Air Jamaica resumes marketing offensive

Friday, September 23, 2005

NEW YORK, USA: After weathering bumpy skies following the government take-over of Air Jamaica about a year ago, Paul Pennicook, a member of its board of directors is presenting an optimistic outlook for the airline which should soon announce a new chief executive officer... read more...

Caribbean Star announces the swiftest way to fly

Friday, September 23, 2005

ST. JOHNS, Antigua: Caribbean travelers can now fly around the region at even more affordable fares through Caribbean Star Airlines’ new low season campaign... read more...

Jamaica featured on Travel Channel

Friday, September 23, 2005

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Travel Channel will continue to showcase the island of Jamaica as a prime vacation destination to millions of viewers around the world.  'Jamaica: The Ultimate Tour', a full length feature on the island's tourism product, had its world premiere on the Travel Channel on Thursday, September 15... read more...

Spirit Airlines enters Cayman Islands market

Thursday, September 15, 2005

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: The Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved the application of the low cost carrier, Spirit Airlines for flight services to Grand Cayman... read more...

BWIA to aid stranded Universal Airlines passengers

Monday, September 12, 2005

GEORGETOWN, Guyana:  An agreement has finally been reached between the Guyana Government and the country’s flag carrier, Universal Airlines, that will aid scores of passengers left stranded for more than a week... read more...

Caribbean Star Airlines cuts fares for tourism industry employees

Friday, September 9, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Regional airline Caribbean Star has reduced its fares by 50 per cent for travelers within the tourism and travel-related industries... read more...

Tourism update: Grenada - one year later

Friday, September 9, 2005

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: One year after Hurricane Ivan, Grenada, has experienced remarkable improvements as sustained efforts to rebuild the tourism industry bear fruits. As normalcy returns the following points put Grenada’s present status in relevant context... read more...

St Lucia’s tourism product continues to expand

Friday, September 9, 2005

ST. LUCIA, West Indies: St. Lucia’s tourism product continues to expand with new hotel openings this fall including five-star luxury resorts, additional direct air service and cultural events... read more...

Caribbean inter-island ferry service to start next month

Monday, August 29, 2005

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: A new ferry service linking Barbados and some its Caribbean neighbours is in the final stages of preparation and will make its first trip on September 16... read more...

Delta’s inaugural flight to Antigua scheduled for December 2005

Friday, August 19, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: It is now official that Delta Airlines will make its inaugural flight to Antigua later this year.  The December 18 inaugural event will cement a six-month negotiating process with the team headed by Tourism Minister Harold Lovell.  Delta is the second largest operating carrier within the United States... read more...

Caribbean welcomes Spirit Airlines service expansion

Thursday, August 11, 2005

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines, the leading low cost carrier to the Caribbean, is planning a further expansion of its operations to the region... read more...

Commentary: The implications of easyCruise

Tuesday, August 2, 2005

I wonder if our regional tourism policymakers have even considered the potential ramifications of the November launch of easyCruise, the budget cruise ship line. Not just on the established cruise companies but also on regional airlines... read more...

United Airlines expands service to the US Virgin Islands

Monday, August 1, 2005

ST THOMAS, USVI: United Airlines has announced three additional weekly flights from its hubs at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Washington Dulles International (IAD), to Cyril E. King airport (STT) in St. Thomas, beginning Saturday, December 17, 2005... read more...

easyCruise announces the launch of its 2005-2006 Caribbean cruise program

Thursday, July 7, 2005

LONDON, England: easyCruise, a recent venture of Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the serial entrepreneur and founder of the easyGroup of companies, including easyJet PLC (Europe's leading low-cost airline listed on the London Stock Exchange) has announced its entry into the winter 2005-2006 Caribbean cruise season with its ship, easyCruiseOne... read more...

Dominica: The Nature Island of the Caribbean gains further prominence

Wednesday, July 6, 2005

MIAMI, USA: The Three Rivers Eco Lodge in Dominica has been awarded the American Express and Caribbean Hotel Association 2005 Caribbean Green Hotel Award in the small hotel category, becoming the first on the Island to achieve such status for any small hotel category.  The award is based on performance in environmental management... read more...

Virgin Atlantic inaugural London flight touches down in The Bahamas

Tuesday, July 5, 2005

NASSAU, The Bahamas. Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe, and Minister of Transport and Aviation, Glenys Hanna-Martian, along with various government and travel sector representatives greeted Virgin Atlantic's inaugural direct Nassau-London flight, as it touched down last Tuesday, June 28, at Nassau International Airport... read more...

