When Colorado-born developer Mark Durliat discovered the Grace Bay Club hotel, located on the Caribbean island of Providenciales (part of Britain's Turks and Caicos group), it looked like the perfect investment: a hotel on a beautiful stretch of beach, in an up-and-coming tourist destination with a stable government and no restrictions on foreign ownership. After raising $17 million from investors, he bought the property in 2001 with plans to turn it into a premier resort.
The goofy underwater shots of my husband and much-younger son grinning behind their masks always make me smile -- just the way a vacation photo should.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is pledging $730 million (€ 580 million) in economic aid to France's Caribbean territories in an effort to head off escalating protests, his office said Friday.
The Little Dipper's seven patio tables overlook a twinkling Caribbean. Tonight, the chef -- who's also waiter and hostess -- prepares Creole fish with vegetables. Although the small restaurant is one of the best in Grenada, it's the vista that stands out.
A tropical storm strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Thursday in the Caribbean Sea, the National Hurricane Center said.
Humans hunting the docile creatures for research, food and blubber left the population unsustainable, say biologists who warn that Hawaiian and Mediterranean monk seals could be the next to go
The Caribbean monk seal has gone the way of the dodo
It's increasingly popular--and surprisingly affordable--to set sail with the kids in tow. Find out ways to save when planning, booking, and cruising.
Six species of reef-building coral could vanish from the Caribbean due to rising temperatures and toxic runoff from islands' development, according to a study released Thursday
In a summer of sequels, the third go-round for Johnny Depp and his not-so-merry miscreants leaves Richard Schickel with a sinking feeling
When Colorado-born developer Mark Durliat discovered the Grace Bay Club hotel, located on the Caribbean island of Providenciales (part of Britain's Turks and Caicos group), it looked like the perfect investment: a hotel on a beautiful stretch of beach, in an up-and-coming tourist destination with a stable government and no restrictions on foreign ownership. After raising $17 million from investors, he bought the property in 2001 with plans to turn it into a premier resort.
The goofy underwater shots of my husband and much-younger son grinning behind their masks always make me smile -- just the way a vacation photo should.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is pledging $730 million (€ 580 million) in economic aid to France's Caribbean territories in an effort to head off escalating protests, his office said Friday.
The Little Dipper's seven patio tables overlook a twinkling Caribbean. Tonight, the chef -- who's also waiter and hostess -- prepares Creole fish with vegetables. Although the small restaurant is one of the best in Grenada, it's the vista that stands out.
A tropical storm strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Thursday in the Caribbean Sea, the National Hurricane Center said.
Humans hunting the docile creatures for research, food and blubber left the population unsustainable, say biologists who warn that Hawaiian and Mediterranean monk seals could be the next to go
The Caribbean monk seal has gone the way of the dodo
It's increasingly popular--and surprisingly affordable--to set sail with the kids in tow. Find out ways to save when planning, booking, and cruising.
Six species of reef-building coral could vanish from the Caribbean due to rising temperatures and toxic runoff from islands' development, according to a study released Thursday
In a summer of sequels, the third go-round for Johnny Depp and his not-so-merry miscreants leaves Richard Schickel with a sinking feeling
Tom Bonn felt like he'd stumbled into a fairytale with his grandchildren -- and he wasn't at a theme park.
Tomorrow new passport rules will take effect that have thousands of travelers scrambling for applications. Gerri answers questions that will tell you what you can do if you need a passport.
The leaves are turning and if you're getting that autumn migration itch, here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your fall travel.
For all its gorgeous white-sand beaches, the Puerto Rican island of Vieques hasn't caught up to its Caribbean neighbors when it comes to lodging. Next year, Starwood will open a W Hotel there, and that's sure to jump-start the competition. All the more reason to visit these stylish, unpretentious guesthouses right now.
When a major storm hits the Caribbean, most airlines and hotels eventually wind up waiving the usual restrictions so that customers can change or cancel their plans free of charge. But because policies have traditionally been announced on a case-by-case basis -- and at the last minute -- you had little choice but to wait and cross your fingers. Now, after two brutal hurricane seasons, a few airlines and tour operators have taken steps to ease travelers' concerns.
Oil prices held steadily higher Wednesday even though supplies of gasoline fell far less than expected, as investors fretted about a possible hurricane forming in the Caribbean.
TIP 1 Get set for the new kiddie tax
The islands of the Caribbean beckon with warm trade winds, pristine blue waters, and a laid-back pace. And they offer something special for every style of traveler: nature-lovers, art enthusiasts or simply daydreamers seeking to unplug with a healthy dose of relaxation. We've selected three islands that exemplify these ideals.
