GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND embraces MASTERCARDÒ MEMBERS

12-06-2007

 

GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas – Dec. 5, 2007 – Grand Bahama Island is rolling out the red carpet for MasterCard^Ò card members with an offer of hundreds of dollars in savings. Through Feb. 12, 2008, cardholders booking a Grand Bahama getaway receive instant rebates and complimentary accommodations at select hotels and resorts on this tropical island, known for great bonefishing, snorkeling, kayaking and boating.

 

By paying with their MasterCard, travelers staying three or more nights instantly save $200 on air-inclusive packages, in addition to receiving the fourth night free. Visitors booking a quick weekend getaway save $100 on air-inclusive packages for two nights. The list of participating resorts for travelers of varying budgets include Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour, an oceanfront hideaway with complimentary snorkeling and kayaking on-site; Pelican Bay at Lucaya, featuring water views and complimentary continental breakfast served poolside each morning; and The Westin and Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort, offering a full-service spa, championship golf courses, themed restaurants and a casino.

 

This special MasterCard deal is good for travel through Feb. 14, 2008. Packages are subject to availability and blackout dates may apply at some resorts. For more information call 1-800-8-BAHAMAS or visit GrandBahamaVacations.com, powered by Travelocity. Travelers should use promotion code Bahamas200 when booking three or more nights, and Bahamas100 when booking the two-night package.

 

Spirit Airlines is launching daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) and Grand Bahama Island (FPO) on Dec.13, hence connecting service to Grand Bahama Island from its domestic network.  In addition to Spirit Airlines, direct air service is available from many other major U.S. cities including New York; Philadelphia; Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Orlando, Fla. 

 

Located 55 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama Island offers a congenial atmosphere and soft-adventure water sports for travelers seeking a family-friendly getaway or romantic escape. As the fourth largest island of The Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island is a 96-mile stretch of white sand beaches, colorful resorts, national parks perfect for nature walks and kayaking, and is home to the world’s largest underwater cave system. For more information on Grand Bahama Island, call 1-800-8-BAHAMAS or visit GrandBahamaVacations.com.

 

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