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Crisis sparks serious concern for Caribbean travel
ACCRA, Ghana (Reuters): The global financial crisis will hit Caribbean tourism, raising "serious concern" for the industry which is the regional economy's largest earner, the head of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) said on Friday. CARICOM Secretary General Edwin Carrington said it was too early to quantify the impact.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 04-Oct-2008 02:00
Celebrity Mercury adds St Kitts to its itinerary in 2009-2010
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): Cruise stakeholders in St Kitts and Nevis are looking forward to visits by the 77,000 gross tonne Celebrity Mercury during the 2009-2010 Cruise ship season. The 1870-passenger Celebrity Mercury will make multiple calls to St Kitts’ Port Zante.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 03-Oct-2008 02:00
New website helps travelers who book Barbados accommodation online
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: A new travel website, GreatBarbados.com, dedicated to owner-direct-rentals, is striving to expose travelers to the variety of Barbados accommodation (from budget to luxury hotels, resorts, inns, villas and apartments) through detailed listings-by-owner and real traveler reviews.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 03-Oct-2008 02:00
Airlift seen as obstacle in Grenada for increased tourist travel from Canada
ST GEORGE’S Grenada: Increasing airlift between Canada and Grenada, and a lifting of the Canadian visa restriction on Grenadians, are among areas of priority in the National Democratic Congress administration's attempts at strengthening and enhancing relations with Canada.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 01-Oct-2008 02:00
BVI warns of new guidelines for issue of British passports
ROAD TOWN, BVI: The UK’s Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has announced new rules for photographs and other documents submitted as part of an application for a British passport. Registrar-General in the British Virgin Islands, Stephanie Benn said the Passport Office was notified days ago.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 01-Oct-2008 02:00
BVI concludes discussions with LIAT over additiional flights
ROAD TOWN, BVI: The British Virgin Islands government has concluded discussions with LIAT to provide three daily flights to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico, as talks continue with American Eagle. Minister for Communications and Works Julian Fraser says that LIAT now operates two daily flights to San Juan.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 01-Oct-2008 02:00
Daily Winair flights return to Montserrat
BRADES, Montserrat: The island of Montserrat ha announced the return of daily flight service on Winward Island Airways (Winair), beginning October 1, 2008. The air carrier will offer much needed airlift service to Montserrat from regional gateways Antigua and St. Maarten.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 30-Sep-2008 02:00
Wyclef Jean's Foundation Aids Haiti
Yele Haiti, a charity founded by singer Wyclef Jean, is delivering aid to the flooded city of Goniaves, Haiti and is soliciting donations to provide further help to a country...
Source : about.com | 26-Sep-2008 17:51
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Bermuda
The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for Bermuda as Tropical Storm Kyle's winds strengthened to 60 mph and the storm moved to about 400 miles from...
Source : about.com | 26-Sep-2008 17:30
Major Renovations at Two Iconic St. Barts Hotels
St. Barts tends to be a pretty quiet place, but there are some big changes in store for a pair of the island's signature luxury hotels.The Hotel Carl Gustaf will...
Source : about.com | 25-Sep-2008 20:28
Free Companion Ticket for Caribbean Travel
Travel roundtrip to the U.K. on American Airlines between now and Dec. 31 and you will earn a free companion ticket good for travel between Jan. 15, 2009 and Dec....
Source : about.com | 25-Sep-2008 20:13
Delta to offer same day service from Denmark to USVI
ST THOMAS, USVI: The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced same-day flight connections from Copenhagen, Denmark to St Thomas, USVI on Delta Air Lines. Following months of ongoing dialogue between the Department of Tourism and Delta, the airline will adjust the departure time.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 24-Sep-2008 02:00
LIAT reduces fuel surcharge
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Leeward Islands AIr Transport (LIAT) has announced that with effect from 15 October, 2008 it will be reducing its fuel surcharge by US$2.50 per one way journey. This reduction has been made possible by the easing of world oil prices that now appear to have stabilized at around US$100/barrel.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 23-Sep-2008 02:00
Airlines Impose More Baggage Fees
Continental Airlines and Frontier Airlines have joined the ranks of airlines charging to check any luggage: both airlines are now charging $15 for the first checked bag on flights within...
Source : about.com | 22-Sep-2008 13:19
Storm Lashes Puerto Rico, Could Strengthen
A tropical wave currently dumping heavy rains on Puerto Rico could strengthen into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center says. The storm is also bringing rain to the U.S....
