Barbados Offers Deals through Social Network Sites

The Barbados Tourism Authority is teaming up with hotels and restaurants to offer an assortment of exclusive deals and experiences for social networking users via Facebook and Twitter. Fans of the “Barbados Beat” on Facebook can log in daily for promotional codes to stay, spa and dine at the best destinations on island.

Barbados Beat fans can access different deals via status updates, or by visiting the archive photo album “Exclusive Facebook Deals.” Deals are also “tweeted” on www.Twitter.com/BarbadosTourism, but users must be members of the Facebook page for full information to take advantage of savings.

Joining the Barbados Beat on Facebook page and Twitter offers a great up-to-the-minute online resource for on-island happenings and travel news and an interactive forum to discuss travel plans and get feedback.

One Barbados Beat exclusive for Facebook/Twitter fans that stay at the Fairmont Royal Pavilion before Sept 30 will receive a keepsake book on Barbados cookery as a welcome amenity, along with complimentary desserts at fine dining restaurant Palm Terrace.

Barbados Beat readers who book a stay before Aug. 31 at the Hilton Barbados (just outside of Bridgetown) for travel between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31 will receive a complimentary upgrade and welcome amenity by mentioning Barbados Beat when making reservations at reservations.barbados@hilton.com.

The four-star all-adult, all-inclusive Almond Beach Club & Spa is offering couples and girlfriend getaways deals on travel until Dec. 20. Clients who book before Aug. 31 and mention the Facebook offer will get 50 percent off suite rates and a special $100 spa credit.