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28/06/2024

There's a pool for everyone here, including the kids! Can you name the pools?

26/06/2024

Don't fight it, Start packing, this is exactly what you need!

18/06/2024

Dive into the legendary Dean's Blue Hole at Baha Mar. With captivating waterfalls, jump off points, stone gardens, and a hidden grotto tour of marine life, you're truly in Paradise!

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26/04/2024

Jamaica Plans to Remove King Charles as Head of State by Next Year, Minister Says
"We remain hopeful that by 2025 we would have completed those reforms and removed the British monarch as the head of our democracy," Jamaica's foreign minister said in a new interview.

King Charles is not only the monarch of the United Kingdon, but he also serves as head of state of 15 Commonwealth realms. That number could drop as soon as next year: In a new interview with the Independent, Jamaica's foreign minister Alando Terrelonge revealed that Jamaica remains on track to remove King Charles as head of state.

"We remain hopeful that by 2025 we would have completed those reforms and removed the British monarch as the head of our democracy," Terrelonge said, adding "notwithstanding it being a figurehead and that real power resides with the government of Jamaica and the people of Jamaica." This follows with what Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness told Prince William and Kate Middleton on their visit to the nation in 2022. He said that his country was "moving on" to "fulfill our true ambitions and destiny as an independent, developed, prosperous country."

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17/04/2024

Tracy Berkeley Named Chief Executive Officer for the Bermuda Tourism Authority: The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has confirmed Tracy Berkeley as Chief Executive Officer, creating history as the organisation's first female leader. Berkeley has been… https://ow.ly/l2Zw50Risu2

03/03/2024

Caribbean Journal, the world’s most-read Caribbean travel website and a daily newsletter with more than 200,000 subscribers shares this article on how Grenada is setting the standard for Caribbean sustainable tourism. Grenada stands out for its commitment and drive for sustainability, a vital aspect considering its tourism driven economy.

Theresa Marryshow, owner of T’s Eco Garden, is one of the biggest success stories of a buzzing sustainability movement in Grenada. T’s Eco Garden was featured as a vibrant organic farm that is helping lead a new dynamic movement in Grenada.

“Sustainability is becoming a bigger thing on the island,” says Tricia Simon, who runs Grenada Agro-Tourism. “It’s all about healthier living, about living off the land.”

28/02/2024

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Pearle Beach Resort & Spa from a stunning aerial viewpoint. Don't let this unique opportunity pass you by – reserve your tranquil getaway today!

Secure your booking now at www.pearlebeachresort.com and prepare to indulge in serenity like never before.

04/02/2024

World's Leading Honeymoon Destination 2023: Saint Lucia

FIND YOUR INSPIRATION
SAINT LUCIA IS NO ORDINARY ISLAND
Equal parts beauty and mystique, Saint Lucia captivates anyone who sets foot on her coastline.

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25/08/2023

Experience the Thrilling Beats of Carnival Culture - Jamaican Style
To experience a hint of Carnival in Jamaica in the UK and prepare you for Carnival in Jamaica 2024 celebrations, Notting Hill Carnival is the ultimate event.

The essence of the Caribbean can be felt among the streets of West London from Sunday 27 August to Monday 28 August at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. Brace yourself for pulsating rhythms and let the infectious beats of reggae and soca move your body. Revel in the spectacle of dazzling costumes with vibrant patterns, as performers showcase their incredible talents. From the lively processions to the mouthwatering aromas of Caribbean cuisine wafting through the streets, every corner of Notting Hill will be transformed into a carnival haven, inviting you to immerse yourself in the sheer joy and celebration.

Like the sound of Notting Hill Carnival? Carnival in Jamaica is one of the most anticipated events of the year attracting thousands of attendees from across the island and all over the world. Get ready to surrender to the irresistible rhythm and contagious spirit of Carnival in Jamaica. Taking place the first week of April 2024, you can join the joyful crowds as they dance, sing, and unite in an explosion of feel-good celebrations. Feel the positive vibes as people from all walks of life come together, celebrating the rich heritage and traditions of Jamaica.

