The Bahamas
The sun may be shining and the sea clear, but in the Bahamas, resorts are feeling the clouds of the economic downturn. Fewer visitors this winter—traditionally the busiest season—means travel providers are scrambling to convince undecided travelers with flashy (and steep) discounts.
You can't swing a beach towel without hitting some kind of discounted vacation deal for the Bahamas this spring. For bookings made by March 1, the mega-resort Atlantis has a package offering four nights for the price of three, free stays for kids 11 and under, and a swim with dolphins from $499. Visitors to Nassau Paradise Island can receive a $200 rebate on three-night air-inclusive vacation packages booked by March 9. Plus, JetBlue just started daily nonstop service from Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando with introductory fares from $49 each way.
The major online travel agencies are getting in on the discounting action as well. At press time, Orbitz had a "stay four nights, pay for two" offer at the Wyndham Nassau Resort. Expedia was offering 30 to 50% off hotel rates plus a $50 rebate on four-night stays. And Travelocity has a Spring Break Treasure Chest with offers such as round-trip airfare and four nights' accommodations from $466. Plus, package provider CheapCaribbean.com is offering up to 70% off air-and-hotel packages to the Bahamas.
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