Archive for the ‘Caribbean’ Category
The Island of St. Lucia Revels in Bachelor Buzz
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia (March, 2010) – The island of Saint Lucia is basking in intense international attention following the top ratings from the season finale of the “The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love” and “After The Final Rose” special on the ABC channel on Monday, March 1.
March 10, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
All the Travel News from Montserrat
Special St Patrick’s Week Ferry Trips
Special ferry trips from Antigua, with discounted fares of EC$200 (approx US$75) have been arranged for the upcoming St Patrick’s Week celebrations on Montserrat. On Friday March 12th the ferry will depart Antigua at 6:30 p.m. and overnights in Montserrat. On Saturday March 13th the ferry will depart Montserrat [...]
March 3, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
The Inaugural BVI (British Virgin islands) Kite Jam Takes Flight March 1 – 5, 2010
Tortola, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (March, 2010) – BVI Kite Jam has finally arrived and is proud to announce the final line-up of sponsors and A-list pro boarders that will be participating in this sporting and lifestyle event in the British Virgin Islands, March 1-5, 2010. BVI Kite Jam is one of the only pro-am kiteboarding [...]
March 2, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
West Indians Offer Music for Haiti in Toronto
TORONTO, Canada (February 26, 2010) – Caribbean beats on Sunday will carry the heartfelt good wishes of West Indians in Canada for the people of Haiti. A seasoned Trinidadian musician in Toronto, Joseph Maharaj, says he and his band of musicians are ready to serve the people of Haiti this weekend when Noasarc and the [...]
February 27, 2010
Posted in: Canada, Caribbean
Grenada – a sailor’s paradise!
February, 2010. (Grenada, W.I.) – Imagine the warm Caribbean sun on your skin, water droplets splashing your face and the sound of waves crashing…this is Grenada, the perfect holiday destination for sailing enthusiasts, boat lovers and anyone looking to get away to a warm, friendly destination with plenty to offer.
February 23, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
Montserrat Named among the Top 10 Places in the World to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
With an impressive week of activities and a unique Afro/Irish heritage, Montserrat was recently named as one of the Top 10 Worldwide St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations by popular search engine HotelsCombined.com
February 22, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
Montserrat Open for Business Following Recent Volcanic Activity
Despite recent volcanic activity, Montserrat remains open for business and is welcoming visitors. A partial dome collapse occurred at the Soufriere Hills Volcano on February 11th, 2010, sending a plume of smoke and volcanic ash up to 10 kilometers (six miles) high into the atmosphere. There were also pyroclastic flows toward the abandoned airport [...]
February 22, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
Geotourism concept originator Jonathan Tourtellot wants Caribbean to protect its character
The man who originated the concept of geotourism, Jonathan Tourtellot, has said that the Caribbean tourism product will be a lot more competitive if its social fabric, ecology, architecture, cuisine, natural beauty, and its heritage are protected. Geotourism is described as “best practice” tourism that sustains, or even enhances, the geographical character of a place, [...]
February 17, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
Tourism could play critical role in Haiti’s recovery
By INGRID BROWN | February, 2010
From the devastation caused by the deadly January 12 earthquake, Haiti could emerge an attractive tourism destination. Carlos Vogeler, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO’s) regional representative for the Americas, told the Sunday Observer that already offers have been pouring in from major entities willing to fund the recovery [...]
February 8, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
UNWTO and regional partners talk of rebuilding tourism in Haiti
By Ingrid Brown | February, 2010
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will be working with regional tourism partners to rebuild the industry in Haiti, which was devastated by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake on January 12.
February 4, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean