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Spring Break Bargain Destinations
If you're looking for a Spring Break getaway this month or next, the Caribbean is your best choice for bargains, according to new research from travel website
Fly Baltimore to Bermuda on USA3000
USA3000 Airlines will launch service between Baltimore (BWI) and Bermuda on June 11, with Tuesday and Sunday flights continuing through Aug. 16. Introductory
St. Kitts Marriott Escape Inclusive Package
The St. Kitts Marriott is the latest full-service resort in the Caribbean to offer an all-inclusive package Rates start at $299 per room per night and include:
Hilton Barbados Offers Upgrades, Credits, Free Night
Now through June 30, guests who book a fourth night at the Hilton Barbados will receive a fifth night free and complimentary room upgrade at check-in. Rates
Isla Verde Courtyard Deals Start at $59/Night
The spring special at the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico includes extras such as 2 for 1 in breakfast at Salsa
SuperClubs Spring Savings
SuperClubs is pitching recession-friendly rates on spring and summer all-inclusive getaways. Nine 'Super-Inclusive' resorts in Jamaica, Curacao and the Bahamas
Some Caribbean Destinations Getting Safer
With all the recent concerns about crime and safety in the Caribbean region, it's refreshing to read Ed Hewitt's new article on formerly dangerous destinations
Green Planet: St. Patrick's Day Parties Around the Globe
I'm off to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Montserrat this week, but before I go I wanted to leave you with a little Irish cheer: About.com's Ireland Travel
Jolly Family Packages in Antigua
Up to two children ages 3 to 11 stay free at Antigua's Jolly Beach Resort with two adults in a Queen Superior room -- or one child stays free with two adults in
Cheap Bermuda Airfares Plus Resort Credits: Bermuda Bound!
Bermuda is celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2009 with events and celebrations all year round. For travel this spring, JetBlue has one-way fares from New
Martinique Strike is Over
The general strike on Martinique has ended after a month of unrest and uncertainty for island residents and visitors alike. A pay increase for unionized workers
St. Lucia All-Inclusive Offers $99 Rates
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa appeals to families, couples and honeymooners with two distinct sides -– the adults-only “Harmony” and the kid-friendly “Splash.”
Ancient Sites Around the World
Travelers don't often think of the Caribbean as ancient, but the fact is that some islands of the Caribbean have been inhabited for more than 7,000 years, and
Couples Resorts: Up to Half Off All-Inclusive Stays
Savings of up to 50 percent off per couple are available at all four of the all-inclusive Couples Resorts properties in Jamaica, for travel of three nights or
Cove Atlantis Has Four Nights for Price of Three
The Cove Atlantis' Super Spring Break sale offers four nights for the price of three, starting at $999 for stays on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.Book NowAlso,
Our Lucaya Casino Closing in May
The best attribute of the Our Lucaya resort on Grand Bahama Island is its diverse array of entertainment options, but the Sheraton/Westin property is about to
JetBlue Boston-Santo Domingo Flights Launch in June
JetBlue Airways has announced plans to launch year-round service from Boston's Logan International Airport to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic starting on June
Tobago Jazz Experience Replaces Festival
The annual Tobago (Plymouth) Jazz Festival was cancelled this year, but a replacement has been quickly organized. The Tobago Jazz Experience will be held April
New AirTran Flights to Cancun
AirTran Airways launched new service between Baltimore/Washington International Airport and Cancun, Mexico on March 7: the flights operate on Saturdays and
Best of Barbados 2009
Now through April 1 (or June 8-July 3), travelers can book a Best of Barbados package for travel May 1-July 15 or Sept. 1-Dec. 18 and enjoy a variety of
Cayman Summer Splash is All About the Kids
Kids can fly, eat, stay and play free when you book a Cayman Summer Splash package to the Cayman Islands and travel between June 1 and Sept. 7. Kids under 11
Cuba Travel Ban Near End?
President Barack Obama may be hedging on whether to end the travel ban on Cuba, but a bipartisan group of U.S. senators has proposed legislation to allow
Stranded in Antigua and Flights from Hell
As much as we like to bitch about how much U.S. airlines suck, they're really pikers when compared to the general incompetence of some regional Caribbean
SVG's Young Island Lures Girlfriends with All-Inclusive Deal
The Young Island Resort in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is offering a five-night “Girlfriend Getaway” package for $900 per person that includes oundtrip
President Obama Heads to the Caribbean This Month
U.S. President Barack Obama (and First Lady Michelle Obama) will visit the Caribbean in April when he attends the Summit of the Americas April 17-19 in Port of
Air Service to Martinique Expanded
In a positive sign that Martinique is recovering from its recent labor unrest, American Eagle has announced that will begin offering daily nonstop service
New LIAT Flights to Canouan
If you're considering a visit to the stylish Raffles Resort on Canouan Island in the Grenadines, here's some welcome news: LIAT recently began offering three
Economy Sinks St. Thomas Submarine Tours
Atlantis Submarines has announced that is is ending its submarine tours in St. Thomas on May 31, citing the poor economy and declining business. The submarine
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American Eagle Adds 109 Weekly Flights from San Juan
American Eagle, the short-haul affiliate of American Airlines, is partnering with Caribbean tourism officials to restore some flights from its San Juan, Puerto
Winair Cancels, the Revives St. Maarten-Nevis Service
Caribbean airline Winair announced that it was ending its flights between St. Maarten and Nevis, only to reverse the decision after urgent discussions with
Air Jamaica to End Barbados Flights, Add to Grenada
Air Jamaica has announced that it will end its flights between New York/JFK and Barbados on April 20 but will add more weekly flights from JFK to Grenada. Air
Forecasters Dial Back 2009 Hurricane Warnings
Dire predictions about the annual Caribbean hurricane season have been commonplace in recent years, but the latest forecast for the 2009 season says that lower
Poll: Most Americans Want Cuba Travel Ban Lifted
Who wants to visit Cuba? Most Americans, according to a new poll that finds that two-thirds of those surveyed said the longstanding U.S. ban on travel to Cuba
Be My 100th Follower on Twitter!
I recently started 'tweeting' my blog posts and other information on Twitter, and I'm happy to say that in less than two weeks I am up to 99 followers! Who will
Haiti About to Turn a Corner?
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this week issued a familiar appeal for international aid for Haiti, but an April 14 story from CNN also included some
Get Your Golf On Globally
Love golf? The Caribbean has one of the greatest collections of premier golf resorts in the world, but even if you're not coming to the islands right away
USA3000 Offers $99 Fares to Cancun, Punta Cana
A new fare sale from USA3000 Airlines includes $99.99 (one way) fares to Cancun and Punta Cana for travel in April, July, August and September (select dates
Colombia's Caribbean Comeback
Raise your hand if you knew that Colombia is part of the Caribbean? Or that tourism is booming to this once war-torn South American country known more for its
'Recession Rescue' and 'Layoff Guarantee' from the Westin St. John
The Westin St. John Resort and Villas not only is offering recession-friendly rates but will allow you to defer your visit for up to a year if you get laid off
AirTran Fare Sale to Cancun, San Juan Ends Thursday
AirTran Airways' latest fare sale includes discounts on travel to Cancun, Mexico and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Available now through April 23 for travel through
Obama Makes More Overtures to Cuba at Summit
At the recently concluded Summit of the Americas, President Barack Obama again signaled his belief that U.S. policy toward the Castro regime has been a failure,
Windstar to Sail from St. Martin in 2010
New round-trip itineraries out of St. Martin highlight the 2010-2011 sailing season for Windstar Cruises, which operates a fleet of three luxury yachts in the
Barbados Announced as Newest JetBlue Destination
Discount airline JetBlue has announced plans to begin flying to Barbados on Oct. 1, starting with daily nonstop service to Bridgetown from New York/JFK. Pending
Cinco de Mayo in the Caribbean? Eh, Not So Much...
