Barbados takes notice of Suriname; seeks closer integration

By Ray Chickrie Caribbean News Now contributor PARAMARIBO, Suriname — On Friday, the prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, concluded a three-day visit to Suriname, after being welcomed and blessed by traditional African leaders of Suriname in the districts of Para and Brokopondo where maroon communities lived a history free of slavery. Accompanied by the […]

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Southwest Airlines Adding New Cayman Islands Flights

 

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Southwest Airlines is adding another new route to the Cayman Islands.

The carrier has is planning to launch a new route from Baltimore/Washington to Grand Cayman, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The new service, which will launch June 15, 2019, will operate weekly on Saturdays.

The route, which is still subject to government approval, will operate seasonally.

Southwest already operates flights between Fort Lauderdale and Grand Cayman.

— CJ

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Norwegian Bliss Is Coming to Miami

 

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship is coming to PortMiami.

The new Norwegian Bliss will make its way to Miami Nov. 17 to begin operating a series of Eastern Caribbean cruises.

The ship will run seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean through the middle of March, when Norwegian Bliss will cross the Panama Canal to sail cruises on the Mexican Riviera.

“Norwegian Bliss’s inaugural season surpassed anything we could have imagined, with guests and travel partners alike championing her innovation and beauty,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Miami has long been home to Norwegian Cruise Line, and we are especially excited to bring Norwegian Bliss, our latest ship, and one of our most innovative vessels, to the East Coast for a winter of Caribbean cruising.” 

Next fall, the ship will sail cruises from New York City to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Florida.

— CJ

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Airbnb Experiences Coming to Bermuda

 

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Airbnb is bringing its experiential travel offering to the island of Bermuda

The company’s Airbnb Experiences is set to launch in Bermuda next spring, the Bermuda Tourism Authority confirmed this week.

Bermuda will be the fourth destination with Airbnb Experiences in the wider Caribbean-Atlantic region, along with Cuba, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.

Bermuda Airbnb Experiences

“Hosting an Airbnb Experience is an opportunity for a Bermudian to highlight his or her insider knowledge of the island and reach a worldwide audience of highly engaged travelers,” said Pat Phillp-Fairn, chief product and experiences development officer at the Bermuda Tourism Authority. “This is another avenue for local entrepreneurs to present their distinct offerings, while still working with other distribution partners. It also presents an opportunity for the destination as a whole because Airbnb Experiences helps to set us apart from our competitors.”

Experiences are hosted by locals who wish to share their community and expertise with guests by planning activities and excursions.

“We are very excited about the launch of Airbnb Experiences in Bermuda,” said Carlos Munoz, who manages public policy and communications for Airbnb in the Caribbean and Central America. “The rollout of Experiences on the island is only possible because of the productive partnership with the BTA and we look forward to offering guests the heartfelt hospitality of our Bermudian hosts.”

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset at OJ’s in Antigua

 

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Will Rutledge, who sent in this stunning shot of sunset at OJ’s in Antigua.

Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?

Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.

It could be the next Caribbean Photo of the Week!

— CJ

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