U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism continues building links with the important African-American community with support for this year’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, taking place August 9 through 13 in New Orleans, …
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They’ve traveled to all 7 continents. (Pictured: Jonathan and Kach Howe in Antarctica.)Courtesy of Kach and Jonathan Howe Kach and Jonathan Howe met in Luang Prabang, Laos, in 2013. They’d each recently quit their corporate jobs at home, in the Philippines …
The United States and Caribbean could be in for a rougher than average hurricane season, according to a new forecast from Colorado State University. In a report released Friday researchers predicted an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year, with the …
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ENTERTAINMENT You will never be bored on Allure of the Seas, in fact some passengers rarely get off they are so busy ice skating, zip wiring, perfecting their FlowRider Surf Simulator technique (there are two onboard) or cooling down in …
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National Geographic announced the winner of its popular Travel Photographer of the Year contest this week, awarding Mexican photographer Sergio Tapiro Velasco the top honor. His stunning photo of a lightning bolt crackling over an erupting volcano earned him the …
Do some cliff diving while you wait for your food. Sometimes it’s impossible to sit still while you’re waiting for your food to arrive. One cafe in Negril, Jamaica has the perfect solution: cliff diving. Rick’s Cafe is famous for …
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PHOTO: Tourism stakeholders are seeking closer ties with the Dominican Republic, the most-visited Caribbean destination. (photo by Brian Major) From hotel associations to government leaders across the region, Caribbean tourism stakeholders are strengthening ties with the region’s most-visited destination, the Dominican Republic. …
PHOTO: Antigua is the latest destination to reach an agreement with Airbnb. (photo by Brian Major) Antigua and Barbuda became the most recent Caribbean nation to announce an agreement with home-say provider Airbnb. The country’s Ministry of Tourism and the …
Themed cruises continue to grow in popularity. The website www.themecruisefinder.com claims to list more than 500 of them, ranging from antiques, art and astronomy to sports, TV/film/media and wellness. Music-themed cruises are especially hot. For jazz aficionados, particularly those hooked …
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said its second quarter was a financial home run, with net income rising to $369.5 million, a 61% increase compared to last year. RCCL increased its guidance for full-year net income by $65 million to a …