By the Caribbean Journal staff

Long one of the Bahamas’ great undiscovered destinations, the island of Cat Island is putting itself on the travel map in a big way of late — and now it’s about to get a whole lot easier to get there.

Fast-expanding regional carrier Silver Airways will soon debut the first-ever regularly-scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cat Island, with twice-weekly flights set to launch Feb. 13.

Greenwood Beach.

The new service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to New Bight Airport will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“We are thrilled to be adding Cat Island to Silver’s already extensive network of Bahamian Out Islands, which includes more routes between Florida and the Bahamas than any other airline,” said Silver Airways CEO Steve Rossum.

The flights will depart at 12 PM, with return flights at 2:10 PM.

The 50-mile-long island is filled with pristine, untouched beaches, from the sweeping Old Bight Beach to the pink sands of Greenwood Beach. (It’s also home to the highest point in The Bahamas, Mount Alvernia, home to the historic Hermitage monastery.)

The Shannas Cove Resort on Cat Island.

That’s along with one of the Out Islands’ most legendary hotels, the Fernandez Bay Village.

Silver said it would offer connections from major cities across the United States, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC thanks to interline agreements with JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

It’s the latest new route for Silver, which last year acquired Caribbean regional carrier Seaborne to build a broad route network in Florida, The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Secret Harbour boutique hotel in Grenada has completed a major renovation project.

The project included a renovation to the hotel’s 20 cottages aimed at promoting a more “chic and modern design,” according to the property.

Secret Harbour also upgraded its on-site restaurant with new furniture and decor, renaming it Sel et Poivre.

A new chef, France’s Bruno Deligne, has taken over the eatery, with a mix of French cuisine and locally-sourced Grenadian produce.

— CJ

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The JW Marriott Cancun has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation project.

The renovation included what the property called an “extensive transformation” of all 447 guestrooms and suites.

“We are excited to introduce JW Marriott Cancun Resort and Spa’s reimagined look to our guests, offering them an enriching and luxurious experience from the moment they check in,” said Mitzi Gaskins, Vice President & Global Brand Leader of JW Marriott. “Situated on the pristine beaches of the Caribbean, the hotel incorporates elements that reflect the calming vibe of the destination allowing guests to feel at ease and at home in the bright and spacious new guestrooms.”

The interiors were re-envisioned by Martha Gaos and Claudia Gonzalez of G+G Interiorismo, with furnishings that incorporate traditional Mayan designs.

“The JW Marriott Cancun sits within one of the most beautiful destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, and our new room interiors complement the natural beauty our guests have grown to know and love,” said General Manager and Vice President Christopher Calabrese. “The detail is truly impeccable, and the elevated design, paired with authentic touches like the Mayan cross-stitching, pays homage to Cancun’s history and culture. Opening our guests up to the world around them is one of the most authentic travel experiences they can have.”

— CJ

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