Britain's Virgin Atlantic inaugurates flights to Cuba

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Britain's Virgin Atlantic Airways inaugurated direct flights to Cuba on Monday with a Boeing 747 carrying the airline's gregarious owner Richard Branson.  The airline tycoon posed on the jet's wing with two Cuban dancers after the plane touched down at Havana's Jose Marti airport... read more...

Virgin Atlantic launches direct services to the Bahamas and Cuba

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

LONDON, England: Virgin Atlantic on Monday launched direct services between London and Havana and direct services between London and Nassau as part of the airline’s expansion in the Caribbean... read more...

Four Seasons Nevis announces $10m enhancement plan

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: The Caribbean’s first AAA Five Diamond property is putting a fresh face on a landmark resort. Four Seasons Resort Nevis will launch a $10 million renovation program in late August that will include a new pool and waterfront dining venue, as well as refurbishments to its two luxury suites and nearly half of its rooms... read more...

Caribbean Star Airlines named official airline of the St ‘Vincy’ Mas

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: As St. Vincent and the Grenadines prepares for one of the country’s biggest Carnival celebrations in its 28 year history, Caribbean Star Airlines has once again been named the Official Regional Airline of the festival... read more...

Top ten tips for safe travel, from travel expert Stefanie Michaels

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

LOS ANGELES, USA: Summer is the time when people travel most, but with all the attention on the missing teen in Aruba and other dangers, many people feel unsafe about traveling themselves or sending their teens on trips.  Stefanie Michaels, a travel expert known to millions as Adventure Girl, recently spoke about traveling safely... read more...

US Supreme Court says cruise ships should accommodate disabled

Tuesday, June 7, 2005

WASHINGTON, USA (AFP): The US Supreme Court ruled Monday that cruise ships, even those flying foreign flags, sailing in US territorial waters should be equipped to accommodate disabled passengers in accordance with American law... read more...

St Kitts featured as 'idyllic destination' by Virgin Atlantic

Saturday, June 4, 2005

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: St. Kitts is one of two Caribbean islands being featured as new destinations in Virgin Atlantic’s new 260 page brochure.  “New destinations this year include the idyllic island of St. Kitts and the tropical island Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands,” said a feature article in a Barbados daily... read more...

US Airways to launch additional non-stop flight from Charlotte to St Croix

Saturday, June 4, 2005

ST. CROIX, USVI: US Airways has announced an additional non-stop weekly flight from Charlotte, N.C., to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Tuesdays. This new service begins June 7 and continues until August 16, 2005... read more...

Delta starts non-stop flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica

Saturday, June 4, 2005

ATLANTA, USA: Beginning June 4, sunny Jamaica will be a short trip away from "The Queen City" with the launch Delta's first-ever non-stop service between Cincinnati and Montego Bay... read more...

easyCruise heads towards the Caribbean

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

ATHENS, Grecce (AFP): The founder and chairman of cut-price service provider easyGroup, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has revealed plans to take his existing cruise-boat, easyCruiseOne, to the Caribbean islands this winter... read more...

Air Jamaica issues update on service to/from St Lucia

Tuesday, May 31, 2005

MIAMI, USA: Air Jamaica announced last week that, in line with its corporate restructuring and cost cutting efforts, its St. Lucia service may shift to a seasonal basis beginning in time for the winter 2005 season. Air Jamaica flights to/from St. Lucia will remain suspended throughout the summer months as the carrier continues to evaluate the route... read more...

Winair test flight at Gerald’s airport - big first step for Montserrat

Thursday, May 26, 2005

BRADES, Montserrat (MMP): Who among us Montserratians would have imagined that, roughly half a century after the first air strip was carved out on a tiny estate plot of land at Olveston, a former rugged and dusty cricket ground would now be home to the Emerald Isle’s main gateway (air access) to the outside world?... read more...

Air Jamaica in-flight meals ranked #1 among Caribbean/Latin American carriers

Thursday, May 26, 2005

MIAMI, USA: Air Jamaica has added to its long list of awards and accolades by achieving the #1 ranking among Caribbean and Latin American carriers for in-flight food and beverage service... read more...