As holidays go, Cinco de Mayo is more popular in the U.S. (and among beer companies) than it is in its birthplace, Mexico. As About Mexico Travel guide Suzanne
Tucker's Point Hotel Opens in Bermuda
The Tucker's Point Hotel and Spa debuted in Bermuda this week, the first new luxury hotel to open on the island in decades. Property highlights includes a Manor
Serenade of the Seas to Operate Year-Round from San Juan
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's new 2010-2011 Caribbean sailing calendar includes year-round cruises aboard the Serenade of the Seas from San Juan, Puerto Rico
2009 Barbados Gospelfest Lineup Announced
The 17th annual Barbados Gospelfest, scheduled for May 16-24, will include choirs, comedians, and special activities for children, teens, and young adults, plus
Dominica Dive Fest: July 10-20
Dominica's annual Dive Fest will be held July 10-20; sponsored by the Dominica Watersports Association, the festival will include introductory dive sessions for
Where to Find Caribbean Bargains? (Almost) Anywhere
If the latest numbers from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) are any clue, there should be no shortage of Caribbean destinations vying for your vacation
Friends and Family, Suite Escapes Packages from Anguilla's CuisinArt Resort
Traveling with family this summer? Guests at the CuisinArt Resort & Spa can get 50 percent off a second room when traveling now through Nov. 20 and booking
No Swine Flu Reported in Caribbean Yet
Scores of deaths blamed on an outbreak of swine flu have let to international warnings against travel to the U.S. and Mexico, but no cases of the disease have
CTO's Swine Flu Statement for Caribbean Travelers
Statement by The Hon. John Maginley, Chairman, CTO Council of Ministers, on Swine Flu: Although there are currently no identifiable cases of swine flu among
Seven Equals Five with 'Peter Island Math'
The Peter Island Resort & Spa in the British Virgin Islands is offering seven nights for the price of five on travel between July 7 and Oct. 31. The exclusive,
Mexico Swine Flu Travel Alert
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on April 27 issued a notice recommending that American citizens avoid all nonessential travel to
New Travel Alert on Mexico
This Travel Alert updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico. It supersedes the Travel Alert for Mexico dated October 15,
U.S. Virgin Islands 'Sizzlin' Sampler' Savings
Book a stay in the U.S. Virgin Islands now through Oct. 31 and you'll receive a menu of goodies including complimentary fourth night at participating hotels, a
55% Off at Coco Palm in St. Lucia
The Coco Palm resort at Rodney Bay in St. Lucia is offering 55% off regular room rates for six-night stays between May 16 and Sept. 15. The deal, which starts
Swine Flu Related Travel Rescheduling and Refunds
If you have a Mexican Caribbean vacation planned but want to heed the Center on Disease Control and Prevention's advice to defer nonessential travel to Mexico,
Bermuda Celebrates 400 Years
Bermuda is in the midst of celebrating its 400th Anniversary -- the former British colony and naval base dates to 1609, when the merchant vessel Sea Venture
Barbados 'Perfect Weather' Guarantee
Barbados is one of a handful of Caribbean destinations where you actually have a good variety of rainy-day activities to choose from, but if your concept of a
Moms Sail Free to the Bahamas on Discovery Cruises
Mothers (and even mothers-in-law) can enjoy a free Fun Day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island in celebration of Mother's Day. The Discovery
Opening Deal in Effect as Spa Opens at Renaissance Curacao
The Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino, which opened in December, has added a much-anticipated amenity: the 8,300-square-foot Aqua Spa. The spa has nine
New Seven Wonders of Nature
The New7Wonders Foundation recently announced the 261 nominees for its list of New 7 Wonders of Nature, which will be voted on by the public and announced on
New Air Jamaica Policy: Pay Extra for Second Bag, Then Wait
In the era of Ryan Air and airlines looking for every conceivable way to cut costs and boost revenues, air travelers have become sadly accustomed to strange
BVI Resort Package Includes Tennis Clinics, Massages, Free Play
Tennis lovers flock to the Caribbean for its perfect court weather and excellent facilities, and one of the leading tennis resorts in the region is Little Dix
Dive into Atlantis' Reef Sale, This Weekend Only
The Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas will run a 48-hour sale this weekend, with rates up to 65 percent off summer stays at the new beachfront
Two Weeks of Golf for the Price of One at Half Moon
Think you can't ever have too much golf? Then the latest offer from Jamaica's famous Half Moon resort is just right for you. Guests who pay for seven nights at
JetBlue Summer Sale
JetBlue's new Summer Sale features discounts on flights throughout the airline's growing network -- which will include New York/JFK to Jamaica starting May 21.
Mexico Swine Flu Travel Warning Lifted
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lifted its recommendation that U.S. citizens avoid nonessential travel to Mexico. There is
Party Like the Prez at the Hilton Trinidad
Many people fantasize about being Barack Obama, and the buzz about the latest cover story in the Washingtonian magazine should only add fuel to that fire. Even
Four Seasons Exuma to Close
There's been a steady drip of bad news about the recession's impact on Caribbean travel, but this one still comes as a bit of a shock: Travel Weekly reports
Thoughts on Reviving Tourism on Grand Bahama Island
I was bummed when I heard that the Isle of Capri Casino on Grand Bahama Island was closing, not because I like gambling (I don't, especially) but because it
First Montserrat Dive Fest Set for June 27-July 4
There haven't been a whole lot of silver linings for Montserrat residents since the island's Soufriere Hills volcano began erupting in the mid-1990s, but
Mexican Caribbean Remains a Top Vacation Destination
Americans are still eager to visit the Mexican Caribbean, despite the intense media coverage of drug violence and swine flu -- a testament to the resilience of
Prix Fixe Summer on Anguilla
Experienced Caribbean travelers can tell you that the daily cost of food can almost exceed the cost of lodging on many islands, so any deal that helps you
New Air Service to Montserrat Coming in June
A new airline plans to launch flights between Antigua and Montserrat in June. Fly Montserrat will provide some much-needed competition for Winair and provide
BOGO Offer from Kura Hulanda Resorts in Curacao
Now through the end of August, guests at the Kura Hulanda Resorts in Curacao will receive one free night for every night they pay for, as long as you pay for
Free Nights at Le Toiny in St. Barts
In this economy, even hotels in ritzy St. Barts are making deals. The recently renovated Hotel Le Toiny, for example, is offering four nights for the price of
Half-Priced Rooms at Holiday Inn Aruba Start at $198 Per Night
New Recession Concession rates at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba are half-off the regular all-inclusive rates and start at $99 per person per night. The
Caribbean Travelers Blow Off Storm Concerns
You Caribbean travelers are a hardy bunch, me hearties!Perhaps you saw the news stories about the first tropical depression of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane
Today is 'P-Day' (Passport Day) in the Caribbean
The day that tourism officials in the Caribbean have been dreading for years has finally arrived: As of June 1, 2009, U.S. residents must have a passport or
99 Rooms for $99/Night at Hilton Cancun
Starting June 1, the Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort is offering 99 rooms a day for 99 days, for $99 per night double occupancy. The rate includes breakfast and
Caribbean Week in New York: June 9-13
If you're in New York City in mid-June rather than the Caribbean, you're in luck: you can get a taste of island flava without ever leaving the Big Apple.
