Tickets On Sale Now for the 24th Annual Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival

 Island-Wide Lodging Values and Savings Available

 SAINT LUCIA (March 16, 2015) – Tickets are on sale now for the 24^th Annual Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival at www.stluciajazz.org with prices ranging from $24 to $80 per day. Online tickets will be discounted 15 percent through March 31 and a 10 percent discount will be applied to bulk orders of 20 tickets or more starting April 1.

The 11-day festival raises the curtain on April 30 at Mindoo Phillip Park with dozens of must-see events to follow, including the Jazz Showcase on Thursday, May 7 at the National Cultural Center in Castries. Main stage events kick-off on Friday, May 8 at the Pigeon Island National Landmark and continue through Sunday, May 10^.for a festival finale filled with star-studded performances.

Internationally renowned performers taking center stage this year include singer/songwriter Robin Thicke, two-time Grammy winner Jon Secada, Jamaican reggae musician and actor Jimmy Cliff, Latin sensation Timbalive,American rapper Flo Rida, acclaimed Paris-based pianist Alain Jean Marie featuring Grant Stewart, two-time Grammy nominee Joey DeFranceso and reggae singer Beres Hammond. The 11-day festival kicks off on April 30 and runs through May 10 featuring hundreds of musical performances and art showcases throughout the island.

“For more than two decades, the Jazz and Arts Festival has featured legendary names in music and this year’s line-up is no exception,” says Louis Lewis, Director of Tourism. “Travel packages are also available, making it easy for festivalgoers to enjoy the best of Saint Lucia’s art, culture, and music.”

Lodging packages across the island will inspire notes as high as the Pitons with savings of up to 55 percent. Offers from participating properties include:

Alize Inn – Gros Islet

“Saint Lucia Jazz 2015”

• Book a single room for $63 per night; double room $77 per night; triple room $107 per night
• Includes daily continental breakfast and one free transfer to Pigeon Island
• Minimum three night stay required
• Offer valid through May 12, 2015
• Visit http://www.alize-inn.info/index.html for more information about the resort

Anse Chastanet – Soufriere

“Saint Lucia Getaway”

• Receive a fifth night free in all room categories on the resort’s daily all-inclusive rate for a savings of 20 percent off standard rates
• Package rates start at $360 per person, per day in a standard room, which includes all meals, beverages and accommodations
• Rates are subject to 10 percent service charge and 10 percent VAT
• Book by March 31, 2015 for travel through July 15, 2015
• Minimum stay five nights; subject to availability; not combinable with other reservations
• Visit http://www.ansechastanet.com/ for more information about the resort

Calabash Cove – Marisule, Gros Islet

• Rates starting at $182 per person, per night for a total savings of 45 percent off standard rates
• Book now through April 15, 2015 for travel From April 25 through May 16, 2015
• Visit http://calabashcove.com/ for more information about the resort

 Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa – Vieux Fort

“Spring to Life in Saint Lucia at Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa”

• Receive 50 percent off standard rates with the Spring to Life package
• Package includes accommodations at the adults-only Harmony wing or family-friendly Splash wing, on-island airport transfers, premium liquors and signature cocktails, champagne and cold towel check-in, entertainment and activities, all taxes and gratuities
• Rates start at $157 per person, per night based on double occupancy
• Book now through March 31, 2015 for travel from April 16, 2015 through May 31, 2015
• Offer valid for new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other sale or promotion
• Visit cbayresort.com for more information about the resort or call toll-free from North America 1-877-352-8898

 Coco Palm Resort – Rodney Bay

“Coco Cool Jazz 2015”

• Receive up to 25 percent off standard room rates
• Bed & Breakfast rates start at $175 per day and include breakfast daily
• All-inclusive rates start at $260 per day and include breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks
• Room rates are subject to 10 percent service charge and 10 percent VAT; supplement charge applicable for third adult and children
• Book by May 7, 2015 for travel from May 1 through 17, 2015
• Valid for bookings of three night stays or longer
• To book, email reservations@coco-resorts.com or call 1-758-456-2800 for further details
• Visit http://www.coco-resorts.com/index.php for more information about the resort

Harmony Marina Suites – Castries

• Book a ten night stay from May 1 through May 10, 2015 for two people, inclusive of service charge, VAT and full breakfast daily for a package rate of $1,000
• Savings total up to 40 percent off standard rates
• Visit http://www.harmonysuites.com/ for more information about the resort

Hotel Chocolat – Soufriere

“Jazz Weekend”

• Book accommodations in a Lodge at $2,450 for three nights
• Book accommodations in a Luxe Lodge at $3,150 for three nights
• Includes full breakfast and lunch daily; free entrance to the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival main stage performances on Pigeon Island; swimming, snorkeling and refreshments on the way to the festival on the Hotel Chocolat boat; return trip from Pigeon Island after the festival
• Visit http://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/boucan/the-hotel/boucan-special-offers/jazz-weekend for more information about the offer

Las Vista Guest Inn – Castries

• Rooms available for $45 and $55 per couple, per night
• Offer valid from April 1 through April 30, 2015
• Visit http://lavistastlucia.com/ for more information about the resort

Marigot Beach Club – Marigot Bay

• Receive 40 percent off all double occupancy rooms
• Includes breakfast and a free shuttle to and from the main jazz events
• Offer valid from April 1 through April 30, 2015
• Visit http://www.marigotbeachclub.com/ for more information about the resort

