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Grenada: the land where winter is forgotten

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Chillin' in St. George: The Coyaba Beach Resort, a perfect paradise along Grand Anse Beach.

By Jennifer Olvera

There are plenty of excuses to plan beach vacations to Grenada this time of year. Tropical and swept by northeast trade winds, temps average a heavenly 84°F (29°C) right now. Situated at the southern tip of the Grenadines on the postcard-worthy, electric-blue Caribbean Sea, it’s dubbed the “Island of Spice” for its bountiful of mace and nutmeg crops, and it offers everything from diving to yachting, spas and a hopping nightlife scene. (more…)

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Get your iron: The triathlete’s Cozumel

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Off with the cap and on with the helmet! Your visit to Chankanaab will be decidedly less hurried. Credit: Courtesy of Cozumel Municipal Governmen.

By Amy Drew Thompson

Think about a Mexican getaway, and the pervasive imagery generally includes white sand and blue water – perhaps Mariachis. Throw in a good bottle of tequila and I’ll race you to the airport. But for some travelers to Cozumel hotels, additional concerns arise: bike maintenance, bathing caps, whether their toenails have grown back since the last race.

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Beyond the beach: Things to do in Montego Bay

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Fright night: Experience Rose Hall Great House tours by candelight in Montego Bay. Credit: Loren Sztajer.

By Blane Bachelor

Montego Bay, Jamaica, or MoBay, as it’s known by locals, is one of the most popular beaches in the Caribbean, with a bevy of all-inclusive resorts and plenty of places to grab a rum punch while soaking in the sunset and reggae. But when you’ve had your fill of sand and sun, there are plenty of things to do in Montego Bay. Check out our recommendations — plus a few great Montego Bay hotels — all of which are guaranteed to stoke that unforgettable “irie” feeling. (more…)

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5 sunny hotel deals to take advantage of now

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Escape to the sun-kissed grounds at Iberostar Dominicana All-Inclusive for 30 percent off by March 31.

By Jeanenne Tornatore

Looking for a deal to motivate you to get away this spring? Check out these five hotel offers on Orbitz.com that are sure to set your sights on a warm weather escape. (more…)

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Norwegian Epic sails in July, sets records at sea

Monday, May 10th, 2010

By Kim Windyka

Norwegian Cruise Line's new Epic sets sail on July 17, 2010

Norwegian Cruise Line's new Epic sets sail on July 17, 2010

With a name like Epic, expectations are already set quite high for Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest – and greatest – vessel, which begins its maiden voyage on July 17, 2010, crossing the pond from London to New York. Year-round Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises will follow, and in Spring of 2011, she’ll dock in Barcelona to offer Western Mediterranean sailings. While the Epic’s destinations are surely impressive, the onboard amenities are just as remarkable. In addition to debuting the largest spa at sea boasting the ultra-luxurious 24-karat gold facial, the Epic will be setting some other cruise ship records as well: the Epic Plunge towers above all other onboard bowl slides, and The Villas will claim the title of largest suite complex at sea.

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Celebrate the Caribbean islands with festivals, events

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

By Maria Mora

Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Credit: Tomash Devenishek

Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Credit: Tomash Devenishek

When my husband and I visited Jamaica on a Caribbean vacation, we made a point of spending an entire day simply exploring by foot and by cab. We watched a local band perform, shopped at a farmer’s market, and ate jerk pork at a small restaurant populated by locals. We never felt crowded by other tourists.

Attending local events can really “spice up” a Caribbean islands vacation. Ever since our adventure, I tell any friend planning a Caribbean vacation to check out upcoming events for their destination.

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New flights to Paris, new Toronto terminal and more

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

flightsBy Joe Brancatelli

  • OpenSkies, the British Airways boutique carrier that offers all-business-class service between Newark and Paris/Orly, will add a second route on May 3. That’s when it will begin flights from Washington/Dulles Airport.
  • Air Jamaica is shrinking again. Effective in March, it has dropped flights to New York from Grenada; and to Jamaica from Orlando and Chicago.
  • Porter Airlines, which operates to Toronto’s close-in City Airport, has opened the first phase of its new terminal.
  • Continental Airlines fliers take note: Flights are moving to the North Terminal at Detroit/Metro and to Concourse B in Denver.
  • The Transportation Security Administration says it is now using portable devices to swab bags as it searches for explosives. The TSA units will allow agents to circulate around the airport randomly checking anything you happen to be carrying.

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Joe Brancatelli is editor and publisher of JoeSentMe.com, a non-commercial Web site for business travelers. Copyright 2009 by Joe Brancatelli. Licensed by contract for Orbitz use.

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Power snorkeling to canyoning: Caribbean vacations for guys

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

 

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Grand Cayman

By Lena Katz

Honest disclosure: As a female, I fully believe that most Caribbean vacations — actually, most vacations in general — should be mixed-gender. Women make things more fun, plus, we always are the ones who remember the sunblock.

But if you’re planning on four solid days of spear-fishing or survival training or anything that gets dirt/fish scales under the fingernails, I pass. You and your backpack-heaving buddies have my blessing to hit any of the amazing, remote, outdoorsy Caribbean vacation destinations below,  have fun, take pictures, try to avoid major bruises, and I’ll see you when you’re back to civilization.

Cayman Islands

If you’re the type who likes to spend the morning jumping off a dive boat and the afternoon lounging on the beach with beers, the Caymans are just about perfect for a beach vacation. With more than 250 dive sites and 40 dive boat outfitters, this island nation offers access to a whole new underwater world. (more…)

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Parents, teens adore Aruba for beach family vacation

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

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Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino

By Ian Ross

When it comes to vacations, for my family (which includes two teenagers), everything begins with the beach. We’ve gone on many different types of family vacations over the years; however, it always comes back to the beach. We just love sitting, playing, walking and just being together on the beach.

Our Caribbean vacation destination of choice is Aruba. Our beach and home-away-from-home (for five years), is the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino (which was renovated two years ago). We feel that it offers something for all of us, in addition to it being very comfortable and spacious. (more…)

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Caribbean vacation: experience Barbados’ posh flair

Monday, February 15th, 2010

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St. Nicholas Abbey, a 17th Century plantation. (Photo provided by the Barbados Tourism Authority)

By Lena Katz

In which Caribbean vacation destination can you spot Prince Harry playing polo, Robin Thicke and Smoky Robinson headlining a jazz festival, and Serena Williams strolling with her beau, all within the same few weeks? Only one island has this much cross-cultural, all-ages, Town & Country-flavored celeb cache: Barbados, the sophisticated, sunny haven of the East Indies.

Due to its British colonial heritage, Barbados has a posh flair even in its beach resorts: Luxury “Platinum Coast” hotels like Sandy Lane and the Fairmont Royal Pavilion are built on the stately grounds of former sugar plantations. Other sugar plantations still are in operation — a mere 50, down from 800+ in the heyday, but you’ll still see the fields and the occasional processing facility if you explore the island. Barbados also definitely evinces a major UK influence in the athletic pursuits. National crazes include cricket and polo. But the way locals “wind” in the dance clubs, or the hectic, happy vibe at Oistin’s fish fry on a Friday night … that’s authentic island-style, no polo shirts please. (more…)

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