Amy Winehouse's Caribbean Adventure
St. Lucia has been basking in the somewhat dubious glow of having hosted British 'pop tart' and singer Amy Winehouse for the past few months, perhaps operating
Hemingway Days in Key West: July 21-26
The 29th annual Hemingway Days festivities -- perhaps best known for the Hemingway lookalike contest at Sloppy Joe's bar -- will be held July 21-26 in Key West.
Gourmet Dining Experience at Cobbler's Cove, Barbados
Seasoned travelers seek out Relais and Chateaux properties for their gastronomical restaurants as well as top-shelf lodging, and though more commonly associated
New Flights to Bonaire from Miami
Curacao-based Insel Air has announced that it will begin Saturday nonstop service between Miami and Bonaire beginning on July 4.Insel Air flight #7I 907 will
Bill Clinton Named Haiti Special Envoy
The Caribbean nation of Haiti is getting some much-needed (and high profile) attention: former U.S. President Bill Clinton has been named a special envoy to
$400 Rebates Celebrate Bermuda's Anniversary
Bermuda was founded 400 years ago, and visitors to the island can join the year-long celebration and get $400 back when they stay at selected hotels between now
$99 Fare Sale on New JetBlue Routes
Bargain airfares are in the offing as JetBlue launches new service from New York/JFK to Kingston, Jamaica, Barbados and St. Lucia. A limited number of $99 seats
Overwater Villas in the Caribbean
Bermuda's 9 Beaches resort (see photo) is one of just a handful of Caribbean resorts that offer overwater accommodations like those you might normally
Portland Jerk Festival: July 5
Jamaica's annual Portland Jerk Festival will take place July 5, 2009 at the Folly Estate, and island visitors also can take the opportunity to explore the rest
Caribbean Flights and Airlines that Fly to the Caribbean
Millions of people travel to the Caribbean on cruise ships, but even those numbers are dwarfed by the volume of tourists arriving by air each day in islands all
Windstar Debuts Roundtrip Cruises from St. Martin
Windstar Cruises' 31 Caribbean sailings this winter will include a new 7-day roundtrip from St. Martin aboard the Wind Spirit. Port of calls will include St.
Book Best of Barbados Deals Now Through July 15
The annual Best of Barbados deals are now in progress: book a Sept. 1-Dec. 18 stay by July 14 at one of more than 40 resorts and you'll receive: Air credit of
Dominica Dive Fest Specials
Dominica's 16th annual Dive Fest is coming up July 10-19, and a variety of resorts on the Caribbean's lush Nature Island are offering special packages for
"New Us, New You" Package Welcomes Guests to Revamped Peter Island
The newly renovated (and renamed) Peter Island Resort & Spa in the British Virgin Islands is showing off its new face with a New Us, New You package that
San Juan Marriott Offers Fun for Single Parents
Single parents looking for a getaway with the kids will love the Quality Time package from the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. With rates currently
All-Inclusive Stays in Mexico Starting at $46 Nightly
Occidental Hotels and Resorts in Mexico -- including those in the Riviera Maya region on the Caribbean -- are offering summer/fall room rates starting at $46
Get Down on the Farm with This St. Lucia Voluntourism Package
One of the joys of Caribbean travel is feasting on tropical fruit, produce, and fish. When you book the Give & Getaway package at The Landings resort in St.
How to Day Trip to the Atlantis Resort
Nearly every Caribbean traveler knows about the water park at the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas, but few know that you can experience all of the Atlantis
$55 Per Night at Coco Palm, St. Lucia
This has been a great year for travel bargains in the Caribbean, but this deal from the Coco Palm resort in St. Lucia may be the best so far. Now through Dec.
Soggy Sun Seekers: Look South!
When my in-laws planned a family reunion in Aruba for July, I had mixed feelings. Sure, Aruba is a great destination, but July? Why head to the Caribbean when
Barbuda Private Island Resort Offers Fourth Night Free
You don't see too many good deals on stays at private island resorts in the Caribbean, but here's one: the Lighthouse Bay Resort in Barbuda is offering a fourth
LaSource Nightly Rates Include Daily Dives
Free daily SCUBA dives are included in the nightly room rates at the LaSource spa resort in Grenada, including dives to the Titanic of the Caribbean, reefs,
'Summer Sail Out' on Carnival Caribbean Cruises
Carnival Cruise Lines is offering travelers up to $200 cash back plus free cabin upgrades on a variety of Caribbean cruises this summer. Deals are valid on
Cruise Ships Turned Away from Caribbean Islands Over Swine-Flu Fears
Cruise ships have developed an unfortunate association with communicable diseases, due in part to occasional outbreaks of norovirus. In the last few weeks,
Barbados Crop Over 2009
The annual Crop Over festival is now underway in Barbados, with events taking place through Aug. 3. Originating as a celebration of the annual sugar crop, Crop
Half-Price Rooms at Barbados' Cobblers Cove
Heading to Barbados for the Crop Over festival or just a luxury island getaway? Starting on July 1 and continuing for the following 50 days, the Cobblers Cove
Westin St. John "Friends and Family" Rates
Whether you're buying a car or a vacation, the friends and family marketing gimmick is popular: Everyday Joes like you are promised the same deal that the
Rare New Resort Opens in Kingston, Jamaica
The opening of the new Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, Jamaica was a once-in-a-lifetime event for some residents: the last big hotel opening in the
Honduras Travel Warning
Just as people were starting to tout Honduras as a hot, wallet-friendly travel destination, the military went and spoiled the party by pulling off a Cold War
Islands Seek U.S. Customs Clearance to Speed Travel
As any Caribbean traveler can tell you, one of the royal hassles of traveling to the islands is having the clear U.S. Customs once you arrive back in the U.S.
Half Off AQUA Cancun, Fiesta Americana Resorts
Travelers to Cancun, Cozumel and Los Cabos, Mexico can get half off room rates and 25-percent off dining, drinks and spa services at the AQUA Cancun resort and
Regent Palms Offers Menu of Meal Plans
They don't call these rates all-inclusive, but the new meal plans at the Regent Palms resort in Turks & Caicos come awfully close, considering they also
Seaborn Unveils New Luxury Cruise Ship
The Seaborn cruise line last week launched the Seabourn Odyssey, billed as an ultra-luxury addition to the line's fleet of yachts.The 32,000-ton vessel can
Cayman Brac on Comeback Trail
The opening of the new 31-room Alexander Hotel heralds the return of Cayman Brac, which was battered last year by Hurricane Paloma, Travel Weekly reports.
