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Caribbean Travel News And Deals

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. July 27, 2023: Here are the top Caribbean travel news and deals this week in 60 seconds.

Canada is again warning nationals to “exercise a high degree of caution” if travelling to Jamaica or in Jamaica due to the high level of violent crime there. This included armed robbery and murder in large cities and tourist areas, including parts of Kingston and Montego Bay, despite the presence of police to counter criminal activity, officials said.

An American Airlines flight bound for Georgetown, Guyana, had to return to New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport after a disagreement arose between passenger Joel Ghansham and a flight attendant. The incident​occurred during meal service when a passenger asked for help stowing his bag, but the flight attendant refused, leading to an exchange of words.

Sunwing is getting ready for the winter vacation season. CEO Mark Galvin says the airline is once again offering direct flights to Varadero, Cuba this winter. Galvin says the flight to Varadero starts on November 16th and will be offered four days a week.

La Compagnie, which operates 100 percent business-class flights from New York to France and Italy, is planning what amounts to a test-run in the Caribbean. The company has partnered with travel agency E. Clarke Travel to launch a new Caribbean vacation program that includes all-business-class flights to St Maarten. The flights will operate once weekly on Sundays, with service set to begin on Nov. 26 and run through April 14, 2024 from Newark Liberty International Airport to St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport and back.

​Barbados is counting down to the end of Crop Over with Grand Kadooment 2023 returning to its traditional stomping ground with the parade along​the old route from Warrens to the Mighty Grynner Highway on August 7th. It’s unclear if Rihanna will be part of the celebration this year.

And Grenada is also counting down to its carnival this year. This year’s Spice Island mas kicks off August 5th with Children’s Carnival Frolic; and ends the weekend of August 14/15th with J’ouvert/Pageant/Monday Night Mas and Parade of Bands/Last Lap.

If you are looking for a quick getaway, consider sailing on Allure of the Seas. She begins making 3- and 4-night voyages out of Port Canaveral on October 30 to Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay.

And get 65 percent off room rates now if you book a Sandal’s Vacation. This includes $186 per night at Sandals Ochi. Check all options at sandals.com/specials/

Caribbean Travel News And Deals

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 21, 2023: Here are the top Caribbean travel news and deals this week in 60 seconds.

Major alert from Both the US and Canada this week. Both are warning nationals to reconsider travel or Exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to or in Trinidad and Tobago, due to violent crime on the twin island Republic including terrorism and kidnapping.

The UK government is set to suspend the visa-free waiver agreement with Dominica this month. Following this, the UK plans to annul the visa-free agreement with St Lucia in August and Grenada in September. Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, and St Kitts and Nevis will face the same action in October, November, and December, respectively.

USVI born, WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston, is set to serve as tourism ambassador for her native land. The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced a multi-year partnership with the basketball star.

US travellers will soon be able to fly directly to Montego Bay, Jamaica from Denver International Airport (DEN). United Airlines will start operating the direct flights on November 4th and will continue once weekly – on Saturdays.

Delta Air Lines is making its way back to Curacao after more than​13 years. The carrier will depart from Atlanta to the Dutch Caribbean island starting on December 16th.

Meanwhile, American Airlines will being operating a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas (GHB) for the first time as of Feb. 3, 2024.

Start making plans for this October’s Barbados Food and Rum Festival. The event is set for October 19-22 in Bridgetown and will include a performance this year from Afrobeats superstar, Ayra Starr.

The Goombay Summer Festival returns to Nassau, Bahamas following a hiatus of over a decade. It take​place on Bay Street between Rawson Square and Charlotte Street on July 28th, and continue for the two subsequent Fridays.

