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These 15 Tiny Luxury Resorts Give You a Very Different Kind of Caribbean Vacation

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Across the Caribbean, some of the most unforgettable stays come from places small enough to feel personal the moment you arrive. These are resorts built on intimacy and intention — where the staff knows the shape of your day, the layout encourages wandering rather than rushing, and the entire experience feels designed around a few […]

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Jamaica Nears 2.5 Million Total Visitors for 2024, Looking for Post-Beryl Rebound 

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Jamaica’s tourism train keeps running, as the island looks to emerge from a post-Beryl dip with a strong third and fourth quarter.  Jamaica is nearing 2.5 million total visitors for 2024, when considering both stopover and cruise arrivals. It’s a record-breaking total for the island, part of a broader plan to reach 5 million total […]

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The Palm Island Resort and Spa Just Helped Raise EC $1 Million for Union Island 

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Hurricane Beryl devastated the island of Union Island in the Grenadines when it passed across last month.  That led one Caribbean hotel to go above and beyond to help raise aid and awareness for the plight of Union.  The nearby Palm Island Resort and Spa, which is located just across the water from Union Island, […]

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Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett Talks Tourism, Post-Hurricane Beryl

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The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl has included the predictable amount of exaggeration and misinformation about the extent of damage in impacted Caribbean destinations. Phrases like “completely destroyed” were thrown about with abandon. Jamaica was one of the islands that many experts and travel advisors were hearing this about. So what’s the state of Jamaica, post-Beryl? […]


The Palm Island Resort and Spa Just Helped Raise EC $1 Million for Union Island 

Two islands in the crosshairs of Hurricane Beryl appear to have escaped major damage in the storm, according to local reports.  Jamaica has discontinued its Hurricane Warning, with reports of some damage on the very southern tip of the island.  The storm traveled south of the island, causing some damage to a small section of […]

Hurricane Beryl Update: Storm Moves into Caribbean Sea 

Hurricane Beryl has moved into the Caribbean Sea after impacting St Vincent and the Grenadines and parts of Grenada.  The now-160-mph storm is expected to remain a powerful hurricane as it moves across the water, although for the next few days it will not be making landfall with any Caribbean island or country.  What’s not […]

Saint Lucia Open For Business After Hurricane Beryl 

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Saint Lucia has received an “all clear” from the National Emergency Management Organization. In other words, the island is open for business once again. The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association has reported that hotels have fared well and will continue to welcome guests.  All guests are properly cared […]

“Extremely Dangerous” Hurricane Beryl in the Southern Caribbean  

A “major” hurricane is at the edge of the Southern Caribbean right now: Hurricane Beryl. The storm was an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane when it reached the southeastern Caribbean Monday morning, according to the NOAA. Life-threatening winds and storm surge were already expected beginning Monday.  Right now, the storm is moving with maximum sustained […]

Anguilla: “Minimal” Impact from Hurricane Tammy 

The island of Anguilla saw “minimal impact” from the passage of Hurricane Tammy, officials said Monday.  The destination is now “fully open for business,” after strong winds and rain.  “We are grateful to advise that there are no reports of damage or injury to people or property,” the Anguilla Tourist Board said in a statement. […]

This Jamaica All-Inclusive Has a Hurricane Guarantee

The all-inclusive Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay is taking steps to safeguard vacations by reinstating its annual “Hurricane Guarantee.” The program provides consumer purchase protection against possible travel disruptions due to hurricanes, covering the entire 2020 hurricane season. “COVID-19 has forced us all to endure more than our fair share of unwelcome surprises and life […]

Caribbean Tourism Leaders Urge Hurricane Preparedness 

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Caribbean Tourism Organization are urging the region’s tourism sector to step up its preparations for the 2022 hurricane season.  This year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1 and technically runs through Nov. 30.  The US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting what it calls “above average” […]

Dave Mason, Forever Feelin’ Alright in St Thomas

Musician Dave Mason’s biography reads like a who’s-who of rock history: the co-founder of the band Traffic with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood, writer of “Feelin’ Alright,” and performer of the ‘70s hit “We Just Disagree” counted Jimi Hendrix among his closest friends and has collaborated with everyone from Paul McCartney and George […]