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New Flights and Increased Air Service to JamaicaOne thing Jamaica has always had going for it is accessibility, and some new flights are making it even easier to get to the birthplace of reggae and Usain Bolt, island officials say.
JetBlue, AirTran and US Airways are among the airlines offering new service to Jamaica. Last month, JetBlue began flying from New York to Kingston; the airline also added service to Montego Bay in May and plans to expand MoBay service to Boston and Orlando, as well.
US Airways will debut nonstop service between Phoenix and Montego Bay in December, and AirTran will start flying to Montego Bay from Atlanta, Baltimore and Orlando in February.
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New Flights and Increased Air Service to Jamaica originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 13:00:57.
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(about.com)Special Deals on Stays at New Sheraton at Puerto Rico Convention Center
A grand opening special at the new Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino -- which opened this week -- includes 35 percent off room rates and a variety of other appealing discounts.
The 503-room hotel is attached to the convention center in San Juan and features a 20,000-square-foot casino -- the largest in Puerto Rico -- as well as 35,000 square feet of meeting space, a pool and huge sun deck overlooking San Juan Bay, spa, and shopping. The Grand Opening special includes:
• 35% off room rates
• 35% off dining
• 15% off spa services
• 15% off rental car services
• 15% off golf services at the Bahia Mar course
Starwood, the owner of the Sheraton brand, also plans to open the W Retreat and Spa-Vieques Island and The St. Regis Resort and Residences Bahia Beach in 2010.
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Special Deals on Stays at New Sheraton at Puerto Rico Convention Center originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 17:51:54.
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(about.com)About St John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Of all the islands, St John is probably the most unspoiled, thanks to the contribution of one of the world's best known philanthropists, Laurence Rockefeller. Had it not been for Rockefeller's gift of money and his desire to preserve beautiful St John, the landscape would probably look more commercial, much like the other Virgin Islands. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Fast Facts - Cayman
The following information will help you learn about Cayman and how to get ready to enjoy your visit here. It's a bit long but very informative, especially if you are coming to visit for the first time. The Cayman Department of Tourism can also provide information. (CaribbeanMag.com)
St. Lucia Weddings, Honeymoons, Anniversaries. Romance.
St. Lucia is the perfect destination for Caribbean weddings and honeymoons. The natural beauty of beautiful Caribbean tropical island seems to have been created for romantics. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Adventures In Tobago
Tobago's pace of life is unhurried. One can bask in the sunshine on a deserted beach or make one's way through the small hilly town of Scarborough - Tobago's capital. Tranquil days turn into balmy nights with spectacular displays from the sun as it sets. The island of Tobago and the tiny satellite islands dotted around it are a nature-lover's dream. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Small Airlines of the Caribbean: Caribbean Island Hopping
Island Hop in the Caribbean on one of the small airlines of the Caribbean. For those looking for adventure why not hop between your favorite islands - A couple days and a couple there! (CaribbeanMag.com)
Tobago Scuba Diving
Hmmm, Tobago Diving...You'll LOVE it. It's tranquil, quiet, very laid back and friendly. Tobago's got to be the least known little island that ever comes to mind when it comes to diving. It's a little secret in the Caribbean. Mantas? (CaribbeanMag.com)
Moon--WeddingMoon, That Is--Over the Bahamas
All inclusive Weddings at the Sandals Royal Bahamian. The WeddingMoon package makes choices easier for brides and grooms as well. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Thanksgiving at Sheraton Nassau Beach (about.com)
Take 5 Deal at The Reefs, Bermuda (about.com)
Grenada's National Dish - Oiled Down
Grenada's national dish is called "oil-down". It's a simple, tasty and robust dish, which is very popular in local restaurants. (CaribbeanMag.com)
How to Make Authentic Mexican Cerviche
First let me explain why I call it authentic Mexican cerviche. I lived in the Yucatan Peninsula over 20 years ago at the beginning of the birth of Cancun. I worked on boats every day and learned to make Mexican food dishes from the natives I worked with. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Top Family Beach Vacation Destinations
Planning a family beach vacation? Looking for destinations with family resorts that have fun sports and activities for the whole family, all inclusive resorts where meals are included and kid clubs? Here are some of the most popular beach destinations for families to unwind and relax: (CaribbeanMag.com)
40% Off Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean Properties
Book a vacation at a Marriott or Renassiance resort in the Caribbean, Mexico or Costa Rica this month and you'll save 40 percent off winter rates for stays between Jan. 1 and April 30, 2010.
Stays must be booked by Nov. 30. Some blackout dates apply.
Reservations must be made directly through Marriott.com or by calling toll-free 1-888-727-2347 and requesting promotional code LLF. Participating locations include the St. Kitts Marriott, Frenchman's Reef Marriott, Grand Cayman Marriott, Aruba Renaissance, Aruba Marriott, Curacao Marriott, Curacao Renaissance, San Juan Marriott, JW Marriott Cancun, Casa Magna Cancun Marriott, Puerto Vallarta Casa Magna Marriott, and Los Suenos Marriott.
40% Off Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean Properties originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 09:35:18.
