The Bahamas Travel Awards 2016

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - September 28th, 2016

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Small Hotel of the Year: Island House

The upstart Island House is set at the far western end of New Providence — and while it’s not on the beach, it’s become a destination in its own right; and that’s what makes it so special. The boutique 30-room hotel is a luxurious but relaxed Bahamian hideaway, run with a creative, forward-thinking philosophy that marries the chic with the playful (yes, it’s a 30-room hotel with its own cinema).

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This Anguilla Hotel Has a New GM

Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House has named a new general manager, Paulo Paias. Paias comes to the hotel with more than 25 years of hospitality experience, having served most recently as managing director of Asia for Trust Hospitality. “Since its launch, Zemi Beach House has become a burgeoning hot spot for the affluent traveler that seeks […]

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St. Maarten to Host Major Tech Conference

The Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) and the Internet Society (ISOC) will host an international tech conference called St Maarten On The Move in Philipsburg, from Oct. 27 to 28. “St Maarten on the Move is a unique opportunity for open dialogue about the development of a free, open, stable and secure Internet in the Caribbean,” said Carlos Martinez, Chief Technical […]

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Park Hyatt St. Kitts Plans March 2017 Opening

The highly-anticipated Park Hyatt St. Kitts is planning to open in March 2017. The hotel said it is now taking reservations for stays beginning March 1, when it will debut as the first-ever Park Hyatt property in the Caribbean region. The new luxury resort will be located in the Christophe Harbour development on St. Kitts’ […]

Andaz Mayakoba Coming to Riviera Maya

A major new resort is coming to the Mayakoba development on the Riviera Maya: Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya. The newest resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is slated to debut at the end of this year with a focus on sustainable design, food and adventure. Andaz is a brand of Hyatt. Each of the property’s […]

Miami Heat Hold Training Camp at Atlantis in the Bahamas

The Miami Heat have kicked off their training camp in the Bahamas. Paradise Island’s Atlantis resort is hosting the team ,using the arena it typically uses for college basketball events. The Bahamas has, in recent years, become the Caribbean’s leading sports tourism destination, hosting everything from LPGA events to college football to the high-profile Battle […]

BVI Airways Acquires First Jet

A major new resort is coming to the Mayakoba development on the Riviera Maya: Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya. The newest resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is slated to debut at the end of this year with a focus on sustainable design, food and adventure. Andaz is a brand of Hyatt. Each of the property’s […]

Booking Flights to Vieques, Culebra and the VI Just Got Easier

Booking trips to some of the Caribbean’s most sought-after (and hard-to-get-to) destinations just got a lot easier. In a big boost for Caribbean air travel, JetBlue has announced the signing of a codeshare agreement with regional carrier Cape Air. That means travelers can buy a single ticket for itineraries that include flights by both carriers, […]