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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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'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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.”...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Jammin’ Jamaica on sale
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
MIAMI, USA: Air Jamaica has announced
bargain round-trip fares from many of its US gateways to sunny Jamaica before
the busy summer season begins. Economy class round trip fares start at a
rock bottom US$198 for travel from Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Fort
Lauderdale, Houston, Miami or Orlando to Jamaica between May 1 and June 23,
2004...
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Air carriers add new flights to the
Caribbean in response to high demand
Friday, April 23, 2004
NEW YORK, USA: The Caribbean Tourism
Organization (CTO) reports that air carriers are continuing to recognize the
progressive high demand for air service to the world’s number one warm-weather
destination by adding new flights and frequencies to and through the Caribbean
region....
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Ford Escape to the USVI
Sunday, April 18, 2004
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: USVI Commissioner of
Tourism Pamela C. Richards has announced a new partnership between the United
States Virgin Islands and Ford Motor Company. During the month of April,
participating Ford dealerships are offering a free vacation for two to the
USVI with the purchase of a Ford Escape...
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USVI announces new "Summer Super Saver"
promotion
Friday, April 16, 2004
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: USVI Commissioner of Tourism Pamela C. Richards has
announced the new destination-wide "Summer Super Saver" promotion, which
offers a free additional night of accommodations and other value-added
discounts for visitors to St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas during the summer
months... read more...
Bahamas Florida Express introduces new
Bahama Cat
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas: To celebrate
the arrival of its new summer vessel, the Bahama Cat -- a 600-passenger
High-Speed Ferry -- Bahamas Florida Express introduces hotel-inclusive
vacations. Bahamas Florida Express adds the Bahama Cat to its fleet beginning
May 9...
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Dominica - A Sensual Dream
Wednesday, April 7, 2004
ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominica continues to be
unique among the Caribbean islands. If you haven’t visited this isle of nature
then your experience of the Caribbean is incomplete...
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Angelus Resort and Spa now a member of
Great Hotels of the World
Wednesday, April 7, 2004
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: One of St. Kitts’ new resorts has been accepted as a
member of Great Hotels of the World - Luxury Romantic Collection, one of the
five niche programmes operated by Great Hotels of the World, the global luxury
hotel marketing alliance... read more...
Delta Air Lines celebrates new St. Lucia service with sweepstakes for military honeymooners
Thursday, April 1, 2004
ATLANTA, USA: Delta Air Lines is celebrating its new Saturday and Sunday service to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia with a special yearlong sweepstakes for military
honeymooners... read more...
New spa opens at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
CHAPEL HILL, USA: Divi Resorts has announced that a new spa, Indulgence by the Sea, opened at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten last week... read more...
JetBlue starts selling new Dominican Republic service
Tuesday, March 30, 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 Dominican Republic. Upon completion of the application process by the government of the Dominican Republic, JetBlue plans to launch a daily flight from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santo Domingo, starting June 17, 2004... read
more...
Air Jamaica resumes service to Canada
Thursday, March 25, 2004
TORONTO, Canada: The highly anticipated return of Jamaica's national airline to Canada is less than three weeks away and the airline is resuming service with pomp... read more...
Virgin Atlantic to start new services to Bahamas and Cuba
Thursday, March 25, 2004
LONDON, England: Sir Richard Branson has
unveiled a major expansion of his Virgin Atlantic airline, launching new routes to Cuba and the Bahamas, and increasing services on some of its existing Caribbean destinations... read more...
Air Jamaica increases service from Atlanta
Saturday, March 20, 2004
MIAMI, USA: Air Jamaica has increased its service from Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica. In addition to Atlanta's regularly scheduled twice-daily non-stop service, Air Jamaica will operate a third non-stop flight five times a week... read more...
American Airlines to begin nonstop daily service to St. Lucia from Miami
Friday, March 19, 2004
MIAMI, USA: American Airlines announced Thursday that it will begin nonstop daily service to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia on November 1. American will fly the route with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft featuring seating for 16
Business- Class and 126 Coach-Class passengers. This is one of the newest aircraft in American's fleet... read more...
Pan Am to fly to St. Kitts from Florida
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: Another United States carrier is to begin flying into St. Kitts by June. The Miami Herald reports that Pan Am will return to South Florida with scheduled service from Fort Lauderdale to St. Kitts and three other Caribbean islands beginning on May 27th... read more...
Classic Custom Vacations honours Jamaica Inn
Friday, March 12, 2004
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica: Classic Custom Vacations, the top U.S. tour operator for upscale vacations, recently named Jamaica Inn as delivering the highest quality of customer satisfaction of all Caribbean properties in its inventory... read
more...
BMI launches new services from UK to Caribbean
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
MANCHESTER, England: BMI, formerly British Midland Airways, is to start new services from Manchester to Barbados, Antigua and St Lucia... read
more...
Continental Airlines announces new nonstop Caribbean services from Houston
Tuesday, March 9, 2004
HOUSTON, USA: Continental Airlines has announced it will begin nonstop service June 10 from its Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Montego Bay in Jamaica and to Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, in addition to its flights from Newark Liberty International Airport. The new flights will operate four times a week in the summer... read
more...
JetBlue seeks approval for new service to the Dominican Republic
Tuesday, March 9, 2004
NEW YORK, USA: JetBlue Airways, New York's low-fare carrier, has requested authority from the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide international service, including nonstop service to the Dominican Republic. Pending approval from both governments, the proposed service from John F. Kennedy International Airport would operate with twice daily service to Santiago, starting June 10, 2004, and a daily flight to Santo Domingo, starting June 17,
2004... read
more...