World's Worst Tourists? Mon Dieu!
Who do you think the worst tourists are? It may surprise some that the answer is not the 'Ugly Americans.' Sure, we U.S. tourists get poor marks for how we
Grand Bahama: The All-Inclusive Island
We've all heard of all-inclusive resorts, but an all-inclusive island? Book a package under the new Club Grand Bahama program, and you'll pay one price for
Our Lucaya Changing Names
The Westin and Sheraton Our Lucaya resort on Grand Bahama Island has changed names and owners: as of July 1, the Westin has become the Radisson at Our Lucaya
Anguilla's Cap Juluca to Stay Open This Fall
For the first time ever, the luxurious Cap Juluca resort in Anguilla will stay open year-round, accepting guests in September and October beginning this fall.
First Nevis Peppered Pickled Pirate Party
Peppered Pickled Pirate Party -- try saying that five times fast! This tongue-twister is the name of the newest festival in the Caribbean, a celebration of
Big Deals at Curacao's Kura Hulanda Resort
I really enjoyed staying at the Lodge Kura Hulanda during my trip to Curacao a few years back, so I'm psyched to share this deal on a pair of great properties
Puerto Rico Rainforest a 'New 7 Wonders' Finalist
The El Yunque rainforest in Puerto Rico has been named one the 28 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature project, voted on by millions of people worldwide. El
United Airlines Mileage Plus Sale
Now through July 24, you can fly from North America to the Caribbean on United Airlines using just 25,000 United Mileage Plus miles, rather than the usual
American Airlines Hikes Checked-Bag Fees
As of Aug. 14, American Airlines will begin charging $20 for a first checked bag and $30 for a second checked bag on domestic flights (including those to Puerto
'Grand Lido' No More
SuperClubs has announced that it is dropping the Grand Lido moniker that has designated its most upscale all-inclusive resorts over the past few years. As of
$29 Ft. Lauderdale-Nassau Flights, Other Deals from JetBlue
JetBlue's fall fare sale evokes late-night infomercials -- But Wait, There's More! And there is indeed more here for Caribbean travelers, including the best
Got a Group? Put on the Ritz, Caribbean Style
The good deals from high-end Caribbean resorts keep coming, and here's a sweet one for groups from the Ritz-Carlton resorts in the Caribbean (St. Thomas, Grand
Great Carnival Cruise Sale Ends Saturday
Carnival Cruise Lines is appealing to budget travelers with 3-4 day cruises starting at $249, plus $50 cash back. The sale, which runs through Aug. 1, also
Half Moon's 'Fall Break' in Jamaica
Half Moon is one of Jamaica's most famous, fabulous resorts, and deals don't come along too often at this unique and historic hotel. But there's nothing
Half-Off Suites at Almond Resorts
I've got a new review of the Almond Casuarina Beach Resort in Barbados posted to the site this week, and you can visit this and other Almond all-inclusives in
'Divine 5' Deal at Wyndham Rio Mar
Stay four nights at the the Wyndham Rio Mar resort in Puerto Rico and you'll get a fifth night free plus 25-percent discounts on activities and tours. The
USVI's INNtimate Treasures Promotion
The latest travel promotion from the U.S. Virgin Islands includes the usual array of incentives, like discounts on hotels, dining and activities. But what seals
More US Airways Nonstops from Philly to Barbados
US Airways will fly to Barbados four days a week from Philadelphia starting Oct. 1, then offer daily service for the winter season beginning Dec. 19. The
Hyatt Regency Curacao a Golf-Lover's Delight
Slated to open in January 2010, the new Hyatt Regency Curacao Golf Resort, Spa & Marina will bring more than another resort hotel to the island -- it also will
Wanna Hear a Secret? New Resort Brand Debuts Next Year in Jamaica
The couples-only, all-inclusive Secrets Resorts & Spa brand is coming to Jamaica in 2010, with a March opening planned for the neighboring Secrets St. James
Honduras Travel Advisory Hurting Roatan
A travel advisory issued by the U.S. State Department after the president of Honduras was deposed in a coup is hurting tourism on the island of Roatan, even
Sand Pirates Strike Caribbean Shores
Hang around the Caribbean long enough and you'll start hearing tales of dump trucks stalking unprotected beaches by night, swooping in to steal that most
Bermuda Rejects Gaming About Cruise Ships in Port
Most forms of gambling are illegal in Bermuda (unless you count the Crown & Anchor games during Cup Match), and island residents apparently want it to stay that
Fewer Hurricanes Predicted for 2009 Season
Not only is this one of the most budget-friendly Caribbean travel years ever (see my current travel deals), it's also shaping up to be one of the best
Economic Downturn Has Green Benefits in Caribbean
Caribbean hotels are hurting economically, a new study from PKF Hospitality Research confirms, but what's bad for hotel operators has benefits for Caribbean
Barbados 'Friends' and 'Followers' Get Special Deals
Want some exclusive promo codes for deals on hotels, meals and services in Barbados? Become a friend of The Barbados Beat on Facebook or follow Barbados on
First Big Storm of Hurricane Season May Be Forming
Well, the good weather couldn't last forever. Two-plus months into the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Weather Service reports that a tropical
Meet the Cubans: Resorts Now Open to Locals
One of the biggest criticisms I've heard from travelers to Cuba (other than the fact that the U.S. still bars its citizens from traveling to the Pearl of the
Early Bookers Get 20% Off Bolongo Bay in 2010
Need to book next year's vacation now? The Bologno Bay resort in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., is offering 20 percent off its European Plan rates throughout most of
Check Out Hilton Ponce Upgrades with Summer Escapes Deal
The Summer Escapes package at the Hilton Ponce Golf amd Casino Resort includes a fourth night free and $250 worth of other credits and discounts -- plenty of
Meet Ana and Bill: Two Tropical Storms Stalk Caribbean
The hurricane season in the Caribbean apparently is heating up fast after months of quiet. The weak Tropical Storm Ana is moving toward the Virgin Islands and
Hurricane Bill
Ladies and gentlemen, meet your first hurricane of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season -- Hurricane Bill. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports this
Hurricane Bill Strengthens to Category 4; No Threat to Islands Yet
Hurricane Bill can be summed up thusly: Big. Nasty. And, so far at least, Mostly Harmless. The National Hurricane Center is now expecting the large Category 4
Bermuda Posts Hurricane Watch
Hurricane Bill appears on track to brush past the island of Bermuda within the next 36 hours, and Bermuda officials have issued a hurricane watch as the
Bermuda Airport Closing Tonight as Bill Approaches
Bermuda officials have ordered the island's international airport closed effective 8:30 p.m. tonight as Hurricane Bill approaches. A tropical storm warning and
Bill Misses Bermuda: Hurricane Watch Dropped
As predicted, Hurricane Bill failed to score a direct hit on Bermuda, moving past the Atlantic island last night and moving in the general direction of the New
Good News on Security in Haiti
Haiti is a fascinating country with a rich history that unfortunately has been virtually off-limits to tourists because of ongoing concerns about safety. Now,
Sandals Buys Four Seasons Great Exuma Property
Many in the Caribbean were shocked by the recent announcement that the Four Seasons resort on Great Exuma in the Bahamas would shut down, but as it turns out
Hello, Danny: New Tropical Storm Pops Up in Caribbean
An area of turbulent weather known as a tropical wave has grown into Tropical Storm Danny, the National Hurricane Center reports. The storm has 45 mph winds
Tropical Storm Erika Stalks Leeward Islands
A tropical storm watch is in effect for St. Maarten/Martin, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, and St. Barths as Tropical Storm Erika -- which
Erika Update: Storm Seems to Be Weakening
Tropical Storm Erika seems to be weakening as it moves closer to Guadeloupe in the Leeward Islands. The storm is packing winds of just 40 mph, but could bring
Labor Day Deals in the Caribbean
Whether you're thinking of a quick Labor Day Weekend getaway or just using the time off to plan a trip for the fall or winter, Caribbean resorts are working
AirTran Eyes New Caribbean Routes
AirTran Airways is seeking government permission to begin service to three new Caribbean destinations: Nassau, Bahamas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Aruba. The
Bahamas Resorts Hit Hard by Recession
Some of the most prominent resorts in the Bahamas have closed their doors as the islands try to weather a storm bigger than the hurricanes that sometimes plague
Storm Watch Added in Puerto Rico Ahead of Erika
Tropical Storm Erika remains weak and disorganized -- it may not even qualify as a tropical storm for much longer -- but Caribbean destinations are still
Erika Going, Going ...
