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Month: March 2017

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JetBlue Adds Milk Bar to Mint Cabin

JetBlue has added another big name to its Mint premium cabin experience. The carrier has announced a partnership with New York City-based culinary company Milk Bar, which specializes in desserts and baked goods. Beginning in April, all JetBlue Mint travelers will […]

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10 Remote Caribbean Hotels That Are Worth the Journey

Some hotels are destinations in themselves — and some places are so beautifully remote that when you get there you simply must be in a hotel. There is a peaceful quiet relaxation from the realization that you’re miles from anywhere and no […]

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Antigua Sailing Week Keeps Growing

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Demand continues to rise for this year’s 50th edition of Antigua Sailing Week. The number of vessels registered to compete has grown to 141 this year, with more entries coming in, according to organizers. “At this time last year we […]

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Construction Begins on First Virgin Voyages Ships

Richard Branson’s new Virgin Voyages cruise brand has officially launched construction of its new ships. Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin joined shipbuilder Fincantieri team members for a ceremony this week to cut the first piece of steel for […]

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Barbados to Host Caribbean Tech Event

The thirteenth regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group, or CaribNOG, will take place in Barbados from April 18 to 19, 2017. CaribNOG is the region’s first volunteer-based community of network engineers, computer security experts and tech aficionados. “At […]


The Best Dominican Republic Vacation For Every Traveler

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It’s not a surprise that the Dominican Republic says it “has it all.” Because the diverse Caribbean nation has something for everyone, whether you want to gorge on gourmet delicacies, scale waterfalls or discover its pre- and post-colonial history; take […]


Anguilla, Airbnb Sign Tourism Agreement

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Airbnb’s Caribbean growth continues. The home-sharing travel giant has signed another agreement with a Caribbean tourism destination, this time the island of Anguilla. The memorandum of understanding aims to “promote the island as a premier Caribbean destination, with a unique […]

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Vacation Express Adding More DR Flights

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Vacation Express is returning its nonstop flights from Houston to Punta Cana this summer. The flights will depart from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Punta Cana International Airport each Friday between May 26 and August 4. “Travelers in the […]


Baha Mar Gets Certificate of Occupancy

The long-awaited Baha Mar resort project in the Bahamas has finally gotten its certificate of occupancy. Bahamas Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Perry Christie called the handing over of the Certificate of Occupancy for Baha Mar resort an “important […]


"The Pointe" Breaks Ground in Nassau

One of the most exciting urban redevelopment projects in the Caribbean recent memory has broken ground in Nassau. The Pointe, the $200 million project in downtown Nassau, has officially broken ground on a seven-acre waterfront site. The project will include a […]

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LIAT Adding More Grenada Flights

LIAT is adding new flights between Grenada and Barbados. The carrier has restored its daily early-morning service from Grenada to Barbados, which had been withdrawn late last year. The service will relaunch on June 15; LIAT will also be adding […]


Silversea Names New VP of Strategic Partners

Luxury small-ship cruise line Silversea has announced its newest hire. The company has appointed Barbara Staiger as vice president of strategic partners; she will report to Christian Sierralta, vice president of national accounts and Latin America. “Barbara’s knowledge of the […]


Cayman Airways Begins Roatan Flights

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Cayman Airways has officially launched its new service to the island of Roatan in Honduras. The service is operating twice weekly between Grand Cayman and Roatan on Boeing 737 aircraft. Cayman already operates year-round flights from Grand Cayman to La […]


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