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By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

St Kitts is in the midst of an airlift boom, and now the world’s largest airline is adding another new flight to the destination.

American Airlines will launch a second weekly nonstop flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to St. Kitts on Wednesdays, Caribbean Journal has learned.

This new flight will complement the carrier’s existing non-stop Saturday service from JFK, with service set to begin Dec. 18.

“I am very pleased to welcome the addition of this mid-week flight by American Airlines,” said St Kitts Tourism Minister Lindsey Grant. “It’s wonderful to receive this additional service from a valued partner, which provides visitors and Diaspora alike with more ways to get to island from our primary source market. This is a testament to American’s confidence in our tourism product.”

American Airlines will operate the flight utilizing a 176-seat Boeing 757 with 16 business class seats through February, and then a 160-seat Boeing 738 with 16 business class seats with the following schedule.

“The timing of this additional flight is particularly significant, as American just launched summer non-stop service from Dallas this past weekend and expanded twice-daily service from Miami International Airport to 5 days a week in 2017,” said Racquel Brown, CEO of the St Kitts Tourism Authority. “The addition of mid-week service year-round from the New York metropolitan area indicates a growth in the marketplace concurrent with our marketing initiatives.”

The Belle Mont Farm eco-retreat in St Kitts.

In addition to the new Wednesday non-stop service from JFK, American also serves St Kitts nonstop on Saturdays from JFK and Charlotte Douglas International Airport year-round.

American further provides year-round, non-stop daily service to St. Kitts from MIA, with twice-daily flights operating five times weekly.

St Kitts is known for its charm and its natural beauty.

Already for the first four months of 2019, St Kitts is reporting a system-wide increase in air passenger arrivals of 14.5 percent as compared to the same period in 2018.

From all North American carriers, St. Kitts’ air passenger arrivals increased 17.2 percent for January through April 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018.

“This new service is part of our specific strategy to grow our tourism industry by building out airlift from select target gateways with our air partners to support the destination’s expanding hotel product,” Brown said.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Sugar Factory American Brasserie, the eatery-confectionary shop, is opening its first location in The Bahamas.

The popular full-service cafe and candy shop will open at the Baha Mar resort in 2020, according to a statement.

The outpost will include a cafe, confectionary shop, retail shop, a carousel bar overlooking the resort’s iconic fountains and CandyOcean, an aquatic-themed “Instagram experience.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Sugar Factory to Baha Mar, adding one of the world’s favorite confectionary shops to the collection of spectacular culinary offerings at the resort destination,” said Graeme Davis, President, Baha Mar. “This sweet treat aligns perfectly with the bright color palette and entertaining amenities for our guests. We look forward to introducing CandyOcean by Sugar Factory and the new menu items exclusively available at Baha Mar, in a way that will be uniquely Bahamian and entirely unexpected.”

The Sugar Factory candy shop will have more than 500 types of candy, with a cafe offering coffees, hot chocolate and doughnuts, among other treats.

As for the brasserie component, the dining room will include capacity for 300 guests, along with 30 seats at an outdoor bar and gazebo, with a menu ranging from steaks to pizzas.

“When Baha Mar was first announced, we knew we wanted to bring a Sugar Factory location there. Now, one of the hottest new resort destinations to visit in the world, Baha Mar’s cheerful and vibrant setting is the perfect place for our lively atmosphere and playful menu,” said Sugar Factory Owner, Charissa Davidovici. “The new restaurant will be unique to its tropical location, yet stay true to the iconic and signature charm of Sugar Factory.”

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There’s no more discerning audience of frequent travelers than subscribers to Caribbean Journal, the world’s largest website covering Caribbean travel.

And with your help, we our proud to present the 2019 edition of the Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards, celebrating the best in Caribbean travel as chosen by our loyal readers.

Thousands of Caribbean Journal subscribers voted in this year’s Awards, selecting from a highly competitive field of nominees chosen by CJ’s editorial staff.

“The Caribbean travel industry has never been more competitive, from its luxury hotels to its airlines, and the bar continues to rise,” said Alexander Britell, editor and publisher of Caribbean Journal. “The world’s largest community of travelers to the Caribbean has spoken, and spoken passionately, and we are proud to announce this year’s winners — in other words, the best of the Caribbean.”

See the full list of winners below.

Best Luxury Hotel: The Shore Club, Turks and Caicos

Best All-Inclusive Resort: Galley Bay, Antigua

Best Family Resort: The Sands at Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos

Best Adults-Only Resort: Serenity at Coconut Bay, Saint Lucia

Best Boutique Hotel: The Fred, St Croix, USVI

Best Beach: Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos

Best Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Best Small Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas

Best Cruise Port: St Maarten

Best Honeymoon Destination: Saint Lucia

Best Wedding Destination: Aruba

Best Meetings Destination: Puerto Rico

Best Restaurant: Graycliff, The Bahamas

Best Golf Destination: Nassau/Paradise Island

Best Adventure Destination: The British Virgin Islands

Best Cultural Destination: Martinique

Best Airline: Cayman Airways

Best Villa Rental Company: St Barth Properties

Best Villa Destination: St Barth

Best Rum Distillery: Mount Gay, Barbados

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