Tropical Storm Erika is no longer a tropical storm; in fact, it's no longer even a tropical depression, having broken up into a remnant low-pressure system over
Mexico Travel Alert Updated
The U.S. State Department has updated its Travel Alert for Mexico visitors. The bad news: drug-related violence has continued unabated, especially in the border
Tropical Storm Fred Nearing Hurricane Strength
Tropical Storm Fred, the sixth named storm of the 2009 hurricane season, is still well out to sea in the Atlantic and poses no immediate threat to the
Cancun Flight Hijacked
CNN and other news outlets are reporting that an Aeromexico flight departing from Cancun has been hijacked. The hijackers are reportedly threatening to blow up
Fred Now a Hurricane, But Poses Little Threat
The second hurricane of the season, Hurricane Fred, doesn't appear to pose any threat to the Caribbean. The Category 2 storm is following a meandering northerly
AirTran Adding Key West Flights
Getting to Key West via the Overseas Highway and U.S. 1 is one of the great drives in America, but it's also a long haul from Miami and something that's better
Mexican Hijacking Ends Peacefully
The hijacking of an Aeromexico flights from Cancun to Mexico City has ended peacefully. The lone hijacker, described as a religious fanatic obsessed with
Nikki Beach Club in Provo Closes
The hip and stylish Nikki Beach Club in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos has shut its doors, a victim of the slump in Caribbean travel. Caribbean World News
Got Golf? Duffers love the Dominican!
The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean's golf mecca, and About Caribbean has a bunch of new reviews on some of the Caribbean's best golf courses, located in
Jamaica Honors Runner with 'Usain Bolt Highway'
Fastest-man-alive and Jamaican national hero Usain Bolt has another honor to add to his growing trophy case: the major road between the Jamaican parishes of St.
Venezuelan Caribbean Island Makes Most-Dangerous List
The U.K. vacation website Zoover has included Playa de Agua on Isla Margarita, Venezuela, on its list of Top 5 Most Dangerous Holiday Destinations, citing armed
Alicia Keys to Headline Cayman Jazz Fest
Grammy winner Alicia Keys will be headlining this year's Cayman Jazz Fest, organizers have announced. The event takes place Dec. 3-5 at the new Camana Bay
Jamaica Plans to Add New Cruise Port
The Jamaican government says it now has the money in hand to start construction on a long-awaited cruise terminal that will be capable of handling the next
Park Hyatt Coming to St. Kitts
The emerging Cockleshell Bay Resort on the southeast coast of St. Kitts will feature a Park Hyatt hotel and residences, island officials recently announced. The
Wyndham Sugar Bay Fall Rates Start at $99
The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., is running a fall sale with rates starting at $99 per night for travel through Oct. 15. That's more than
Holiday Inn Mobay Sale Honors Usain Bolt
Jamaicans love their sports heroes, and none moreso than Usain Bolt, who recently broke the world record for the 100-meters with a time of 9.58 seconds. To
Disney Expanding Private Cruise Island
I have mixed feelings about private cruise islands like Disney's Castaway Cay in the Bahamas. On the one hand, they provide a fun and easy break from the
Aruba Beach Tennis Package
Beach tennis is a distinctly tropical twist on the traditional racquet sport, and the Aruba Marriott's Aruba Beach Tennis Tournament Package not only gives
Cuba Travel is Up, Could See U.S. Boost
You might not know this if you are a U.S. traveler, but Cuba now ranks second in the Caribbean in terms of tourist arrivals, just after the Dominican Republic.
JetBlue Puts New Jamaica Flights on Sale
The new
St. Lucia Faith Healer to Aid Amy Winehouse
Maybe Amy Winehouse's visits to the Caribbean will amount to more than just a drunken escapade: the British singer reportedly met a faith healer in St. Lucia
New Air Taxi Service from Florida to the Bahamas
Travelers to the Out Islands of the Bahamas can now catch an air taxi from St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport or Ft. Lauderdale International
Book Your Hotel Rooms for Trinidad Carnival Now!
Veteran Carnival revelers know it's never too early to book a room in Port of Spain for the annual Trinidad fete. Carnival 2010 is scheduled for Feb. 11-16,
Haunted Caribbean
Only a few Caribbean destinations celebrate Halloween American-style, such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. But Mexico's Day of the Dead offers a fun
Antigua Tourism Woes Adding Up
Antigua has a major image problem, and it's getting worse. The island is home to some of the best resorts and beaches in the Caribbean, but recent incidents of
Henri the Ain't: Tropical Storm Weakens as It Arrives in Caribbean
I was all set to give you a bulletin on the approach of Tropical Storm Henri when the storm weakened into a mere tropical depression, with maximum winds of only
American Relaunching Nonstops from D.C. to San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico took a bit hit last year when American Airlines cut back on its route network, but now the Caribbean hub is getting some service back.
Grand Cayman Halloween Holiday Deal
If you're looking to even out that orange tan on your Jack O'Lantern, take off this Halloween for Grand Cayman, where the Reef Resort is offering a fun deal
AirTran Adds Aruba Flights
It's official -- AirTran is launching service between Aruba and Atlanta and Orlando, with Saturday nonstops from Atlanta starting on Dec. 19 and launching from
Lifting of Cuba Embargo Seen Possible, But Is Cuba Ready for Tourists?
