Caribbean News & Deals: Cayman Island Sees Spike in Tourism, Plus Sandals Launches New Promotion for Agents

Cayman Islands On a Roll; Destination’s Popular Resort Gets an Upgrade
Travel Agent met Wednesday with representatives of the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism as well as the Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa and learned of both the destination’s and resort’s ongoing success in 2012.

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New Bonaire Program Caters to Wounded Veterans
Tourism Corporation Bonaire and the entire island will welcome a group of “Wounded Warriors” next month. The group will be scuba diving for rehabilitation and recreation from August 18-25.

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Sandals and Beaches Unveil New WeddingMoon Options
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have created four new options for weddings and vow renewal ceremonies.

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Palladium Hotels & Resorts Hires New General Manager for its Jamaica Resorts
Roberto Paresce will serve as the new general manager of Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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Jamaica Showcases Local Cuisine at 13th Annual Jamaica Epicurean Escape
Held at the Richmond Estate in Priory, St Ann near Ocho Rios, the event kicks off with a grand opening ceremony and charity dinner on Thursday, November 22 – Thanksgiving Day in the United States.

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CHTA Supports CARICOM Chairman’s Views on U.K. Air Passenger Tax
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) recently announced that it fully supports the recent actions of CARICOM Chairman Hon. Dr. Kenny Anthony, prime minister of St. Lucia.

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Jamaican Couples Resorts Gets the Thumbs Up From Travelers
The four Couples Resorts in Jamaica have been rated one of the ten all-inclusive resort brands in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine in their 17th annual World’s Best Awards for 2012. Couples operate Couples Tower Isle, Couples Sans Souci, Couples Negril and Couples Swept Away and this is the second consecutive year they have received the award.

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Curacao Celebrates Best Deals with a Fall Promotions Party
Get ready to party your prices off! The Caribbean island of Curacao is celebrating its "Curacao Best Deals!" fall promotions party for travel starting August 15 through December 15, 2012.

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Grenada Government Losing Upper Hand in Parliament
The Tillman Thomas administration has been sent a signal that it can no longer guarantee an easy passage of its legislation through Parliament as the ruling party.

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Travel Impressions Offers Bonus Commission, Savings in Jamaica
Travel Impressions is offering getaways to Jamaica with savings of up to 45 percent plus a spa credit of up to $100 per room, per night, at the couples only all-inclusive resort, Couples Tower Isle in Ocho Rios, for all room categories above Deluxe Garden Room. This offer is valid on reservations that are a minimum of three nights and booked by July 31, 2012, for travel Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2012.

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Jamaica Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Independence
Jamaicans living overseas are being welcomed home with a myriad of "Come Home" and "50th Anniversary" offers and deals from hotels and attractions celebrating the 50th anniversary of the country's independence.

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Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France Offers The Ultimate Spa Special
Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France has unveiled The Ultimate Spa Special package. Available through August 31 or from October 15 through October 31, 2012, The Ultimate Spa Special starts at $3,200 per room for two people based on five nights in a Garden Room.

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Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba Offers Motorcycle Package
Partnering with the Big Twin Aruba Harley-Davidson Dealership, the Westin Resort & Casino Hog Island Special starts at $199 per night.

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