Robert's Caribbean Travel Blog April 2006 Archive

Caribbean Blogs are Here!
Today I'm blogging about ... blogs. I've added a new blog page to the site that includes blogs from both Caribbean visitors and residents. The Caribbean is by no means ... Read More

Thursday April 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (4)

Latest Holloway Suspect Released
Just a quick followup to my April 19 post on the latest developments in the Natalee Holloway case: Aruba officials have released Geoffrey van Cromvoirt, 19, saying he had no ... Read More

Thursday April 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Global Warming and Your Caribbean Vacation
I don't know if I should get up on a soapbox wearing a shirt like this, but here goes: If you love the Caribbean as a vacation destination, then urge ... Read More

Thursday April 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (4)

Fairmont Plans Turks & Caicos Hotel
Here's some welcome news: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to build a 150-room resort and a 150-room condo hotel on the west coast of North Caicos in the Turks & ... Read More

Thursday April 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Puerto Rico Faces Government Shutdown
Got plans to visit Puerto Rico in the next few weeks? You need to be aware that the commonwealth's government is facing a serious fiscal crisis and a possible shutdown ... Read More

Thursday April 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (3)

Breakthrough in Natalee Holloway Case?
Authorities in Aruba have detained yet another suspect in the Natalee Holloway case, but this time they also have some forensic evidence in hand: a T-shirt that may hold clues ... Read More

Wednesday April 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

San Juan Flight Sale: Oh, Mamacita!
Why not get Mom what something she'd really like this year? American Airlines is giving a big Mother's Day smooch to travelers bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico ... $199 ... Read More

Wednesday April 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Caribbean Weather Guide
You'll never see anything but sunshine in a Caribbean vacation ad, but make no mistake: they call this region the "tropics" for a reason. Still, chances are most of your ... Read More

Wednesday April 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Aruba Rocks!
Aruba has some wonderful scenery and attractions once you get off the beaten tourist path, but I would recommend renting a jeep to get the most out of your tour. One ... Read More

Thursday April 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Free Cruise: You Snooze, You Lose!
American Airlines is giving away a Royal Caribbean cruise for two, but you need to enter by April 30 for a chance to win. Buy a ticket on www.aa.com to ... Read More

Thursday April 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Sharp Punta Cana Fare Sale
This is why I love having low-cost airlines flying to the Caribbean: USA 3000 has just slashed its fares on travel to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Cancun to $159 ... Read More

Wednesday April 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Stunning St. Lucia Bargains from Air Jamaica!
I love St. Lucia's dramatic scenery, hillside resorts, and great food, and Air Jamaica is offering a rare deal on travel to this unique Caribbean paradise. Book by April 19 ... Read More

Wednesday April 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

April Deals Come in Like a Lion
Spring is suddenly in the air, and Caribbean resorts are warming up their shoulder-season and off-season deals. Now's the time to get the best rates on April-September Caribbean trips, so ... Read More

Thursday April 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Travel Video Contest Winner Gets Caribbean Trip!
Got a cool travel video? Zoom and Go is giving away a Bahamas trip to the winner of its Best Travel Video contest. The site is looking for iPod-compatible videos ... Read More

Wednesday April 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)