Source : about.com | 22-Sep-2008 09:49
Squatters constitute major threat to Guyana's international airport
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA): The Guyana government said it has acted resolutely to confront risks associated with the presence of squatters at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), which constitute major threats to the airport and its operations, according to acting President Samuel Hinds.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 22-Sep-2008 02:00
$999 Club Med Deal Includes Air, Room, Food, Drinks, Activities
Club Med's new $999 Air-Inclusive Fall Deal includes air travel from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a seven-night stay at the Club Med Columbus Isle resort in the Bahamas, and all meals,...
Source : about.com | 20-Sep-2008 16:12
Winair to replace Carib Aviation flights to Montserrat
BRADES, Montserrat: Winair is to fly to Montserrat as of October 1, following discussions held between top government officials of Montserrat and Winward Airways Limited. Chief Minister of Montserrat, Dr Lowell Lewis, and Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, met with officials.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 20-Sep-2008 02:00
Caribe Hilton in San Juan Offers Incentives for Fall Travel
San Juan, Puerto Rico is a great destination for an inexpensive weekend Caribbean getaway, with lots of flights from the U.S. and being little more than three hours by air...
Source : about.com | 19-Sep-2008 16:12
Winter Baseball in the Dominican Republic
The Major League Baseball pennant chase has entered its stretch run, and in a few short weeks the 2009 World Series will be history. But that doesn't mean you have...
Source : about.com | 19-Sep-2008 13:28
CTO launches new French website
PARIS, France: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is expanding the Caribbean’s reach in France in a language the French understand best. The CTO has launched its French website, www.caraibes-tourisme.fr, in Paris. The launch took place ahead of Top Resa, the Paris international travel trade fair.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 19-Sep-2008 02:00
Free Nights, Credits at Sheraton Nassau
The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort in the Bahamas is offering both free nights and resort credits to entice travelers to visit now through Dec. 19. Guests who pay for three...
Source : about.com | 18-Sep-2008 16:07
Up to 45% Off Airfare with Future Vacations Packages
Future Vacations is partnering with Delta Air Lines to offer air-land packages to 16 Caribbean destinations served by Delta, with up to 45% off airfares. Destinations include Aruba, Bermuda, Barbados,...
Source : about.com | 18-Sep-2008 11:51
SuperClubs 'Great Rates for 2008'
Book an all-inclusive stay at a SuperClubs resort in Jamaica by Oct. 31 and you'll get the best rates available this year -- starting as low as $138 per night...
Source : about.com | 17-Sep-2008 12:33
Fall Travel Deals in Dominica
The Caribbean's lush island of Dominica has a number of fall and winter travel deals well worth checking out, with room discounts of 20% or more available.Compare Prices on Hotels...
Source : about.com | 17-Sep-2008 11:51
Bermuda Hotel Implosion Photo Gallery
What's more fun than watching a big, empty building blow up? Doing so with a Dark 'n Stormy in your hand! Residents of Bermuda and visitors alike gathered in the...
Source : about.com | 15-Sep-2008 20:10
More options available on JTB website
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Travellers planning a Jamaican vacation can now enjoy more options, learn about attractions and book travel packages, via the recently launched website of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) - visitjamaica.com - created and designed by worldwide agency of record, Draftfcb New York.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 14-Sep-2008 02:00
Turks and Caicos tourism industry open for business
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands: The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) reports that it is largely ‘business as usual’ for the majority of its member properties and services catering to tourism in the island chain. Most properties in Providenciales suffered only minimal damage.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 13-Sep-2008 02:00
More travel woes for the Caribbean as two more airlines bow out
ST JOHN’S, Antigua: Two airlines, Antigua-based carrier Carib Aviation and UK’s XL Airways have stopped flying the Caribbean. Carib Aviation on Thursday officially announced that a mass exodus of pilots has forced it out of the skies, as it accused Caribbean airline LIAT of not acting above board.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 13-Sep-2008 02:00
No News is Good News!
Hurricane Ike continues to spin towards the Texas coast, but if you look at a satellite map of the Caribbean and the Atlantic right now there's a welcome sight: no...
Source : about.com | 11-Sep-2008 14:23
Hurricane Ike Exits Caribbean, Leaving Trail of Destruction
Hurricane Ike has moved into the Gulf of Mexico after pounding the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cuba and Haiti.In the Bahamas, the storm caused structural damage on the southernmost island...