Legislation to lift the ban on travel from the U.S. and Cuba is making the most headway in Congress in years, but experts aren't sure that Cuba is ready for an
Bringing Haiti Tourism Back to Life
It might not take voodoo to reanimate Haiti as a tourist destination, but a decrease in crime has prompted an increase in optimism that this island nation --
Cuba Travelers Face Swine Flu Quarantine, State Dept. Warns
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert to warn Cuba bound travelers that they could face quarantine upon arrival in the country if they exhibit
Pink Beach Club Golf Deal: $2,200 for Two
The Pink Beach Club in Bermuda is offering couples a nice weekend-getaway golf package for $2,200 inclusive. That price will get you an oceanfront junior
Spend a Quarter, Get a Room at a U.S.V.I. Resort
The U.S. Virgin Islands is very proud of its new quarter: the U.S. Mint just issued a U.S.V.I. coin as part of its state quarter program, featuring an image
Aruba Gets New Air Service from Brazil and Venezuela
The low-cost Latin American airline GOL launched new flights to Aruba from Brazil and Venezuela on Oct. 4. The weekly flights will depart Sao Paolo, Brazil on
BOGO Deal at Royal Hideaway Playacar
Guests who stay at the Royal Hideaway Playacar resort in the Riviera Maya can get one night free for every night they pay for, now through Dec. 22. The
Half Off at Radisson St. Martin in Winter 2010
Plan your winter 2010 vacation now and you can get half off normal high-season rates at the Radisson St. Martin Resort, Marina and Spa. The hotel, which
New Luxury Suites at Hyatt Regency Aruba
If you want to visit Aruba in grand style, check out the four new luxury suites at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino. The new suites at this already
Spooky World
Halloween -- far from its roots as a pagan celebration of the dead -- has gone global, with fun frights to be had from Salem, Mass., to Hong Kong and yes --
Jamaica Hikes Departure Tax
Getting out of Jamaica just got a little more expensive for tourists. As of Oct. 1, the departure tax charged to island visitors increased from US$11 to US$20.
Bermuda's Elbow Beach Downsizes
Feeling the brunt of the downturn in travel, Bermuda's historic Elbow Beach Club is shutting down its main building, laying off some staff, and outsourcing its
Bermuda Freebies Include Walking Tours, Lectures and Cooking Demos
Bermuda Freebies Include Walking Tours, Lectures and Cooking Demos
Roatan Gets Its First Golf Course: Play and Stay for $775 Per Person
Roatan Gets Its First Golf Course: Play and Stay for $775 Per Person
U.S.V.I. Flight Sale from A.A.
American Airlines is running a fare sale on flights to St. Thomas and St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands now through Nov. 3. The rates are good on travel
Five-Night Veteran's Deal Starts at $860
Veterans are being honored by the U.S. Virgin Islands' Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, which is offering a five-night getaway for Veteran's Day starting at $860 per
Free Golf and Nights at Mexico's Royal Hideaway Playacar
Guests who stay five or seven nights at the Royal Hideaway Playacar resort in Mexico's Riviera Maya will receive multiple rounds of golf and a free room night
Pirates Invade Key West in November
The 10th annual Pirates in Paradise festival will be held Nov. 28 to Dec. 6 in Key West, featuring events for kids and adults alike, including a plank-walking
Daytripping to Montserrat
Regional airline Winair has partnered with tour operators to create a new day-tripping excursion from Antigua to nearby Montserrat. Starting at $200 per
Do Your Duty-Free!
Caribbean travelers can save a bundle by shopping at duty-free ports. But you have to know the rules, too...
St. Lucia's Coconut Bay Deal Marks Arrival of JetBlue
The new Jet Away to Coconut Bay deal from the St. Lucia's Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa offers all-inclusive rates starting at $97 per night as an added
CDC Advises Travelers on Swine Flu, Screenings
The swine (H1N1) flu is really starting to bite here in the U.S., and travelers should anticipate that they will be screened for signs of the illness when
Hero Pilot Dies in Bonaire Crash
Anyone who has ever flown a puddle-jumper between Caribbean islands can sense the terror and anguish felt by the passengers aboard the Britten-Norman Islander
New Caribbean Cruises Launch from Grenada
The much-loved small-ship cruise line Windjammer Barefoot Cruises may be gone, but a group of former passengers is keeping the concept alive by launching
Castro Blames Gringos for Swine Flu in Cuba
Despite all that talk about opening up Cuba to American tourism, old habits apparently die hard for former leader Fidel Castro. In a newspaper editorial, Castro
WestJet Begins Service from Toronto to Freeport, Bahamas
Grand Bahama Island (GBI) may be the biggest Caribbean destination that many tourists have never seen, with tourism hampered by a deficit of air service. So
Holiday Inn Sunspree Sale Extended to Christmas Eve
Holiday Inn Sunspree Sale Extended to Christmas Eve
Grand Opening of the Riu Palace Bavaro
Grand Opening of the Riu Palace Bavaro
New Air Service to Marsh Harbour and Freeport Bahamas
New Air Service to Marsh Harbour and Freeport Bahamas
Grand Reopening Rates at Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort
Grand Reopening Rates at Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort
‘College Week Reunion’ in Bermuda
‘College Week Reunion’ in Bermuda
Tropical Storm Forming in Southern Caribbean
The islands off the coast of Colombia and Nicaragua are under tropical storm warnings after a tropical depression formed in the southern Caribbean Sea. Tropical
New Honduras Travel Alert Posted
The U.S. State Department has issued a new Travel Alert on Honduras, advising Americans to exercise extreme caution when traveling in the country and defer
Resurgent Tropical Storm Threatens Caribbean
The tropical storm I told you about earlier in the week has had a busy few days. The tropical depression that formed off the coast of Nicaragua grew into
Storm Watches in Effect in Mexico, Grand Cayman, Cuba
Tropical Storm Ida continues to gain strength in the western Caribbean and is now threatening the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Grand Cayman, and parts of Cuba.
Ida No Longer a Threat to Caribbean
Tropical Storm Ida slipped into the Gulf of Mexico between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba this weekend without touching land, and while the storm could hit the
NYT: Practical Traveler - In the Caribbean, Good Deals but Not a Fire Sale - NYTimes.com
Here's a helpful new article on Caribbean deals from our sister publication, the New York Times: Practical Traveler - In the Caribbean, Good Deals but Not a
Villa Vacations
Caribbean villa-rental experts share great tips and advice for travelers in my new story, How to Rent a Caribbean Luxury Villa. You'll learn how to pick the
Hotel Review: Ceiba del Mar in the Riviera Maya
Call this the anti-Cancun resort. Ceiba del Mar is a low-key, laid-back luxury hideaway in a quiet fishing village on Mexico's Caribbean coast: Review of the
Top Restaurants in St. Maarten
More than one Caribbean island has claimed to be the region's culinary capital: Dutch St. Maarten has 200 restaurants to back its case (and that's only one-half
Cheap Gifts: Caribbean Hot Sauces
Matt Gross, the Frugal Traveler blogger at our sister publication The New York Times, recently spent two weeks cruising the Caribbean and collecting cheap
"SXM Bucks" and Deep Discounts in St. Maarten
Book a trip to St. Maarten by the end of November and you'll receive $50 in SXM Bucks for every night you stay plus up to 25% off room rates. The SXM Bucks
Stay at the Rose Hall Hilton, Golf at Cinnamon Hill
Stay at the Rose Hall Hilton, Golf at Cinnamon Hill
Sandos Resorts Add Adults-Only Section
Sandos Resorts Add Adults-Only Section
Jalousie Plantation Villas for $759 Per Night, Plus 7th Night Free
Jalousie Plantation Villas for $759 Per Night, Plus 7th Night Free
The Beloved Hotel Playa Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico
The Beloved Hotel Playa Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico
My Fair Ladies: The Fairmonts of Bermuda
My Fair Ladies: The Fairmonts of Bermuda
The W Vieques: No Mere 'Hotel'
The W Vieques: No Mere 'Hotel'
San Juan a Top Christmas Destination Worldwide!