Oasis Marigot Hotel & Villas – Marigot Bay

“Marigot Jazzers”

• Book seven nights at the Vacation Club for $1,194 and a total savings of 42 percent off standard rates
• Applicable for new reservations only; rates based on double occupancy; not available through travel agents, on any pre-booked vacations or combinable with other promotions
• Visit http://www.oasismarigot.com/ for more information about the resort

Palm Haven – Rodney Bay

• Book a Single Occupancy room for $90 per night; Double Occupancy $110 per night; Triple Occupancy $145 per night; Quadruple Occupancy $185 per night
• Inclusive of basic breakfast and taxes
• Offer valid from April 30 through May 10, 2015
• Visit http://www.palmhavenhotel.com/ for more information about the resort

Royal by rex resorts – Rodney Bay

“Early Summer Sale”

• Receive 55 percent off standard rates with the “Early Summer Sale”
• Book a deluxe suite for $264 per room, per night (double occupancy) when booked online or part of an air-inclusive holiday package
• Book by March 31, 2015 for travel from May 1 through May 31, 2015
• Subject to availability
• Enquiries can be requested via res.mriusa@rexresorts.com (USA & Canada) or visit www.rexresorts.com

St Lucian by rex resorts – Reduit Beach

“Early Summer Sale”

• Receive 15 percent off standard rates with the “Early Summer Sale”
• Book a Garden Room $261.53 per room (two adults/all-inclusive), per night when booked on-line but also available as part of an air-inclusive holiday package through companies such as British Airways, Virgin Holidays, Air Canada and Transat
• Book by March 31, 2015 for travel from May 1 through May 31, 2015
• Subject to availability
• Enquiries can be requested via res.mriusa@rexresorts.com (USA & Canada) or visit www.rexresorts.com

 Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort – Soufriere

“Linger Longer 5”

• Stay for five nights and pay for four in all room categories for a total of 20 percent off
• Includes complimentary daily breakfast for two
• Valid for travel April 16 through December 19, 2015
• Black-out dates apply
• Visit http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/sugarbeach for more information about the resort

The Landings St. Lucia – Rodney Bay

“Suite Sensation”

• Receive 20 percent off accommodations in a luxury suite
• Includes breakfast daily at the Beach Club Restaurant and a guided hike to Pigeon Island National Park (available on Tuesdays and Thursdays)

• Rates start at $470 per room, per night (for up to two guests and one child), plus service charge
• Book by April 15, 2015 for travel from April 29 through May 11, 2015
• Travelers who book an Ocean View or Beachfront Suite receive complimentary butler service
• Visit http://www.landingsstlucia.com/ for more information about the resort

The Villa Beach Cottages – Castries

“Jazz and the Beach”

• Receive 25 percent off standard rates on all accommodation categories
• Includes free airport transfers, complimentary drinks on arrival, accommodations in a one or two bedroom villa suite, free use of ocean kayaks, discounted rates on car or jeep rental
• Valid for stays of three nights or more from April 30 through May 18, 2015
• Book now through April 28, 2015
• Package applies to new bookings only and subject to availability
• Visit http://villabeachcottages.com/ for more information about the resort

Ti Kaye Resort & Spa – Anse Cochon

“Jazz it up at Ti Kaye”

• Book seven nights in an Oceanview room for $3,895 for a total savings of 25 percent off standard rates
• Rate is based on double occupancy and includes daily continental breakfast, a “Jazz Survival Kit”  on-island airport transfers and taxes
• Valid for travel from April 30 through May 11, 2015
• Minimum seven night stay required; a 50 percent deposit is required to secure this booking
• Visit http://www.tikaye.com/ for more information about the resort visit

Villa Capri – Cap Estate

“Jazz It Up at Villa Capri”

• Stay at Villa Capri for five nights and receive an additional night free for a total of 25 percent off standard rates
• Four bedrooms up to  eight guests for $750 per night
• Five bedrooms up to 10 guests $850 per night
• Six bedrooms up to 12 guests $1,000 per night
• Seven bedrooms up to 14 guests $1,200 per night
• Eight bedrooms up to 16 guests $1,400 per night
• Nine bedrooms up to 20 guests $1,550 per night
• Valid for travel from April 19 through June 21, 2015
• Not valid with any other offer; does not included food and beverage
• Visit http://www.capristlucia.com/ for more information

For more information about the 24^th Annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival visit http://www.stluciajazz.org.

For more information about the island of Saint Lucia, call 1-800-456-3984, or 1-888-4STLUCIA or visit http://stlucianow.com/.

About Saint Lucia

One of the Windward Islands of the West Indies’ Lesser Antilles, Saint Lucia (pronounced Saint LOO-sha) is nestled halfway down the Eastern Caribbean archipelago. The “Helen of the West Indies,” Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty and diverse attractions, including the signature Piton Mountains – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a tropical rainforest and one of the world’s few drive-in volcanoes. Culturally rich offerings include the bustling marketplace in the capital of Castries, quaint fishing villages along the coastline, and the annual Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. Saint Lucia’s wide range of accommodations includes world-class five-star resorts, all-inclusive resorts, intimate inns and value-oriented properties. Saint Lucia also is home to world class cruise and yachting facilities. The island is continually recognized as one of the Leading Wedding and Honeymoon destinations worldwide.