Dominica teams up with agents

The eastern Caribbean island of Dominica is partnering with travel agents to offer visitors unique and exclusive summer packages ranging from spa adventures and active eco-luxury getaways to relaxing retreats. A total of 18 resorts are participating in the Discover Dominica Summer Escapes program, offering a variety of packages with rates beginning from $82 per person per night. Many packages include airport transfers, some meals and select activities. Dominica hotels participating in the program include: Anchorage Hotel, Calibishie Cove, Calibishie Lodges, Castle Comfort Lodge, Comfortel De Champ, Firefly Cottage, Fort Young Hotel, Garraway Hotel, Hibiscus Valley Inn, Hide-Out Cottages, Jungle Bay Resort & Spa, Narakiel’s Inn, Papillote Wilderness Retreat, Picard Beach Cottages, Portsmouth Beach Hotel, Sea Cliff Cottages, Secret Bay and Zandoli Inn. Packages must be booked by July 15 for travel by Sept. 30. All packages are subject to availability. To book a Discover Dominica Summer Escapes, use the promotional code: DDOMSE. The special rate can be booked by travel agents in the U.S. and Canada and offers a 10% commission. Additionally, agents who sign up for the special Dominica trade newsletter will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win an iPad 3. For more on the Discover Dominica Summer Escapes promotion, go to http://www.discoverdominica.com and click on travel trade or call Discover Dominica Authority toll-free from the U.S. and Canada at 1-866-522-4057.