Although cruise lines say they can’t see much impact from the Zika virus, several agents I spoke with last week said it is a headwind they weren’t expecting to deal with this year. But there may be relief on the …
The Family Travel Association (FTA) and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) have formally announced a partnership to promote a travel agent educational programme for the Caribbean. As part of the agreement, the CTO and CTO members who join the FTA …
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MIAMI — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will move at least one and probably two of its Oasis-class ships to a new terminal it expects to open in Miami in 2018. Two of the 5,400-passenger ships, Oasis of the Seas and …
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A couple of developments in the travel industry have hit the headlines recently. They may not be in the biggest type, but they’re notable. They’ve gotten me thinking. They’re indicators, I think, of what may be trends that will affect …
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The Caribbean in the summer is definitely hot. And I am not talking about the heat index, because that actually isn’t too bad. Ironically, the islands are often cooler than some southern U.S. cities, as the ocean helps to moderate …
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Autumn Parry Taste_of_the_City_BM2 Chef Brian Morris jokes with the crowd during a previous cooking event in 2015. AUTUMN PARRY /The News Advance Taste_of_the_City_BM3 Chef Brian Morris teaches the crowd how to properly devein shrimp during the first “Taste of the Hill …
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Saba’s rugged coastal terrain opens up remarkable hiking opportunies, with luscious resorts including the Queen’s Garden waiting at the end.(Photo: Flash Parker) We came a long way to conquer Skull Island. All the way to the Netherlands, in fact — …
Summer is an ideal time to travel to the Caribbean thanks to lower off-season rates and fewer crowds, but it can be tricky, especially in hurricane-prone areas at risk of being affected by severe weather. If you’re nervous about the …
June 21, 2016 By: Ruthanne Terrero Travel Agent Travel Agent magazine held a roundtable at Tianguis Turistico in Guadalajara, Mexico, in late April. Joining us was our co-host, Rodrigo Esponda (above, left), regional director for North America, Mexico Tourism Board, …
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