Bonaire secured seven different awards in the Scuba Diving Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards, including four #1 rankings. For the 22nd consecutive year, Bonaire has maintained its first place position with the #1 Shore Diving Destination. In the Caribbean/Atlantic region, the #1 rankings received by Bonaire include Best Macro Diving, Best Beginner Diving, Best Advanced Diving …
Baha Mar, Nassau’s new $3.5 billion resort, will introduce a new era of luxury, glamor, gaming and excitement to The Bahamas when it begins hosting paid guests on March 27, 2015, at Baha Mar Casino & Hotel, Rosewood at Baha Mar and SLS LUX at Baha Mar. Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar will open shortly …
Dominica’s Rosalie Bay Resort announced it is a founding member of National Geographic Society’s newest foray in world-class travel experiences: National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, a collection of boutique hotels in extraordinary places around the world with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability, authenticity and excellence. Rosalie Bay Resort is the only property throughout …
Jamaica, home of sprint king and queen Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and famous for her inspirational bobsleigh team, has launched Jamaica Sport, an initiative to develop sports tourism and diversify the island’s tourism offerings. Chaired by businessman and corporate executive Chris Dehring, the committee has as its mandate to bring more sport-focused events to …
The Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort has launched its “Escape the Winter Blues” promotion, which provides agents a 15% commission on all new breakfast plan and all-inclusive Grand Experience bookings made by March 31, 2015 for travel through April 15, 2015. Magdalena Grand is also offering travelers a fifth night free at the resort …
St. Kitts has just received two more honors to add to its growing list of awards and recognitions for tourism excellence. The Huffington Post has named St. Kitts & Nevis as one of the Top 15 Emerging Travel Hotspots for 2015 and Business Insider has ranked the twin-island destination at #8 on a list of …
Known as the Caribbean epicenter of Carnival, Trinidad is gearing up for the season’s colorful costumes, pulsating music and fetes. Carnival is welcoming visitors from all over the world, many of them first-time attendees. Treverne Frank, a front desk concierge at downtown Port of Spain’s Hyatt Regency Trinidad and seasoned Carnival participant, shares expert advice …
Blue Waters Resort, Antigua announced that it has hired the Thomas Lee Group to lead the property’s North American sales and marketing efforts. “Blue Waters is a truly distinctive resort that has been carefully developed to ensure the finest guest experience,” stated Tony Randall, owner of Blue Water Resort. “It was time for us to …
The adults-only CHIC by Royalton Punta Cana has officially opened, bringing its All Exclusive luxury to the Dominican Republic. The resort brings with it an ambiance and extra services often found in Las Vegas or South Beach Miami. Unique to the Caribbean, the resort features a mermaid pool, a DJ booth in the pool, personal …
More and more dedicated art spaces are cropping up with an eye towards solidifying the offerings for cultural tourism in the Riviera Nayarit. The most recent inaugurations are the Stage & Forum Nuevo Vallarta and La Casita Mágica in San Pancho. The Riviera Nayarit now has a theater for stage presentations and a new gallery …