Only a short flight away, the Turks and Caicos Islands are a very easy destination to get to with direct flights from New York, Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, Toronto, Montreal and more. Once again, Condé Nast Traveler has voted Grace Bay Beach as the World’s #1 Beach. Always a favorite with honeymooners and couples planning their dream wedding, Turks and Caicos Islands is the obvious choice for a quick and easy, romance-filled getaway.

The holiday starts in proper style with a private luxury sedan transfer for the short 15-minute drive to the chosen resort. No line-ups, no crowds; just the happy couple. Upon arrival the couple is welcomed with a chilled bottle of champagne to be enjoyed whilst taking in the warm Caribbean breeze. Later, the romance is stepped up with an in-room couples massage. When it’s time to venture out, enjoy a romantic dinner on the beach complete with tiki torches and Caribbean flavours such as coconut flavored Lobster Tail, Princess Conch, grilled tenderloin of beef, a duo of chocolate tort and key lime pie. Couples can’t help but enjoy the evening listening to the waters lap on the beach and digging their feet into the warm, soft, white sand.

Looking for some privacy? Splurge and live like a star

Lovers can upgrade their ‘Turn Up the Heat’ stay to the Parrot Cay Hotel, part of the COMO Hotels and Resort group, and live like a star with a private sanctuary offering nothing but luxury, serenity and peace of mind. Only a short boat ride away from Providenciales, Parrot Cay is a favourite for stars including couples Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, as well as Keith Richards, Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey. Gracefully placed on its own private island, pleasing all senses with its peaceful remote location, the resort features exceptional amenities and incomparable service. Boasting the regions best spa treatments and Yoga & Pilates classes at the Como Shambhala Retreat, guests will be in a state of bliss after their stay in this serene sanctuary. Package start at $1503.50 per person, and include breakfast, lunch and dinner for the duration of the stay.

Known for their personalized service, great rates and in-depth knowledge of the resort, MyTurksandCaicos.com takes care of all your holiday needs. From luxury full service hotels including the Regent Palms, Gansevoort and Seen Stars Resort to more economical options at the Comfort Suites and Ocean Club Resorts, they match you with the perfect accommodation. For more information or reservations, call 1-877-468-8757 or visit www.MyTurksandCaicos.com.

Beyond value, when it comes to family travel it’s all about ease and convenience. Enjoy Whistler steps in to help with great rates and holiday planning by taking care of all your planning needs from lodging and airport transfers to lift tickets, rentals and snow school.

Whistler Blackcomb’s award winning kids ski and board program is the perfect place to learn with an ideal blend of skill development, mountain exploration and social time. Some of Enjoy Whistler’s favourite family friendly activities include:

Ice Skate at Olympic Plaza – New this year, the area in front of Whistler’s Olympic Plaza stage will be turned into a winter wonderland with skating, snow play area, and even sledding.

Coca-Cola®/MD Tube Park - Located in the Base 2 Zone on Blackcomb Mountain, the Coca-Cola®/MD Tube Park offers great fun for the whole family. The Tube Park has eight lanes varying in difficulty from green to blue to black. Lanes are 1000’ and a state-of-the-art conveyor lift makes traveling to the top a breeze.

Family Zone - Whistler Blackcomb’s Family Zone on Whistler Mountain is the perfect place for families and beginners. Traffic flow is designed to move slower to provide a comfortable environment, while access to the terrain park and the Family Zone is separated, ensuring that everyone can head to their own favourite spots safely.

Known for their personalized service, great rates and in-depth knowledge of the resort, Enjoy Whistler takes care of all your family holiday planning needs including extras such as discounted lift tickets, rentals, lessons and airport transportation. From luxury full service hotels like the Four Seasons Resort Whistler and hard-to-find private homes, to more economical options such as self-contained condos at the Alpenglow Lodge, they match families with the perfect accommodation.

For more information about the March Break Family Getaway, call 1-888-882-8858 or visit www.enjoywhistler.com.

Enjoy Vacations is a central booking service and package wholesaler for leading mountain resorts such as Whistler, Vail and Banff as well as select Caribbean destinations such as Turks & Caicos, Anguilla and the US Virgin Islands. For more information visit www.enjoyvacations.com.