Trinidad-Tobago School Health Screening Programme approved

Monday, May 23, 2005

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Children entering primary school in Trinidad and Tobago will be screened for hearing and visual problems by the School Health Screening Assistance Programme, according to Health Minister, John Rahael.  The objective of the Programme is to provide screening services for visual and hearing defects... read more...

$200 air credit for travel to the USVI

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Just in time for summer vacation planners, the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association (HTA) & the Department of Tourism (DOT) are announcing the Summer Super Saver promotion, offering a $200 air credit, with a minimum five night stay, and a coupon booklet with savings of up to $500... read more...

Air Jamaica web sales ‘soaring to new heights’

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

MIAMI, USA: Air Jamaica announced on Monday that the number of tickets sold via the company’s Web site during the first quarter of 2005 increased by 50% over the same period in 2004. More than 7,100 tickets were sold in total, including a one-month record high of 2,839 tickets sold in February... read more...

New booking engine helps Caribbean hoteliers turn lookers into bookers

Wednesday, May 4, 2005

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The exponential growth of business coming from the internet in the travel and tourism industry is matched by an equally growing trend – savvier, more demanding customers... read more...

Grenada resort to embark on $10m rebuilding project

Tuesday, May 3, 2005

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada: Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada is getting ready to unveil an unmatched level of accommodations and unprecedented brand of flair, style and timeless luxury when the property re-opens this year. To facilitate and make this project a reality the Resort has embarked on $10 million rebuilding project... read more...

Merengue is the craze in the Dominican Republic

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

MIAMI, USA: The pulse and fever of the people of the Dominican Republic is demonstrated in their passion for the merengue, their national dance. In honour of this sensual art form, the Dominican Republic hosts merengue festivals every year during the last week of July and first week of August and again in October... read more...

Commentary: US Passport requirements will affect Caribbean tourism

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

For years United States citizens have travelled into and out of the Caribbean with no more identification documents than a driver’s license. This will change between now and January 1st 2008, and will have an adverse impact on the regional tourism industry.  It is the US government that is making the change... read more...

USA3000 announces new non-stop service from Philadelphia to Bermuda

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

NEWTOWN SQUARE, USA: USA3000 Airlines, a low- fare, full-service airline, on Monday announced new services to Bermuda from Philadelphia International Airport. Fares start at $79* per one-way segment plus taxes. Flights are available for booking from August 31, 2005 onwards... read more...

Condor Airlines to return to Antigua in November

Friday, March 18, 2005

BERLIN, Germany: .After months of intensive negotiations with the German airline Condor a contract was signed in Berlin during the ITB tourism trade fair. Condor will resume a weekly non-stop service on Mondays from Frankfurt to Antigua with effect from November 7.  The flight will create renewed interest in Antigua and Barbuda from tour operators... read more...

Caribbean Sun announces direct service from St Vincent to San Juan

Saturday, February 12, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua:  Caribbean Sun Airlines this week announced that, starting March 21, the airline will commence four direct flights per week  between St Vincent and San Juan, Puerto Rico...  read more...

Air Jamaica closes Texas office

Saturday, February 12, 2005

KINGSTON, Jamaica: February 14th, 2005...Jamaica's flagship airline, Air Jamaica, has announced that it is closing down operations in Houston, Texas, as of the 3rd of April this year. The airline currently operates its 'Love Bird' service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Montego Bay in Jamaica...  read more...

Tourist arrivals to the Caribbean increased in 2004

Thursday, February 10, 2005

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Though the region was hurricane-battered in the latter part of last year, it did not prevent tourists from visiting various islands of the Caribbean region... read more...

'LIAT is not dead' says airline's Chairman

Thursday, February 10, 2005

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent: Chairman of the Board of Directors of LIAT, Jean Holder on Tuesday made it clear that LIAT is not dead as he announced that the airline had received EC$44 million (US$11 million) from its shareholders to be used for restructuring the cash-strapped airline. He made the statement at a press briefing in Kingstown... read more...

Exotic explorations await adventurous Caribbean cruisers

Tuesday, February 8, 2005

MIAMI, USA: New shore excursions will have Royal Caribbean International guests zipping between treetops in a Jamaican jungle, taking a dip in the shadow of an active volcano and exploring ancient, remote Mayan ruins in Guatemala...  read more...