San Juan a Top Christmas Destination Worldwide!
Discovering El Dorado Rums
Discovering El Dorado Rums
Riviera Maya, Grenadines Among Top Travel Destinations for 2012
Riviera Maya, Grenadines Among Top Travel Destinations for 2012
Temporary Tulum Hotel Tests Tourism Waters
Temporary Tulum Hotel Tests Tourism Waters
40% Off Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean Properties
Book a vacation at a Marriott or Renassiance resort in the Caribbean, Mexico or Costa Rica this month and you'll save 40 percent off winter rates for stays
Take 5 Deal at The Reefs, Bermuda
The luxury Reefs hotel in Bermuda is offering a fifth night free plus afternoon tea and gourmet dinner for two, roundtrip airport taxi transfer, and a three-day
Thanksgiving at Sheraton Nassau Beach
Thinking of a last-minute Caribbean getaway for Thanksgiving? The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort in the Bahamas has an Unwind on Island Time Thanksgiving deal
Special Deals on Stays at New Sheraton at Puerto Rico Convention Center
A grand opening special at the new Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino -- which opened this week -- includes 35 percent off room rates and a
New Flights and Increased Air Service to Jamaica
One thing Jamaica has always had going for it is accessibility, and some new flights are making it even easier to get to the birthplace of reggae and Usain
Oasis of the Seas Shimmers in Debut
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, made its global debut this week in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and will soon begin service in
Christmas Celebrations in Bermuda
Bermuda holiday visitors can enjoy events like the annual Bermuda Christmas Boat Parade plus a variety of travel deals designed to warm the heart without doing
Save Some Green with a St. Patrick's Day Getaway to Montserrat
St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Montserrat -- the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean -- and resorts are offering a variety of specials to travelers who
Locair Offers New Air Taxi Service to Out Islands of Bahamas
The air taxi service Locair will begin service between Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Abaco and Long Island in the Bahamas on Nov. 20, and between St.
Regular Ferry Service Returns to Montserrat
Montserrat still doesn't have any direct flights from the U.S. or even San Juan, but it just got a lot easier to get to the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean from
New American Eagle Flights to Bahamas Out Islands
American Eagle launched nonstop jet service between Miami International Airport and Eleuthera Treasure Cay, and Governor's Harbour in the Bahamas this week. The
JetBlue Cyber Monday Sale Includes Caribbean
The Caribbean is featured prominently in JetBlue's latest deals, including today's CyberMonday special, and a $200-off offer on Caribbean vacation packages.
New Fast Ferry Links Grand Bahama Island and Ft. Lauderdale
New Fast Ferry Links Grand Bahama Island and Ft. Lauderdale
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall
Gays Could Be Excluded from Puerto Rico Hate-Crime Law
Gays Could Be Excluded from Puerto Rico Hate-Crime Law
Chopper Into Jade Mountain on Your Next St. Lucia Visit
Chopper Into Jade Mountain on Your Next St. Lucia Visit
Trade In Your Unwanted Gift Cards for a Caribbean Vacation
Trade In Your Unwanted Gift Cards for a Caribbean Vacation
25 Percent Off Choice Hotel Stays in the Caribbean
25 Percent Off Choice Hotel Stays in the Caribbean
New Nassau Straw Market Now Open
New Nassau Straw Market Now Open
Nassau/Paradise Island Has New Flights, Instant Savings
Nassau/Paradise Island Has New Flights, Instant Savings
Book by Feb. 15 to Save Big on Breezes Resorts
Book by Feb. 15 to Save Big on Breezes Resorts
Drinking the Caribbean: Bermuda's Dark 'n Stormy
Drinking the Caribbean: Bermuda's Dark 'n Stormy
Resort Profile: The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
Resort Profile: The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
JetBlue Looks to Launch Punta Cana Service
JetBlue Airlines has applied for government permission to begin flying to Punta Cana -- one of the Dominican Republic's main tourist destinations -- from New
'12 Days' Travel Auction Benefits Charities
Want to have some fun while doing good this holiday season? Charitybuzz's 12 Days of Christmas Travel List includes a couple of Caribbean getaways that you can
Venetian on Grace Bay: 23% Off Luxury Beachfront Suites in Turks & Caicos
Venetian on Grace Bay: 23% Off Luxury Beachfront Suites in Turks & Caicos
FunJet Vacations: All-Inclusives for $89 Nightly on Cyber Monday
Here's another Caribbean Cyber Monday deal: FunJet Vacations is offering stays at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Hawaii starting at $89 per
Tourists Targeted by Nassau Thieves
Brazen recent attacks on tourists have put an unwanted spotlight on crime in the Bahamian capital of Nassau -- a problem perhaps exacerbated by the economic
U.S.V.I. Deals Touted
A new story in USA Today touts a number of great travel deals in the U.S. Virgin Islands and elsewhere in the islands, like St. Lucia and St. Maarten.
Haiti's Offshore Reefs Could Become Vacation Destination
Haiti has some healthy and relatively unexplored coral reefs that could someday become a major attraction to tourists, according to a New York Times series on
Bahamas' Royal Palm Resort & Suites Closes
The recession continues to bite especially hard on Grand Bahama Island, where the 50-room Royal Palm Resort & Suites has become the latest resort to shut down.
Antigua's Jumby Bay Reopens Following Makeover
After being shuttered since last June, the Jumby Bay resort in Antigua reopened this week with a thorough redesign, including a new spa, restaurants, and Estate
Hilton on Margarita Island Seized by Chavez Government
A good way not to spur international tourism development (or tourist visits, for that matter) is to go around confiscating private businesses. Venezuelan
Delta Deals to Barbados: From $229 Each Way
Delta Air Lines is promoting its nonstop service between Atlanta and Barbados with high-season airfares starting at $229 each way, based on roundtrip purchase.
New Private Resort Opens in Bahamas
Here's some very welcome news about Grand Bahama Island: a unique new luxury private resort is now open on the west end of the island. Nandana owes its
Winter 'Super Sale' at Wyndham Rio Mar in Puerto Rico
Winter 'Super Sale' at Wyndham Rio Mar in Puerto Rico
Nominate Your Favorites for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards
Nominate Your Favorites for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards
Readers' Choice Awards: 100 Votes and Counting
Readers' Choice Awards: 100 Votes and Counting
Resort Profile: Sandos Playacar Beach Resort and Spa
Resort Profile: Sandos Playacar Beach Resort and Spa
Jamaica's Unique Fruits, Vegetables and Spices
Jamaica's Unique Fruits, Vegetables and Spices
Top Caribbean Surfing Destinations
Top Caribbean Surfing Destinations
Mon Dieu! 25 Percent Off at Fond Doux Holiday Plantation Resort in St. Lucia; 60% Off Windjammer Landing
Mon Dieu! 25 Percent Off at Fond Doux Holiday Plantation Resort in St. Lucia; 60% Off Windjammer Landing
What's Your Favorite Caribbean Beach?