And this week, you can book a Labor Day weekend trip in the Bahamas for two for just $1,323.88. Fly American Airlines from Miami International airport and stay from Sept. 1-4th at Margaritaville Beach Resort – Nassau. Book now on Kayak HERE

Blue Diamond Resorts’ Innovative Digital Strategy Propels Remarkable Milestone

News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Tues. July 18, 2023: In a momentous digital milestone, Blue Diamond Resorts has achieved an extraordinary feat, reaching an audience of over 1.5 million across its diverse social media channels. This outstanding accomplishment highlights the dedication, creativity, and strategic approach of the company’s team, who have played a pivotal role in engaging the audience.

With a strong presence on popular platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, Blue Diamond Resorts has successfully connected with travelers, partners, and travel professionals worldwide. Through captivating and inspirational content, the company showcases the beauty and luxury of its renowned brands, including Royalton Luxury Resorts, Royalton CHIC Resorts, Hideaway at Royalton Resorts, Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts, Mystique by Royalton, Grand Lido Resorts, Starfish Resorts, and Memories Resorts & Spa.

Notably, the hotel management company has embraced the latest digital marketing trends, expanding its reach on innovative platforms like TikTok (@RoyaltonResorts and @Planethollywoodresorts), where its videos have garnered up to an impressive 2 million views, capturing the attention of a global audience. By employing an innovative and authentic approach, the brand not only presents the extraordinary experiences that discerning travelers can anticipate in its sought-after destinations but also highlights the exceptional service and genuine atmosphere fostered by its dedicated staff. This distinguished approach has had a profound impact, engaging and inspiring the audience on a deeper level beyond numerical metrics.

These accomplishments follow one of the company’s most recent announcement about how they are upgrading the experience in their Diamond Club and Star Class rooms categories, where guests’ feedback was the main driver to enhance and revamp the experience.

As the company celebrates this significant milestone, Blue Diamond Resorts invites everyone to join them on this incredible journey, as they continue to connect with individuals across the globe. By being part of the vibrant community, followers can anticipate access to the latest updates, mesmerizing visuals, and captivating stories that showcase the company’s dedication to luxury and excellence.

For more information visit www.bluediamondresorts.com

About Blue Diamond Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts encompasses over 60 properties, exceeding 18,000 rooms in eight countries located in the most popular holiday destinations in the Caribbean. Its nine leading hotel brands include the Award-winning, All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, where Everyone is Family. Whether guests come as friends, parents, kids, couples, weddings, corporate or incentive retreats, or solo travelers everyone is family in these properties that feature personalized services and signature amenities including All-In Connectivity, DreamBed, and the Sports Event Guarantee. To refocus on valued relationships and friendships, Hideaway at Royalton offers an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations to enhance Togetherness among their guests. Party Your Way at Royalton CHIC Resorts, an adults-only vibrant and effervescent all-inclusive brand to revel in the unexpected. Mystique by Royalton is Miles from Ordinary, offering their visitors the chance to connect with their surroundings in a boutique-style resort collection full of endless beauty and hip vibes. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril offers guests over the age of 21, a unique and all-inclusive Au Naturel vacation along with a secluded shore for the utmost privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa offers a vacation designed whether you’re planning a family vacation, reuniting with friends, or just have a relaxing moment with your significant other, while Starfish Resorts provides amazing value, breathtaking surroundings, and rich culture and heritage. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invites guests to Vacation Like A Star with an engaging and interactive experience, plus famous pop culture items from iconic movies, music, and sports while you will Dodge the Paparazzi at Planet Hollywood Adult Scene where your adults-only vacation will be the center of fascination and attention with glam and exclusivity.

Caribbean Travel News And Deals

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 14, 2023: Here are the top Caribbean travel news and deals this week in 60 seconds.

Health officials in Trinidad and Tobago reported the first confirmed monkey pox on the island on July 11. The patient is a middle-aged man. Mpox is caused by a virus that belongs to the same family as the virus that causes smallpox.

Get ready to pay less in airport service charges if travelling to Barbados. The government has lowered the rate from US $35 to US $20. But it will only be in place until December 14th.

