SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico –The US Coast Guard offloaded on Monday approximately 4.2 tons of seized cocaine, worth an estimated $125 million in wholesale value, at Coast Guard Sector San Juan. Four Guyanese men apprehended in this case were transferred Saturday to federal law…

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines has opened its new international airport, but it could be some time before regularly scheduled service hits the island.

The country debuted the airport with charter flights on Dynamic and Caribbean Airlines, but Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves says airlines “are likely to need about four to six months” before they can commit to regular service.

Gonsalves made the remarks while urging local hoteliers to work with the country’s tourism authority to take advantage of opportunities from new potential airlift.

He said the tourism authority was “continuing negotiations with international airlines, to secure commitments for regular international flights into the Argyle International Airport”

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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The nothing keeps going.

There’s nothing on this beach, just white sand and pine trees and blue sky above. And the nothing keeps going as far as the eye can see.

This perfect beach goes on for more than five miles, a coastline largely untouched since Columbus.

It’s called Old Bight Beach, and it’s the signature strand on beautiful Cat Island in the Bahamas, a 150-square-mile island with less than 1,500 people, a place where every beach is your own private stretch of sand.

It’s the best beach you’ve never heard of.

There’s nothing here. And that’s a wonderful thing.

See more in the latest CJ video above.

— CJ

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St. Barth luxury hotel Le Guanahani is hosting a wellness weekend from March 2-5, 2017.

“Meditate ON…Sunshine at Le Guanahani” promises to offer guests a refreshing and immersive experience on the hotel’s own private peninsula.

“Wellness is a growing travel trend that aligns with our philosophy and mission of offering guests fun, interactive and uplifting experiences,” said Martein Van Wagenberg, Managing Director of Le Guanahani.

For a second consecutive year, the hotel is collaborating with renowned wellness expert Dave Romanelli to put on the retreat.

Romanelli will guide participants through daily sensory-inspired meditations based on his Meditate ON series.

Incorporating the warm ocean, exotic chocolates and fresh fruits, the sessions invite guests to slow down and fill their minds with positivity and peace.

Package rates start at $3,183 in an Ocean Bay Room, including access to spa, fitness and tennis facilities; use of non-motorized watersports equipment; WiFi access; and round-trip transfers from St. Barth’s airport.

— Dana Niland, CJ Contributor

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Hilton has expanded its Curio — A Collection by Hilton brand to the island of Puerto Rico.

The brand, which “caters to passionate travelers seeking local discovery and authentic experiences,” has been added to the El San Juan Hotel in San Juan.

The 388-room hotel becomes the first Curio-property on the island and one of a growing Caribbean portfolio.

Its debut comes after a major renovation project.

“We are proud to continue our growth throughout the Caribbean by welcoming it as the first Curio Collection property in this spectacular destination,” said Mark Nogal, global head, Curio – A Collection by Hilton. “As a hotel that honors its proud past while offering the modern features that today’s curious traveler has come to expect, the fully remodeled and upgraded property will provide guests visiting San Juan truly authentic and remarkable experiences.”

The Isla Verde-area hotel first opened in 1958 as a favorite of celebrities like Sammy Davis, Jr.

To book a stay at the new El San Juan, Curio Collection by Hilton, click here.

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