It’s one of the coolest experiences in the Caribbean: Substation Curaçao’s personal submarine rides.

The company’s Curasub offering descends four times a day to travel to depths unreachable for divers.

And it also means that, with no effect of pressure change on the body, even those people who are unfit to dive are almost always allowed to dive with the submarine.

the standard dive takes travelers around 500 feet deep on a 1.5-hour plunge, while the “Deep Dive” takes people to depths of nearly 1,000 feet — beyond the light.

Substation Curacaco even offers a night dive option.

For more information, visit Substation Curacao.

— CJ

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From the reef to the rainforest, swanky offshore islands to rustic hillside retreats, Belize combines its Caribbean and Central American assets into a “one-stop” vacation package that has something for every traveler. Whether you want to laze on a beach; tour ancient Mayan ruins; or see jaguars and other jungle wildlife up close and personal, Belize definitely merits a spot on your 2017 must-see list. Here are the top ten Belize resorts for every kind of getaway.

Cayo Espanto This four-acre private-island resort three miles offshore from San Pedro has six one- and two-bedroom beachfront villas, each with its own private dock. All-inclusive rates include butler service and a customized menu of three meals daily, so your palate will be as pampered as you are.

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It’s almost time for one of the Caribbean’s great annual festivals: Moonsplash.

This year will be the 27th annual edition of the iconic Anguilla festival led by music star Bankie Banx, who first conceived of a reggae festival held under a full moon back in 1990.

This year’s festival, which takes place March 9-12, will see two reggae superstars: Christopher Martin and Romain Virgo.

Moonsplash takes place at Banx’s Dune Preserve on the island’s Rendezvous Bay, with a new festival event each night.

The closest hotel to the event is Anguilla’s CuisinArt resort; to book a stay, click here.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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There’s a major new luxury hotel on tiny St. Barth: Villa Marie.

The self styled “tropical chic” five-star property is the brainchild of the Sibuet family, whose Maisons and Hotels Sibuet label is on a host of hotels in the Alps (like Les Fermes de Marie in Megeve and Altapura in Val Thorens) and the South of France (Villa Marie Saint Tropez and La Bastide de Marie in Provence).

And their first Caribbean hotel is a stunner, with 18 unique, colorful villas and bungalows, a lush tropical garden and a “Pure Altitude” Spa that’s a signature of all Sibuet hotels.

The restaurant gets its name from the Francois Plantation that once sat on the site of the Villa Marie, serving classic St. Barth South of France-meets-the-West-Indies fare led by Chef Emmanuel Motte.

And then there’s the bar, with an emphasis on rums from around the Caribbean and Cuban cigars.

In other words, your kind of hotel.

To book a stay at Villa Marie, click here.

— CJ

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Getting to St. Barth from the United Kingdom just got a lot easier.

British Airways and Tradewind Aviation have signed an interline agreement, meaning passengers traveling from London can now reserve travel to St. Barth via Antigua with the convenience of a single-ticket purchase and baggage transfer for a journey combining both airlines.

It’s a boon for travelers both from the UK and travelers connecting through London from other major European airports.

Tradewind operates flights around the Caribbean with a hub in Puerto Rico, using a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft serving complimentary onboard snacks and drinks.

“Tradewind Aviation’s new interline ticketing agreement with British Airways offers a world of convenience for travelers headed from London to the Caribbean, with one-ticket purchase and baggage transfer to the exclusive island of St. Barths. We are excited to partner with British Airways and to offer not just convenience, but exciting new destinations for their travelers,” said Eric Zipkin, President of Tradewind Aviation.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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