What's Your Favorite Caribbean Beach?
Dominica's Rosalie Bay Cuts Rates by a Third -- Through October!
Dominica's Rosalie Bay Cuts Rates by a Third -- Through October!
Discovery Cruise Line Goes All-Inclusive
Food and drinks (including alcohol) will now be included in the price of your ticket when you book a Discovery Cruise Line trip to Grand Bahama Island. The
AirTran Launches New Flights to Caribbean, Key West
Low-cost AirTran Airways has unveiled a series of new flights to the Caribbean region, including service from Orlando and Atlanta to Aruba, nonstop jet flights
Former Holiday Inn San Juan Reopens as Verdanza
The former Holiday Inn hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico has had a major makeover and reopened as the Verdanza Hotel. The independent, 222-room Isla Verde hotel
Lodging Deals for the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience
Lodging Deals for the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience
Fly a Friend Free to the Florida Keys This Winter
With 16 inches of snow on the ground, a weekend in Key West sounds awfully appealing right now. Even more so now that Singh Hotels and Resorts -- owners of Key
Discounts on Rooms, Diving at Turks and Caicos Resort
The all-suites Northwest Point Resort in Turks and Caicos is dangling discounts on both rooms and dive trips this winter, plus free car rentals on bookings made
Merry (Caribbean) Christmas!
Best Christmas wishes to all of my Caribbean readers and colleagues as we celebrate this most peaceful and joyous time of year! Here's Ho-ho-hoping that Santa
36 New Holes of Golf in Riviera Maya
A pair of new Robert Trent Jones II designed golf courses have opened in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. The Riviera Maya Golf Club, affiliated with the Gran Bahia
60% Off High-Season Rates at Holiday Inn SunSpree in MoBay
Jamaica visitors can save 60% off winter rates at the all-inclusive Holiday Inn SunSpree resort when they book air-land packages for stays of three nights or
Free Golf -- and Golf Goodies -- at Royal Hideaway Playacar
Book a stay at the Royal Hideaway Playacar resort in the Riviera Maya now through April 30, 2010 and you'll get 30% off normal winter rates plus a bag full of
All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Coming to Punta Cana
Not only is the Dominican Republic getting its first Hard Rock Hotel, the Punta Cana property also will be the world's only all-inclusive Hard Rock. The
Happy New Year's!!!
My very best wishes for a happy and healthy 2010! A fortunate few of us will be in the Caribbean to celebrate the start of a new decade (and a special shout-out
Drinking the Caribbean: The Virgin Islands Ice Tea
Drinking the Caribbean: The Virgin Islands Ice Tea
Luxury Bermuda Condo Stays at an Amazing Price
Luxury Bermuda Condo Stays at an Amazing Price
Getting Around Bermuda
Getting Around Bermuda
What's Your Favorite Caribbean Attraction?
What's Your Favorite Caribbean Attraction?
February is Reggae Month in Jamaica
February is Reggae Month in Jamaica
Get Your Conch On in Key West
Get Your Conch On in Key West
What's Your Favorite Cruise Line?
What's Your Favorite Cruise Line?
AirTran Launches New Cancun Flights from Denver and Austin
AirTran Launches New Cancun Flights from Denver and Austin
Agro-Tourism Farm Coming to St. Kitts
Agro-Tourism Farm Coming to St. Kitts
Get Lost on a Tiny Island
Get Lost on a Tiny Island
Sheraton Suites Key West Renovated
The 180-room Sheraton Suites Key West has just completed a thorough makeover, with new decor in a tropical motif and signature Sheraton amenities in all guest
Montserrat Volcano Heating Up
These are thrilling times if you are a visitor to Montserrat, not so much if you live there. The Soufriere Hills volcano is acting up again, with recent
Jamaica Jet Crash Probe
You've doubtless heard by now about the American Airlines flight to Jamaica that almost landed-- literally -- in the Caribbean. The flight from Washington,
New 'King' of Redonda Crowned
The recent volcanic activity on nearby Montserrat hasn't damped royal enthusiasm for the island of Redonda, a big rock off the Montserrat coast that has been
Grand Cayman Welcomes New Community
New resort openings are a common occurrence in the Caribbean, but Camana Bay in Grand Cayman is really a new town on the island's map, with 500 acres of new
Crime Rates Rise in Caribbean
Violent crime is on the rise in Caribbean islands such as Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Bahamas, according to year-end statistics. Most of
Veil Drawn Back on Mysterious Mustique
The island of Mustique in the Grenadines has long been a private playground for royalty and other publicity-shy celebs, but a new interview of the island's
The Tourism Impact of the Haiti Earthquake
The January 2010 Port-au-Prince earthquake is not only a humanitarian catastrophe, it also is a devastating blow to recent efforts to put Haiti back on the
The Latest on the Earthquake in Haiti
Here's what we're hearing so far about the unfolding tragedy in Haiti: A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck about 10 miles southwest of Haiti at 4:53 p.m.
Haiti Needs Your Help
Like many of you, I have been following the developing news on the earthquake in Haiti with a mix of sadness and horror. What's emerging may be the biggest
Earthquake Prompts Haiti Travel Alert
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert following yesterday's tragic and devastating earthquake in Haiti: January 13, 2010 The Department of
Vote for Your Favorite Caribbean Hotels!
Vote for Your Favorite Caribbean Hotels!
Fourth Riu Resort to Open in Cancun
Fourth Riu Resort to Open in Cancun
Hilton Key Largo Unveils Nature Education Trail
Hilton Key Largo Unveils Nature Education Trail
Animal Encounters to Ziplines: Nominate Your Favorite Caribbean Attractions
Animal Encounters to Ziplines: Nominate Your Favorite Caribbean Attractions
Mexico Travel Warning Revised: Caribbean Region Specifically Excluded
Mexico Travel Warning Revised: Caribbean Region Specifically Excluded
Super Sands! Nominate Your Favorite Caribbean Beaches
Super Sands! Nominate Your Favorite Caribbean Beaches
Last Chance: Nominate Your Favorite Caribbean Destination
Last Chance: Nominate Your Favorite Caribbean Destination
VIP Rum Fest Escape
VIP Rum Fest Escape
Travel and Leisure Top 20 Caribbean Hotels
Travel and Leisure Top 20 Caribbean Hotels
2012 Rum Renaissance Festival
2012 Rum Renaissance Festival
Vote for Your Favorite Caribbean Attraction
Vote for Your Favorite Caribbean Attraction
Friends Fly Free to Bahamas
Hotels in Nassau and elsewhere in the Bahamas and on Nassau's Paradise Island will pick up the tab for your companion's airfare when you book a stay of four
New Private Island Resort Opens Feb. 11 in BVI
The new Scrub Island resort is scheduled for a Feb. 11 opening, bringing another boater-friendly private-island resort to the British Virgin Islands. The resort
JetBlue Begins Boston-Montego Bay Service
JetBlue has begun flying on Saturdays between Boston's Logan International Airport and Montego Bay, Jamaica's Sangster International Airport, and will add a
How Widespread is the Destruction in Haiti?
The epicenter of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti was close to the capital of Port-au-Prince, which is where most international visitors, aid workers, news