This vibrant extravaganza is a must-attend event that promises an explosion of music, dance, and pure exhilaration. The beats of reggae, soca, and dancehall intertwine through the streets of the island as the air fills with the sounds of steel drums and the energy of the crowd becomes electric. Carnival in Jamaica is an experience unlike any other.

But it’s not just about the music and dance; it’s about embracing the soul of Jamaica and its rich cultural heritage. Indulge in mouthwatering Jamaican cuisine, tantalizing your taste buds with flavourful jerk chicken, fried plantain, and refreshing tropical cocktails. Immerse yourself in the warm and welcoming spirit of the Jamaican people as they come together to celebrate unity, freedom, and pure joy.

Next year, make it a priority to be part of Carnival in Jamaica’s unforgettable celebration. Whether you’re a seasoned Carnival enthusiast or a first-time reveller, the energy and atmosphere of Carnival in Jamaica will leave an indelible mark on your heart.

Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and get ready to join the vibrant procession of revellers, where the sun-soaked beaches and the pulsating music blend into an experience that will ignite your senses and create memories that last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on the ultimate Jamaican celebration – Carnival in Jamaica awaits you.

25/08/2023

Experience magnificent views and a sense of calm that flows as effortlessly as the waters that surround you. Your journey to Saint Lucia starts here: https://bit.ly/2LoIbWX

25/08/2023

23/08/2023

23/08/2023

On the heels of an impressive ninth consecutive quarter of economic growth for Jamaica’s tourism industry, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has kicked off engagements in Eastern Europe with a marketing blitz to promote destination Jamaica amid the staging of the 19th World Athletics Championships underway in Budapest, Hungary.

“We met with over 50 tour operators, travel agents and media representatives at the President’s Hotel. We discussed the new way in which Jamaica will engage Central and Eastern European countries, including Poland, Georgia, Serbia and Bulgaria, among others. The connection of course being through Berlin, Germany, via Condor that has a direct route between Montego Bay and Berlin. We are also in discussions with a major private sector player about their plans to operate charter flights between Bulgaria and Jamaica for Winter 2023/24,” noted Minister Bartlett.

Noting that the traffic between Hungary and Jamaica is currently low, the tourism minister stressed that the appetite for travel to Jamaica is strong and he is excited to capitalise on this. He continued, “As Jamaica doubles down on its efforts to increase visitor arrivals, this will provide a unique opportunity to leverage the power of sports tourism to promote Jamaica as an attractive and dynamic travel destination and strengthen the relationship between Jamaica and Europe.”

The tourism minister also highlighted that these engagements are aligned with the Ministry of Tourism’s Blue Ocean Strategy which is targeted at bolstering arrivals from non-traditional markets while encouraging product differentiation locally. Along the same vein, Minister Bartlett welcomed the recent announcement from the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) that the Hotels & Restaurants industry grew by 9% in the April to June 2023 quarter, with preliminary estimates on foreign national arrivals standing at 705,031 visitors, an increase of 14.2% compared with the corresponding quarter of 2022.

At the same time, the latest tourism figures show that between January and July of this year, Jamaica welcomed some 2.47 million visitors. This includes 1.72 million stopover visitors and 747,643 cruise visitors, more than twice the number recorded for the corresponding period in 2022; with gross earnings of US$2.59 billion.

“You’re looking at a more than 24% increase in gross tourism dollars earned in just those seven months. The economy continues to grow, and tourism continues to play a big role in that. Coming out of the pandemic, tourism has consistently demonstrated its resilience and, as a result, the sector’s contribution to the Jamaican economy cannot be overlooked. Now more than ever, we are focused on advancing programmes and policies that ensure this growth trajectory is sustained,” asserted the tourism minister.

With the PIOJ’s recent quarterly report confirming that total visitor expenditure for April 2023 increased by 19.7%, compared with the corresponding month of 2022 as well as a 14.7% uptick in preliminary airport arrivals for July 2023, Jamaica is on track to meet its projections of 3.8 million visitors and foreign exchange earnings of US$4.1 billion by the end of the year.

Returning focus to the dual-purpose nature of his trip, Minister Bartlett added, “The other noteworthy area is the impact of the World Athletics Championships where the Jamaicans are performing creditably and are expected to do greater things leading up to Sunday’s closure. Already we have three medals, two silver and a bronze, and we are expecting to pick up several gold medals in the coming days.”

