SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, has announced that he will visit Washington, DC, following the victory of statehood in the status referendum held on Sunday on the island, to notify Congress, the White House, and international forums of the results.
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A new food festival has come to the Dominican Republic.
Santo Domingo, one of the Caribbean’s emerging urban destinations, has launched a new culinary festival, SDQ Gastronomico, aimed at raising the city’s profile as a foodie hotspot.
The festival, which lasts from June 13 to July 1, features a series of events including a Restaurant Week, a Food Fest, a number of dinners, a culinary awards show and a flagship dinner on June 14 at the city’s Fortaleza Ozama in the heart of the city’s fabled Colonial Zone.
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— CJ Staff
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Another major new hotel project is coming to the island of Grenada.
The Silversands boutique hotel is slated to debut on the island’s Grand Anse Beach in the spring of 2018.
The property will include 44 suites and nine residential villas anchored by a 100-meter pool billed as the longest in the region.
It’s the second major new project announced this year in Grenada, following the launch of the Kimpton Kawana Bay Grenada Resort, Kimpton’s second Caribbean property.
The nine residences will be available for purchase, with five seaside villas and four hillside villas ranging from 13,500 to 26,500 square feet.
The property will also feature a spa with four treatment rooms, a sauna, a hammam, a swimming pool and a gym, along with a private beach club with a resident DJ.
— CJ Staff
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Five years after the last plebiscite on the same issue, Puerto Ricans overwhelmingly voted for US statehood for their island in a non-binding referendum on Sunday. As of 7:00 pm, the island’s State Commission on Elections (CEE-PR) had reported that about 500,000….
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Getting to one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating destinations is getting easier — and cheaper.
Low-cost carrier Norwegian is launching two new routes to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, and they’ll be among the region’s lowest fares.
Beginning Oct. 30, Norwegian will operate flights from both Fort Lauderdale and Providence, Rhode Island to Martinique.
The Fort Lauderdale flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, while the Providence flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays.
Norwegian recently announced it would be increasing its existing New York-Martinique service to four flights each week.
The charming historic town of Saint Pierre.
“The boost air service from the US is indeed as pledge of commitment from Norwegian Air, one of our closest industry partners and also a reflection of the growing popularity of the island on the U.S market”, said Muriel Wiltord, Director Americas of the Martinique Promotion Bureau. “Martinique Magnifique is definitely more affordable and accessible than ever.”
Les Anses d’Arlet
“This allows more and more American travelers to discover such a hidden gem in the Caribbean,” said Thomas Ramdahl, Chief Commercial Officer at Norwegian. “It’s now easier and more affordable than ever to fly to the French Caribbean, and we’ve seen a significant increase in visitors to Martinique as a result of our flights and cooperation with the tourist board.”
Martinique’s tourism hub of Trois Ilets was named Caribbean Journal’s number one destination to visit in 2017 at the beginning of the year.
Heading to Martinique? Check out the most enchanting hotel in Martinique and the island’s amazing collection of 11 rum distilleries.
— Alexander Britell
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