Delta Airlines will soon offer a new route between New York’s LGA Airport and Nassau, Bahamas. The flight will start on December 16th and depart LGA at 10:45 a.m. and arrive in Nassau at 2 p.m.

Dominica – not to be confused with the Dominican Republic – has been voted the number one Caribbean destination for the second year by readers of Travel + Leisure.

Caribbean Airlines is set to begin flights to St. Kitts from Trinidad & Tobago this July 29th. The airline will fly to Antigua and then to St. Kitts. An inaugural flight is set for July 24th.

Colombian low-cost carrier Wingo has launched a new nonstop route between Cali, Colombia and Aruba. The new flight kicked off last week and will continue through December 2023 and January 2024.

Get ready for Anguilla’s Summer Festival – a kaleidoscope of colour, festivities and boat racing events from July 23 – August 13, 2023. To get more details on joining the excitement, visit IvisitAnguilla.com

This week we found an all-inclusive deal from Dallas, Texas to Montego Bay, Jamaica. Book now on Southwest Jamaica and get a trip for two plus an all inclusive stay at Riu Palace Tropical Bay from Sunday, September 17, 2023 – Friday, September 22, 2023 for a total of $2,316. Book on Southwestvacations.com.

Altree Developments’ Vie L’Ven Resort joins the Leading Hotels of the World collection

News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Mon. July 10, 2023: Altree Developments proudly announces that Vie L’Ven Luxury Hotel and Residences has officially joined the distinguished group of Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), alongside renowned establishments such as Portugal’s Savoy Palace, Paris’ Fauchon L’Palace, and Sweden’s Grand Hotel Stockholm.

Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW curates the world’s most luxurious hotels and resorts for travelers looking for their next discovery. Vie L’Ven’s luxurious and exquisite five-star hotel makes the list by offering an ultimate lavish experience with unparalleled amenities such as world-class restaurants, beach bar, private villas, and spa and fitness facilities.

“We are excited to be included among the esteemed Leading Hotels in the World, alongside the most exquisite and opulent properties globally,” says Zev Mandelbaum, Altree Developments’ Founder and CEO. “Vie L’Ven represents more than just a premier condominium hotel resort in the Caribbean; it will elevate the Sint Maarten tourism scene and offers travelers a distinctive experience in the coveted Cay Bay.”

Drawing from the cultural heritage of the island, this hotel seamlessly blends the French and Dutch influences. Vie L’Ven offers guests and residents 253 fully furnished suites, available in a range of layouts, including one, two, and three-bedroom homes ranging from 600 sq. ft. to 6,000 sq. ft.

Representing the pinnacle of an oceanfront luxury experience, Vie L’Ven thoughtfully designed in collaboration with internationally celebrated award-winning designer Studio Munge, includes a renowned five-star hotel featuring four high-end restaurants catering to the desires of all guests and residents. The exquisite resort, which will boast one of the Caribbean’s largest spas, is complete with a thermal aquatic experience, fitness center, and round-the-clock concierge services, ensuring the utmost luxury experience in Sint Maarten’s Cay Bay.

About Altree Developments:

Altree Developments stems from a long lineage of multi-generational experience in the development field. Led by Zev Mandelbaum, Altree is a leading development company focused on acquiring and developing strategic residential and hospitality properties in North America and the Caribbean. With a diverse portfolio of mixed-use projects ranging from ultra-luxury condominiums to master-planned communities. Our vision is to deliver prime residential locations with long-term value and growth potential. For more information, visit www.altreedevelopments.com

Caribbean Travel News And Deals

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 6, 2023: Here are the top Caribbean travel news and deals this week in 60 seconds.

As the US Secretary of State Visited Guyana on Thursday, Canada retained its “Exercise a high degree of caution” travel advisory on the South American CARICOM Nation.

Canada is Also Warning Nationals to Exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to or in Cuba due to shortages of basic necessities including food, medicine and fuel

Meanwhile, Belize, The Dominican Republic and The Bahamas have also been slapped with an updated Canadian travel advisory warning due to crime in those countries.

