Robert's Caribbean Travel Blog March 2006 Archive

Caribbean Weekend Getaway Guide
The winter months are mentally tough if you live in the snow belt. Sure, a weekend in the mountains for skiiing and sliding is fun, but sometimes you just want ... Read More

Thursday March 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

American Eagle Launches Nonstops Between Chicago and Freeport
American Eagle will begin flying nonstop to Freeport, Bahamas from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport beginning May 6. The Saturday and Sunday flights will utilize 70-seat Canadair CRJ-700 jets. American ... Read More

Thursday March 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Cruise Center Opens in Turks and Caicos
The new Grand Turk Cruise Center in Turks and Caicos recently welcomed its first cruise ship. Holland America Line'sNoordam tied up to the new cruise pier on Feb. 25. The complex ... Read More

Thursday March 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Third Night Free in Jamaica
Air Jamaica Vacations is offering a free night's lodging for every two nights booked at participating hotels like the Samsara Cliff Resort in Negril and the Wyndham Rose Hall Resort ... Read More

Thursday March 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Chicago to Grand Bahamas Island for $119
AirTran's latest fare sale includes a $119 one-way fare between Chicago/Midway and Grand Bahama Island, home to the Our Lucaya resort, among others. The deal is good on Tuesday, Wednesday ... Read More

Thursday March 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Montserrat is Back!
A massive volcanic eruption in the late 1990s transformed Montserrat overnight from a jet-setter's paradise to an island with an uncertain future. But one man's dire threat is another man's ... Read More

Thursday March 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

First Over-Water Spa in Caribbean Opens
Kamalame Cay in the Bahamas has opened the first over-water spa in the Caribbean---a 2,000-square-foot facility with five treatment rooms at the end of a 200-foot pier. Clients can get ... Read More

Wednesday March 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Barbados' Mango Bay Reopens
Two new 1,200-square-foot penthouse suites crown the reopening of the Mango Bay Hotel, located on Barbados' Platinum Coast in Holetown. The resort reopened this month after a $10-million refurbishment that added ... Read More

Wednesday March 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Fly American to Bermuda from $129
American Airlines is running a fare sale for travel to Bermuda between May 4 and Sept. 25. Tickets start at $129 one-way for economy-class tickets. The deal is good on ... Read More

Tuesday March 21, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Amanresorts Opens in Turks and Caicos
Amanresorts, known for its luxury properties throughout Asia, has opened its first Caribbean resort. Amanyara is located on Providenciales in Turks and Caicos, close to the reefs and natural beauty ... Read More

Thursday March 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Readers Sent Packing!
Planning your Caribbean getaway? Check out my handy, dandy 15-step guide to packing your bags with all the stuff you need – and leaving home what you don't. And if ... Read More

Wednesday March 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

March Caribbean Deals!
My March deals sheet will hook you up with diving in Grenada, pre-Easter getaways in Puerto Rico, ways to pamper your lover in Aruba, and more!

Wednesday March 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)