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Silversea Is Reshaping Its Luxury Cruise Suites, With Four New Categories and Private Chef Consultations

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Silversea is reorganizing its suite collection, creating four new accommodation categories and adding an expanded package of benefits for guests reserving its largest suites. The luxury cruise line’s 17 suite types will now be grouped into Oceanview, Veranda, Residence and Villa categories. The new structure takes effect for voyages departing on or after Jan. 1, […]

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New Development Launches in Belize

Above: Itz’ana By the Caribbean Journal staff A new resort and residence project is coming to Belize. Itz’ana, inspired by the name of a Mayan deity, has officially launched sales, the property announced. The property will consist of 39 luxury boutique cottages and villas designed by Boston-based architect Roberto de Oliveira Castro. Interior designer Samuel […]

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From Cancun, the Art of Chocolate

Above: ki-kakaw chocolate Was this chocolate, or an ancient Mayan relief? Well, it was a bit of both. It’s called ki-kakaw, and it’s a special chocolate made in Cancun on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Ki-kakaw is branded with the Mayan symbol for cocoa, and the large, thick brick of milk chocolate is actually a relief of […]

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Belize Condemns Destruction of Mayan Archaeological Site

Above: another Mayan pyramid in Belize By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize’s government is condemning the recent destruction of the Noh Mul Mayan archaeological site during a mining project last week. Gaspar Vega, Belize’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Agriculture, said he condemned the incident “in the strongest possible terms.” The […]