Carnival Cruise Line has named Taylor Bux its newest vice president of marketing services.

Bux joins the company after having served most recently as global director of digital and social media marketing for Old Navy/Gap Inc., where he was responsible for all digital, social and mobile marketing for the Old Navy brand.

In the new role, Bux will be responsible for consumer public relations, brand experience and grassroots marketing, social media and branded content along with advertising and creative services.

“Taylor brings an exciting wealth of experience in a multitude of marketing disciplines to his new role and will be a tremendous asset to the Carnival marketing function,” said Kathy Mayor, chief marketing officer for Carnival Cruise Line.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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While it’s a tiny island, St. Kitts has a big heart, with friendly people, beautiful scenery (including the towering Mount Liamuiga) and a gentle, Old Caribbean feel.

If you’re planning a trip to St. Kitts in 2017 you’ll definitely want to make a note of the best hotels the twin-island nation has to offer. And we’ve got you covered. From plush hillside retreats to sprawling plantations and homey ocean-view inns, CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon offers our guide to the best St. Kitts hotels.

Belle Mont Farm A top Caribbean resort that’s not on a beach? This luxurious mountainside spread at Kittitian Hill breaks the mold with farm-to-fork cuisine; stylish ocean-view villas with breezy outdoor bathrooms and an “edible golf course.” Book Now.

Ottley’s Plantation Inn Neighboring Nevis is known for its plantation inns but this one on St. Kitts certainly holds its own. Sprawled across lush acreage at the base of Mount Liamuiga, Ottley’s offers Old-Caribbean charm; a spring-fed pool; and opportunities to spot the vervet monkeys that scamper across its grounds. Book now.

St. Kitts Marriott Resort The only large chain resort on the island, this 392-room property is the island’s top beach hotel, located on Frigate Bay. It has all the bells and whistles of your typical Marriott (multiple pools and restaurants; a spa; golf course) as well as its own casino, the largest in the eastern Caribbean. Book Now.

Ocean Terrace Inn The best hotel in the Basseterre area, we like this family-owned boutique for its 50 comfortable rooms (renovated last year); central location; and the popular Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant. Book Now.

Royal St. Kitts Hotel

This family-run Frigate Bay resort was one of the island’s first hotels and now boasts a 34-year heritage. The newly-renovated property is centrally located and a very, very short trip to the golf course, which is among the Eastern Caribbean’s best.

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Will the Caribbean soon be home to a new coffee production hub?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is set to see significant progress in the development of a modern coffee industry next year, according to Agriculture Minister Saboto Caesar.

Caesar said a coffee nursery had already been established at St. Vincent’s Orange Hill Agricultural Station, and that professionals from South America were currently in the state and doing some preliminary feasibility work on coffee production.

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture is also providing support to the initiative to develop St. Vincent’s coffee industry.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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Comfort Suites Seven Mile Beach is now welcoming guests to enjoy its newly upgraded common and breakfast areas.

The Grand Cayman hotel recently renovated its lobby with the addition of a Marketplace offering sundry items and as well as hot and cold food options, including Caribbean roti, according to Tom Mason, General Manager of Comfort Suites Seven Mile Beach.

A new kitchen area geared for preparing the Comfort brand’s signature complimentary hot breakfast, as well as a new breakfast room, have also been added.

The local breakfast team has been increased to four full-time staff members who are “thrilled to help guests get a great start to their day in this new, modern and fresh environment,” Mason said.

In an effort to improve guest experience and enhance the hotel’s environmentally friendly practices, it also replaced disposable plates, cups and cutlery with china crockery, silver cutlery and glass plates.

“The new Marketplace in our renovated lobby has also drawn a lot of praise as have the new tile flooring and refresh of all ground floor hallways,” Mason said. “And trading out disposable items at breakfast not only helps protect the island’s delicate environment, it adds a warmer touch of home for travelers when they sit down to eat.”

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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What makes the perfect romantic retreat? For us, it’s got to be in an idyllic (Caribbean, of course!) location with sufficient diversions to ensure we don’t get bored but not so many that we lose focus on the real reason we came: each other. But some hotels offer a perfect combination of seclusion and relaxation — they’re laid back while retaining their luxury. Here are five laid-back hotels that are perfect for couples. CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon has the full story.

Le Soleil d’Or On small and sleepy Cayman Brac, this elegant outpost is a great fit for twosomes who want nothing more than to enjoy deserted beaches, chic accommodations, the freshest farm-to-table fare, and each other. Book a stay at Le Soleil d’Or.

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