BOSTON, USA — A document broker was sentenced on Tuesday in connection with his role in trafficking the identities of Puerto Rican US citizens and corresponding identity documents. Sandro Tavera Mora, aka Jose Laureano Ayala, 46, a Dominican Republic citizen residing in Springfield…
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You can take a great family vacation anywhere in the Caribbean. But some islands have a certain innate family-friendliness, an added level of comfort and ease that make a trip particularly well suited for a family traveling together, whether due to well-developed infrastructure or thoughtful hotels.
Because the same trip that’s exotic and alluring for a couple won’t always be for a family, with different considerations to think about. How easy is it to get there? How many flights are there? What’s it like getting around? Is it safe? Are there hotels geared toward families?
Of course, there are different kinds of family vacations. Sometimes you’re looking for an easy beach getaway that helps you and your kids relax; other times it’s all about giving the whole group a memorable adventure.
Ultimately, though, if you’re traveling with your family you want that extra degree of comfort and convenience, a bit of a retreat from the hassle that can all too often come with traveling as a unit while managing to find something to make everyone in the group happy and engaged.
To compile our 2017 list of the best islands for families, we looked at a variety of factors, including airport and transportation infrastructure, quality of airlift, ease of navigation on island, breadth of attractions, beach and natural beauty and the proportion and quality of hotels well suited for family travel.
Here are the best Caribbean islands for families right now.
Aruba The Dutch Caribbean’s tourism capital has managed to create what is right now the most family friendly destination in the region, thanks to a surfeit of comfortable, well-managed hotels (like the Aruba Marriott and the Hilton), some of the world’s best beaches, great transportation infrastructure and a wide number of nonstop flights.
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Sun Country Airlines has announced the appointment of a new president and chief executive officer.
The airline has appointed Jude Bricker to the post.
Bricker previously served as COO at fellow air carrier Allegiant, where he had worked since May 2006.
“We are pleased to have Jude Bricker joining us at Sun Country to lead our organization going forward,” commented Marty Davis, Chairman of Sun Country. “Sun Country is composed of a tremendously experienced group of employees. Our ongoing challenge is to grow this business in the most optimal manner, and do so within the market opportunities before us. Jude will lead that effort.”
Bricker replaces Zarir Erani.
Sun Country, based in Minneapolis, operates flights to destinations across the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica and the Caribbean.
— CJ Staff
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Jamaica’s newest resort has opened its doors on Seven Mile Beach in Negril: the Azul Beach Resort Sensatori.
The new 149-room property is adjacent to the existing Azul Sensatori Jamaica, which has now merged create a 285-suite complex with nine restaurants along with nine bars and lounges.
All of the family-friendly property’s room types offer ocean views, and many are swim-up suites, led by the Ocean View Honeymoon Suite and a Presidential Suite with private butler service.
“We are excited to introduce Jamaica’s hottest resort to meet the demand of discerning guests,” said Armando Chomat, Executive Vice President of Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive worldwide representatives for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “With an impressive lobby, new contemporary suites, and stylish lounges, bars and restaurants, Azul Beach Resort Sensatori Jamaica is truly unparalleled for delivering unforgettable Gourmet Inclusive vacations.”
And the Azul includes the brand’s signature “Gourmet Inclusive” experience, which offers everything from food and beverage to yoga, nightly entertainment, non-motorized watersports and room service, along with unique activities like rum tastings and Jamaican cooking classes.
It also includes a Vassa Spa, featuring an array of treatments and outdoor “sky massages.”
Families at the resort can access a host of child-and-teen-focused amenities, including a fitness program, a playhouse and even spa services tailored for kids.
Rates start at $198 per person per night.
Karisma has 26 properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe under several brands, including El Dorado, Azul, Generations, Sensatori and Nickelodeon.
See our ranking of the top Jamaica all inclusive resorts.
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Cancun International Airport is seeing significant passenger growth this year, according to the latest data from Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, which operates the airport and eight others in Mexico.
Cancun’s airport has reported passenger traffic of 3,585,217 in the first half of 2017, a 20 percent increase compared to the first six months of 2016.
In June alone, the airport reported 697,550 passengers, an 18.4 percent increase over the same period in 2016.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste is also a 60 percent joint venture partner in Aerostar Airport Holdings, which operates San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
San Juan’s passenger traffic is up 1.4 percent this year to 4,654,393 in the first half of 2017, the company said.
— CJ Staff
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