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On a gloomy, drizzly day in September 1995, I entered a small shop in Cruz Bay, St. John. Hurricane Marilyn had just swept through the U.S. Virgin Islands, wreaking havoc [...]

Antigua & Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda are popular vacation spots for travelers who could choose to vacation anywhere. So how do these islands attract this well-heeled crowd? In the case [...]

Dear Travel Agent: On behalf of the entire Hilton Caribbean team, thank you for your support and continued commitment to the Hilton Caribbean family. To show our gratitude, we are […]

The flower children who once came to hang out on the cliffs overlooking the town have come back to hang out around the carefully sculpted pools of tony hotels, from […]

Callaloo, fungi, Jerk pork, chicken or fish and soursoup are by no means the only flavors of the Caribbean. They may be the ones that come to the table, but […]

Since the beginning of time, the Caribbean region has offered scenery, sun, sand and water. The basic ingredients of the good life. Gradually, the recipe has been enhanced. Hotels, restaurants, […]

For experienced divers, selecting a destination for a dive vacation hinges largely on one factor - the quality and nature of the diving. But for beginners or less avid divers, […]

Hiking in Jamaica's Rio Grande Valley, sailing seas known to pirates and privateers, seeing how 18th-century planters lived in a restored Great House in Barbados, or simply reading a book […]

For active vacationers, Caribbean life's a beach -- and lots more. While the powdery white grains of soft sand may tempt vacationers to visit the region, a few hours in […]

Recent changes by the government of Antigua and Barbuda have made these islands among the easiest an which to get married. Previously, either the bride or the groom had to […]

Resorts Scramble to Offer Specialized Plans to Lure Growing Market Segment NEW YORK -- Summer is here, and families across the country are trying to choose their best vacation option. […]

NEW YORK -- Clients looking to swap the winter doldrums for a Caribbean tan traditionally have to pay to escape the cold with higher air fares and room rates. This […]

Islands Fight Slump With Promotions NEW YORK -- In the wake of a bad winter's business to the Caribbean, islands and individual suppliers are fighting back with promotional deals and […]

Beyond Mexico, Mexicana invites travelers to explore enchanting destinations in Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Costa Rica Gateway: San Jose Airport: San Jose Juan Santamaria Flying time from […]

So, yes, as demonstrated by the Caribbean Food & Wine Festival, Caribbean food is more than jerk chicken and conch. But sometimes, jerk chicken and conch can really hit the [...]

Travel Weekly cruise editor Cathy Carroll joined a six-night Caribbean itinerary from Barbados aboard Windstar Cruises' Wind Star. Her report follows: ABOARD THE WIND STAR -- The slender, silvery forward […]

NEW YORK -- Many Caribbean resorts are making it easier and less expensive for families to enjoy sea, sun and sand this summer. From free meals and lodging to youth-oriented […]

ISLANDS FOR ADVENTURES The Caribbean is a destination with so many islands, you can be sure to find one to suit your clients' personalities. ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Antigua and Barbuda [...]

Remember the beach shacks of old, those mom-and-pop guesthouses and small inns teetering on wooden foundations at the edge of the Caribbean shore, offering the minimum in basics but the [...]

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Caribbean tourism leaders will inject $16 million into a tourism promotion and marketing campaign, aimed at key markets in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. The campaign […]

CLIA and Iatan cards are accepted for the following fares except where noted: CARIBBEAN/MEXICO Dates valid: Through Dec. 23. Sponsor: Viva Resorts, Santo Domingo. Cost: $30 per person, per night, […]

ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- Widespread redeployments prompted by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will result in increased cruise traffic for the Caribbean, Micky Arison, Carnival Corp. chairman, said at the eighth […]

NEW YORK -- Add Bonaire to the list of Caribbean destinations with new programs to lure U.S. visitors. Tourism Corp. Bonaire and several of the island's hotels joined together to […]

Chartered yachts are often associated with pure luxury and can be a profitable source of income for many agents. While many agents (and their clients) might be unaccustomed to the […]

* Spain Yes, there has always been the Ritz in Madrid or the Marbella Club on the Costa del Sol. But countrywide, Spain began to make its mark in the […]

Resorts and destinations put out the welcome mat Seeing families on vacation in the Caribbean is now almost as common as seeing romantic couples. "Roughly about a third of the […]

Family travel continues to gain momentum worldwide. To tap this market successfully, certain elements are necessary in planning a memorable family vacation. No other destination can boast the diversity and […]

SEATTLE -- Windstar Cruises is luring clients to the Caribbean this winter with two itineraries in December aboard the Wind Surf. Cruise-only fares start at $1,695 per person including port […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados--Increased marketing efforts; special promotional campaigns on television and in print, and a more creative use of the Internet are short-term measures designed to shore up Caribbean market share […]

NEW YORK -- Carnival Cruise Lines is offering two additional voyages aboard its smoke-free ship, the 2,052-passenger Paradise, in August of 2002. The two new cruises are an 11-day western […]

CLIA and Iatan cards are accepted for the following fams except where noted: ANTIGUA Dates valid: Through June 30 and Sept. 10 to Nov. 8 from any American Airlines gateway […]

Don't be fooled when your clients tell you they're tired. They're Type-A's, and you know it. Those who say they long to vegetate in a hammock on a palm-tree dotted […]

Starting with Florida and the U.S. presidency and working our way down to Main Street USA, these really are exciting times. What I like best about these times is a […]

Associate editor Kimberly Scholz recently explored the 37-square-mile, two-nation island known as St. Martin/St. Maarten. Her report follows: Just how did the French wind up with 21 square miles of […]

CANOUAN ISLAND, The Grenadines--Raffles' entry into the Caribbean market was not without drama. Staff at the Raffles Resort Canouan (Can-OO-on) Island had barely fluffed the pillows for the soft opening […]

Destination updates, high-season deals and winter forecasts dominated the recent Caribbean Tourism Conference in Aruba, which centered on diversifying business amid fierce global competition. Nelson Oduber, Aruba's prime minister, touted […]

NEW YORK -- Spring break travel to the Caribbean likely will turn out to be more resilient than other travel segments this year. Operators that specialize in the annual vacation […]

I have stayed at Sandals and Beaches resorts in Jamaica, the Bahamas, St. Lucia and Turks and Caicos. At others, I've inspected rooms, toured kitchens, sweated in saunas, wined, dined, […]

If a client asks for suggestions for a one-price-for-all Caribbean getaway, where does an agent start? There are plenty of choices -- inclusive resorts dot the region, but the term […]

NEW YORK -- A number of Caribbean hotels have packaged special deals under a theme called "One Caribbean for One America." The idea originated at a recent strategy session hosted […]

Depending on whom you ask, Caribbean tourism is 'holding its own,' 'up across the board' or 'rallying'--in other words, as it nears the midpoint of the year, the Caribbean appears [...]