Depending on the total holiday spend, guests will have a choice of activity options with a value of up $400.00. This promotion is on top of Enjoy Whistler’s already great deals including free nights and discounted ski packages. Choices include:

The Alpine Experience: Whistler Blackcomb Fresh Tracks Tickets (spend over $1,500) - Want to get up the mountain before everyone else? This is the ticket! Board the Whistler Village Gondola, enjoy a buffet breakfast and then catch some fresh powder, or cruise the corduroy before anyone else is out of bed.

The Adventure Experience: Ziptrek Ecotours (spend over $3,600) - Ziptrek Ecotours has been voted ‘Best Adventure Tour’ in Whistler since it first opened for adventure in summer 2002. With Ziptrek guests will enjoy an unforgettable opportunity to explore, learn and delight in the thrill of an aerial adventure high in the treetops of Canada’s ancient, temperate rainforest.

The Relaxing Experience: Scandinave Spa Whistler (spend over $5,000) - Scandinave Spa offers the experience of hydrotherapy in the heart of nature. Spread over three acres, the spa overlooks Whistler’s magnificent landscape. This year-round activity cleanses the body and skin while improving blood circulation and physical conditioning. Enjoy a deep tissue massage and baths as part of this exclusive deal.

The Foodie Experience: Fondue at 6,000ft with Canadian Snowmobile Adventures (spend over $10,000) - Journey by snowmobile or snowcat to the rustic Crystal Hut, perched atop Blackcomb Mountain, for a candle-lit fondue dinner with wine and fresh baked fruit pie served hot from the wood fired oven. Step outside and revel in the panoramic views of the Coast Mountain Range from the deck, or relax and enjoy the live entertainment.

The Bubbly Experience: Sabering Champagne at the Bearfoot Bistro (spend over $10,000) - Grab a sword and saber a bottle of chilled champagne at Whistler’s award-winning restaurant, the Bearfoot Bistro. The best-stocked cellar in Whistler is lined with wines from around the world and this is the backdrop for a tradition dating back to the Napoleonic era. A truly dramatic way to celebrate with friends, family and compatriots.

“Whistler Blackcomb is well known for offering an incredible mountain experience, however it’s often the unique adventures that make a vacation amazing,” says Clint Skidmore, President and CEO at Enjoy Whistler. “Everyone is looking for a great deal. When you book your Whistler holiday with us, not only do we guarantee the best price on your overall package, but we will throw in a memorable experience to make your vacation truly spectacular.”

Known for their personalized service, great rates and in-depth knowledge of the resort, Enjoy Whistler takes care of all your Whistler holiday needs including extras such as discounted lift tickets, rentals, lessons and airport transportation.

From luxury full service hotels like the Four Seasons Resort Whistler and hard-to-find private homes, to more economical options such as self-contained condos at the Alpenglow Lodge, they match you with the perfect accommodation.

For more information or reservations, call 1-888-882-8858 or visit www.enjoywhistler.com.

Enjoy Vacations is a central booking service and package wholesaler for leading mountain resorts such as Whistler, Vail and Banff as well as select Caribbean destinations such as Turks & Caicos, Anguilla and the US Virgin Islands. For more information visit www.enjoyvacations.com.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, October 31, 2011 – For those thinking about a ski vacation this year, November 15 is an important date. Each year, resorts roll out their early booking promotions with deep discounts on lodging and lift tickets, as well as on rentals and airport transfers. All this is aimed at enticing customers to book their trips in advance thereby securing their business for the season. The deals can’t go on forever and November 15 is the deadline. Some of the best deals around can be found in North America’s top winter resorts including Whistler, Banff and Vail through Enjoy Vacations.

There are plenty of great value-added packages being offered at resorts this year as ski operators and hoteliers work hard to try and secure bookings for the season. From free lift passes, meals and spa treatments, here are just a few of the season’s best money-saving specials.

