| Published on January 14, 2017 | Source: Caribbean News Now http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com |
The beach and pool at the InterContinental, San Juan
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — If your New Year’s resolution is to travel more, now is the perfect time for a quick and inexpensive beach vacation. Year after year, Puerto Rico continues to earn its reputation as the “Jewel of the Caribbean” and with no need for a passport, US citizens can visit its beaches and extensive coastline to escape the winter months for a worry-free beach vacation. With more than 270 miles of coastline to explore, Puerto Rico and its beaches have something to offer every type of traveler. Beachgoers can relax the day away with a swim in the ocean, a catamaran ride and surfing. For the more adventurous traveler, the island’s beaches offer an ideal setting for snorkeling and deep-sea diving. Maintain your wellness resolution and say ‘Namaste’ on the island, as Puerto Rico’s beaches are the perfect setting for a breathtaking sun salutation. Travelers can rise with the sun or take a sunset breath to truly get in touch with their inner-selves and the world around them… all while burning a few calories. In addition, Puerto Rico is home to numerous blue flag beaches. These beaches are recognized for their water quality standards, safety, environmental education and sustainable boating tourism by the Foundation for Environmental Education. Puerto Rico’s blue flag beaches include: Escambrón in San Juan, Carolina Beach in San Juan, Seven Seas in Fajardo and La Monserrate in Luquillo. Ready to save? The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) has partnered with popular booking sites, giving travelers the chance to save on their Puerto Rico escape. Travelers can book on www.escapethecoldinpuertorico.com and save up to 60% on their hotel stay. For those ready to book a Puerto Rico beach vacation, the following is current information to ensure a worry-free experience: Puerto Rico continues to win the fight against zika as cases have markedly declined since October 2016; however, the PRTC continues to encourage travelers to take following precautionary steps while visiting Puerto Rico’s beaches: • Purchase and use an EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)/para-menthane-diol (PMD), or IR3535. • Follow instructions on repellent label and be sure to apply at proper intervals, as directed. • When wearing sunscreen, be sure to apply sunscreen first, then repellent once sunscreen has dried. • Cover exposed skin with long sleeves and long pants, when possible, especially when traveling through rainforests and around standing water. • Keep all balcony doors and windows closed at night. For travel tips and more information about the zika virus in Puerto Rico, travelers are urged to visit: PuertoRicoNow.SeePuertoRico.com. |
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Monthly Archives: January 2017
A New Culinary Tour in Aruba
Aruba is quickly gaining a reputation as a foodie hotspot, led most notably by restaurants like Screaming Eagle.
Now, there’s a new way to experience the island’s culinary excellence.
Aruba Wine & Dine has introcued a new culinary tour, hosted by top sommelier Fernanda Gimenez.
The tour features a four-course food and wine pairing; it begins at sunset at Moomba Beach Bar for a glass of sparkling wine and an hors d’oeuvre; the next stop is the Hadicurari restaurant for a seafood appetizer and a glass of white wine; that’s followed by an Argentine steak at Tango Argentine Grill paired with red wine, followed by a dessert martini at Soprano’s Piano bar.
For more information, visit Aruba Wine and Dine.
— CJ
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Eleuthera’s French Leave Joins Autograph Collection
The boutique French Leave Resort in Eleuthera has joined Marriott’s Autograph Collection.
The resort, located on Cupid’s Cay harbor, has 12 seafront cottages with British colonial interiors. It also features a restaurant called 1648.
The resort represents the first construction of seafront cottages on Eleuthera’s Governor’s Harbour since the late 1940s.
Marriott currently has three Caribbean hotels in its Autograph collection: French Leave, Paradise Island’s Atlantis and Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands.
“Having worked with Marriott on several projects, we are thrilled to partner with Autograph Collection Hotels once again,” said Lance Shaner, President of Shaner Hotels. “It’s an ideal venture for us as it enables French Leave to retain its authenticity and unique persona, while providing guests with enhanced value and access to Marriott’s network and offerings.”
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VIDEO: Walking on a Sandbar in the Exumas
There aren’t any places like this in the Caribbean – the pristine waters of the Exuma archipelago of the Bahamas. It’s Windex-turquoise and ultra-calm, full of sandbars like this one.
This is what it’s like to be there.
— CJ
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New Hilton Hotel Coming to Playa del Carmen
Hilton is planning a major new hotel in the Mexican Caribbean.
The company has announced plans to open the new-build property The Fives Downtown Playa del Carmen, Curio Collection by Hilton.
The property will be Hilton’s first ever hotel in Playa del Carmen, with 93 rooms and a rooftop restaurant, bar and infinity pool.
The hotel will focus on the area’s natural offerings and include a grand wall of live plants and embedded elements meant to emulate the roots of trees.
Hilton has been steadily expanding its Curio brand, particularly in the Caribbean region.
“Mexico continues experiencing impressive tourism growth, and the addition of these hotels will help satisfy the increasing demand from both leisure and business travelers,” said Juan Corvinos, managing director, development, Mexico, Central America and the Hispanic Caribbean, Hilton
— Caribbean Journal Staff
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