18/08/2023

Lost in the rhythm of love, where the waves of passion meet the shores of Jamaica 🌊❤️

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18/08/2023

The Destination is always JAMAICA 😄🌴🇯🇲

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10/07/2023

Bermuda

Bermuda is just a quick flight away for those living on the East Coast, so this island can be enjoyed even if you only have a free long weekend. Unlike most other islands, August is a great time to visit Bermuda because it is typically spared from summer hurricanes, and the weather is still quite pleasant.

Additionally, Bermuda celebrates the Emancipation from August 3-4 with a Cup Match cricket game. During this time, the island’s culture is on full display with food, drinks, games and festivities. This summer, designer Sarah Bray has also collaborated with Rosewood Bermuda on a collection of her sustainable sun hats and curated a local’s guide to “off-the-beaten-path” places for guests to explore.

Where to Stay: Rosewood Bermuda

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10/07/2023

Int’l celebrities boost Kingston’s tourism numbers

RENOWNED ACTRESS and international film-maker Kerry Washington’s recent visit to Kingston Creative’s Art Walk on Water Lane, downtown Kingston, coincided with the island’s capital being named the fastest-growing individual destination in the Caribbean this summer, according to a recent report from ForwardKeys, a leading international travel-analytics firm.

Washington, whose mother, Valerie, is Jamaican, visited the Kingston Creative Art Walk, highlighting the island’s rich and vibrant culture as part of her documentary project on Jamaica. https://ow.ly/OGCt50P7gmF

22/06/2023

The path to peace. Experience nourishing treatments at our Rainforest Spa, a calming oasis in the treetops. Make a day of it with restorative offerings like signature massages that'll alleviate stress and enrich your body and spirit. https://fal.cn/3zhNz

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22/06/2023

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22/06/2023

At Sandals Regency La Toc, you can relax in a soaking tub for two overlooking breathtaking views of the sea. Save this post to add to your Saint Lucian bucket list.

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10/06/2023

Sophie Habboo showcased her sensational figure in a black and white zebra-printed bikini in the Caribbean on Friday.

The Made in Chelsea star is enjoying the last few days of her honeymoon with Jamie Laing and shared a series of snaps from their time in the Dominican Republic after kicking off the holiday in Panama.

Sophie, 29, looked incredible as she flaunted her toned physique in a sexy mirror selfie, while wearing white tie-string bikini bottoms.

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10/06/2023

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) presented Julianna Musgrove, Regional Manager – Learning and Development (Northern Caribbean) at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, with the prestigious Rising Star Award Caribbean.

Of her award, Julianna remarked, “I am extremely honoured and humbled to have been recognised by the tourism industry’s top leaders across the Caribbean as the recipient of the 2023 Rising Star Award – Caribbean. As a young professional that didn't know exactly what I wanted to do as a career, I chose hospitality because it is the leading industry in the Caribbean. My journey with Sandals allowed me to work in a wide number of departments and train at different levels until I found my passion. Following such an enriching experience, I knew that I wanted to build a career on providing the same opportunities and growth that I have received for up-and-coming professionals within hospitality. I am committed to the continuous mentorship and development of the future generation of hospitality leaders within the Caribbean and will use this award as a testimony that there are meaningful and impactful careers within the hospitality industry that are fulfilling and rewarding. When you love what you do, and you do it with passion and purpose everything else will fall into place.”

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08/06/2023

Atlantis Paradise Island, a global leader in marine life conservation, will be home to The Bahamas’ first coral gene bank, making strides in the global fight against Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), an affliction decimating coral populations in The Bahamas and beyond.
Nearly half of The Bahamas and Caribbean’s reef-building coral species are susceptible to SCTLD. Of the 45 reef-building coral species within the region, more than half can catch the disease, including some of the slowest-growing and longest-lived species such as brain, pillar and star corals. Coral survival rate of SCTLD is extremely low and once infected, corals can die within weeks.

Signed into effect on May 18th, The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island (BCGB) is a collaboration between Atlantis and its 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), The Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) and University of The Bahamas. Under this agreement, Atlantis and ABPF will support the effort to build and equip a biosecure facility to save the most vulnerable coral species from SCTLD until they can be safely returned to the reefs.

