Nothing wrong with joining the crowds at Maho Bay to stand about five feet under jumbo jets coming in for a landing (what could possibly go wrong?), but I have a new pet attraction in Dutch Sint Maarten: Parotte Ville. It's really three attractions, because it includes an…

Sixty-five years – that's a good long run for any museum in a rural area, but the Corning…

[Oranjestad, Aruba]    Aruba has modified The Permit Law to regulate all-inclusive activities on-island – an unprecedented action in the Caribbean and significant move in the tourism industry globally. Following the local Government’s proposal in May to foster a balanced portfolio of accommodations, the island will cap the share of representation of all-inclusive accommodations at a maximum of 40 percent of the total transient hotel rooms.

Cap on All-Inclusive Plans at…

Damage from spring 2016 floods forced the closing of the Greenbrier Resort, a West Virginia classic that has hosted boldface names since the early 1800s. On July 12 it reopened, so it's worth noting that this place is not just about the presidents who've stayed there or the golf or other sports;…

(To learn how Congress's fallout shelter ended up at one of America's busiest, most luxurious resorts, click here.)

We hiked along that endless, featureless tunnel through the…

You don't book a room in Condado, an isthmus lined with beachfront condos, hotels, fabulous restaurants and bars, clubs, and casinos near downtown San Juan, because you love stand-up paddleboarding. (Stand-up bar-hopping, that's another thing.) But every day more and more locals are shelling out $1,000 and up for paddleboards so they can slice…

INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND FACT SHEET 2016

Thursday, June 30 – Monday, July 4

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Celebrate the birth of our nation in the birthplace of…

PUERTO RICO TOURISM COMPANY LAUNCHES SEALS OF APPROVAL

Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), Ingrid I. Rivera Rocafort, announced the company’s initiative to grant seals of approval to hotels and tourist facilities endorsed by PRTC. PRTC currently endorses 154 accommodations, which are inspected a minimum of two times per year.

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Aruba Establishes Limits on All-inclusive Acommodations 

Oranjestad, Aruba – The Aruban Government is promoting a policy to foster a balanced portfolio of on-island accommodations and consequently a healthy contribution to Aruba’s GDP, currently 91 percent reliant on tourism and travel. Aruba’s government and tourism officials have conducted the necessary analyses and formulated actions that specifically impact the future of the destination’s…

AMRESORTS RECEIVES TOP HONORS,

NAMED ‘SÚPER EMPRESA’ BY EXPANSIÓN MAGAZINE

Prestigious recognition celebrates workplace and employee-driven culture

PHILADEPHIA (June 15, 2016) – AMResorts^®, an Apple Leisure Group subsidiary, has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year as one of Expansión magazine’s 2016 Súper Empresas (Top Companies).…

ISLAND ROUTES IMPRESSES WITH SUPERB CUSTOMER SERVICE

Island Routes’ customer service commended by three industry experts

Montego Bay – June 13, 2016 – Island Routes Caribbean Adventures continues to set the standard as partners, customers and a leading industry association commend the company for its excellence in customer service. The World’s…

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There's a new wrinkle, and a very nice one, regarding St. Barths. Sure, you already know that for 50 years this tiny island near St. Martin has been a Mecca for celebrities, models, and hedge-fund managers with a penchant for topless sunbathing. You also know that…

JAMAICA GOES UNDERGROUND TO SPREAD WARMTH THIS WINTER SEASON

WHAT:         On Thursday February 25, the Jamaica Tourist Board will transport commuters to Jamaica via an interactive takeover of the 33^rdstreet PATH station. Commuters will be treated to live reggae music, prize giveaways and information on vacation packages. Additionally, starting February 25, commuters will have an opportunity to win a trip to Jamaica in two…