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By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

There’s a new passport to some of the best values and experiences in Antigua and Barbuda.

And it’s digital.

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched its new “Cool Card,” a downloadable card that gives visitors access to exclusive offers and benefits at a host of hotspots around Antigua and Barbuda.

Valley Church beach in Antigua.

Travelers can then present their cards at any participating outfit, from walking tours of St John’s to a zip-line at the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour.

And yes, it includes some of the island’s most beloved dining spots from Beach Limerz to Catherine’s Cafe.

That’s along with a sangria and tapas meal special at Antigua’s signature eatery, Sheer Rocks.

The launch of the new Cool Card is part of a major summer brand campaign for Antigua and Barbuda called “What Cool Looks Like.”

For more, visit Antigua and Barbuda.

— CJ

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By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

There’s a new way to take an all-inclusive vacation on the gorgeous island of Barbados.

Barbados-based Elegant Hotels Group has announced plans to convert its popular Tamarind beach resort into a “premium all-inclusive resort.”

The West Coast property will officially relaunch as an all-inclusive on Oct. 1, according to the company, making it the fourth all-inclusive in Elegant’s resort portfolio in Barbados.

Tamarind is set on a beautiful stretch of the Platinum Coast.

 “We are delighted about our much beloved Tamarind hotel’s conversion to an all-inclusive resort. We see enormous potential for Tamarind under the popular all-inclusive model,” said Sunil Chatrani, CEO of Elegant Hotels Group, in a statement. “We are excited about the prospect of the resort complementing our existing portfolio and attract discerning families seeking an active all-inclusive adventure holiday.

The 101-room resort on Barbados’ tony Platinum Coast will mean unlimited all-day options at the Sugar Cane Room and the 246 Bar & Restaurant.

A colorful suite at Tamarind.

In a cool touch, Tamarind’s all-inclusive program will also mean a curated dinner menu at the adjacent Daphne’s restaurants, one of the most celebrated restaurants in Barbados.

Other inclusions at Tamarind will non-motorized water sports, themed dining, free Wi-Fi and beach and pool “ambassador” service.

Tamarind also boasts an adults-only pool, a fitness center and a boutique spa.

The all-inclusive move only adds to Barbados’ growing prominence as an all-inclusive destination, from the new Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados to the recently-transformed Sea Breeze Beach House on the south coast of the island.

Tamarind is one of seven Elegant resort properties in Barbados, including The House, Colony Club, Treasure Beach, Crystal Cove, Waves Hotel and Spa and Turtle Beach.

The firm runs sales and marketing for The Landings resort in Saint Lucia.

For more, visit Tamarind.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Traffic to Puerto Rico’s primary airport is surging, according to the latest totals from Mexico-based ASUR, which operates Luis Muñoz Marín airport.

San Juan’s air hub saw 7.6 percent growth in August compared to the same month in 2018, with a total of 815.043 passengers.

That was buoyed by a 9.6 percent jump in traffic from within the United States, according to the company.

For the year to date, Luis Muñoz Marín has handled an 11.4 percent jump in passenger traffic in the first eight months of the year.

That represents a total of more than 6.5 million passengers served.

ASUR operates 16 operates in Mexico, Colombia and Puerto Rico.

— CJ

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