Author: Tom Spruce

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Tom Spruce

As the Content Executive of Blue Bay Travel, I am able to craft and deliver an engaging and informative content schedule on the pages of this blog. Here my love of travel and writing are able to combine. We’re all about arming you with knowledge on some of the most incredible destinations in the world. I suppose there are worse jobs than writing about paradise every day.

Caribbean

Insider Knowledge

Is Excellence Club Worth It? A First-Hand Review From Excellence Oyster Bay

May 1, 2024 Tom Spruce
Our customer Debbie recently returned from an upgraded stay in an Excellence Collection resort. So we asked her the big question: Is Excellence Club worth it?

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News

Blue Bay Scoops Top Online Agency Honours At The TTG Top 50 Awards 2024

April 26, 2024 Tom Spruce
Ahem… You’re now addressing the Best Online Agency in the UK! We attended the recent TTG Top 50 Awards 2024 and returned home with the gold.

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Caribbean

How To Have Adults-Only Private Island Experience in The Grenadines at Palm Island Resort

April 16, 2024 Tom Spruce
If you’ve always assumed that kicking back somewhere stunning and exclusive like Necker Island is only available to the rich and famous, you’re wrong. Because we’re about to tell you how you can get a private island experience in The Grenadines – without paying a media mogul’s ransom.

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Caribbean

Grenada Vs. St Lucia: Which Island Escape Should You Book in 2024?

March 27, 2024 Tom Spruce
Two dazzling destinations, there’s no doubt. But, when it comes down to it, should you be jetting off to Grenada or St Lucia? We have years of experience travelling both islands, so we’re in a good position to unpuzzle this tricky holiday quandary for you.

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News

UK Currency Exchange Rate: Discover Bumper Rates For Locations Like Turkey and the Caribbean

March 21, 2024 Tom Spruce
If Turkey is your favourite holiday hotspot then you’re going to want to hear this. The UK currency exchange rate means you could be in the best position to save on your next escape. Here’s why.

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Caribbean

How To Spend a Day at Grand Etang National Park, Grenada

March 12, 2024 Tom Spruce
The spicy island of Grenada is home to many wonders. Exploring Grand Etang National Park is a great way to learn more about the island if you can prise yourself away from the beautiful beaches.

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Caribbean

10 Quintessentially Caribbean Things to Do in Grenada

March 12, 2024 Tom Spruce
You can have the most Caribbean experience ever by trying these 10 things to do in Grenada. It’s live every island dream you’ve ever had all ticked off in one tiny island trip. Number nine is unique to Grenada too!

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St James’s Club & Villas Review: Award-Winning Family-Friendly Resort Option in Antigua

March 8, 2024 Tom Spruce
Searching for a family-friendly resort in Antigua that won’t cost they earth or leave your kids feeling like you’ve taken them to a remote island and cut all ties from society? Our St James’s Club & Villas review shows just why this could be the spot for you.

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Cruise

How To Choose The Right Cruise For You: Our Complete Beginner’s Guide

February 27, 2024 Tom Spruce
You know that you want to explore more of the world out on the high seas. But when you’ve never hit the water before, in an ocean of options, how to choose the right cruise for you?

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News

How To Get Upto $400pp Cashback on a Barbados Break With the New ‘Feels Like Summer’ Campaign (Updated End Date!)

February 23, 2024 Tom Spruce
Did you know that the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) in partnership with Book Barbados is offering $400BBD per adult to visitors, encouraging them to get out and explore the island as part of their ‘Feels Like Summer’ Campaign?

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Caribbean

How to Spend a Romantic 48 Hours in Castries, Saint Lucia

February 22, 2024 Tom Spruce
Discover the perfect two-day itinerary for when you are looking for romantic things to do in Castries with your loved one.

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Caribbean

12 Natural Attractions in Saint Lucia: Excursions Nature-Lovers Can’t Afford To Miss

February 22, 2024 Tom Spruce
It’s a gorgeous emerald speck in the vast Caribbean Sea, so you know there have to be some incredible natural attractions in Saint Lucia that are just dying to make nature lovers happy!

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Caribbean

When’s the Best Time To Visit Saint Lucia?

February 22, 2024 Tom Spruce
There aren’t many bad times to touch down on this oasis in the Caribbean. But is there a best time to visit Saint Lucia for ultimate holiday vibes? Does it even matter when you book?

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Cruise

6 Best Cruise Destinations For Young Couples in 2024: Where To Go First

February 20, 2024 Tom Spruce
Getting out on the open sea has never been more popular with younger travellers. And, if you’ve never been before, we’ve rounded up the best cruise destinations for young couples. So, you know where to focus your gaze when the time is right to book your adventure.

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Cruising 101: 23 Expert Tips for First Time Cruisers

February 16, 2024 Tom Spruce
Our team have been on more watery adventures than you’ve had hot dinners. Now we want to give you the benefit of our experience by sharing our top tips for first time cruisers. Maiden voyagers, read on!

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Caribbean

What Are the Best Excursions in Antigua? 5 Unmissable Moments for Your Bucket List

February 15, 2024 Tom Spruce
There can be no doubt there are some amazing things to see and do here. So we thought we’d give you a hand and countdown our top excursions in Antigua.

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15 Interesting Facts About Antigua You Need To Hear Before Booking A Stay

February 13, 2024 Tom Spruce
It might be smothered in more stunning beaches than you count, but there’s more to this tiny island than miles of sun-soaked shoreline. We’ll prove it! Did you know these super interesting facts about Antigua before today?

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4 Adults-Only Elite Island Resorts in Antigua That Couples Need to Know About

February 9, 2024 Tom Spruce
Fancy an adults-only escape in the Caribbean? Just you and your significant other (or friend) catching endless beach time and dreamy sunsets – as well as the odd cocktail, right? These 4 awesome Elite Island Resorts in Antigua have exactly what you need.

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Where's Hot When?

Where’s Hot in February? Our Complete Guide On Where To Go & Why

January 31, 2024 Tom Spruce
Getting a holiday booked can be the perfect carrot for helping to navigate the difficult terrain of January. But, where’s hot in February? And why should you be getting that escape on the calendar? (As if you needed a reason, right?!)

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Caribbean

A Trip To The Caribbean Doesn’t Have To Cost An Arm & A Leg: Here’s Why

January 25, 2024 Tom Spruce
Want the secret sauce to creating a cheap Caribbean holiday without affecting your fun? Well, we’ve got you friend. So if you’re thinking that the Caribbean looks incredible, but out of budget, we’ll tell you why that may not be the case.

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