Some people love a cruise. Some people would rather get a root canal. If you're in the latter group, it may be because the word cruise brings to mind images of thousands of people lining up for the...
Standing in the customs line at tiny George Charles Airport, I note a sign inviting me to apply for an official honeymoon certificate from the St. Lucia Tourist Board. The newlywed niche market drives tourism in St. Lucia. Famed Jamaican hotelier Butch Stewart, who practically invented the market, has built three Sandals mega-resorts on the island since 1993, a total of 777 rooms. My wife, Sara, smiles when I point out the sign. Our honeymoon was 21 years ago. The spoon-fed, all-inclusive, couples-only Caribbean vacation is not what we're here for.
A tropical depression swirled in the southeastern Caribbean Sea on Monday, threatening to become the 24th named storm in an already record-setting 2005 Atlantic hurricane season.
Hundreds of villagers on a tiny Caribbean island hiked into the mountains Friday, fleeing a powerful tropical storm that engulfed Providencia in heavy winds and rain.
For those looking for an unforgettably opulent -- not to mention unforgettably expensive -- holiday experience, a night in the Bridge Suite at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas is the thing for you.
Baby, it's cold outside. Just when we think it's going to warm up, Mother Nature sends us another Canadian Clipper or a Nor'easter.
Nearly 250 people on a seven-day Caribbean cruise were sickened by a Norwalk-like stomach virus, which officials believe was brought on board by a passenger previously exposed to it, the cruise line said Friday.
In a devastating six-week period, Hurricanes Charley, Ivan, Frances and Jeanne wreaked havoc across parts of the Atlantic Ocean and killed thousands living in the Caribbean.
At least 363 people have been killed in floods in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, officials in the two neighboring Caribbean countries say.
Two years ago in the pages of FSB, I described my discovery that I was not a cruise person. I had been assigned to sail the Caribbean aboard a big, popular ship and report my findings. While everyo...
Champagne on arrival. Complimentary massages. Sorbet and fresh fruit by the pool. The Caribbean's high-end resorts are racing to outdo each other in the no-request-is-too-large world of exceptional service.
Champagne on arrival. Complimentary massages. Sorbet and fresh fruit by the pool. The Caribbean's high-end resorts are racing to outdo each other in the no-request-is-too-large world of exceptional...
Regress Into Childhood
I'll admit it. Ever since watching Gilligan's Island, I've had a secret fantasy. (No, it has nothing to do with Tina Louise.) I've dreamed of being marooned on a tropical island--draped in palm fro...
If you've ever heard "Happy Birthday" sung by a group of Taiwanese waiters, or eaten at McDonald's in Brasilia, or watched a basketball game in Italy, you can begin to understand Carenage Bay. You ...
In the Caribbean, hope is a big white boat. With the banana market in free fall, sugar prices soft, and industrialization as unlikely as ever, the islanders have been looking to companies with name...
An escalating battle between cruise lines and resorts, as well as the growing popularity of time- share properties, is making vacationers forget about high-priced Europe this summer.
This is the best year for the travel industry since 1986," says Kidder Peabody analyst Bjorn Hanson. So what, say you. Your last vacation was a big letdown, and now you refuse to even plan a trip t...
With more than 100,000 berths to fill -- 11,282 new ones this year alone -- cruise lines are handing out discounts faster than you can say bon voyage. Right now, most travel agents will slice 10% t...
There is no need to deny yourself a winter vacation in the tropics just because your budget is as tiny as a thong bikini. You can strip away a big part of the cost of lying on the beach if you slee...
Cruise fares and fees vary. To see how much, we've compared charges on six ships, budget to luxe, for America's most popular cruise -- a week's voyage around the Caribbean. Prices are based on Sept...
Pick your spot. Most villas (by which we mean freestanding, single-family country houses that you can rent) outside the U.S. are in Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean, with the most popular summer re...
Ah, the winter vacation. Time to pack and head to -- Australia? You bet, says American Express, which surveyed 450 of its travel agents to find out which destinations are getting the most advance b...
When Ken Seel got divorced three years ago, he decided he had to change his life. ''Back then, I thought about nothing but work. I was 25 pounds heavier. I smoked three packs of cigarettes a day. A...
Now that mounting a tiger's head on the library wall is widely considered an act of environmental vandalism, what can the heavyweight sportsman do to flaunt his prowess? What avoids endangered spec...
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