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Sandals Broadens its Market Reach with 
Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua
As the all-inclusive product has risen to become ever more deluxe, there is one “B” word we’ve come to expect: Butler. But for a large section of the market – those watching their expenses - there are three “B” words that suffice just fine: Budget, Beach and Buffet. [ read story ]

Showcasing Secrets St. James and 
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
It’s been less than a year since AMResorts opened its dual Secrets resorts in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Secrets St. James Montego Bay and Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay. [ read story ]

St. Lucia Back in Business after Hurricane Tomas
When Hurricane Tomas descended on the island of St. Lucia last October, 
it stayed for nineteen hours, dumping a record twenty-four inches of rain. The damage from the Category One storm was widespread, resulting in closed roads, bridges and shuttered resorts, mostly on the southwestern coast. [ read story ]

Call for Diversified Marketing of the Caribbean
The Caribbean is all too often reduced to being thought of as a sun and sand vacation destination. The region is also rich in culture and history. A recent release from Bevan Springer and the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) showcased some eloquent remarks from Ainsley Henriques, a former chair of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, calling for more diversity in the marketing of the Caribbean. [ read story ]