So How Was Trinidad Carnival 2013? Ready For 2014?

So it's been a month since Trinidad Carnival 2013 and I know those of us who went should have recovered from the adrenaline rush and euphoria and maybe even a dose of that carnival tabanca (that dreadful rather depressing feeling of MISSING it all so much) now that some time has passed.

For the newbies, what was your first impression of Trinidad?  The fetes?  The j'ouvert? The MAS?

For the experienced mas players, what was better about this year than the last?  What was worse?  

For both, what's a MUST SEE or MUST DO for next year?

I got hospitalized right near the new year and that caused some issues that ended in a domino effect and resulted in no mas for me for 2013.  But 2014...let the planning begin!

It has, in fact, already begun.  Check out the new and improved options for carnival planning, both regular 100% customized:

http://trinidadcarnival2014.eventbrite.com

and more standardized packages that still give you your choice (as long as it's available!) of what mas band and what fetes you want, and some, but not total, flexibility on housing options and dates to travel:

http://trinidadcarnival2014allinclusive.eventbrite.com

There are early bird, regular, and late (last lap) options, so don't delay, but make sure to get in touch first with any questions!  There are links in each event to send inquiries.

Band themes for 2014 are already being released and band launch dates soon to follow so don't get too comfortable and think you have a year to go just because carnival is late next year (Trinidad Carnival 2014 dates: March 3 & 4, 2014)!

Trinidad Carnival 2013: Caribbean Airlines Flight Cancellations - New York JFK!

Please call the airline NOW and make your free-of-charge reservation change for the first flight getting out of there to POS.  Severe weather has grounded flights tomorrow (Friday, February 8) to Saturday, February 9.  See copy-and-paste from Caribbean Airlines website.

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES GUARANTEED TRAVEL PROGRAM SEVERE WEATHER SYSTEM – FEBRUARY 8 -9, 2013

Port-of-Spain, February 07, 2013

Advisory # 1- 2013

Due to the onset of a severe weather system in New England and New York area, Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) passengers booked and ticketed to travel to/from New York during the period February 08 -09, 2013 , will be permitted to make changes to their reservations without penalty subject to the following conditions:

• Passengers must already be in possession of a ticket with confirmed reservations issued no later than February 07, 2013.

• Booked to travel to/from New York (JFK) during the period February 08 – February 09, 2013.

• Changes may be made up to February 28, 2013. The original inventory within the relevant cabin is not required; however the PNR must be properly documented.

• Passengers requesting changes to origin/destination is not permitted.

• CAL will not be responsible for arrangements to/from an alternate airport or for any hotel/overnight expenses incurred.

• Full refund (without penalty) will be allowed only on tickets issued for travel (to/from New York) between February 08 and 09, 2013.

• Passengers with totally unused tickets who elect not to travel during the specified period may have their tickets placed on hold for future travel on Caribbean Airlines up to 1 year from the original date of issue. Any difference, including change penalty between the original ticket and the new ticket must be collected.

Issued By: Revenue Management

February 07, 2013

 

 



FLIGHT ADVISORY – DUE TO AIRPORT CLOSURE AS A RESULT OF SEVERE WINTER STORM, CARIBBEAN AIRLINES FLIGHTS INTO AND OUT OF NEW YORK’S JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR 08TH AND THE 09TH OF FEBRUARY 2013 ARE NOW CANCELLED

Port-of-Spain, February 07, 2013

Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to heavy snow storm forecasted to hit the New York area flight cancellations into and out of JFK International Airport for the 08^th and 09^th of February at this time are as follows:

The following flights for Friday 08^th February are now cancelled:

BW524/525/ POS/JFK/POS sectors are cancelled

BW526 GEO/JFK/GEO

BW500 (renumbered BW3500/09 Feb) POS/JFK/POS

BW015 KIN/JFK

BW014 JFK/KIN

BW017 KIN/JFK

BW011 MBJ/JFK

The following flights for Saturday 09th February are now cancelled:

BW527 JFK/GEO

BW010 JFK/MBJ

BW016 JFK/KIN

Caribbean Airlines apologises to all disrupted passengers for these unavoidable weather-related cancellations and assures that all contingencies are in place to resume full service when conditions clear and flights are again allowed.

Passengers are advised to visit our website (http://www.caribbean-airlines.com), Caribbean Airlines and Air Jamaica Facebook pages or call the following telephone numbers for flight-specific information

Trinidad: 1 868 625 7200

Jamaica: 1 888 359 2475

Caribbean toll free: 1 800 744 2225

Caribbean Airlines North America toll free: 1 800 920 4225

Air Jamaica North America toll free: 1 800 523 5585

Essentials: What To Pack For Trinidad Carnival!

Read this old but timeless post and make sure you have everything you need!

If everything you own disappears though, the main things you need to survive this trip (which should therefore be on your person/in your carry-on luggage and never let out of your sight) are:

Passport

Bank card

Decorated boots/bag (and any other special orders!)

Fete and ferry tickets sent to you from Trinidad (if not waiting on you when you get there)

Extra contacts and cases

Prescriptions

Your country's flag

Everything else can be purchased/sorted out but these are a must, especially the first two!

...And did you tell your bank your dates and destination of travel so they don't freeze your card for fraud protection if you decide to or need to use it? 

Bleu Memorial Weekend 2013: Let's DO THIS! Early Bird Pricing Now!

Bleu travel planning is officially underway!  Have been in touch with the masterminds behind the wickedest all-inclusive resort pool/beach/day/night/everything party concept to kick off the summer JUST RIGHT, and you got it here first, it's time to start booking!  If you don't know what this is, it's a weekend filled with vibes as only Jamaica can bring it, and ONE price includes not just the all-inclusive resort room you're staying in, but access to the all-inclusive parties happening right on location!

Eloquence, Inc. already has over 50 email addresses from interested parties who wish to have their travel and transport to this event planned stress-free.  The party is all inclusive, all you can eat, drink, and wine down the place for the whole weekend!  All you need now is to take care of airfare and transportation from the airport to the Palladium, right?  Eloquence, Inc. can handle that as well so you have absolutely nothing to worry about besides packing and partying, period!

Contact Eloquence, Inc. ASAP to get your early bird special and have the wickedest time this Memorial Weekend in Jamaica!  Landing in Montego Bay and headed to the luxurious all-inclusive resort the Grand Palladium in Lucea.  Bring your girl, bring your man, leave with wicked memories of sun, fun, and rum (and other premium drinks)! :)  Prices on a weekend this hot WILL go up!

Email eloquence.inc@gmail.com to have your Bleu travel plans handled...all you have to do afterwards is show up ready to PARTY!

Disaster Management: She's GOING to TRINIDAD CARNIVAL 2013!

In deh in deh IN DEH!  A client revealed to me just yesterday evening that she had not actually sorted out her FLIGHT yet (brakes screech, glass SHATTERS, sirens go off)....WHAT!?  How we have costume, fete, j'ouvert, and NO FLIGHT???  BACCHANAL! Mad mad rush since last night to find a flight within the budget and time limits...ELOQUENCE, INC. DID IT!  There was this ONE seat left! Brap brap! another carnival disaster averted! *wipes sweat off brow*

We'll laugh at the last minute madness when this is all over...but right now...that was a very healthy scare!

Word to the wise, if you elect to have me handle your ENTIRE carnival itinerary, this cannot happen to you!

Want to be in Trinidad Carnival 2014?  Click HERE  or for the more luxury-filled version, click HERE... or email eloquence.inc@gmail.com!

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