Whistle your way to Whistler with 2 Nights Free at the Aava
Whistler’s newest hotel where stylish design and modern features meet, Aava is located steps away from the enchanting Whistler Village and world class Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Book a 7-night stay with 5 days skiing at the Aava hotel and receive 2 free nights (a savings of $490) and $113 off lift tickets. Bringing the kids? Book before November 15 and kids 12 and under, ski and rent for free. For a family of four, this represents a savings of over $1200. For more information and reservations, visit Enjoy Whistler .

Savings fit for a king at The Fairmont Banff Springs
The majesty of the castle-like Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel rivals that of the surrounding snow-tipped Rocky Mountains, and has become a symbol of Banff and everything it has to offer. At the Fairmont Banff Springs, guests can save 30% each night if booked by November 15. To sweeten the deal, skiers and boarders who buy a 5-day lift pass can ski for 7 representing an additional savings of $144. For more information and reservations, visit Enjoy Banff.

Ski, spa and save at The Sebastian Hotel in Vail
Centrally located in the heart of the Vail Village pedestrian area, The Sebastian Hotel is the first newly built property in the Village for 43 years. Chic, fun and comfortable, The Sebastian is offering a “Ski free, Spa free” package that includes breakfast for two daily, lift tickets, a 50-minute spa treatment and welcome drinks at Frost Bar. Package rates start from $211 per person. For more information or reservations, visit Enjoy Vail.

Enjoy Vacations is a central booking service and package wholesaler for leading mountain resorts such as Whistler, Vail and Banff as well as select Caribbean destinations such as Turks & Caicos, Anguilla and the US Virgin Islands.

If you plan on doing more than one ski vacation this year, consider buying the Epic Pass.  This unbelievable pass gives you unlimited access not just for Vail and Beaver Creek, but for Breckenridge, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado.  Even better, it gives you unlimited access to Heavenly and Northstar-at-Tahoe in California, too!

The Epic Pass is a smoking deal if booked by October 24, 2011 at $649.  For example, if you are planning a 5 day ski trip to Vail in January and then a trip to Heavenly in February or March, you would be spending over $800 for your lift passes.  Book your Epic Pass now and get your winter vacations started.   You can find great accommodation options at www.enjoyvail.com. Hurry! Deal ends Oct. 24!

What are the Teva Mountain Games? They are America’s largest celebration of adventure sports, music and art. Professional athletes and amateur enthusiasts from around the world converge on Vail mountains and rivers to compete for over $100,000 worth of prize money. Competitors in eight sports and 24 disciplines will compete.

What are the events? This year’s events include Kayaking, rafting, mountain, road, freeride and slopestyle biking, a world cup bouldering event, climbing, fly-fishing, paddling along with mud and long distance running.

Who should we look out for? Where do I start! Some of the worlds top athletes in their sport will be in Vail to compete. To mention just a few names such as, Tao Berman, known as the “world’s foremost extreme Kayaker” - USA Today, Buena Vista local, Dustin Urban and Kiwi, Nikki Kelly will be competing in the Kayaking events. Stars from the biking world are Jeff Lenosky the 2010 Whistler Crankworx Trails champion, Katie Compton a local Colorado gal and New Jersey boy Adam Hueck. The Ultimate Mountain Challenge boasts Gretchen Reeves, Josiah Middaugh and Sara Anderson.

You mentioned art? Yes i did, there’s the Mountain Click Photo Competition, which is like an extreme sport in it’s own right! Competitors (professional and amateur) are given all area, non public access to the games in the search for the top snap. The winner will be awarded a tear sheet in ‘Outside Magazine’.

What about the music? All of the event concerts are FREE! Thursday see’s The Dirty Heads, named one of the best new bands of 2010, by ‘Rolling Stone Magazine’ @ Checkpoint Charlie, 7pm. Xavier Rudd from Australia, but considers himself the son of the world, with his globally influenced music. Xavier will be playing @ 7pm again at Checkpoint Charlie. The bands will accompanied by live DJs that will get you into the mood for a night of festivities in Vail Village.

Where can I stay? For the best rates in town, check out www.enjoyvail.com or call 1800 649 9960 and speak to one of the knowledgeable agents for the best place to stay.