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Caribbean Airlines Now Has Its Own Rum Punch 

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It’s the biggest party in the Caribbean: Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, which runs every year in the twin-island destination.  And now Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines is getting into the fun with a creative new addition to celebrate the island-wide fete: its […]

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Princess Cruises and Holland America Line Just Named New Presidents 

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Princess Cruises and Holland America now have new leadership following a shake-up by parent company Carnival Corporation.  Current Holland America President Gus Antorcha is now the president of Princess Cruises, taking over for John Padgett, who is stepping down early […]

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St Thomas Carnival 2024 Was a Big Hit 

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This year’s edition of the St Thomas Carnival was, by all accounts, a big hit.  The event, which kicked off with favorites like the Calypso Monarch and Panorama, brought in thousands of revelers, from locals to visitors, for a multi-day […]

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Carnival is Making Its New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Bigger 

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In what is expected to be a massive boost for Grand Bahama, Carnival Cruise Line is in the process of building a brand-new cruise destination on the island called Celebrtaion Key, which is slated to open in 2025. Now, Carnival […]


Grenada Readies for Spicemas Carnival 

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Grenada is readying for its beloved summer carnival: Spicemas, which will take over the tri-island destination from Aug. 1-15.  This year’s event will see thousands of Grenadians and visitors come to the destination for a vibrant cultural celebration reflecting Grenada’s […]


Statia Kicks Off the Dutch Caribbean’s Hottest Summer Carnival 

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The island of Statia has kicked off the Dutch Caribbean’s hottest summer carnival.  Statia Carnival, the “Golden Rock Mas,” began July 13th with the opening of carnival, with events planned through July 24.  That ranges from the Fusion-Bouyon night on […]

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Buzz Growing for the “Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival” 

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The buzz continues to grow for Antigua Carnival, the annual festival that is considered the Caribbean’s “greatest summer festival.”  This year’s Carnival will be a 13-day event from July 27-Aug. 8, with a full lineup of events including five street […]


Machel Montano to Headline Star-Studded St Thomas Carnival 

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The lineup for St Thomas Carnival just got a whole lot bigger.  An exciting list of music stars at this year’s St Thomas Carnival Village Nights performances will include soca legend Machel Montano.  The Carnival Village Nights, which begin April […]


In St Thomas, a Must-Visit Caribbean Carnival 

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One of the top Carnival events in the Caribbean is set for St Thomas next month.  The 2023 edition of St Thomas Carnival begins April 8, with a series of events celebrating the island’s vibrant local culture.  This year’s festival […]

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Caribbean Airlines Is Adding Flights for Trinidad Carnival

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The Caribbean’s most popular Carnival is back next month, and Caribbean Airlines has announced an expansion of flight services for the festival.  That includes additional flights between Toronto, Canada and Port of Spain, with two flights on Feb. 13 and […]


A Cruise Renaissance in St Maarten 

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It’s been the number one cruise destination in the northern Caribbean for years.  But after the pandemic, it’s been a struggle for St Maarten to match its once-strong numbers.  That’s starting to change, however.  This week, nearly 15,000 cruise passengers […]


Carnival Cruise Line Tops 3 Million Passengers Since Restart

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Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed more than three million passengers since its July 2021 restart, the company said this week.  The news comes after what Carnival said was the “biggest booking week” in the cruise line’s 50-year history this past […]