Source : about.com | 10-Sep-2008 13:02
New flights for Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: High fuel prices have forced many airlines to reduce the number of their flights and as a result the Caribbean governments are scrambling to make arrangements for tourists to visit their islands. Win Air Aviation and LIAT have initiated additional service between several strategic hubs and Dominica.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 10-Sep-2008 02:00
Access to Montserrat assured after September
BRADES, Montserrat: The government of Montserrat is currently working on a number of options to ensure the traveling public has uninterrupted access to the island, following the announcement on the weekend by Carib Aviation that it will be ceasing operations to Montserrat and Barbuda on September 30, 2008.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 09-Sep-2008 02:00
American Airlines resumes non stop flights from Miami to Antigua after 10 years
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: American Airlines has recommenced its daily nonstop services from Miami to Antigua after nearly ten years. Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Harold Lovell, General Manager of the Antigua Hotel and Tourist Association Neil Forrester were on Saturday's flight.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 09-Sep-2008 02:00
Ike Invades Cuba After Slamming Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Haiti
Hurricane Ike is cutting across Cuba this morning after plowing through the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos with Category 4 winds and bringing more rain and misery to Haiti. Cuban...
Source : about.com | 08-Sep-2008 10:06
Fave Hotels in the Caribbean and Beyond
Biras Creek in the British Virgin Islands is one of my favorite resorts in the Caribbean: great location, friendly staff, all the right amenities, and a great dining experience as...
Source : about.com | 08-Sep-2008 09:10
Continental introduces $15 fee for first checked bag to Caribbean
NEW YORK, USA (Reuters): Continental Airlines Inc said on Friday it will charge a $15 service fee for a first checked bag for certain customers who buy economy-class tickets. The fee applies immediately to tickets bought for destinations in the United States and to flights between the United States and Puerto Rico.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 08-Sep-2008 02:00
Ike Again a Category 4 Hurricane, Bears Down on Turks & Caicos
Hurricane Ike has regained Category 4 strength and is bearing down on the Turks & Caicos islands with maximum sustained winds of 135 mph. As of 8 pm Saturday the...
Source : about.com | 06-Sep-2008 23:29
Hurricane Ike Approaches Caribbean
Hurricane warnings are in effect in the Turks & Caicos and the southeastern Bahamas as the Category 2 Hurricane Ike moves to within 200 miles of Grand Turk Island. Meanwhile,...
Source : about.com | 06-Sep-2008 13:12
Canadians still stranded in the Caribbean after Zoom Airlines shutdown
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Some Canadians are still pondering on how they can return home, following last week's abrupt shutdown of Anglo-Canadian carrier, Zoom Airlines reports in the Canadian press have indicated. Reports are that tour company, GG Tours booked hundreds of passengers through Zoom.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 06-Sep-2008 02:00
Tropical Storm Hanna Departs Caribbean; Turks, Bahamas Warn Ahead of Ike
All storm watches and warnings related to Tropical Storm Hanna in the Caribbean have been dropped as the storm has finally moved out of the region and is now heading...
Source : about.com | 05-Sep-2008 11:11
Jamaica paying out millions to keep American Airlines flying to the island
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Tourism is one of the biggest revenue earners in Jamaica and the government wants to ensure that their market is not affected by cuts in airlift and, to this end, the Department of Tourism is paying out millions to American Airlines. The government could pay as much as US$4.5 million over the next 12 months.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 05-Sep-2008 02:00
State Department Warning on Hanna and Ike
The U.S. State Department posted the following warning on Tuesday:Tropical Storms Hanna and Ike September 02, 2008 This Travel Warning is being issued to urge U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks...
Source : about.com | 04-Sep-2008 10:31
Ike Grows into Category 4 Hurricane
In the span of a day yesterday Tropical Storm Ike became Hurricane Ike, strengthening rapidly into a dangerous Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 145 mph. The storm presently...
Source : about.com | 04-Sep-2008 09:59
Caribbean Storm Update
Pity poor Haiti: the Caribbean nation has been absolutely battered during this Atlantic hurricane season, with three major storms bringing mudslides, flooding, death and destruction to Haiti's long-suffering people....
Source : about.com | 03-Sep-2008 12:11
More ways to get to Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: The Discover Dominica Tourism Authority on Tuesday announced that Win Air, Carib Aviation and LIAT, the regional Caribbean airline, have initiated additional non-stop service between several strategic hubs and Dominica. The regional airports being serviced include St Lucia’s Hewanorra Airport.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 03-Sep-2008 02:00