Monthly Archives: April 2017

Vacation Express Launching More Jamaica Flights

 

Vacation Express is launching new nonstop flights to Jamaica, the travel company announced this week.

The new flights will operate between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, with flights departing weekly on Sundays.

The service will operate from May 28 through Aug. 6, 2017 for six-night vacation packages.

The Vacation Express flights will be operated by Swift Air on Boeing 737 aircraft.

Guests can either purchase roundtrip airfare or six-night packages including air and hotel.

It’s the latest Caribbean flight for CVG Airport, which now offers flights to destinations including Montego Bay, Cancun, Punta Cana and Grand Bahama.

— Caribbean Journal staff

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JetBlue Launching New Flights to Haiti

 

JetBlue is expanding its service to the Caribbean with a new route to Haiti.

The carrier has announced plans to launch nonstop flights between Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport and Orlando International Airport later this year.

The flights are projected to begin in December pending government approval, the company said, with seats expected to go out for sale in the coming weeks.

“Service between Orlando and Port-au-Prince will provide a valuable link between Haiti’s capital city and many communities in central Florida that currently lack nonstop flights from their closest major airport,” said John Checketts, vice president network planning, JetBlue. “Now, with flights from four of our focus cities, JetBlue will connect more U.S. cities with Port-au-Prince than any other airline.”

JetBlue already operates flights to Haiti from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, Boston Logan International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

“I am pleased to congratulate JetBlue on this new air route, which it is inaugurating, linking the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, with the city of Orlando,” said Haiti’s Minister of Tourism Jessy Menos. “This new destination will have the merit of better serving Haitians and Americans wanting to visit both states. Thus, new opportunities are opening to the tourism sector and operators, to tourists, this, through the diversification of North American destinations. So, we say JetBlue, congratulations.”

JetBlue will operate the route on 100-seat Embraer 190 aircraft.

— CJ

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What’s New at the Four Seasons Nevis

 

One of the Caribbean’s top hotels is getting even better.

Four Seasons Resort Nevis, which was voted the Caribbean’s best beach resort by Caribbean Journal readers last year, has introduced a host of new offers and experiences from spas to villa stays.

Guests looking to experience the resort’s largest and most unique options are able to book a villa and save 40 percent on stays of three nights or more with the Live Large & Prosper promotion.

Ranging from one to seven bedrooms and spanning 648 – 3,961 square feet, these more than 50 villas offer abundant interior and exterior living space and views of Nevis Peak, the Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf course, lush gardens and the Caribbean Sea.

These villas, each with its own character, also offer fully-equipped kitchens, plunge pools or full-size pools on expansive deck; some with in-villa fitness rooms and spa-treatment rooms.

Additional services and amenities for villa guests include: complimentary six-seat golf cart, dedicated Villa Ambassador for daily needs or special requests, 24-hour Four Seasons In-Villa Dining, twice-daily housekeeping service, private chefs on request, custom-tailored pre-arrival provisioning service, complimentary wireless Internet access and full access to all resort service and amenities, including complimentary use of non-motorized watersports.

For those planning their travels well-ahead, Four Seasons Resort Nevis is also offering the Advance Purchase promotion, providing guests who book one of the resort’s 196 rooms or suites at least 60 days in advance with 30 percent off the published rate.

Guests of these rooms and suites, ranging in size from 490 – 1,761 square feet, step through wooden-shuttered sliding glass doors onto a private balcony or patio for views of Nevis Peak or Pinney’s Beach.

The resort is also offering an experiential taste of Nevis with the new Summit & Spa Experience.

Beginning with a guided hike to the top of iconic Nevis Peak, guests take in views of the Caribbean Sea, sister island St. Kitts, Anguilla, Antigua, Montserrat and the Atlantic Ocean.

After a short drive back to the resort, guests are led to the spa, where they enjoy an island-inspired lunch in the garden, complemented by a view of Nevis Peak.

The experience concludes with a signature Nevisian Massage, reflecting the beauty and natural history of the island.

The Nevisian Massage begins with a relaxing and cleansing foot ritual in the outdoor lounge, where feet are bathed in warm, lemongrass-infused water, before a detoxifying aromatic scrub is applied.

From there, guests are escorted to a treatment room for the exquisite massage, which features a locally-infused blend of oils inspired by exotic scents and spices of the West Indies.

Long flowing strokes mimic the waves of the Caribbean Sea, easing the senses and recharging the mind and body.

“We are excited to introduce these great new offers and experiences to our guests,” said Ed Gannon, general manager of Four Seasons Resort Nevis. “Whether for one of our incredible villas, or a room or suite, these offers provide great value to all those coming our way for pure and warm Nevisian hospitality and authentic experiences like Summit & Spa.”

— Dana Niland, CJ Contributor

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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Expanding to Mexico

 

Set along the coastline of  San José del Cabo with views of the Sea of Cortez, Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will make its debut in early 2018.

This opening marks the fourth resort in the Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, and the second in the Caribbean and Mexico region along with the Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico.

“We are extremely excited to add the exquisite Zadún to the evolving and expanding portfolio of Ritz-Carlton Reserve, an elevated standard of luxury set in remarkable locations. We are particularly excited by the growth this opening represents for our beautiful and diverse region,” said Tim Sheldon, President, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott International.

The name Zadún is inspired by the unique topography and dunes of the region, and meant to evoke the experiences that guests at Ritz-Carlton properties around the globe, according to the company.

Set in some of the world’s most prized destinations, these estates draw inspiration from their locale and native cultures and offer a personal connection between guests and location.

The striking design of Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, will celebrate the desert and the sea.

Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will feature 115 elegantly appointed suites and villas, many with their own private plunge pools, along with two championship golf courses and a 500-slip marina.

The Reserve also features a collection of Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residences.

“Guests will be enchanted from the moment they arrive,” Sheldon said. “The property celebrates one of the most captivating locations in the world, and the deeply attentive, caring Ladies and Gentlemen of Ritz-Carlton Reserve will bring Zadún to life.”

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Significant spike reported in counterfeit merchandise seized in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations announced on Friday a significant increase of more than 300% in the seizure of counterfeit merchandise during the first two quarters of federal fiscal year (FY) 2017 compared to the same period in FY2016.

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