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By the Caribbean Journal staff
Royal Caribbean International’s Enchantment of the Seas has returned to homeport in Port Canaveral, the cruise line announced this week.
The 2,950-passenger Enchantment of the Seas had previously been homeported at Port Canaveral until 2016.
“Port Canaveral is proud of its partnership with Royal Caribbean and we are excited that the Enchantment has returned to our Port with a lineup of exceptional sailings,” stated Port CEO Captain John Murray. “We value our long-time relationship with Royal Caribbean and gratified for their confidence in our delivery of a top-notch experience for cruise guests.”
The shop will be launching a new season of three and four-night Bahamas cruises, including stops at Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay private island in The Bahamas.
“We are excited to bring Enchantment of the Seas back to Port Canaveral,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “With three- and four-night itineraries to the Bahamas, Enchantment is the perfect short getaway from Port Canaveral.”
Enchantment is one of Royal’s Vision-class ships; it recently underwent a refurbishment project that added new restaurants and bars.
— CJ
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By Guy Britton
Maybe you’ve been to the beaches of Punta Cana, the sights of Santo Domingo, or the golf courses of La Romana.
But here, hidden away among the large resorts of Puerto Plata, there is a jewel.
This isn’t the Dominican Republic you think you know.
This is VH Hotels’ Casa Colonial, and it is the best-kept secret in the Dominican Republic.
This 50-room hideaway on the golden beach in Playa Dorada is a true work of art, with astonishing designs by Estudio Sarah Garcia and the sort of boutique, cosmopolitan luxury that is so rare these days.
The rooms are beautiful, with Garcia’s inspiration touching every detail, while the spa is even more spectacular.
And then there’s the signature rooftop pool, which achieves the rare feat of pulling you away from the sand, the sort of pool scene that has you staying all day long.
There’s an uncanny ambience here, a sort of indulgent but unpretentious luxury that pervades the whole place.
It feels different, it feels special, it feels unique — because that’s precisely what it is.
For more, see the latest CJ Video at the top of the page.
Or visit Casa Colonial.
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Given that the Puerto Ricans range in age from 11 … of work.”
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By Alexander Britell
It’s getting even easier to visit the fascinating French Caribbean island of Martinique.
The expanded flights are headlined by this week’s announcement that European carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle will be adding another major new route to the island from Canada.
The low-cost carrier will be planning a new route from Montreal to Martinique beginning Nov. 1, according to the Martinique Promotion Bureau.
The new flights from Canada to the French Caribbean will operate three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The seasonal flights will run for the winter season, from November through the end of March 2019.
“The new service from Montreal to Fort-de-France is also excellent news,’ said Karine Mousseau, Martinique Tourism Commissioner. “The additional offer provided by Norwegian will make Martinique more accessible than ever and increase traffic from and to this crucial Canadian market. This is an opportunity for us to expand our reach and showcase Martinique Magnifique, its multiple assets, its vibrant culture, its authenticity, along with the warmth of its people. We are looking forward to see more and more Quebecois making Martinique their own.”
The new comes after Norwegian announced it would be expanding its flights from Fort Lauderdale to Martinique this winter, with a total of four weekly flights.
Norwegian is also adding two more flights from New York to Martinique, with a total of six weekly flights.
“The additional offer provided by Norwegian will make Martinique more accessible than ever,” Mousseau said.
Those flights will complement existing six-times-weekly service from Miami to Martinique on American Airlines along with recently-launched flights from Atlanta to Fort-de-France.
It’s another significant boost for a destination that continue to see very strong growth, buoyed by a unique cultural and culinary offering that has long made it a sought-after destination for travelers in the know, from its status as the rum capital of the Caribbean to a happening beach bar scene.
Now, the secret is getting out.
— CJ
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