(CNN) — With hundreds of Caribbean islands to choose from, it can be daunting to decide on a destination in this sun-splashed region. The good news: It’s hard to go wrong in a turquoise paradise.But each spot offers something a little different. Here are 10 of the best choices for a variety of travel appetites:Dominica:…
Supporting tourism that respects the environment and cultural heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean Protected areas, national parks and marine reserves comprise some of the most valuable natural assets of Latin American and Caribbean countries. As a result, the IDB finances a wide range of programs to enhance the long-term value of these assets…
The Caribbean is economically the most tourism dependent region in the world. Covid-19’s impact on Caribbean tourism is proving to be more devastating than the 2008/9 Great Recession, or the post 9/11 drop in leisure air travel, or any other disease-based health scare. The current resurgence of the disease in the US, the prospect of…
Trying to keep up with the latest news about the reopening dates of your favorite Caribbean island? At WIMCO, we are updating news of island re-openings and testing requirements, to make your vacation planning easier. This page is updated daily. Looking to vacation somewhere within driving distance this year? WIMCO has a portfolio of private…
By Therese Turner-Jones World Tourism Day, celebrated on Sept. 27, comes at a sobering time for the Caribbean. Travel is unlikely to return to normalcy for another year, or even well into 2022. We need to make this a transformational moment to emerge from the pandemic stronger. We must move away from being merely tourist…
Airport Check-In: It is recommended that you reconfirm your flight information and check in for your flights at the airline’s website 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure. Please bring all your final documents with you. It is important to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes prior to departure for all domestic flights,…
In our life BK (Before Kids) Puerto Rico was the go-to vacation spot for me and my husband, Ken. We loved the Latin culture, Spanish language, and combination of city life and beautiful beaches. Every time we stepped off the short (three hours from New York!) direct flight, we marveled at how the friendly lifestyle…
Despite all the talk about cruise lines primarily using their private destinations when they first resume service, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain said that Royal’s ships will make every effort to return to the rest of the Caribbean as soon as possible.”There’s an economic impact on the Caribbean nations that we’ve partnered with for…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) with headquarters in Barbados, is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency comprising membership of 24 countries and territories including Dutch, English, French and Spanish, as well as a myriad of private sector allied members. Objectives The primary objective of the Caribbean Tourism Organization is to provide to and through its members…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced a social media campaign dubbed, #TheCaribbeanAwaits, in observance of Caribbean Tourism Month this month. The campaign, which is being run in conjunction with member countries, aims to maintain the Caribbean’s prominence as a place of solace as COVID-19 continues to impact the global travel and tourism industry. “This…