New Ritz-Carlton Resort opens in Turks & Caicos

Friday, January 28, 2005

TURKS & Caicos Islands: On Thursday, Logwood Development Company, the Turks & Caicos Island Government and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced the opening of the newest destination in the Caribbean -- West Caicos Reserve, The Protected Island... read more...

Gastroenteritis outbreak aboard Caribbean cruise

Thursday, January 20, 2005

MIAMI, USA (AFP): An outbreak of gastroenteritis affected more than 90 passengers and crew during a Caribbean voyage, Princess Cruises said in a statement Tuesday... read more...

BWIA launches new route to Curacao

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad:  BWIA West Indies Airways commenced service to Curacao on Sunday January 16, 2005. The service to Curacao will be an intermediate stop en route to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic... read more...

Spirit Airlines begins service to Nassau

Tuesday, January 11, 2005

FORT LAUDERDALE, USA: Spirit Airlines began service Monday to Nassau, Bahamas with fanfare for the 150 passengers on board. Every customer on the inaugural flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau received a Bell & Howell digital camera, provided by eCameraFilms.com and valued at $175 each... read more...

Air Jamaica sorry for stranding 9-year-old

Monday, January 10, 2005

ORLANDO, USA (UPI): Air Jamaica is apologizing for circumstances that left a south Florida 9-year-old stranded alone in Orlando for most of a day... read more...

USA3000 announces service from Chicago to Aruba

Monday, January 10, 2005

NEWTOWN SQUARE, USA: USA3000 Airlines, a low-fare, full-service airline, last week announced a new weekly scheduled service to Aruba from Chicago O'Hare. Flights are available for booking at USA3000.com and fares start at $199 per one-way segment plus taxes effective January 23rd, 2005... read more...

Continental Airlines to expand service between Bahamas and South Florida

Friday, January 7, 2005

DANIA, USA: Continental Airlines regional affiliate Gulfstream International Airlines announced Thursday that it will offer expanded Continental Connection service linking the Bahamas with South Florida beginning February 17... read more...

Spirit Airlines announces second daily flight to Nassau

Wednesday, January 5, 2005

FORT LAUDERDALE, USA: Spirit Airlines announced Tuesday that starting on February 10, 2005 it will introduce a second daily non-stop flight to Nassau, Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport, with fares starting at $44... read more...

Guyana's air traffic controllers strike

Thursday, December 30, 2004

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AFP):  Guyana's air traffic controllers on Wednesday went on strike, forcing cancellation of several international flights, authorities said... read more...

JetBlue celebrates 5th birthday with sale fares on select Caribbean routes

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

NEW YORK, USA: JetBlue Airways on Tuesday announced a jump-start on 2005 with its "Take 5" fare sale, putting select Caribbean and other routes on sale... read more...

Huge luggage claims cost for BWIA

Tuesday, December 28, 2004

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: The Trinidad and Tobago-based British West Indian Airways (BWIA) more popularly known as "Beewee" is reported to be paying out somewhere in the region of $5,000 per day to at least 150 passengers on flights landing at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana as of 17th of December... read more...

U.S. Airways begins direct flights between North Carolina and Exuma, Bahamas

Monday, December 20, 2004

GEORGE TOWN, Bahamas: The Bahamas Minister of Tourism  Obie Wilchcombe, tourism stakeholders and international guests were among those on hand as U. S. Airways made its inaugural flight between Charlotte, North Carolina, and George Town, Exuma.  George Town became the 20th nonstop destination...  read more...

Abercrombie & Kent Destination clubs acquire three luxurious catamarans in BVI

Thursday, December 16, 2004

SOUTHPORT, USA: Abercrombie & Kent Destination Clubs, the founder and market leader of the fast-growing Destination Club industry, has acquired three additional on-water residences in response to member demand for its sailing program. The 56- to 60-foot catamarans, including two 56-foot Fountaine Pajot Marquises, are each worth nearly $1 million and based out of the British Virgin Island...  read more...

Viva Wyndham Resorts continues expansion in Dominican Republic

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: Viva Wyndham Resorts on Monday announced the $20 million acquisition, remodel and expansion of a resort in Samana, Dominican Republic. The property will be renamed the Viva Wyndham Samana and marks the eighth property in the company's portfolio and its fifth in the Dominican Republic... read more...

Dominica becomes first country to earn eco-tourism designation

Saturday, December 4, 2004

ROSEAU, Dominica: The Caribbean island of Dominica announced Friday that it has become the first country ever to receive benchmark designation from the prestigious eco-tourism organization, Green Globe 21... read more...

