Great article by Joe Pike from Travel Agent Central about some new offerings in Jamaica… Some bullet points: New projects in Port Antonio: the oceanfront, 13-villa Trident Hotel and the landmark Trident Castle has been converted into an eight-room luxury hotel The Trident Hotel (opening April 15) comprises 13 studio and one- and two-bedroom villas with […]
Jamaica Posted Highest-Ever Tourist Arrival Numbers in 2011
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jamaica is now the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destination and has set an all-time Caribbean record for increase in visitor arrivals. Read the article from Travel Pulse Travel News: Jamaica Posted Highest-Ever Tourist Arrival Numbers in 2011 By Brian Major
Know someone who loves to travel? Great last-minute gift certificate idea
December 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Viator has gift certificates! Know someone who will be going on a cruise? Great Christmas or Honeymoon gift idea. These certificates can be used to purchase any of the thousands of things to do on Viator.com. Gift certificates are available in all Viator currencies: US, Australian and Canadian dollars, British Pounds and Euros. For those […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Returns to Ocho Rios Jamaica
September 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Norwegian Cruise Line is sailing back to Jamaica after dropping the island from itineraries six years ago, according to Kingston’s Gleaner newspaper. The Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sun have planned visits to Ocho Rios during the 2011-12 cruise season. Read the full article from USA Today here. Related: Falmouth Overtakes Ocho Rios as Top Jamaican Cruise Port
Is Travel Insurance a Smart Bet for Your Vacation?
August 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Hurricane Irene is causing many travelers to wish they had purchased travel insurance. See full article from DailyFinance here. Related: The Value of Travel Insurance–It’s a Must Have Related: Tropical Storm Emily Forms in Caribbean; Causes Disruption to Cruise Itineraries
Smokers continue to get snuffed out on cruises
August 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Norwegian Cruise Line announced it will prohibit smoking in cabins. Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, and Princess Cruises all announced more restrictive smoking policies are on tap. Norwegian’s smoking policy already prohibits lighting up in all indoor spaces except the casino, where ashtrays and appropriate signage are displayed. Cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking will still […]
Tropical Storm Emily Forms in Caribbean; Causes Disruption to Cruise Itineraries
August 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Read the article from Cruise Critic here: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4562 Related: The Value of Travel Insurance–It’s a Must Have
Falmouth Overtakes Ocho Rios as Top Jamaican Cruise Port
June 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Nearly 100,000 cruise passengers arrived at Jamaica’s new Falmouth cruise port between February and April, making the new facility the country’s busiest cruise terminal, overtaking Ocho Rios, said Port Authority (PAJ) and Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) officials quoted in local news reports. Falmouth hosted its first cruise ship Feb. 17 and celebrated its official opening […]
Cruising to Jamaica? Get a Day Pass to an All Inclusive Resort
December 11, 2010 by 1 Comment
Are you going on a cruise? Is Jamaica on your itinerary? While your ship is in port, relax and play at an all-inclusive beach resort! For stops in Montego Bay enjoy the Sunset Beach Resort & Spa. Cruising to the port of Ocho Rios? Spend the day at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa for the whole […]
New port of Falmouth, Jamaica to be ‘world class’
November 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
USA Today Article Falmouth Port Artist’s Rendering
