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The Landings resort in Saint Lucia has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The resort has tapped Mexico-born, Japan-trained Chef Arturo Eduardo Avila Zarraga to the role, in which he will helm the resort’s culinary program. 

“After training all around the world and continuously working to perfect my craft, I feel more inspired than ever by the recent generation of Mexican chefs on the rise,” said Zarraga. “I aspire to follow in their footsteps and earn my first Michelin Star. The Landings’ food and beverage program has incredible potential, and I am honored to join the team of this world-class Caribbean resort.”

Zarraga’s career has taken him around the globe, from the St Regis Mexico City to the Lyford Cay Club in Nassau, among other stops. 

He will be overseeing all three on-property eateries at the resort, including The Landings’ open-air beach club. 

“Arturo’s extensive culinary background speaks for itself,” said Paul Collymore, General Manager of The Landings. “His experience and emphasis on regionally inspired, locally sourced ingredients complements our current F&B program, so we look forward to working cohesively to refine our guests’ culinary experience.” 

— CJ

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All-inclusive resorts are the hottest thing in Caribbean travel right now.  There’s a reason, after all, why the biggest resort companies in the world, from Marriott to Hilton to Hyatt, are either (in the case of Marriott) launching their first-true all-inclusive properties or significantly ramping up their all-inclusive operations. 

Add that to continued growth from firms like Apple Leisure Group, Playa and Royalton, and it’s clear that the biggest names in travel see where things are headed. 

Plainly, the convenience and all-around comfort of an all-inclusive vacation are what more and more travelers are asking for right now. 

But while the technical appeal of all-inclusive is surging, the look, feel and character of all-inclusive resorts has never been more fluid. All-inclusive used to be a qualitative description. Now, it’s simply a financial one. 

Indeed, the biggest change in all-inclusive has been the diversity of resort designs, experiences and personalities. 

For years, the all-inclusive was traditionally a megaresort or the like, more about quantity than quality. 

“Today, the all-inclusive sector has become remarkably layered,” said Alexander Britell, editor and publisher of Caribbean Journal. “While demand for all-inclusive vacations is at an all-time high, there has never been a broader or more interesting group of resorts to choose from, whether you’re at an intimate, boutique all-inclusive to an authentic-locally-focused resort.”

Our team scours the region for the best all-inclusive resorts and all-inclusive experiences, and our 2020 edition takes you around the Caribbean, from small resorts in bohemian enclaves like Negril to grand, iconic resorts in destinations like Antigua. 

Here are our the best all-inclusive resorts to check out in the Caribbean in 2020. 

Hammock Cove, Antigua No Caribbean all-inclusive better exemplifies the dramatic reinvention all-inclusive resorts than Hammock Cove, the region’s newest and most exciting all-inclusive resort. There are just 42 rooms, all crispy designed with private plunge pools, with a pervasive boutique experience and a culinary program led by renowned Chef Marco Festini. It’s an all-inclusive only in name; this is an intimate, boutique luxury resort. 

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Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair has relaunched commercial services to Grand Bahama. 

The first international commercial flight to Grand Bahama since Hurricane Dorian arrived in Freeport on Monday, Dec. 16.

It was the second international flight to Grand Bahama in three days, following Sunwing’s return to the destination. 

“[The flight] means that we’re getting to back to normal for our residents because the Bahamasair flight is what accommodates our residents moving back and forth to Florida, and so today is really a positive step for residents,” said Kwasi Thompson, The Bahamas’ Minister of State for Grand Bahama. 

Grand Bahama’s airport is currently operating as a temporary facility and has been cleared for all international flights, officials confirmed. 

Another carrier, American Airlines will likely be returning to Grand Bahama in “early 2020,” officials said. 

— CJ

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