Robert's Caribbean Travel Blog July 2006 Archive

New Caribbean Cruise Guide
Planning a Caribbean cruise this fall or winter? Check out my new Caribbean Cruise Guide, which gives you a quick overview of your cruise options in the region plus links ... Read More

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

One&Only One Free Night Package
The posh One&Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island is offering a fourth night free when three are booked for stays between Aug. 14 and Oct. 31. The "Bahamas Retreat" package must ... Read More

Wednesday July 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

'Avast' Selection of Pirates of the Caribbean Inspired Deals
Bahamas resorts have unsheathed some swashbuckling deals to capitalize on the blockbuster success of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" – parts of which were filmed here. The "Pirates ... Read More

Wednesday July 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

$299 Buys You a Two-Night Florida/Bahamas Gaming Junket
Although marketed to Florida residents, a new deal from Discovery Cruise Line is great for out-of-state residents, too, especially if you're interested in adding a quick cruise to your Florida ... Read More

Wednesday July 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Curacao Hotel Opens Spa
The Hotel Kura Hulanda, located in downtown Willemstad, Curacao, has opened a new spa that features six treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, fitness center, and an outdoor area with private massage ... Read More

Wednesday July 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Will Caribbean Pay U.S. Passport Costs for Travelers?
Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, secretary-general of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), said in a a recent interview published by eTN that the CTO is considering ways to help U.S. travelers defray the ... Read More

Tuesday July 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Curacao's Avila Hotels to Add Luxury Wing, Pool, Spa
Curacao's Avila Hotel plans to open a new 68-room luxury wing as well as a beachside pool and new spa in December. The new Octagon Wing is part of an effort ... Read More

Monday July 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Rosewood Resorts Offer Summer Rates
Three Rosewood Caribbean Resorts are offering summer rates now through the fall months. Caneel Bay on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands has guest rooms plus breakfast starting at ... Read More

Monday July 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

New Haiti Travel Warning Issued
The U.S. State Department has revised its warning against travel to Haiti issued in November 2005. The new warning indicates that while conditions in Haiti have improved somewhat, the Caribbean ... Read More

Monday July 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Flash Your Amex Card for Bahamas Savings
American Express cardholders can save up to $150 on air/hotel packages to the Bahamas, but you have to book your vacation by July 31. The Bahamas Getaway Program offers instant ... Read More

Monday July 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

One Night Free at One&Only Club Bahamas
The posh One&Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is offering a Summer Bahamian Retreat package that includes one free night when you book three. Good from Aug. ... Read More

Monday July 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Aruba Hyatt Set for Facelift
Expect a fresh, contemporary look when renovations are completed at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino are completed next spring. A $20-million makeover at the resort, emphasizing open spaces ... Read More

Monday July 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Aargh! Tour the Caribbean Like a Pirate (or Hollywood's version thereof)
Despite some mixed reviews, the sequel to Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean movie, subtitled "Dead Man's Chest," is sure to make a huge splash this weekend, and could be the ... Read More

Friday July 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

New Guide to the British Virgin Islands
I've just published my quick guide to the British Virgin Islands ... It's got basic information I gathered on my recent trip, and I'll be adding more content, articles, links, ... Read More

Friday July 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Hello from Virgin Gorda!
I've been getting a nice introduction to the British Virgin Islands this week ... it's offseason here in this sailor's paradise, but the weather is great and there's still plenty ... Read More

Saturday July 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Jamaica Honors Legendary Hollywood Swashbuckler
Did you know that Hollywood icon Errol Flynn adopted Port Antonio, Jamaica as his home away from home in the 1940s, and that his widow still lives there? Talk about ... Read More

Saturday July 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)