Air Jamaica announces new Houston schedule
Thursday, March 4, 2004
MIAMI, USA: Putting some fizz in travel to the Caribbean from Texas, beginning immediately, Air Jamaica is offering a new morning champagne service from Houston to Montego Bay, Jamaica with connections inside Jamaica and onwards to the wider Caribbean...
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New inclusive package for 2004 at Montpelier Plantation Inn, Nevis
Saturday, February 28, 2004
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: If you believe that good things come only in small packages, Montpelier Plantation Inn's All Inclusive Package for 2004 may just change your mind. This comprehensive package, which includes everything you could possibly desire, leaves guests with only one thing to do...
decide the date of their arrival...
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US Airways announces new nonstop services to Aruba, St Thomas and Bermuda
Thursday, February 26, 2004
ARLINGTON, USA: US Airways will operate new routes and add flights to the Caribbean from New York's LaGuardia Airport beginning June 12, 2004. US Airways has also received US DOT approval to begin nonstop service between Orlando, Fla., and Bermuda...
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CTO launches booking engine
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
NEW YORK, USA: Top officials from the Caribbean Tourism Organization
(CTO) today unveiled the on-line functionality and tools of the Doitcaribbean.com booking engine, with a special focus on the travel agent module and Interactive Trip Planner...
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New non-stop services from Baltimore to Bermuda
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
NEWTOWN SQUARE, USA: USA3000 Airlines, a low-fare, full-service airline, announces new scheduled services from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Bermuda...
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Explosion of colour, creativity and culture during Trinidad Carnival 2004
Thursday, February 19, 2004
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Due to its pulsating music, thousands of participants, astounding costumes and creative blend of multiple cultures, Trinidad's Carnival has become world famous. The evolution of Trinidad's Carnival from a French masquerade ball to a rollicking street festival started before Trinidad was even colonized...
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Divi Carina Bay Casino brings World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour to St. Croix
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
CHAPEL HILL, USA: Divi Carina Bay Casino is proud to bring the explosion of poker mania to St. Croix, by hosting Bellagio's World Poker Tour, March 10-12, 2004. The Tour is creating a buzz, captivating millions of poker enthusiasts on television weekly, through non-stop inquiries, and registrations. The Casino has already successfully hosted the Binion's World Series of Poker, February 4-6, 2004...
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Special rates at Divi Tiara Beach during Cayman Brac Family Week
Sunday, February 15, 2004
CAYMAN BRAC, Cayman Islands: Divi Tiara Beach Resort makes family vacationing easy, fun and affordable. In celebration of "Cayman Brac Family Week", July 11-18, 2004, Divi Tiara Beach Resort has announced special reduced rates for the entire family to
enjoy...
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What's new in Aruba this winter
Sunday, February 15, 2004
ARUBA, Netherlands Antilles: De Palm Tours has recently introduced their newest activity, the ATV Mania. During this tour you will explore Aruba the most adventurous way. You will enjoy this spectacular tour of Aruba's rugged countryside while driving your own All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)...
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Nevis' Montpelier Plantation Inn offers 2004 packages
Saturday, February 14, 2004
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Montpelier Plantation Inn in Nevis, one of the Caribbean's most luxurious boutique hotels, has introduced its 2004 packages. Designed with the discerning traveler in mind, these packages include everything from gourmet dining and massages to island tours and beach
picnics...
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Puerto Rico Tourism Company launches new Qué Pasa! magazine
Friday, February 13, 2004
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: This week, José M.
Suárez, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company announced the re-launch of
¡Qué Pasa!, the official magazine of the Tourism Company. The re-designed magazine features a new and exciting format, including an increased focus on photography to give tourists a visually enticing look at the various regions of Puerto
Rico...
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See migration of whale sharks to southern waters of Belize
Thursday, February 12, 2004
TORONTO, Canada: Every year during the months of April through June, southern Belize offers divers the unique opportunity for spotting -- and diving with -- the large feeder known as the Whale Shark. When in a playful mood, these gentle and curious creatures will hang around for long periods of time...
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Companion Flies Free to Aruba, Jamaica and Nassau with US Airways Vacations
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
BOSTON, USA: US Airways Vacations is offering a Companion Flies Free special from Boston to three Caribbean destinations: Aruba, Jamaica and Nassau for bookings made through Feb. 14, 2004 valid for travel Feb. 14 through March 31, 2004...
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Florida welcomes Queen Mary 2 after maiden voyage
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
MIAMI, USA: The Queen Mary 2, the world's largest ocean liner, arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Monday after a lap-of-luxury trans-Atlantic crossing from
Britain...
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Antigua resort now all-inclusive
Saturday, January 24, 2004
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Hawksbill Beach Resort, Antigua, a tranquil, superbly located 111 bedroom property, set amongst 37 acres of tropical garden, has upgraded its facilities as well as improved the quality of its facilities for the winter season...
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Grand Cayman Ritz-Carlton completion may be delayed up to a year
Friday, January 23, 2004
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: Although The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman developers continue to maintain that the project will be completed by the fall of this year, some industry experts say that the completion date will likely not occur until mid-summer, or even towards the end of 2005...
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Caribbean Gold Book introduces UK distribution
Friday, January 23, 2004
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The Caribbean Gold Book, known as the travel agents' 'bible' for the Caribbean, is entering the UK market with the Winter 2004 edition. In its 20th year of publication, The Caribbean Gold Book is a 260+ page directory that is the most comprehensive reference source for the Caribbean tourism industry, covering all 36 destinations within the
region...
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