Hotel Caravelle has agent special

The Hotel Caravelle on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, wants travel agents to realize that it wasn’t damaged by Tropical Storm Isaac and so is offering them 50% discounts if they book by Aug. 31. The hotel says it “loves and welcomes Canadians.”Meanwhile, the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has partnered with JetBlue on a special fall travel agent program that includes a 50% off at Hotel Caravelle, a welcome USVI bag filled with destination information and giveaways, a $50 dinner certificate, a $25 shopping certificate, $25 activities certificate and 50% off JetBlue airfare rates. JetBlue doesn’t have any Canadian gateways, but does have destinations near the Canadian border. A three-night minimum stay is required. Travel must be booked by Aug. 31, with travel dates from Sept. 4 through Oct. 31. For more information, agents can call Hotel Caravelle at 340-773-0687. (http://www.jetblue.com/deals/travelagent)