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June 2012 will see the opening of Park 6 at The Crane in Barbados. Comprising 20 new rooms, Park 6 will offer guests a new standard in accommodation. Ground floor suites feature ‘infinity edge’ private pools, private gardens, dining gazebos and residences on the first floors feature individual sundecks with...
St Kitts will be the host of the CTO State of the Industry Conference, which will be held between 11-13 October 2012. In addition to this, the CTO’s next Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC-14) will be hosted by Trinidad and Tobago in April 2013. Dates to be confirmed soon. www.onecaribbean.org.
Caribbean Tourism Organization entices travellers to extend summer with destination offers & events. As summer draws to a close, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) wants to remind travellers that there’s still time to enjoy a Caribbean vacation compete with savings for the whole family.
Royal Caribbean International's Freedom of the Seas has recently been revamped with new entertainment options, children’s programs and technology advancements that were introduced to industry acclaim onboard Royal Caribbean International’s new Oasis-class ships. Freedom of the Seas alternates Eastern and Western Caribbean seven-night, round-trip itineraries from Port Canaveral on Florida’s...
St Vincent and the Grenadines has launched a de-tech (digital detox) holiday package in conjunction with Black Tomato. The holiday is designed to completely wean people off their technology – it includes a guide to ‘de-teching’ and a session with a life coach www.createyourself.co.uk before jetting off to the idyllic...
The PGA of America has chosen Bermuda to host the Grand Slam of Golf in 2012, the season-ending showcase and the most difficult event to qualify for. The Grand Slam will be held at the Port Royal Golf Course which was designed by the late architect Robert Trent Jones Sr...
Six new boutique apartments with two double bedrooms and three boutique apartments with three double bedrooms have opened as part of the newly named Scuba Lodge & Suites, a small scale family run dive hotel which is partially situated in an ancient building in historic downtown Willemstad, the capital of...
Dominica’s new Waitukubuli National Trail is the first and only long distance hiking trail in the Caribbean. The Waitukubuli National Trail runs for 115 miles from the south to the north of the island and is divided into 14 sections.
The United States Virgin Islands offers you three shades of a Caribbean paradise. Whether you like shopping and mingling, communing with nature or discovering hidden places with your sun and sand vacations, the distinct islands of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix give you unique experiences that you’ll treasure.
Mundy Cruising has announced a new 11-night voyage around the Southern Caribbean. Working together with fair-trade chocolatier, Rococo Chocolates and Silversea Cruise Lines, Mundy Cruises is offering a unique cruising experience combining sun, sea and chocolate.
British Virgin Islands Premier announces plans to re-energise tourism with a renewed focus on the UK as a primary market
A new birding trail has recently opened in Antigua, making the destination even more interesting for bird watching lovers.The Christian Valley Birding Trail is a two and a half mile trail, and bird-watchers on this eco-friendly activity will experience Antigua's wild birds in their natural habitat.
Galley Bay has launched a loyalty scheme this month called Club Gauguin giving returning guests special privileges. The hotel is also converting a 13 acres site into a kitchen garden growing everything from sweet potato to citrus fruit to be used in the hotel restaurants. galleybayresort.com
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is launching a new agent incentive in the U.K. -- the ‘A’ List Award. In order to receive this award agents must accumulate £20,000 value of bookings to Antigua, in a full holiday including, flights and accommodation, the holidays must be booked by 30...
The new U.S.A. departures terminal at the Sir Lynden Pindling International Airport has opened offering travelers departing Nassau a relaxing experience at the Graycliff Boutique and Divan. Located near gate C-41, the new lounge has an outdoor deck, a non-smoking and smoking lounge with state-of-the-art ventilation.
Specialist tour operator, Just Grenada is introducing the tiny Grenadine island of Bequia as an add-on to the popular Spice Island of Grenada, helping to make two-centre holidays to the region more affordable justgrenada.co.uk
Air Jamaica vice president for finance Howard Hall has stepped up to become the general manager of the airline following the departure of Bruce Noble.
Caribbean Ministers met with Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of the effects of APD. Chairman
Ground has been broken and construction begun on Kittitian Hill Resort