Jamaica had strong showing at African American travel seminar

Wednesday, December 1, 2004

MIAMI, USA: The Jamaican Government’s efforts to attract the big spending black American market to the country’s shores, have been boosted by the island’s strong showing at the African American Travel Seminar held recently at the Miami Airport Hotel in Miami... read more...

Caribbean Star introduces BVI, Antigua and St. Kitts connections

Tuesday, November 30, 2004

ROAD TOWN, BVI: As of next month, persons traveling from Europe will find it easier to get to the British Virgin Islands, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) announced after the World Travel Market in London... read more...

BWIA flight delays inconvenience hundreds

Tuesday, November 30, 2004

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: A series of mechanical problems plaguing BWIA, one of the Caribbean’s leading airlines, is already posing a threat to Christmas plans made by many...  read more...

Tobago named Best Caribbean Island

Thursday, November 25, 2004

SCARBOROUGH, Tobago: Tobago was named the Best Caribbean Island of the Year, and Tobago hotels also received honors, at the Caribbean World Travel Awards during World Travel Market in London earlier this month...  read more...

Bahamas aims to be link between South Africa and Caribbean

Wednesday, November 24, 2004

NASSAU, The Bahamas: The Bahamas is seeking to be the hub between the Republic of South Africa and the Caribbean, a move that would drastically reduce travelling time and result in increase trade and business for the region's economies...  read more...

Inaugural UK-edition of the Caribbean Gold Book launched

Tuesday, November 9, 2004

LONDON, United Kingdom: The Caribbean Gold Book, known as the travel agents’ ‘bible’ for the Caribbean, has officially entered the UK market with the Winter 2004 edition. The inaugural edition of the annual UK-edition of The Caribbean Gold Book was released in London during World Travel Market, November 8-10th...  read more...

Popular radio and television host staying focused on the Caribbean

Tuesday, November 9, 2004

FORT LAUDERDALE, USA: We've all heard the jingle about the island nation with some of the most pristine waters in the Caribbean. A place where turtles and stingrays dance to the delight of the tourists who unearth this gem which lies a mere hour and change from Miami...  read more...

Caribbean highly visible at World Travel Market

Monday, November 8, 2004

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: With World Travel Market (WTM) celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Caribbean Village will be highly visible at this year’s event which takes place in London from November 8 - 11. World Travel Market is a leading business-to-business forum of the international travel industry. It attracts over 40,000 industry professionals each year... read more...

BWIA to introduce new direct services to UK

Thursday, November 4, 2004

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: BWIA West Indies Airways, the international airline of the Caribbean, has announced it is to introduce flights from Belfast International Airport...  read more...

Honeymoon boom for Turks and Caicos Islands

Thursday, November 4, 2004

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS: Officials at the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) are describing a vast increase in couples coming to hold their weddings and spend their honeymoons in the Turks and Caicos Islands as a “honeymoon boom”...  read more...

Delta to launch service to St. Croix, USVI from Atlanta

Wednesday, November 3, 2004

ATLANTA, USA: Travellers will soon be able to enjoy easy access to the idyllic Caribbean island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, thanks to Delta Air Lines' planned non-stop, twice-weekly service. Delta will begin non-stop service on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Atlanta to St. Croix on March 5, 2005, with Boeing 737-800 aircraft...  read more...

American Airlines and JetBlue commence new regional services

Tuesday, November 2, 2004

MIAMI, USA: American Airlines is adding nonstop seasonal service from Miami to two popular destinations in the Caribbean beginning Monday. As previously announced, new nonstop destinations from Miami include St. Lucia and St. Kitts/Nevis...  read more...

Cruise ships return to Grand Cayman in November

Friday, October 29, 2004

GEORGE TOWN Cayman Islands: The Cayman Islands government announced on Thursday that cruise ships will resume visits to Grand Cayman beginning on Monday, 1 November, 2004.  A maximum of two cruise ships will be permitted in port during the first two weeks of November...  read more...

Sport tourism initiatives come on stream in St Kitts-Nevis

Friday, October 29, 2004

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: A number of school officials from England are currently in St Kitts to tour the country and assess the possibilities of having English sport teams engage in local competitions. This initiative is in line with the Ministry of Tourism’s policy to tap into the sports tourism market... read more...

