| Stay cheap and fly for free to Montserrat
Travelers heading to Montserrat, and those vacationing in Antigua who want to extend their trip, can fly for free when a seven-night stay is booked at one of Montserrats two hotels. From now until October 31, guests that book a seven-night vacation at the Tropical Mansion Suites or Vue Pointe Hotel will enjoy complimentary roundtrip airfare to Montserrat on Winair from Antigua. This is based on single occupancy and there is a supplemental charge of $115 for each additional person traveling. The fly for free package also includes airport transfers and daily continental breakfast. Room rates start as low as US $107 per night, including taxes, at the Tropical Mansion Suites. Situated within easy reach of the airport and Little Bay beach, the Tropical Mansions Suites feature truly spectacular views of the mountains and sea. All guestrooms feature ensuite bathrooms and balconies. The hotels Breezes Restaurant features exquisite international cuisine, a lounge and bar. For more information or for reservations, please e-mail tropicalmansion@galloway.ms or visit www.tropicalmansion.com. Cottage rates start as low as $120 per night, including taxes, at the Vue Pointe Hotel. Located on a gentle hillside with spectacular views of the Soufriere Hills Volcano, the Vue Pointe Hotel features 22 individual cottages, restaurant and bar. For more information or for reservations, please e-mail vuepointe@candw.ms or visit www.vuepoint.com. Special rates for island activities such as island/volcano tours, snorkeling, diving and hiking are available at an additional cost. Airport departure tax not included. Montserrat, a lush green and mountainous island of approximately 39 square miles, lies in the Eastern Caribbean chain of islands.
Athletes hit by lack of funds
THREE Bahraini disabled athletes are hoping to clinch top medals at an international wheelchair marathon in Japan later this month. Riyadh Al Marzooq, Abdul Amer Al Aradi and Sayed Noor Al Widae have intensified their training during Ramadan to ensure they will be in top form when they compete at the 26th Oita International Wheelchair Marathon on October 29. "During Ramadan everyone is fasting but still they are training hard because they want to win the marathon," said Bahrain Mobility International (BMI) vice-president and coach Adel Sultan. "They want to make Bahrain proud by joining the other 600 athletes from around the world and beating them. "Bahrain is now a developed country and we want to show this to the world." The only snag facing the athletes is they need to raise at least BD2,800 for airfare and accommodation for themselves and two coaches, Mr Sultan and Abbas Salah, who are required to assist them.
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