A Bob Marley tune played as the scent of jerk chicken wafted through a half-empty market in this normally bustling port town. A few dozen tourists milled about – far less than normal, but still more than last week, when …
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American Airlines has announced a series of changes to its schedule in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Crucially, though, the carrier said it would “continue” its short-haul flights to the Caribbean, with the suspension of just a …
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The Foreign Office is advising against all but essential travel to an increasing number of countries because of coronavirus. Some destinations have travel restrictions, quarantine measures, border closures and health screenings in place due to the outbreak. If travellers have …
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Royal Caribbean will suspend operations globally as of midnight Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We will conclude all current sailings as scheduled and assist our guests with their safe return home,” according to a statement on the cruise line’s website. …
Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas is currently offering great value rates. Photo courtesy of David WJ Lee As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies around the world, many travelers are canceling trips and hunkering down at home while cruise lines from …
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Government officials in tourism-reliant Caribbean destinations are seeking to balance COVID-19 evaluation, testing and prevention measures with efforts to continue crucial leisure travel activities as the illness’ impact spreads worldwide. In a statement Thursday, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) officials say …
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(Bloomberg) — SP Global Ratings is taking aim at two cruise lines that have been battered by the coronavirus, as it may cut the ratings of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Carnival Corp. Each may be downgraded as the spreading …
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Top travel agents say Caribbean vacations remain popular even as COVID-19 cases emerged this week in a handful of destinations and hoteliers on one major island warned of coronavirus-driven cancellations. Several agents are positioning Caribbean islands as alternatives to COVID-19-impacted …
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The Grand Princess cruise ship, which finally docked in California and allowed just over 400 people to disembark Monday, had disembarked a total of 1,406 passengers as of 7 p.m. Tuesday. When it set sail, the ship was carrying 2,421 passengers and 1,113 crew …
How well is the Caribbean region dealing with the coronavirus outbreak and what measures are in place to maintain visitor confidence in travel to the region? Responses that I gathered from organizations and destinations throughout the region last week reflected …
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