'Best of Barbados 2008' Offers the Ultimate Caribbean Spring & Fall Packages at a Price That's Right

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking that much needed Barbados vacation full of fun & sun doesn't mean breaking the bank -- at least not anymore! From February 25 until April 1 2008, Barbados is offering the chance to book an authentic Caribbean experience for travel during either Spring (May 1 - July 15) or Fall (September 1 - November 30). The 2008 Best of Barbados package is guaranteed to leave memories that last a lifetime, as well as, a pocket full of savings.

The special Best of Barbados program invites visitors to customize vacations directly with their travel agent, selecting options from a full range of the very best hotels, attractions and activities available on island. Best of Barbados offers a truly unforgettable Caribbean experience at an exceptionally low rate, proving there has never been a better time to visit Barbados.

Visitors on the Best of Barbados program can take advantage of the following:

     * A $200 air credit per person
     * First night free (minimum of seven nights based on a maximum of two
       people per room)
     * Free full breakfast daily
     * $25.00 voucher for dinner for two at Oistins Fish Fry
     * Get one free car-rental day at participating car-rental companies when
       two or more days are purchased
     * Get half price ticket with purchase of one ticket at participating
       attractions
     * High-value discounts at numerous retail stores in Bridgetown

For those that book September '08 travel dates during the February 25 - April 1 reservation period, a September Special Add-On will be applied to their package. This incredible deal increases air credit to $300 per person, adds another free night of accommodation and gives participants a $100 value debit card.

Further information on the 2008 Best of Barbados package and a list of participating hotels, restaurants and attractions can be found at www.visitbarbados.org or by calling the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1(800) 221-9831. For reservations, consumers should contact their preferred travel agent.

The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes ranging from rolling waves on the Atlantic to those gently lapping the Caribbean coast. It is the first and only Zagat rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is also an ideal stage for world- class events and has hosted numerous athletic championships, including the ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2007 and the 2006 PGA World Golf Championship-The Barbados World Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts to award-winning five-star resorts. The newly renovated Grantley Adams International Airport offers non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Air Jamaica, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean.