But the transaction date could change as the details of the transition are finalized. As of April 12, Air Jamaica will offer four daily flights from Fort Lauderdale, three daily flights from New York (JFK) and daily flights from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Toronto.

The transition to Caribbean Airlines will be phased over a period of up to one year in order to ensure that customers continue to get the best possible travel experience.

Air Jamaica aircraft will continue to be utilized during the transition period. Current Air Jamaica pilots, flight crews and ground staff will operate the aircraft for the schedule already published. All customer services, including reservations, website and sales, will continue to operate in much the same way as today, for a period of time.

“We have enjoyed a tremendous relationship with our loyal customers in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, as well as throughout the Diaspora, and we are pleased to advise that our company is also committed to continuing these relationships, doing everything possible to earn your loyalty and trust,” said Bruce Nobles, Air Jamaica’s president and CEO.

Meanwhile, The Jamaica Observer newspaper reported that Caribbean Airlines will only be taking over Air Jamaica’s profitable routes to ensure Jamaica maintains its tourism lifeline with its major markets in North America and Europe, but will not assume any of the airline’s debt.

The newspaper also reported the jobs of Air Jamaica employees will be made redundant on April 12, since Caribbean Airlines has only been contracted to take up the slack in service on Air Jamaica’s routes.

For more information or reservations, call 800-523-5585 or visit www.AirJamaica.com

The hotel offers 15,000 square feet of flexible and creative meeting space and full meeting services for events. Verdanza’s Group Package presents a wide variety of value added perks including welcome beverage and cold towel upon arrival; private check-in upon request; pre-convention meeting; unlimited access to the fitness center, which features state-of-the-art training equipment; unlimited access to the business center; Wi-Fi in meeting rooms and public areas, as well as high-speed Internet access in guestrooms; complimentary use of meeting space based on group proportion; discount card for shopping at Macy’s, customized with group name; 10 percent discount on Dollar Rent-A-Car during the group dates; 15 percent VIP discount card to be used at Eighty 20 Bistro and Coladas Restaurant; and custom page on hotel’s website for the group, allowing members to make their reservations online.

In addition, planners can choose two of the following add-ons free of charge: one-hour wine and cheese cocktail reception; welcome Puerto Rican gift per room; services of a professional barista at a morning or afternoon break of your choice; complimentary self-parking for group’s registered delegates (up to 10 parking spaces); 10 percent discount in audiovisual services, LCD projector, screen and sound system; wellness break with Shiatsu massages by Body Healers; group morning stretch (a 45-minute stretching session) prior to the start of the day’s scheduled activities; and one complimentary guestroom for every 25 booked guestrooms.

Verdanza’s Planners Rewards Program offers the planner of any group with minimum revenue of $15,000 their choice of one of the following: four-day/three-night stay at any member hotel of Summit Hotels & Resorts in the continental U.S., a credit of $1,000 for the Group’s Master Account, a $1,000 gift card of your choice; and a 10 percent commission of total room revenue before taxes.

For more information, call 787-253-9000, ext 3110, email sllibre@verdanzahotel.com  or visit www.verdanzahotel.com/meetings-events

A two-night minimum stay is required. For more information, call 877-WHOTELS or visit the banner below.

For more information or to make reservations, call El Conquistador Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection at 888-543-1230 or visit www.ElConResort.com

For guests seeking a higher level of privacy and pampering, El Conquistador Resort’s sister property, Las Casitas Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection is also offering the Caribbean Meal Plan Package, with rates from $349 per night based on single occupancy.

Starting rates as noted above for El Conquistador Resort and Las Casitas Resort are valid now through April 28, 2010 and include one adult per guestroom; rates for two adults in the same guestroom start at $319 and $349 at each property, respectively.

Effective April 29 through Dec. 15, 2010, the rate for the Caribbean Meal Plan Package at El Conquistador Resort starts at $189 per night for one adult and $249 per night for two adults per guestroom; and at Las Casitas Resort, $299 per night for the first adult and $359 per night for two adults per guestroom.

For more information on Las Casitas Resort or to make a reservation, call 888-557-6370 or visit www.LasCasitasVillage.com

Owned by Luis Emmanuelli, the new hotel offers 136 guest rooms.

Hotel amenities include a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool as well as on-site restaurants, Amapola & Guajana Bar & Grill and The Pichi’s Casino featuring live music every Thursday through Sunday night.

Each guest room features a refrigerator, safe box and complimentary high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi access.

For the business traveler, the hotel offers computer access in the lobby, plus office supplies, faxing, and printing services 24 hours a day.

For special occasions, the hotel features 27,000 square feet of convention center space, seven meeting facilities and a conference room for smaller gatherings.

Located on the southern Caribbean coast of Puerto Rico near Ponce Historical City, guests have easy access to a variety of attractions including Guanica Dry Forest and the beautiful tropical beaches in Guanica.

For the beach lovers, Playa Santa, Guilligan’s Island beaches and La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay are also close by.

Rates start at $140 per night.

Travelers can contact the property directly for special packages.

Caribe Hilton is now home to 910 rooms, and is welcoming guests with a special offer.

Travelers can stay in the villas with special rates starting at $241 per night based on double occupancy and a fourth night free, a savings of 25 percent.

The package includes one-bedroom villa accommodation, fourth night free with three paid nights, buffet breakfast for two adults and two kids, casino match-play coupon and 20 percent off on spa treatments.

The offer can be booked March 15 through April 30 for travel April 12 through June 30.

Request the Spring Escapes offer or reservation code P2.

The Condado Lagoon Villas features 264 villa units.

This latest addition of 96 units completes the Condado Lagoon Villas project.

The 1,560-square-foot villas have a master bedroom with a marble bathroom, featuring shower and oversized bathtub.

Some units offer a living room, dining room and a fully equipped kitchen complete with refrigerator, stove and microwave.

The large villas can also be divided into three separate units — a studio with a bedroom with two queen size beds, full bathroom and kitchenette; two-bedroom unit; and one-bedroom unit.

All villas have modern tropical furnishings, private balcony with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Condado Lagoon, or San Geronimo Fort, and a full array of luxurious amenities.

Guests of the Condado Lagoon Villas are welcomed by a separate lobby with exclusive check-in, and enjoy a secluded pool area with Jacuzzi, gazebo and the Garden Terrace, serving breakfast and light fare daily.

For more information, call 877-GO-HILTON or visit www.condadolagoonvillas.com  or www.hiltonworldwide.com

The 7,000-square-foot spa is one of the largest in the San Juan area, providing a wide range of locally inspired treatments for both men and women developed by Zen Spa therapists, utilizing their own organic line of products, Zendera.

The serene space is decorated in dark woods with tones of crimson red and copper throughout its eight therapy rooms and two VIP treatment suites.

Two secluded relaxation rooms for guests complement the “Splendid Tea Room,” where guests can have healthy snacks and organic drinks before or after a treatment.

The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino is the island’s first new build hotel in a decade and is the crown jewel of Sheraton’s $6 billion brand revitalization efforts.

Located adjacent to the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan’s newest commercial and residential district, the new 503-room property accommodates both business and personal travelers, offering exceptional meeting facilities with over 35,000 square feet of space for groups and events, the largest casino in San Juan and modern leisure amenities including the spa, a 57,000-square-foot sundeck/pool with stunning views of the San Juan bay, a signature restaurant “Raices” and retail space.

It is also the first Caribbean hotel seeking LEED certification.

 Guests who book a hotel or a flight and hotel package by March 25 for travel to Dec. 31 to Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii or Costa Rica get Funjet’s lowest hotel price.

During the sale shoppers will also find deals on Las Vegas, Florida, California and New York vacations.

If prices drop after booking, Funjet will refund the difference of the hotel portion of the vacation package.

Roundtrip airport/hotel transportation is included with Mexico and Caribbean hotel-inclusive vacation packages.

Travelers to Cancun/Riviera Maya, Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit, Los Cabos, Punta Cana and Jamaica will receive a complimentary “Experience More” card — Funjet’s exclusive vacation enhancer that offers discounts for popular nightclubs, restaurants, activities and more.

Clients have the option to choose an all-inclusive resort, with meals, beverages, entertainment and tips included in the price.

Exclusive hotel offers, including kids stay, play and eat free, complimentary room upgrades, spa or dining credits and other value-added inclusions.

For more information about Funjet Vacations, visit the banner at right.

With the opening of 96 new units at the Condado Lagoon Villas, Caribe Hilton is now home to 910 rooms, and is welcoming guests with a special offer.

