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This fabled sea, covering more than a million square miles and 7,000 islands with diverse languages, cultures, and ecosystems, has become probably the planet's premier vacation playground. Here it's all about its regional issues and allures. And yes, the (Plus) means we're including the Bahamas and Bermuda along with the Caribbean coasts of Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guayana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Suriname, and Panama.

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The Island of Tobago Is a Sweet Little Slice of Old-Time Caribbean

VisitTobago.gov.ttThe smaller of the two main islands which make up the country of Trinidad and Tobago lies 22 miles northeast of larger Trinidad (a 20-minute flight away, as well as with direct service to/from Barbados, the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany). It´s known for its unspoiled natural beauty, rich history (dating back to 1654, and vibrant culture (which besides numerous current ways to experience it is particularly on display during events such as the Tobago Heritage…

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3 of the Caribbean´s best Sandals resorts for honeymoons

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Based in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the famous Caribbean resort chain founded in 1981 by legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon "Butch" Stewart was instrumental in pioneering the "all-inclusive" concept - paying one (usually very attractive) rate to cover all food and drink as well as many activities and amenities, in addition to just a room. Sandals properties now number 18 on eight islands, and they´re especially popular with (and indeed, marketed to) couples and…

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Martinique, c´est magnifique!

David Stanley One of the four islands of the Antilles Françaises, with around 370,000 inhabitants, Martinique was settled by the French beginning in 1635 and today is an overseas département (meaning an integral part) of France. It’s packed with a vibrant blend of French and West Indian cultures; stunning landscapes, nature, and beaches; rich historical sites; fantastic rum; and a chill, laid back vibe. I visited here around 15 years ago and still remember it fondly and fairly vividly.…

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Wastin´ away again at the Dominican Republic´s Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana

Set along a stretch of pure white-sand beach in Cap Cana, an exclusive enclave of the DR´s most popular resort area Punta Cana - and just 15 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport - five-star all-inclusive property Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana., which opened a little over three years ago is one of just eight Cap Cana resorts. On our visit, my husband and I found its “no worries,” tropical vibe spoke to me the moment we pulled up to the hotel entrance adorned with a…

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Northeast News August 17, 2010 at 8:37pm

Travel Restrictions to Cuba Easing?

A few days ago the Miami Herald reported, ""The Obama administration will soon ease some restrictions on US travel to Cuba and other sanctions following Havana's promise to free political prisoners, according to growing but unconfirmed reports."
I wonder: Which other Caribbean islands would be hurt the most if the U.S. eased travel to Cuba?
David Lawrence August 11, 2010 at 4:47pm

It doesn't make the hotel ungreen but the whole trip on balance uses more energy and makes more co2 and so on than if the trip didn't happen.

I'll still go to the Carribbean especially whenever I get a chance to go sailing there but on balance its greener to sail near home.
Patricia Borns August 11, 2010 at 4:30pm

Anil, you are so right, it's an outlook. Some Caribbean countries have had more of a green culture than others, growing food at home, cross-ventillation instead of AC, wonderful soil, etc., now gone or disappearing. Little steps like St. Croix growing food are heartening, though.
Michaela Karger August 11, 2010 at 4:26pm

May I ask David, what you mean by "too much cleaning" and "luring kids away from traditional lives"? Can GREEN be the exact same everywhere in the world, be it a hotel in Denmark, Africa, China or the Caribbean? Don't people fly to London from different parts of the world as well as they do to the Caribbean? Does it make a hotel 'ungreen' if the traveler comes by plane?
Anil August 11, 2010 at 4:04pm

You just cant be GREEN overnight. One can implement energy saving strategies and start encouraging local produce, but GREEN it aint. I always thought being GREEN was an outlook to life.
Patricia Borns August 11, 2010 at 3:43pm

Right.
David Lawrence August 11, 2010 at 3:35pm

CAN THE CARIBBEAN REALLY GO GREEN?

Just read that CAST a caribbean trade group and GREEN GLOBAL are joining up to make the Caribean travel industry green. I've worked in hotels and been a traveler to the Carribbean and maybe they can get greenER, but they can't get GREEN. Too much cleaning and flying and importing food and a/c and luring kids away from traditional lives. Its just P.R., right?
Allie McCoy August 7, 2010 at 6:16pm

Last night I tried the Coconut Shrimp recipe from Grenada that this Web Site is featuring. I did not follow the last step, because I am not of the reggae generation, but the recipe was delicious. Has anyone else tried it yet?
Tony King July 29, 2010 at 11:34pm

Not sure what procedure the Cypriots have but whatever they do seems to be working for them. Maybe you could check out Cyprus' requirements.
Anil July 29, 2010 at 11:27pm

People are scared of a "certain kind" of tourist-expats from taking roots so to speak. This is purely from people who want to retire and do not have a substantial wealth coming to them. I know of couple from Manchester who have been visiting the caribbean and are looking to retire some place, BVI, Barbados, St. Lucia are all on their radar.

So how does one ensure the "right" crowd are attracted to the islands. ?