Tempting Tobago
~ Words by Vickie Sam Paget, Sky Blue Content ~
From great golf to dream dives, Magdalena Beach & Golf Resort offers more than enough to tempt your clients
Nestling in the heart of a tropical plantation estate in Tobago, the Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort is something of a legendary local landmark.
Located along four glorious kilometres of beach and coastline, the grounds of this stylish resort boast breathtaking nature trails and canopy walks through virgin mangrove forest.
It’s pretty spectacular, that’s for sure. And the resort is constantly upping-the-ante when it comes to luxurious offerings to tempt your clients with…
Great Golfing
To celebrate its impressive US$2 million revamp, the Magdalena Grand’s Tobago Plantations Golf course is offering resort guests 20 per cent discounts.
This Par-72, 18-hole golf course has been woven into the landscape of Tobago Plantations Estate. The recent refurbishment project, which was completed in December, upgraded the course to Golf Course Superintendents Association of America standards.
There are characteristic pot bunkers sunk into the greensides and a Par 4 that heads out on the peninsula where the Atlantic Ocean breeze comes into play and golfers can enjoy panoramic views of Scarborough.
The resort also provides juniors aged 12 to 17 with free golfing, making it the perfect destination for families seeking to introduce their children to the sport.
Tobago Reef Masters
Clients who love to explore the ocean will be thrilled to learn that Magdalena Grand guests receive a 20 per cent discount on all the services that the resort’s dive centre has to offer.
The resort’s Tobago Reef Masters dive centre is the only five-star PADI dive centre on the island. Certified dive instructors are available for expert instruction, and a variety of dive packages are available, including day and night dives. Rates for singe-tank dives start at US$62.
Big Day Bliss
The Magdalena Grand offers a stylish range of impressive wedding package options: Grand Wedding, Silver Wedding, Gold Wedding and Platinum Wedding. There is also a Renewal of Vows package for couples who wish to reaffirm their commitment. Wedding packages range from US$1,129 to $1,499 per couple, while the Renewal of Vows package costs US$799 per couple.
And couples who want to combine their big day with their honeymoon will receive the resort’s Silver Wedding package absolutely free of charge when they purchase a seven-night stay in a one bedroom oceanfront suite.
Intimate Indulgences
Picture the scene of the Magdalena Grand’s Honeymoon Package for your clients: they enter a decorated suite with a private hot tub on a private balcony and indulge in a platter of chocolate-covered strawberries and sparkling Champagne.
Add to that a couple’s massage on the beach or on their room’s private balcony, and a romantic tour for two to Argyle Waterfalls, and they’ll soon understand why this package is all about the ultimate in intimate indulgences. The Honeymoon package starts US$2,799.
ON-SITE INSIGHT: Bernard Sarme, GM, Magdalena Grand
Why does the Magdalena Grand appeal to the Canadian market?
“The Magdalena Grand is ideally situated on a beach and has magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. In my experience the Canadian market has always liked the type of product that we are offering, especially our all-inclusive packages.”
Why should travel agents be talking to their clients about the Magdalena Grand?
“As a rule travel agents love to send their guests to hotels where their clients are well taken care of. Also, all of our rooms have ocean views and we have a PGA championship golf course with a brand new club house.”
Any incentives for Canadian travel agents?
“We are delighted to discuss hosting FAM trips and we also have special travel agent discounts.”
www.magdalenagrand.com
Image: Magdalena Grand, Tobago
This advertorial first appeared in CT Magazine, a publication for Canadian travel agents.
