The Southern Caribbean, a long haul for most cruises, is becoming a more popular destination, according to Cruise Critic Editor Carolyn Spencer.
The islands of the Southern Caribbean, which translate roughly to those lying east and south of St. Maarten/St. Martin, have always been slightly more exotic than counterparts in the Western and Eastern Caribbean....
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Archive for July, 2005
Cruising the Southern Caribbean
Best of the Caribbean
According to the readers of Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort in St. Thomas is the best resort hotel in the Caribbean. The magazine’s 2005 Annual Reader’s Poll lists winners in 31 categories. The other top resort hotels are:
Cap Juluca, Anguilla
Four Seasons Resort, Nevis
Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
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Money speaks louder than hurricanes
For a big enough savings, a majority of travellers would be willing to vacation in the Caribbean in the heart of hurricane season. A survey for TripAdvisor showed that 60 percent of respondents would be willing to travel for a savings of at least 40 percent. In fact, five percent of respondents said they...
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Flickr find: Turks and Caicos
Originally uploaded by meskk.
Here is a photo of seaside bluffs in Princess Alexandria Land and Sea National Park on the north shore of Provo Island in the Turks and Caicos (found on flickr).
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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck marry on Parrot Cay
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck recently married on the private island resort of Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands. In its past Parrot Cay was frequented by pirates, but is now a high-end luxury resort that makes the perfect location for a private wedding.
Photographs show a beautiful tropical retreat and a...
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DiCaprio’s island cost $1.7 million
I’ve found a few more details on Leonadro DiCaprio’s purchase of Blackadore Caye of the coast of Belize. The island apparently cost around $1.75 million, which seems like a pretty good deal to me. The resort will feature an airstrip and renewable energy sources.
Update: A satellite image of Blackadore Caye is available through Google...
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