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(about.com)"SXM Bucks" and Deep Discounts in St. Maarten (about.com)
What's New at Tobago's Coco Reef Resort and Spa
For the past four days, we'd been experiencing Trinidad's Carnival, a pulsating heartbeat of humanity that winds through the streets of Port of Spain. We'd chipped, we'd shuffled, we had lost ourselves in the pounding rhythm of the Caribbean's largest annual celebration that for many serves as an annual rebirth. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Cheap Gifts: Caribbean Hot Sauces
Matt Gross, the Frugal Traveler blogger at our sister publication The New York Times, recently spent two weeks cruising the Caribbean and collecting cheap souvenirs -- namely, hot pepper sources from the islands he visited.
Finder's Keepers: Souvenirs on the Road - Frugal Traveler Blog - NYTimes.com
"The eastern Caribbean islands, with their bounty of searingly spicy Scotch bonnet peppers, make an amazing variety of sauces, from the minimalist, dry-heat recipes of Trinidad to the vinegar- and mustard-tinged flavors of the Windward Islands," wrote Gross. "As far as I'm concerned, the hotter the better, but I also sought true flavor, not just heat."
Gregg pointed out that hot sauce is both authentic and cheap -- none cost more than $3.75. My personal favorite for cheap (actually, free) souvenirs is collecting coasters from local bars when I travel, but hot sauces have the added benefit of making nice gifts, especially around the holidays:
Cheap Gifts: Caribbean Hot Sauces originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 14:19:20.
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(about.com)History of Barbados
The earliest inhabitants of Barbados were Amerindian nomads. Three waves of migrants moved north toward North America. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Scuba Diving in St. Lucia
St Lucia is a diving paradise which offers divers wrecks, shallow reefs and a variety of marine life including turtles, nurse sharks, seahorses, angel fish, and golden spotted eels, to name only a few. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Hotel Review: Ceiba del Mar in the Riviera Maya
Call this the anti-Cancun resort. Ceiba del Mar is a low-key, laid-back luxury hideaway in a quiet fishing village on Mexico's Caribbean coast:
Review of the Ceiba del Mar Beach and Spa Resort
Hotel Review: Ceiba del Mar in the Riviera Maya originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 14:34:55.
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(about.com)Top Restaurants in St. Maarten
More than one Caribbean island has claimed to be the region's culinary capital: Dutch St. Maarten has 200 restaurants to back its case (and that's only one-half of the island):
Top Restaurants in St. Maarten
Top Restaurants in St. Maarten originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 14:32:19.
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(about.com)Villa Vacations
Caribbean villa-rental experts share great tips and advice for travelers in my new story, How to Rent a Caribbean Luxury Villa. You'll learn how to pick the right villa for you and your family or group, which islands are best for a villa vacation, what you'll pay and when to go.
Hint: the holidays are a great time to rent a villa for a family get-together in the islands, but if you want to go you've got to get planning now!
Need some more information? Hideaways International is offering About Caribbean Travel readers a free copy of their guide, Villa Vacations Made Easy. The guide is normally about $20 but you can get yours free by e-mailing your name and mailing address (and mentioning that you saw the article here) to info@thehideawayscollection.com
Villa Vacations originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 15:20:27.
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(about.com)Is An All Inclusive Resort Right For You?
All-inclusive resorts can really help vacationers get the most out of their travel dollars. Today, over 400 hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico are either all-inclusive resorts or offer all inclusive packages. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Caribbean Getaways: When to Go?
Considering a romantic getaway, honeymoon or destination wedding in the Caribbean? After selecting your island, the question most on your mind is when to travel. (CaribbeanMag.com)
St. Kitts Beaches
Though not as plentiful as some islands St. Kitts offers a variety of beach options, including the beautiful black sand beaches on the north side of the island. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Sea it to Belize it!
If you're looking for total sea adventure, then you've come to the right place. Belize is it when it comes to water adventure sports. (CaribbeanMag.com)
NYT: Practical Traveler - In the Caribbean, Good Deals but Not a Fire Sale - NYTimes.com
Here's a helpful new article on Caribbean deals from our sister publication, the New York Times: Practical Traveler - In the Caribbean, Good Deals but Not a Fire Sale - NYTimes.com.
NYT: Practical Traveler - In the Caribbean, Good Deals but Not a Fire Sale - NYTimes.com originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 05:07:18.
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(about.com)Dining On New Providence Island In The Bahamas
Good food is an essential ingredient in the making of a truly great vacation, and with the broad array of quality eateries for you to choose from on New Providence Island in the Bahamas, you’ll be sure to make your vacation a memorable culinary experience. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Mexico's Riviera Maya: The New Caribbean Vacation Hotspot
Travelers who are looking for a fantastic all-inclusive resort destination that is priced far below most tropical destinations in and around the Caribbean should look into Mexico’s Riviera Maya. This area has fast become a very popular tropical vacation getaway for travelers from around the world. (CaribbeanMag.com)
Ida No Longer a Threat to Caribbean
Tropical Storm Ida slipped into the Gulf of Mexico between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba this weekend without touching land, and while the storm could hit the Gulf Coast of the U.S. it no longer poses a threat to the islands of the Caribbean. All storm watches and warnings have been dropped.
Ida No Longer a Threat to Caribbean originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 08:48:33.
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