Barbados will soon have a new airline service to connect with the USA and the Northern Caribbean.

Starting as a charter service from July 18th 2023 through August 16th 2023, Bahamas Air will commence flights from Nassau, The Bahamas to Bridgetown, Barbados, via Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Canadian carrier WestJet has announced plans to launch its first-ever nonstop flights to Bonaire.​
WestJet will be kicking off nonstop
flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Bonaire’s Flamingo International Airport beginning Dec. 12, 2023.

And Tampa International Airport is seeing record levels of nonstop Caribbean service. Airlines are now offering scheduled nonstop service to 10 Caribbean destinations (including Cancun).

Save 50% in Honour of The Bahamas’ 50th Anniversary at the Cay House — The Cay House at Mangrove Cay, Andros, is offering visitors a “Celebrate The Bahamas’ 50th Anniversary – Save 50%” promotion. Guests who pre-book a minimum of three nights will save 50% on the room rate. The booking window is now through 28 Aug. 2023 for travel until 31 Aug. 2023.

​Celebrate Independence Bahamian Style at Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort — Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort, a stunning all-inclusive resort for​families, is offering guests a “Road to 50th Independence Anniversary” package. Visitors who book a two-night stay – including Friday and Saturday – will receive a complimentary third night on Sunday. The booking window is now through ​July 15th for travel through July 15.

Caribbean Travel News And Deals

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 30, 2023: Here are the top Caribbean travel news and deals this week in 60 seconds.

A British tourist to Jamaica died after trying to complete a challenge to drink all 21 cocktails on a bar menu, an inquest found. Timothy Alan Southern, a 53-year-old from Staffordshire, England, was on a family vacation when he undertook the challenge, ITV News reported. The coroner’s report said Southern died of “acute gastritis with associated alcohol intoxication,” the report said, adding that he had been “drinking heavily during the day.”

Canada is warning nationals to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Guyana due to high crime rates in the oil​rich CARICOM South american nation.

Police in Jamaica are investigating the death of a 24-year-old American woman who died while on vacation. Police found Quintairia Roker inside her hotel room in Montego Bay on June 21. A male friend found her unresponsive. She was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Condor Airlines is set to make a return to Barbados this winter season, offering a twice weekly direct service between Barbados and Germany.

And United Airlines will start a new service from Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) and New Jersey’s Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to Barbados. The service from EWR begins on Sept. 30 and will operate on Saturdays.

Caribbean travel company Island Routes is launching a new travel style for clients looking to explore the islands privately or in a one-of-a-kind, customizable way. The all-new Private & Bespoke Collections offers experiences, many with the option to be fully customized to create a personalized itinerary.

Alaska Airlines will begin flying nonstop to Nassau, Bahamas this December from Las Vegas. For a limited time, introductory fares for flights between start at $169 one-way.

Travelers choosing The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort, St. Croix for a vacation, can now get a free night’s stay with every five-night stay for travel through September 30th. To take advantage of the deal, guests must secure their bookings directly with The Buccaneer via thebuccaneer.com – using the promotion code VIBE2023 before September 1st.

Caribbean Travel News And Deals

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 23, 2023: Here are the top Caribbean travel news and deals this week in 60 seconds.

Tropical Storm Bret has weakened over the Caribbean. The center of Tropical Bret will now continue moving westward away from the Windward Islands and across the eastern and central Caribbean Sea during the next couple of days. according to the National Hurricane Center.

This week, Canada again issued a warning to nationals to “exercise a high degree of caution” if travelling to Belize, The Bahamas, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica due to violent crime in those countries.

The news comes as Air Canada will recommence service on November 1st from Toronto to Port-of-Spain, with three flights per week.

Meanwhile, Canada is also warning nationals to “do not travel” to Haiti.

