 2015 through Jan. 3, 2016 and has lifted the 7-night minimum stay requirement.
Toll-free 888-386-8770 | direct 649-946-5900 | TheSomerset.com | [email protected]

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis
The Caribbean's only historic plantation inn on the beach is nestled on a golden strand of demure Nevis. Staff know guests by name, care for them like family and show them how to live in the moment. Guests relax in cottage-style accommodations, savor fine dining and unwind on its unspoiled beach. Nisbet Plantation Beach Club currently has availability in all room types through Christmas Day and again beginning January.
Toll-free 800-742-6008 | direct 869-469-9325 | NisbetPlantation.com | [email protected]

Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
The timeless classic features antique-appointed suites and cottages each with a private verandah or balcony giving guests enchanting views of the Caribbean Sea. Staff welcome guests home to the intimate resort nestled on its one private beach. Jamaica Inn has some suite and cottage availability through December 28, 2015.
Toll-free 800-837-4608 | Direct: 876-974-2514 | JamaicaInn.com | [email protected]

Rosalie Bay Resort, Dominica
This eco-boutique and wellness resort is nestled along the black sand beaches of Dominica, the Nature Island of the Caribbean. Free from overdevelopment and commercialism, guests enjoy the lush natural beauty and adventure found at the resort and on-island. A charter member of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World, Rosalie Bay is offering a 30% off special that is valid through the holiday season and well into 2016.
Toll-free 800-831-9249 | direct 767-446-1010 | RosalieBay.com | [email protected]

About The Somerset on Grace Bay
Located on world-famous Grace Bay on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, The Somerset on Grace Bay is an intimate, award-winning five-star resort where couples and families alike enjoy treasured times together. A Forbes Travel Guide Star List award winner, the luxury resort features 53 one- to five-bedroom villas and suites ranging from 1,400 to 5,300 sq. ft., as well as two restaurants and bars, a zero-entry infinity-edge pool, a reverse current lap pool outfitted with underwater Bose sound system, fitness center, full-service spa, a range of activities on land and sea, concierge services and complimentary Caicos Kids Club featuring children's activities led by a certified instructor. In 2015, TripAdvisor named Providenciales the #1 Best Island in the World and Grace Bay Beach the #1 Best Beach in the Caribbean and #2 Best Beach in the World.

About Nisbet Plantation Beach Club
Intimate and relaxing, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is the Caribbean's only historic plantation inn located on the beach. The 36 cottage-style accommodations set across 30 tropical acres on Nevis invite romance and privacy allowing guests to truly live in the moment. Old-world Caribbean charm is blended with modern-day conveniences including Wi-Fi, hiker GPS and Vespa scooters. Nisbet Plantation's idyllic setting, personal service and fine dining at the Great House, c. 1778, have made it one of the world's best resorts. Heralded by the most influential travel outlets including Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Expedia and TripAdvisor.com, Nisbet Plantation also carries the prestigious Hospitality Assured designation for service excellence. Nisbet Plantation celebrates its 25th anniversary throughout 2015.

About Jamaica Inn
Located in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica Inn boasts an eight-acre property situated on a private cove with an offshore reef. With a 700-foot private white sand beach considered to be one of the best in the Caribbean, this exclusive resort is the perfect getaway for the traveler seeking unassuming style and warm, friendly service. Family owned since 1950 and boasting a roster of famed guests including Marilyn Monroe, Ian Fleming and Kathryn Hepburn, Jamaica Inn offers timeless elegance and relaxed luxury on the best white-sand beach in Jamaica.

About Rosalie Bay Resort
Rosalie Bay Resort is an eco-boutique and wellness resort nestled in the foothills of the Morne Trois Pitons where the Rosalie River meets the black sand beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Rosalie Bay is a pioneer in its environmental efforts with the largest wind turbine in the region and founding Dominica's sea turtle conservation program. The hand-built sanctuary seamlessly blends into its 22-acre surroundings with 28 spacious rooms and suites, waterfront spa, wellness program, and local and organic cuisine. Stunning natural beauty and modern touches work in perfect harmony to create a vacation that is simply magical. In 2015, Rosalie Bay was named a charter member of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World. Spanning six continents and including 38 lodges, Rosalie Bay is one of only two Caribbean properties to be included in this prestigious group.

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