Island that once turned gay travelers away suggests changing sentiment toward gays in some parts of the Caribbean. The rainbow flag in Cuba doesn't stand for gay pride. Rather, the locals insist, it signifies the European symbol for “inclusiveness.” The Significance of Caribbean Travel for the LGBT Community Issues of inclusiveness in many ... Read More...
A Caribbean island is still recovering from what a Midwestern university calls one of the top five deadliest disasters in contemporary history. Media attention on Haiti has significantly diminished since a January 12, 2010 earthquake crumbled landmark buildings and killed tens of thousands of people, according to Northern Illinois University. ... Read More...
The Caribbean has been undergoing a facelift of sorts, with many resorts are growing and changing. Several properties are reopening after renovations. Others are completely new to the region. Here are some properties travelers might consider for their next Caribbean vacation. Anguilla Anguilla's Malliouhana Hotel & Spa is accepting reservations for Nov. ... Read More...
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt did it in Provence a Correns, France, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in Florence, Italy. The Caribbean, too, is a popular pick for destination weddings – and many celebrities have made the Caribbean their destination wedding choice. Here's a look at a few Caribbean locales and ... Read More...
Royal Caribbean is offering four-day Bahamas cruises that start at $159. That's less than $40 per day -- and, for many, the cost of a restaurant dinner for two. Travelers sail from Miami as part of this Majesty of the Seas deal that ventures to Nassau, Cococay and Key West. ... Read More...
An apple is more than a fruit and an innovative computer company. In the world of travel, it's a fast-growing conglomerate known as Apple Leisure Group – the name behind hospitality brands such as Dreams, Now and Zoetry in Mexico and the Dominican Republic – and a company that's travel ... Read More...
Caribbean travelers who want to nourish the mind, body and spirit as much as they want to sate their appetites for wanderlust might consider wellness vacations. Resorts and destinations once known simply for spas now focus on holistic experiences and activities that include healthy dining, yoga, fitness facilities and more. ... Read More...
Caribbean insiders with knowledge of Petion-Ville, Haiti might say that this wealthy suburb is becoming the apple of travelers' eyes. Only a few years after a treacherous earthquake flattened Port-au-Prince and cholera began to spread through the country, a hotel boom in Petion-Ville has occurred – and wholesale vacation provider ... Read More...
Researchers off Curacao are venturing to greater depths as seas rise and shallow reefs become threatened. This new exploration of Curacao's coral reefs is leading to new discoveries and documentation of new creatures. Traveling to another world might not seem a realistic vacation option, but it is possible when you ... Read More...
Tradewinds sound the metal clang of the rigging on moored sailboat masts, palm fronds on shore waft in the breeze. The seas shift from sapphire to jade, signaling the water's depth and then, frothy and transparent, gently lap against the shore. There are sandy beaches in ivory, gold, pink and black, ... Read More...