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By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor
Celebrity Cruises has launched construction on its newest ship, Celebrity Apex, a the Chatiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France.
The second ship in Celebrity’s Edge series, Celebrity Apex comes in the wake of the line’s first ship, Celebrity Edge.
“Welcoming Celebrity Apex into our family with the leadership team was a very special moment, especially when we all signed the ship silhouette cut from the first piece of steel,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises.
“We are so grateful for our partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique and are thrilled to work on another very special ship together,” Lutoff-Perlo said. “The success and momentum for Celebrity Edge has been incredible, and with Celebrity Apex we will yet again show how we are taking our brand to the next level. We are offering our guests the best way to experience the world in modern luxury style.”
Celebrity Apex is expected to make her debut in spring 2020, with the third and fourth Edge series ships arriving in Fall 2021 and Fall 2022, respectively.
“We are proud to celebrate the launch of another incredible Edge Class ship with Celebrity Cruises,” said Laurent Castaing, General Manager of Chatiers de l’Antlantique. “The brand is known for many industry firsts so it’s fitting that Celebrity Apex is the first to participate in a steel cutting ceremony under our new name Chantiers de l’Atlantique, another milestone of the great partnership we have built together.”
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By Alexander Britell
There’s light music, the clack of china cups and the sound of the water.
This is a classic sidewalk cafe, umbrellas and tables and all, a tiny slice of France on the seafront in Roseau, Dominica.
This is Le Petit Paris, the best little cafe in Dominica, a friendly, welcoming place to meet and sip and nibble on some of the island’s best pastries.
It stands out on the seafront promenade here, a wonderful, venerable old Creole stone building, white with blue shutters, and it gathers everyone: the local artist; the visiting writer; the travelers in search of Dominica’s greenery.
There is great espresso, a selection of both classic French baked goods and some, like croissants stuffed with chicken, that have a uniquely Dominican twist.
On the main stretch in Roseau’s harbor, it’s a true oasis.
— CJ
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Puerto Rico Beats Dominican Republic 4-1 at Central American Games
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By the Caribbean Journal staff
The Caribbean is a terrific summer destination — but if a storm does hit the region, travelers like to be prepared.
That’s why one Turks and Caicos hotel is offering an extra level of protection, with a 100 percent “hurricane guarantee.”
Turks and Caicos’ The Sands at Grace Bay has launched what is called a “no-hassle, 100 percent refund policy.”
If the threat of a hurricane prevents you from traveling to Providenciales or otherwise interferes with your vacation, The Sands will give you a 100 percent refund of any unused portion of the stay, “no questions asked,” according to a spokesperson for the property.
That includes if Turks and Caicos is under a hurricane watch or warning, and inside the 72-hour zone of uncertainty, guests can cancel their upcoming stay and get a full refund.
It covers only hurricanes, however, not tropical storms, according to the property.
Despite the risk of hurricanes during the summer season, only a few properties have actually begun offering a true hurricane guarantee.
Earlier this year, the Cayman Islands announced such a guarantee destination-wide.
– CJ
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