By the Caribbean Journal staff

Canadian travel giant Sunwing is adding even more flights to Los Cabos in Mexico, the company said this week.

Sunwing will be adding nonstop flights from Ottawa to Los Cabos beginning Dec. 20; the flights, which will operate on Thursdays, will run through April 11, 2019.

The news comes shortly after Sunwing also expanded its flights to Los Cabos out of British Columbia.

“We are delighted to be providing our customers in Ottawa with even more travel options this coming winter. Los Cabos is consistently one of our popular vacation destinations and we’re sure this new service will be well received,” said Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations at Sunwing.

Travelers who combine the flights with a resort stay can include stays at properties like the new Riu Palace Baja California and the Riu Santa Fe.

“Like other Canadians, many Ottawa-Gatineau residents enjoy winter breaks to warm destinations” said Mark Laroche, Ottawa International Airport Authority President and CEO. “Sunwing’s addition of Los Cabos, Mexico provides even more choice to the already diverse range of sun spots available from [the airport].”

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Global hotel giant AccorHotels is acquiring a 50 percent stake in sbe, the company behind hotel brands like SLS.

The two sides have signed a letter of intent and entered into exclusive negotiations for AccorHotels to acquire a 50 percent stake in sbe, part of the company’s wider expansion plans.

Sbe, whose global hotel portfolio most notably includes the SLS and Mondrian brands, will continue to be led by founder and CEO Sam Nazarian, based in New York.

“This partnership with AccorHotels marks a new milestone in sbe’s history,” Nazarian said. “The long-term investment by AccorHotels provides sbe, its customers and hotel owners with greater depth and breadth around the world and supports our collective ambition to be the best lifestyle hospitality company in the market.”

Sbe most recently debuted its new SLS Baha Mar in Nassau, part of a continuously expanding regional portfolio.

It is also planning a new SLS-branded property in Cancun, while a new Mondrian is coming to Playa del Carmen.

“I am delighted to announce this strategic partnership with one of the most innovative Groups in the luxury lifestyle space worldwide,” said Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO, AccorHotels . “It marks a new step in expanding AccorHotels’ footprint in this fast growing segment in key US cities such as Miami, Los Angeles or Las Vegas, and in other international destinations. “The new luxury” is all about exclusive experiences and incredible lifestyle concepts and sbe brands have the perfect know-how that will complete perfectly the AccorHotels portfolio. We remain committed to providing all our guests with unparalleled service and always renewed experiences around the world.”

— CJ

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By Guy Britton

LONG ISLAND — “We call it hailing,” Janice tells me at the Greenwich Creek Lodge.

Everyone waves here. Every car that passes by you waves — every time.

Not just occasionally — all of the time.

But when you drive for miles and miles and don’t see another car, it begins to make sense.

After a few days, hailing becomes a habit.

The Greenwich Creek Lodge.

That’s beacuse, well, the population of Clarance Town was recorded in the 2010 Bahamian census as just 86.

Yet Clarence Town, set on Long Island in the Out Islands of The Bahamas, is the capital and veritable hub of this 80-mile-long island.

There is a beautiful, fully-stocked new marina, town docks and several great places to eat.

And while there are a few restaurants in Clarence Town, the Lighthouse Point overlooking the Flying Fish Marina offers some of the best food we’ve found anywhere in the Bahamas.

The sport fishing here is world-class, too, with Acklins, Crooked Island and The Diana Banks within running distance of the marina.

Clarence Town is also home to two iconic churches, both built by Monsignor John Cyril Hawes, commonly known as Father Jerome of Cat Island and the Hermitage.

Just outside of Clarence Town is Dean’s Blue Hole, the world’s deepest saltwater blue hole at 663 feet deep (it’s the second-deepest blue hole on earth).

Dean’s Blue Hole is also the site of an international annual free diving competition and a destination for thrill seekers and adventurers. (Origin ECN Vertical Blue International Free Diving Competition is July 16-26 in Dean’s Blue Hole)

While the island teems with beaches and blue holes, there’s more to this island than just its sheer natural beauty.

Lochabar Beach.

When you’re not exploring, head to the Harbor Breeze Villas, where you’ll find an enclave of civility and relaxation just a few minutes from Clarence Town.

The Harbor Breeze Villas.

The property is a village of 15 well-appointed villas surrounded by nature and steps from one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean, Lochabar Beach

The beach is sugar white sand, nearly a mile long and borders — you guessed it — a blue hole.

For more, check out the Harbor Breeze Villas.

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