As the world responds to new vaccination and testing requirements before boarding an international flight to the United States, officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands are reminding the traveling public that the new rules do not apply to direct travel from the USVI to the U.S. mainland. “While international travelers to the United States must …
Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana recently opened its doors. Located on Playa Juanillo in the Dominican Republic, the resort is only 15 minutes from the Punta Cana airport and adjacent to the recently opened Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana. The resort features a variety of luxurious rooms and suites, food & beverage options that cater …
As many travel experts ponder whether the new Omicron variant will crash holiday travel plans, a recent survey by Medjet (run in mid-November, sent out to an email opt-in base of over 60,000 travelers), showed that prior surges and variants didn’t have travelers rushing to cancel plans. Medjet also announced, as of close of business …
The leadership of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) lauded the late Barbadian tourism consultant Richard Williams as a giant of the region’s hospitality industry. CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig said Williams’ vision elevated the storied Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados to the very summit of the world’s most luxurious hotels and focused global attention …
The Hon. Minister of Tourism for Anguilla, Mr. Haydn Hughes (pictured left) and Anguilla’s Director of Tourism, Stacey Liburd welcomed the arrival of Cape Air’s inaugural flight from St. Thomas to Anguilla on November 20, 2021. The flight touched down at the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) on Saturday at 10:15 AM, bringing a …
Building on the success of the virtual version of Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) held earlier this year, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), organizers of the Caribbean’s largest marketing event, have announced that the 40th edition of Marketplace will return to an in-person format in Spring 2022. Next year will mark 40 years of …
Couples Resorts has announced plans for a $10 million renovation of Couples Sans Souci, one of its four all-inclusive luxury resorts in Jamaica. The Ocho Rios resort will close briefly, from May 1 – July 31, 2022, for a top-to-bottom renovation of its suites, including new furnishings, fabrics, and organic textures that draw inspiration from …
Travel advisers who sell the Caribbean will be brought up to date with the latest travel developments in the region when the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) hosts an online educational session next week. Twenty CTO member countries will share information on the latest protocols, new flights and hotel openings, and other developments. The webinar is …
Located in the heart of the Southern Caribbean, the vibrant island of Curaçao — with its picturesque colorful architecture, diverse culture, rich history, crystal clear turquoise waters, over 30 beaches that range from hidden coves to pristine uninhabited islands, some of the world’s most celebrated dive sites, and a reliable year-round average temperature of 87 degrees — makes …
The Comfort Suites Paradise Island is extending its popular “4th Night Free” promotion until spring next year. Yasmine Mills-Strachan, Director of Sales of the all-suite property, announced that by extending the promotion until April 30, 2022, travelers have more time to plan for and experience the warm Bahamian hospitality for which Comfort Suites consistently receives …