Below, an updated look at how the islands are faring. Antigua and Barbuda This two-island nation, which has been struggling since 2009 amid the recession, depends heavily on tourism. Antigua was spared the worst of Irma. Most hotels (including Carlisle …

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Some travelers looking ahead to winter and spring getaways may be wondering what their options are when it comes to Caribbean islands, with all the headlines about hurricane damage. Some islands like Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and St. Martin …

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On September 25 they landed in the Bahamas for their stopover, before posting a photo on Instagram of the sunrise.  But this was their last correspondence to family and friends.  The pair were due to fly from North Eleuthera to …

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“This hurricane season has been devastating for a number of Caribbean islands, but the negative economic impact on the region will be compounded if visitors avoid travel to unaffected destinations,” said Travel Leaders Group CEO Ninan Chacko, CTC. “We are …

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PHOTO: While Antigua escaped hurricane season relatively unscathed, sister island Barbuda was left nearly uninhabitable. (photo via Pixabay/neufal54) Hurricanes Irma and Maria attacked the Caribbean as if it was their mission this September, leaving billions of dollars of damage in …

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Mnuchin, seen here with fiancee Louise Linton this past February, initially requested a government plane for his honeymoon this past summer. The request was later withdrawn.  (Reuters) WASHINGTON –  A report by the Treasury Department’s inspector general on Thursday said …

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