Amaryllis helping the Caribbean

Monday, October 25, 2004

The Caribbean region has taken a beating from nature and man. In the first case we have had our share of hurricanes, which have devastated the islands of Grenada and Cayman, while doing great damage in others like Jamaica. This is the price we pay for living in this beautiful region where the weather is warm and comfortable...  read more...

Dominica unveils its newest eco-adventure option

Friday, October 22, 2004

ROSEAU, Dominica: Adding a new element to Dominica’s eco-tourism offerings, the Dominica Tourist Office has announced the development and opening of the Wacky Rollers Adventure Park... read more...

One thousand more air seats per week for Turks and Caicos Islands

Thursday, October 14, 2004

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS: An increase in airlift of nearly 25 percent to the Turks and Caicos Islands for the fall/winter season will mean an additional 1,000 air seats per week for one of the fastest growing destinations in the Caribbean... read more...

JetBlue starts selling new Bahamas flights from $99 each way

Tuesday, August 31, 2004

NEW YORK, USA: JetBlue Airways, New York's low-fare carrier, has received authority from the U.S. Department of Transportation to serve The Bahamas. JetBlue plans to launch daily service from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nassau, starting November 1, 2004... read more...

US Airways to begin new Charlotte-Bahamas service

Wednesday, August 18, 2004

ARLINGTON, USA: US Airways announced Tuesday that it will introduce service between Charlotte, N.C., and George Town, Bahamas on Dec. 18, 2004, the airline's fifth nonstop destination in the Islands of the Bahamas... read more...

Surinam Airways to begin transatlantic flights

Friday, August 13, 2004

PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AFP): Surinam Airways will launch its inaugural transatlantic commercial flight between Paramaribo and Amsterdam next Friday, Transport, Communication and Tourism Minister Guno Castelen said... read more...

British Airways to increase service to the Turks and Caicos

Thursday, August 12, 2004

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS: British Airways will be adding an additional weekly service from London to Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, which will begin operating on Monday 13th December 2004 and will continue through to the end of March 2005... read more...

JetBlue proposes new daily nonstop service from New York to Nassau

Wednesday, August 4, 2004

NEW YORK, USA: JetBlue Airways, New York's low-fare airline, on Tuesday requested authority from the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide international nonstop service to The Bahamas... read more...

Curaçao offers some of the best dive deals in the Caribbean

Wednesday, August 4, 2004

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao: Curaçao, noted by Rodale's Magazine as one of the top five destinations for beginner divers and one of the world's top 15 favorite dive destinations, is offering special dive packages through December 2004... read more...

US Airways announces Caribbean expansion

Tuesday, August 3, 2004

ARLINGTON, USA: US Airways will expand its Caribbean network in February 2005 with a new nonstop Charlotte-Barbados service. In addition, US Airways will increase nonstop Boston-Aruba service in November 2004, and add a second nonstop Saturday flight between Charlotte and St. Thomas in December 2004... read more...

Caribbean culture tops list of travellers’ interests

Saturday, July 31, 2004

NEW YORK, USA: The Caribbean’s intriguing culture is among major areas of interest that influence travellers’ choice of a destination, one of the leading US magazines focusing on culture, science, natural history, travel and the arts has indicated... read more...

Fall into America's Caribbean

Saturday, July 31, 2004

UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS: Big savings await travelers to America's Caribbean this Fall as part of the enticing new program for the upcoming Fall season - the "Fall into America's Caribbean" promotion - offered by the USVI Department of Tourism in conjunction with the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association... read more...

Star Clippers listed among top ten small-ship cruise lines

Saturday, July 31, 2004

CORAL GABLES, USA: For the first time ever, Travel + Leisure Magazine’s subscribers have rated Star Clippers among the world’s “Top 10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines” in 2004. Star Clippers operates Tall Ship mega-sailing yachts on itineraries in the Caribbean and elsewhere... read more...

St Thomas to host annual blue marlin tournament

Thursday, July 29, 2004

UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS: More than 35 boats from Florida, Bermuda and the Caribbean are expected to participate in the USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament hosted by St Thomas August 26–30 as the third and final leg of the Bermuda Triangle Tournament... read more...

The Caribbean is still hot, hot, hot for cruisers

Friday, July 23, 2004

INDIANAPOLIS, USA: With year-around sun and balmy temps, great beaches, low rates, and more US departure ports than ever, Caribbean itineraries account for nearly half of all cruises taken, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)... read more...

Learn to freedive in the Turks & Caicos with Tanya Streeter

Wednesday, July 14, 2004

LONDON, England: DeeperBlue.net and UK-based Adventure Diving are offering freediving holidays in the clear blue waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands with World Champion freediver Tanya Streeter... read more...

No plans to close down Caribbean Star

Monday, July 12, 2004

COOLIDGE, Antigua: Chairman of the Stanford group of companies, R. Allen Stanford, has announced that there are no current plans for closure of Caribbean Star Airlines. This comment was made in response to recent public speculation... read more...

New Suriname airline announces flights to Belgium

Thursday, July 8, 2004

PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AFP): Suriname International Victory Airline (SIVA-world), a new airline company, will soon offer twice-weekly flights between Suriname and Belgium, pending final regulatory approvals, SIVA-world managing director Siemboedat Ramautar said... read more...

Caribbean Star Airlines announces joint frequent flyer programme with Virgin Atlantic

Friday, July 2, 2004

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: Caribbean Star Airlines recently announced that an agreement has been signed which allows Star Miles passengers to earn and burn mileage in conjunction with travel on Virgin Atlantic Airways... read more...

Bahamas high-speed ferry service suspended

Tuesday, June 29, 2004

FORT LAUDERDALE, USA: Bahamas Florida Express has suspended its high-speed ferry service between Port Everglades, Florida and Freeport, the Sun Sentinel reported Monday... read more...

Island Outpost offers "One Love" in Jamaica this summer

Friday, June 25, 2004

MIAMI, USA: Summer love is in full bloom at Island Outpost's three romantic getaways in Jamaica. Goldeneye, The Caves and Jake's are offering "More Than a Crush" romantic packages with special add-ons such as his and hers sunset massages and private cave dinners... read more...

USVI beaches amongst America's cleanest

Friday, June 25, 2004

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: St John in the US Virgin Islands was recently selected as one of America's cleanest beach destinations by Organic Style magazine. The magazine selected the top eight beach destinations in the United States for their pristine shores and fresh clean air... read more....

Five of top ten honeymoon destinations are in the Caribbean

Thursday, June 24, 2004

NEW YORK, USA: Five of the top ten honeymoon destinations in the world are in the Caribbean and the region boasts of having nearly 40 percent of the World’s 50 Best Honeymoon Destinations, according to Modern Bride magazine, which describes itself as “the last word on weddings.”... read more...

Talks for BWIA scheduled service between St Kitts and Canada

Thursday, June 24, 2004

BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Talks aimed at getting BWIA to begin scheduled flights from Toronto, Canada and Port of Spain, Trinidad, into St. Kitts were held in Trinidad on Monday. St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas led a delegation of officials in meetings with Trinidad’s Prime Minister Patrick Manning... read more...

Delta to begin nonstop service to Belize, adding service to Turks & Caicos

Thursday, June 24, 2004

ATLANTA, USA: Delta Air Lines will begin nonstop service between Atlanta and Belize on December 11. Delta will offer customers one round-trip, nonstop flight on Saturday only between its Atlanta hub and Belize using single-class, 150-seat Boeing 737 aircraft... read more....

Vacation Express offers new travel packages to Jamaica

Thursday, June 17, 2004

ATLANTA, USA: Scheduled air and hotel packages are now offered to Jamaica via Air Jamaica and Vacation Express from 12 US cities including Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Boston, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Newark, Orlando and Philadelphia... read more...

Culture and sunshine make the Caribbean a growing family getaway

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

ATLANTA, USA: The Caribbean, once known as an exclusive haven for the wealthy and adventurous, is fast becoming the playground of vacationing families. With family-friendly hotels, offering an affordable destination, the cultured history, abundance of outdoor activities and crystal blue waters of the islands are attracting parents and kids from all over... read more...

Complete Caribbean Getaway at 35 percent off regular summer rates

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico: One of the best vacation packages is offered by The Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort & Golf Club with about every amenity imaginable at 35 percent off regular summer rates... read more...

JetBlue launches service to Dominican Republic

Friday, June 11, 2004

NEW YORK, USA: JetBlue Airways, New York's low-fare carrier, today began its first international service to Santiago, in the Dominican Republic. The carrier now serves the Caribbean island with 2 daily nonstop flights from New York City's JFK International Airport... read more...