Travelers can indulge in all the villas have to offer with a very special limited time deal.

With rates starting at $241* per night based on double occupancy and a fourth night free, guests save 25% and can experience Caribbean living at its best.

The package includes: – One bedroom villa accommodation- Fourth night free with three paid nights- Buffet breakfast for two adults and two kids – Casino match-play coupon** – 20 percent off on spa treatments

This offer can be booked March 15 through April 30, 2010 for travel April 12 through June 30, 2010.

The Condado Lagoon Villas, designed by architectural firm Jimenez & Rodriguez Barceló and designer Iglesias Lucero, feature 264 villa units. This latest addition of 96 units completes the Condado Lagoon Villas project.

The 1,560 square foot villas boast a spacious master bedroom with a stunning marble bathroom, featuring shower and oversized bathtub.

Some units offer a living room, dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen complete with refrigerator, stove, and microwave.

The large villas can also be divided into three separate units: a studio with a bedroom with two queen size beds, full bathroom and kitchenette; two bedroom unit; and one bedroom unit.

All villas have modern tropical furnishings, private balcony with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Condado Lagoon, or San Geronimo Fort, and a full array of luxurious amenities.

Guests of the Condado Lagoon Villas are welcomed by a separate lobby with exclusive check-in, and enjoy a secluded pool area with Jacuzzi, gazebo, and the Garden Terrace, serving breakfast and light fare daily.

For reservations at the Condado Lagoon Villas, please visit http://www.condadolagoonvillas.com  or call 1-877-GO-HILTON and request the Spring Escapes offer or reservation code P2.

*Offer and rate subject to availability. Rate is a starting rate only, is based on double occupancy, and does not include taxes, resort fees, gratuities, or incidental charges. Breakfast included for children under 12 when accompanied by adult.

Other restrictions apply.**Match play coupon to be used at Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza. Restrictions apply. ### About Caribe HiltonCentrally located just minutes from the heart of Historic Old San Juan and 15 minutes from Luis Muñoz International Airport, the Caribe Hilton sits beachfront on an exclusive peninsula, made up of 17 acres of lush tropical gardens.

Already famous for being the birthplace of the piña colada, the resort is also known as the city’s largest hotel with a total of 910 guestrooms, including suites and the Condado Lagoon Villas, featuring fabulous ocean or garden views.

For the leisure minded, the resort features a secluded beach, beautiful oceanfront swimming pools, whirlpools, beachside hammocks, a children’s club, and a full-service Olas Spa offering a wide range of relaxing body treatments. The resort is also home to an array of boutiques and a peaceful bird sanctuary.

For those traveling on business, the Caribe Hilton offers Executive

Floor rooms with lounge access, business center, and the most complete meetings space.

For dining, the options are plentiful with restaurants and lounges featuring everything from local to international cuisine, including the renowned Morton’s Steakhouse, Starbucks, and the unique Lemongrass Pan Asian Latino. What’s more, Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States and does not require U.S. Citizens to carry a Passport.

The restaurant, which opens March 25, will offer a menu prepared with the finest technique, exploring Latino-Caribbean flavors with an artful French twist.

The miX on the beach menu begins with a selection of appetizers, such as spicy crab salad, taboulé, heart of palm, mango and bell pepper, offering a refreshing start to the meal highlighted by in-season local mangos.

In signature Alain Ducasse style, hints of Mediterranean coastal flavors accent miX on the beach’s menu, in particular, the eggplant, zucchini, tomato, mozzarella terrine gazpacho vinaigrette appetizer. Ingredients from land and sea are showcased in the main courses, from roasted Maine lobster au curry with coconut basmati rice, a twist on a miX classic accentuated by sweet local pineapple, to farm-raised pork en cocotte, creamy grits and corn bread, a regionally inspired dish prepared with pork sourced from Cayey, a mountain town in central Puerto Rico.

For dessert, island fruits and flavors abound, with roasted mango and tropical sorbet offering a sweet ending to the meal, while the baba au rhum, one of Alain Ducasse’s signature desserts, pays homage to the menu’s roots and is prepared with rum from Puerto Rico.

In addition to miX on the beach, Alain Ducasse Entreprise will manage the entire food and beverage program for the W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island, including all in-room dining, banqueting and weddings service.

For more information, call 787-741-4100 or visit www.WVieques.com/indulge