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The natural beauty of the
Caribbean can’t be denied, and every visit to the islands is suffused with
timeless moments that linger in the mind’s eye — a stroll through a lush
tropical garden that dazzles with colorful flowers perhaps, or a vision of
swaying palms lining a pristine beach lapped by gentle waves.

Still, there are some sights that stand out as ‘I can’t believe this is even real’ clarity, both in the moment and looking back fondly on your island experiences. Here are some of our more cherished Caribbean memories, captured in a single view. Sit back, close your eyes and imagine yourself right there.

Ham’s Bluff Light, St Croix Lighthouses almost invariably have awesome views — after all, they usually were built in prominent places along the shore where their light could be seen great distances out to see. The Ham’s Bluff lighthouse on the Northwest coast of St Croix has been abandoned for years, but you can still climb the tower for an awe-inspiring look along the Maroon Ridge and the Crucian coastline. For now, just gaze upon its beauty.

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You’re far away. Far from the world you know, far away even from The Bahamas you know. 

This is Deep Creek, tucked just past the edge of Cape Eleuthera in The Bahamas. 

It’s one of the Caribbean’s great destinations for bonefishing — but you don’t need a rod to appreciate the sheer tranquility of this place on the island of Eleuthera.

Turn just past the Deep Creek Methodist Church and a straightaway takes you to the middle of the flats, a place of shallows and sandbars and bonefish. 

You might come across a lone flats boat, but you’ll be the only one here. 

It’s a captivating image, of being all by yourself in one of the most beautiful places in The Bahamas. 

So take yourself there for a digital journey in the latest Caribbean Moment below. 

You may even catch a fish. 

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As the world fights the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the world’s largest hotel company, Marriott International, is shifting to help healthcare workers and caregivers, Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson said. 

Marriott has launched a new initiative called “Rooms for Responders,” which gives free rooms in some of the areas of the United States most affected by the pandemic, including New York City, New Orleans, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Las Vegas and Newark. 

The program, launched in partnership with the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Emergency Nurses Association, matches and doctors and nurses with free accommodations at participating hotels. 

Marriott has also launched the “Community Caregiver Program,” which provides significantly discounted rates to first responders and healthcare professionals who want to book rooms at hotels in close proximity to the hospitals where they’re working. 

That includes Latin America and the Caribbean, along with Canada and the United States. 

In a statement, Sorenson said that Marriott was committed to ensuring “flexibility” to customers during “these challenging times.”

That means the company has extended its cancellation policy, allowing guests to make full changes or cancellations up to 24 hours prior to arrival as long as the change is made before June 30, 2020. 

Guests who make future reservations between March 13 and June 30 can change their reservations at no charge up to 24 hours before arrival. 

“We will travel again, and we can’t wait to welcome you back,” Sorenson said. 

— CJ

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