Robert's Caribbean Travel Blog October 2006 Archive

Barbados' Alfresco Restaurant Gets New Chef
Daniel Arratoon is the new chef at the Alfresco restaurant at the Treasure Beach Hotel in Barbados. Arratoon, a native of Australia, previously worked at The Breakers in Palm Beach ... Read More

Monday October 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Caribbean Passport Deals Keep Coming
Aruba and Jamaica are the latest destinations to dangle incentives for Americans to work through the new U.S. passport rules and make their way down to the Caribbean next year. ... Read More

Monday October 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Enjoy a Sun-Drenched Super Bowl in Barbados
National Football League alumni will be on hand for the Almond Beach Village's Super Bowl party in January; the Barbados resort's "Big Game Week Package" starts at $949 per person. Former ... Read More

Monday October 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Seven Stars Resort Coming to Provo
The Seven Stars resort, slated to open on Providenciales, Turks & Caicos next winter, will feature 81 suites on 22 acres of property at Grace Bay, with rooms set amid ... Read More

Saturday October 21, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Venerable Wyndham Bermuda Closing Oct. 31
It's the end of an island icon: The Wyndham Bermuda Resort & Spa, one of Bermuda's most prominent hotels, will close on Oct. 31. The resort is undergoing a renovation ... Read More

Friday October 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

First Golf Course Completed at Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
The stature of the Dominican Republic as a golf destination took a leap forward with the recent completion of the Punta Espada golf course at the Cap Cana resort community. ... Read More

Friday October 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Bermuda's Best Beaches and Attractions
Bermuda isn't a fun-in-the-sun destination this time of year, but the beaches are still great for long, quiet walks, the island's rich history is omnipresent, and of course there's still ... Read More

Thursday October 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

More Fun for Divi Tamarijn Aruba Guests
Divi has long been one of the favored names among Aruba resorts, and now guests at the all-inclusive Divi Tamarijn Aruba have something more to cheer about: as of Dec. ... Read More

Thursday October 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Rum Cay, Bahamas to Feature Mega-Yacht Marina
The planned $700-million Rum Cay Resort Marina in the Bahamas will include a marina capable of accommodating 200-foot yachts as well as luxury condos, shopping, dining, a condo hotel, equestrian ... Read More

Thursday October 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Vieques Resort Cuts Fares Ahead of Transformation
The Martineau Bay Resort & Spa on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, will close for major renovations next spring and will reopen around the end of 2007 as the ... Read More

Wednesday October 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Spend Turkey Day in Turks & Caicos
Most folks traditionally spend Thanksgiving at home with family, but the Reef Residences on Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos wants you to wing it down to Provo next month: ... Read More

Wednesday October 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Online Booking Deals from Jolly Beach Resort
Antigua's Jolly Beach Resort is now accepting reservations online, and guests can save up to 17 percent via the hotel's Online Fall Saving Special. All-inclusive rates start a $133 per person ... Read More

Wednesday October 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Book a Delta Vacation and Get Free Air Travel
Delta Vacations will award a free round-trip air travel voucher worth up to $400 to customers who book land/air packages in the Caribbean. The "Book Now/Fly Free Later" promotion is good ... Read More

Wednesday October 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Fifth Night Free at Royal West Indies, Turks & Caicos
The Royal West Indies resort in Turks & Caicos will give guests every fifth night free when they book a studio or one- or two-room villa between now and Dec. ... Read More

Wednesday October 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

AAA Ratings Coming to Barbados
AAA's famed "diamond" ratings will soon be applied to hotels, resorts and restaurants in Barbados. Ratings are expected to be announced starting in January 2007. Barbados tourism officials hope the ... Read More

Thursday October 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Top Events and Festivals in the British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands is a great destination any time of year, especially if you like boating. But why not plan your trip to coincide with one of the BVI's ... Read More

Thursday October 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

TSA Allows Some Liquids in Carry-On Luggage
Here's some good news for Caribbean travelers (and airport concessionaires): the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says travelers can once again take bottled water and other beverages onto flights as ... Read More

Thursday October 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Barbados Gets Zagat Nod
Barbados claims to have the best dining in the Caribbean, and the publishers of the Zagat guides seem to agree: Zagat has released a guide to Barbados, it's only such ... Read More

Thursday October 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

U.S. Stands Firm on Caribbean Passport Requirements
The U.S. government is sticking to its plan to require all U.S. citizens traveling by air to the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and Bermuda to carry a valid U.S. passport beginning ... Read More

Thursday October 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Cap Juluca Reopens Oct. 28; Sale Through Nov. 21
The luxury Cap Juluca resort on Anguilla will reopen on Oct. 28 after undergoing an extensive renovation, and guests can take advantage of lower rates through Nov. 21. The resort is ... Read More

Thursday October 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)