A new hotel is coming to the Cayman Islands next year. Hotel Indigo is scheduled to be completed and ready to welcome guests by the second quarter of 2024. The 10-story hotel being constructed along the Esterley Tibbetts Highway and will feature 282 guest rooms.

Get ready for Reggae Sumfest 2023 this July 16-22 at the Catherine HallEntertainment Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica.. Get tickets and details at reggaesumfest.com/

Bay House, a unique boutique hotel nestled in the hills overlooking the famous Grand Anse Beach in Grenada, is offering a Summer Promotion up to 10% off when booking through June for travel between June and September. BOOK HERE

And Bougainvillea Apartments in Grenada, surrounded by a tropical garden and ideal for longer stays, is offering a special Summer 2023 package that offers 10% off when booking from now until October 31 for travel between June and October. BOOK NOW

Caribbean Travel News And Deals

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 16, 2023: Here are the top Caribbean travel news and deals this week in 60 seconds.

Good news for the Caribbean this year as forecasters anticipate an average Atlantic hurricane season with 12 to 17 named storms.

But forecasters are also predicting an increase in heat waves and hotter nights as well as intense rain and flash flooding in some regions until November.

Get ready to fly non-stop from Orlando to St. Maarten on Frontier Airlines. Frontier’s Orlando-St Maarten service is now operating once weekly, on Saturdays, between Orlando International Airport and St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport.

American Airlines is launching new flights this winter to some of the most popular vacation destinations. The carrier’s hub airport in Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT) will have nonstop daily flights to Belize City, Belize (BZE); Curaçao (CUR); Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP); and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (STX) in the Caribbean.

Book at aa.com

This Nov. 4th you will be able to fly non-stop for the first-ever from Los Angeles International Airport to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport in the Bahamas on JetBlue. Book on jetblue.com.

Get to Summer Sizzle in the BVI this July 26th-31st via the first ever daily nonstop Flight from Miami to Beef Island , BVI via American Airlines. Book on aa.com

Blue Diamond Resorts Royalton Grenada​ is offering a Pay now, Save More package that includes 20% off your stay when paying upfront. Book Now HERE

Spice Island Beach Resort located on Grand Anse Beach in Grenada is offering an Escape for the Summer package from now until July 29th that​includes 20% off rates and free stays for up to two children (ages 5-11) when sharing a room with adults. Book at spiceislandbeachresort.com

And Be one of the first to experience An Ascent Cruise by booking one of the Preview sailings, such as the 4-Night Western Caribbean voyage on November 22, 2023, or the 3-Night Bahamas getaway on November 26, 2023. Book Now HERE

Caribbean Travel News And Deals

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 8, 2023: Here are the top Caribbean travel news and deals this week in 60 seconds.

The US is warning nationals to exercise increased caution if travelling to the Dominican Republic due to violent crime there, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault.

Canada is warning nationals to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Belize due to high levels of violent crime throughout the country.

Over the next few days, a plume of Saharan dust is expected to move into Cuba and The Bahamas, according to FOX 35 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro, bringing hazy skies.

The Saharan Air Layer is a mass of dusty and dry air that forms over the Sahara Desert in Africa in late spring, summer, and early fall.

Starting on November 2nd, JetBlue will offer nonstop flights between New York’s JFK to St. Kitts on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

And beginning November 4th, JetBlue’s new non-stop Boston to Grenada service will depart Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) at 8:00 a.m. and arrive at Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) at 1:43 p.m. The return flight departs GND at 3:03 p.m. and arrives at BOS at 7:04 p.m.

Jetblue is also going to start flights between New York and Belize City (BZE) on December 6th, with flgihts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

The famous Nevis Mango Festival returns this June and will run through July 2nd. It gives visitors the opportunity to learn about and savour the flavours of 44 varieties of mangos that are grown on the island.

Get 40% Off All Margaritaville at Sea Cruises to the Bahamas for a limited time. Grab your flip flops and climb aboard, but don’t sleep on this offer – summer dates are filling up fast! Book now https://margaritavilleatsea.com/