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Caribbean Travel Advisor

Sandals Hosts ASTA Conference at New Curacao Resort, Planning New Beaches Resort

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Sandals has seen tremendous success with its newest resort, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which opened its doors earlier this spring.  That comes two years after it debuted its new Sandals Royal Curacao resort, a property that was home […]

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Caribbean Vacation Villas See “Major Spike in Demand”

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It’s been arguably the biggest trend in the Caribbean travel industry since the pandemic: the rise of villa vacations.  And it’s showing no signs of slowing down, with villa requests showing “a major spike in demand,” according to Sharon Strelzer, […]

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Sandals Is Closing This Caribbean Resort to Make It a Beaches

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One of the top all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean is becoming a Beaches, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The major new project will begin in mid-August, Sandals Resorts International confirmed.  So where is it?  Beginning August. 15, the Sandals Emerald […]

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Jamaica: “No Major Tourism Fallout” From Hurricane 

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Jamaica has had “no major tourism fallout” from the passage of Hurricane Beryl, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, with its top tourism destinations on the north coast, from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios and Negril, spared significant damage. “While […]


The 10 Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean, From Aruba to Belize

Overwater villas at Caribbean resorts aren’t just a novelty — they’re also among the most luxurious and beautiful accommodations you can stay in. And while all of the bungalows perched above the waves have their charms, some stand out among […]


In Saint Vincent, a Sandals-Fueled Tourism Boom 

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We’ve called it the Sandals Effect. When Sandals goes into a destination, big things usually happen in the airlift sector.  It’s happened before — in destinations like Grenada, when the island welcomed its first Sandals back in 2013, a significant […]

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From Saint Lucia to Curacao, 4 Sandals All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit Now 

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The lush natural beauty of Saint Vincent. The pervasive romance of Saint Lucia. The cosmopolitan Dutch Caribbaen energy of Curacao. The sugar-white sand in Saint Lucia.  We love summer in the Caribbean: warm waves by day and trade winds by […]


American Airlines Is Adding Two Nonstop Routes to St Vincent and the Grenadines 

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There’s something you feel when you arrive on the tiny ferry from Union Island to the Palm Island resort in the Grenadines. Like you’ve discovered something, uncovered something. For a few days, or a week, this little slice of the […]


Nassau Paradise Island Is More Popular Than Ever. Here's Why. 

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The beaches. The world-class restaurants. The conch. The Junkanoo. The unrivaled resorts. The energy.  It’s hard to imagine a more complete destination than Nassau Paradise Island in The Bahamas, whether you’re staying at resorts like Atlantis Paradise Island or Baha […]

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How to Save at Sandals’ Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Right Now 

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It’s the newest Sandals resort in the Caribbean: the stunning new Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which officially opened its doors to guests on March 27.  To commemorate the resort’s opening in a brand-new destination, the brand is offering […]


Which Caribbean Islands (And Hotels) Are Hot Right Now, According to Travel Agents

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As the summer season approaches, travelers have lots of questions, from how to avoid overly expensive flights to where to stay. Several Caribbean and Mexico travel specialists recently shared their outlook for the summer season and some tips and advice […]


Curacao Travel Is Booming, With More Hotels, Added Flights and a New Energy 

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The colorful streets of Willemstad; the floating bridge; the all-day party at Mambo Beach; the endless possibilities at Jan Thiel. Curacao has always been one of the most diverse places to visit in the region. Now, travelers have finally started […]