In its 25-year history, Atlantis has established itself as a leader in sustainable tourism with ongoing work to protect, rehabilitate and conserve marine life in The Bahamas. The Atlantis team makes decisions guided by current and future environmental, social and economic impacts. The resort’s innovative, progressive, passion-driven approach to preserving paradise underscores every aspect of the iconic destination resort, from family-friendly activities to diverse dining offerings.

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08/06/2023

Future Goals, a landmark partnership program between Sandals Resorts International (SRI) and AFC Ajax that turns fishing nets sourced from the ocean and recycled plastic waste into soccer goals for children, celebrates its first anniversary this month.
Founded to expand opportunity to Caribbean children through the power of youth sports, the program which began in Curaçao with the debut of Sandals Royal Curaçao one year ago, announces milestone achievements and events marking the occasion.

According to Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, SRI’s on-the-ground philanthropic arm, the Future Goals program has been a resounding success, providing goals for play, while removing plastic waste, training new coaches and most importantly, making a difference in the lives of local children.

Working with innovative local Curaçaon plastic recycling company Limpi, Future Goals has created 40 football goals since its launch last year; each made from recycled plastic bottles and caps, of which more than 600,000 have been collected through recycling efforts of residents as well as clean-up drives at beaches and in communities. In addition, 160 square meters of ghost fishing nets - nets that have been lost or abandoned in the ocean - were retrieved from the Caribbean Sea and used to make the goals with enough material leftover to make 300 nets for the transport of soccer balls (footballs) provided by partner adidas. Overall, Future Goals programming was available at 29 classes, impacting more than 750 students island wide

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08/06/2023

JetBlue is adding new flights to the Caribbean from the airline's hot spots in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. Starting in November 2023, JetBlue will offer nonstop flights between New York's JFK to St. Kitts and Belize City, plus flights between Los Angeles and Nassau, and Boston and Grenada.

"We are proud to continue diversifying our network and to introduce even more options to connect our customers in our focus cities of New York, Boston, Orlando, and Los Angeles to the places they want to fly, bringing more great service and everyday low fares to more customers," David Jehn, JetBlue's VP of network planning and partnerships, said in a statement. “These new routes will position JetBlue to deliver even more growth and connectivity to popular destinations, while also furthering the airline's significant presence across Latin America and the Caribbean."

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08/06/2023

Rockhouse Hotel, Negril, Jamaica
Located in Negril, Jamaica, the ‘Capital of Casual’, among strikingly beautiful rocky coastline cliffs, sits the award-winning Rockhouse Hotel. Towering over blue and green gemstone-coloured waves, guest can admire Jamaica’s awe-inspiring natural beauty that sits on eight acres of lush, tropical gardens.

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06/06/2023

Frontier Airlines Is Returning to St Maarten

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is making its return to the Dutch Caribbean destination of St Maarten next week, Caribbean Journal has learned.

Frontier is set to restart its service between Orlando and St Maarten on June 10, according to St Maarten Tourism Minister Arthur Lambriex. The relaunch comes after what the Minister described as a series of high-level discussions with the carrier.

“We are happy to have Frontier back in our skies, connecting two magical destinations and opening doors to travel possibilities,” Lambriex said. “This renewed partnership signifies our commitment to providing exceptional air connectivity and showcasing the beauty and hospitality of St Maarten.”

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06/06/2023

Enjoy Award-Winning St. Lucian Cuisine at Dasheene Restaurant, St. Lucia's Most Romantic Luxury Resort, Ladera.

Awarded Worlds Leading Wedding Venue 2022 at World Travel Awards

Executive Chef Nigel Mitchel and his staff are dedicated to showcasing fresh native ingredients from island farmers and neighboring plantations that grow their produce primarily for the resort. Chef Nigel's cooking renders stylish interpretations of traditional St. Lucian dishes, such as sweet potato and coconut soup, Caribbean lamb salad, roast conch with pickled vegetables served in a yam basket, Cajun Creole vegetable bakes, jerk poulet sausage, plantain gratin with coconut rum sauce and more.

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06/06/2023

Antigua and Aruba top Caribbean Islands for millenials right now

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