Star Trek meets private island

Friday, June 11, 2004

AMBERGRIS CAYE, Belize: Cayo Espanto, a private island off the coast of Belize, is offering guests the latest high tech amenities with a new high-speed wireless Internet system and the Segway™ Human Transporter... read more...

Caribbean Star Airlines offers travel packages for ‘Vincy Mas’

Thursday, June 10, 2004

ST. GEORGE, Antigua: Caribbean Star Airlines is offering special Star Vacations packages to St Vincent for Carnival 2004. Packages for 2,4 and 6 nights are available from Antigua, Trinidad and Grenada from as low as US$436.00 per person and will include: airfare and taxes, transfers, hotel, land tours and Carnival Shows... read more...

US Airways launches Caribbean fare sales

Wednesday, June 9, 2004

ARLINGTON, USA: US Airways is offering special sale fares as low as $179 for travel to the Caribbean. Tickets must be purchased at least three days in advance of travel, within 72 hours of making reservation and no later than June 16, 2004. A minimum two-night or Saturday-night stay is required (whichever comes first), and a maximum 30-day stay is allowed... read more...

American Airlines to begin Miami-St. Kitts/Nevis flights

Tuesday, June 8, 2004

MIAMI, USA: American Airlines will begin nonstop service between its Miami hub and the Federation of St. Kitts/Nevis in the Caribbean this November with flights into St. Kitts, the third new destination from Miami scheduled to start in the fall... read more...

US Airways files for approval to codeshare with Bahamasair

Friday, June 4, 2004

ARLINGTON, USA: US Airways filed an application Thursday with the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin codesharing with Bahamasair, the flag carrier of the Islands of the Bahamas, later this summer... read more...

USVI receives "World's Best Honeymoons" awards

Friday, June 4, 2004

UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS: The US Virgin Islands is the recipient of several honeymoon awards presented by Conde Nast Publications in its eighth annual "World's Best Honeymoons 2004" survey. The awards were formally presented to the USVI Department of Tourism on Wednesday, during Caribbean Week activities in New York City... read more...

Dominican Republic resorts offer a summer escape

Saturday, May 22, 2004

MIAMI, USA: Famous for its long stretches of beach, sprawling countryside and big game fishing, the Bayahibe region in the Dominican Republic is home to Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, an upscale all-inclusive beachfront resort. "The Dominican Republic is a beautiful country and more people are discovering it every day," says Iberostar Hotels & Resorts Sales Director Monica Santos... read more...

Florida airline adds flights to Bahamas

Friday, May 21, 2004

FORT PIERCE, USA: According to the Palm Beach Post, a Fort Pierce-based commuter airline has added international flights to the Bahamas. Florida Coastal Airlines' twice-a-week service from St. Lucie International Airport leaves Wednesday and Friday mornings, bound for Treasure Cay and Marsh Harbour, said company President Dean Forest... read more...

New air service from Houston to Trinidad

Friday, May 21, 2004

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Traveling from the Lone Star State and home of barbeque and big oil, to the cultural capital of the Caribbean and industrial epicenter of the West Indies, will soon be easier than ever. On June 10, Continental Airlines will launch new direct service from Houston, Texas to Port of Spain, Trinidad... read more...

First holistic Caribbean cruise deemed great success

Tuesday, May 18, 2004

HOLLYWOOD, USA: A Taste of Health, a federally approved non-profit educational foundation specializing in relaxing, educational and spiritual vacations, reports that their first-ever Holistic Holiday at Sea was a great success. On February 29, more than 400 guests sailed for 7 nights aboard Costa Cruises' highly-acclaimed Costa Atlantica... read more...

USA3000 announces Newark to Bermuda service

Tuesday, May 18, 2004

NEWTOWN SQUARE, USA: USA3000 Airlines, a low-fare, full-service airline, on Monday announced the addition of New York Newark - Liberty International Airport as an additional destination for the Greater New York and New Jersey area. Scheduled Services to Bermuda begin September 3, 2004 with fares as low as $79 plus all applicable taxes one-way... read more...

Sizzling summer deals in St Croix

Tuesday, May 11, 2004

ST. CROIX, USVI: It’s that time of year again. The school bell has rung to dismiss the kids and it’s time to plan the summer family vacation. Where to go? What to do? Chenay Bay Beach Resort in St Croix... read more...

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