News Flash! The economy is crumbling (in case you hadn't heard). But that doesn't mean you have to put your travel plans on hold. One Caribbean company is giving travelers the chance to trade their stocks for a getaway at their resort.
Elite Island Resorts announced earlier this month that it is accepting stocks in exchange for a night at one of their luxury hotels. "Roll Back Your Stock's Value," as the chain is calling it, allows travelers to spend up to $5,000 per room in stock transaction, and the stocks will be rated at their July 1, 2008 value. Stocks will be accepted as payment through January 31, 2009, and will be valid until December 20, 2009.
The company claims it has set aside $10 million in resort accommodation towards the program, and there are no blackout dates.
What do I think? If I had thousands of dollars in stocks, I might give it a go. But seeing as I never had any money even before the economy went downhill, it looks like I'll have to pass up this deal.
Photo: courtesy the Verandah Resort & Spa
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