… be filled with Puerto Rican pride for the 29th Springfield Puerto Rican Parade.
More … showing the evolution of the Puerto Rican population in the city,” parade … the theme reflects the unity Puerto Rico showed when they came together …

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By Bob Curley
CJ Contributor

St Vincent and the Grenadines isn’t your typical Caribbean vacation destination. The lush, volcanic island of St Vincent is by far the largest land mass in this archipelago nation, yet may be the least visited despite its innumerable waterfalls and hidden coves that provided the backdrop for the Pirates of the Caribbean movies more than a decade ago.

Of course it’s also become truly accessible thanks to the opening of its new Argyle International Airport, which now, for the first time ever, has facilitated nonstop flights from the United States and Canada to St Vincent.

St Vincent has just a handful of small resorts, but the island’s vibrant culture (it has one of the top Carnival celebrations, VincyMas, in the Caribbean) make it a great destination for those who value authenticity in their travels. If it’s luxury you’re looking for, set your sights (and sails) on the Grenadines, a string of destinations that includes Bequia with its rich history of boatbuilding, the playboy hideaway of Mustique, and private islands like Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent.

Palm Island, one of the top resorts in the Grenadines.

Palm Island We had a hard time taking a bad photo on Palm Island, especially on the private island’s broad sandy beach jutting into some of the most picture-perfect tropical waters you can imagine. Guests have five beaches to choose from in all, so it’s not hard to disappear for a few hours by paddling to a secluded spot and making it all your own for the day. A private launch puts nearby Union Island within easy reach, and there’s tennis, diving, spa services, and all-inclusive drinking and dining at Palm Island’s two restaurants, in your room, or on the beach.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

It began as one of the hippest hotels in the Caribbean. and now Jamaica’s Geejam is getting bigger.

The Geejam Colletion, which has an expanding portfolio of hospitality outposts based in the hotspot of Port Antonio, is at it again with the addition of 12 new rooms called the Marumba Studios.

The Geejam Collection’s move was announced by Jamaican tourism officials at the recent JAPEX gathering in Montego Bay.

The Marumba Studios, which is slated to open later this year, will be comprised of 12 new 550-square-foot rooms.

It will feature what the property calls a “modern, creative design,” with views of the surrounding rainforest and the sea.

The Geejam collection also includes a portfolio of villas and a renowned on-site recording studio.

For more, visit Geejam.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Regional Caribbean airline Cape Air is relaunching its service from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Nevis, the carrier said this week.

The airline will be reinstating its daily year-round flights from San Juan to Nevis beginning Nov. 22.

“Cape Air has been invested in the Caribbean region for three decades,” said Linda Markham, President of Cape Air. “A significant portion of our business is focused on connecting communities to hub cities, and providing convenient access to flights on our partner carriers, including JetBlue and United. We are grateful to be able to play a part in driving Nevis’ tourism economy,” she added.

Cape Air will be operating two round trip flights every day.

Enthusiasm for the relaunch of the San Juan to Nevis service is shared by representatives from the island’s government, tourism and hospitality sectors. “We are delighted to welcome Cape Air back to Nevis and intend to partner with them to ensure that their service to Nevis is as excellent as it has always been,” said Honorable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Minister of Foreign Affairs for St Kitts and Nevis.

Cape Air, which is based in Massachusetts, operates flights around the Caribbean out of a hub in San Juan.

— CJ

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