Cayman Islands 5th least expensive Caribbean destination
Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo Least Expensive Destination in the Caribbean PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is the least expensive destination in the Caribbean. The latest survey from TravelMag.com has come to this determination…
Snorkeling in Caribbean
Underwater paradise: Spectacular snorkeling in the Caribbean by Melanie Reffes, Special for USA TODAY Unlike scuba diving, which requires more gear and more courage, snorkeling is a breeze for underwater sightseers worth his (or her) sea salt. All it takes…
Scouts enjoy trip of a lifetime
Scouts enjoy a trip of a lifetime to Caribbean islands By Leigh Mencarini From Coventry Telegraph Incredible opportunity gives young people insight into island life – “rather than just a holiday in a hotel” It was the trip of a…
Study finds Caribbean share of global tourism declining
From Jamaica Gleaner Tourists at a beach in Negril, Westmoreland. – File CMC: A study examining what is driving the tourism flows in the Caribbean has found that the region’s share of the global tourism market is declining. The International…
5 islands where cruise ships won’t cramp your style [and Cayman Brac & Little Cayman make list Smaller Islands No Ships]
By David Swanson From Miami Herald On my first trip to Tortola almost two decades ago, I was struck by how the British Virgin island’s northern coastline was ribboned with tranquil coves of plush white sand. Some of the beaches…
The state of Caribbean Tourism [Cayman tourism director gives report]
By Brian Major From Travel Pulse Tourism leaders in several key Caribbean destinations are working to extend growing land-based and cruise ship arrivals by re-developing infrastructure, supporting new resort properties and promoting sustainable tourism initiatives, said officials at the Caribbean…
iNews Briefs
Grand Cayman utility company to replace DT GT lines – outages planned Sunday (7) PLEASE NOTE Caribbean Utility Company (CUC) Grand Cayman’s electrical power supplier have announced they will be replacing lines in downtown George Town this Sunday September 7th…
Putting the littlest disaster victims on the Caribbean’s climate agenda
By Desmond Brown From Caribbean360 CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Wednesday August 13, 2014, IPS – Children are often the forgotten ones when policy-makers map out strategies to deal with climate change, even as they are least capable of fending for themselves…
Truman Bodden to host Cayman Islands games
From CIFA Organisers for the inaugural CONCACAF Girls’ U-15 Championship have scheduled the home team games for the Truman Bodden Sports Complex as they expect large crowds to support the local team. Cayman contests Group A with Curacao, Bahamas and…
Toppa top 5: The Caribbean’s best book festivals
From Large Up If you just bumped into your favorite author on your favorite Caribbean beach, it may not be a coincidence. In recent years the springtime calendar in the islands has filled up with literary festivals drawing renowned authors…