The 10 Best Caribbean Adventures – 2013

By: - June 27th, 2013
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We all have different reasons for visiting the Caribbean, whether it’s about finding that great jerk chicken, or searching for a deserted beach. But sometimes we are just looking for a little thrill — even if we’re just visiting an island for the day. So we put together a list of our top 10 Caribbean adventures to check out this year — including zip lining, whale watching, and more. Do you have a top Caribbean adventure we didn’t mention? Let us know in the comments section.

Swimming with dolphins and stingrays in Grand Cayman

You may have swum with dolphins. You may have swum with stingrays. But have you every done both in the same day? Island Routes’ Dolphin Encounter & Stingray Combo lets you begin your day swimming with dolphins before heading to the Stingray City sandbar to schmooze with the local ray population.

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Aimbridge Hospitality Tapped to Manage St Thomas' Sugar Bay Resort

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Bahamasair Mulls "Adjustments" to Business Model as Struggles Continue

Above: a Bahamasair plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Bahamasair, the Bahamas’ national air carrier, is suffering from high labour costs, escalating fuel costs and a “commitment to unprofitable domestic routes,” according to Deputy Prime Minister and Works Minister Philip Davis. The country has budgeted $20 million to support Bahamasair’s operation, Davis said. “Its circumstances […]

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