Nevis – Top Rated Destination

November 2, 2011 by

The lovely island of Nevis has been voted as one of the top three favorite destinations by a Conde Nast readers’ poll. Ratings were collated from various categories such as scenery, accommodation, service quality, the beaches, and restaurants.

Nevis has for a long time been a premier destination of knowledgeable travellers. Lying just two miles away from its sister isle of Saint Kitts, travellers can take a very short flight or even better take a comfortable ferry across. Saint Kitts is usually the first point of entry and transferring to Nevis is simple and efficient. Once you have planned a little by contacting your hotel or villa of your time and dates they take it from there.

Resorts such as the Four Seasons have put Nevis on the map for luxury accommodation earning the Caribbean’s only five diamond standard for their excellence. Additionally there are several exclusive villas on the island that boast of serene seclusion making Nevis one of the Caribbean’s best getaways as well. From pink sand beaches, total silence and excellent customer service, Nevis has found its niche in the tourism world.

Go to the visit Nevis website for some fantastic information on the island, getting there and enjoying your Caribbean holidays to the fullest.

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Cuba – Growing as a Top Tourist destination

March 8, 2011 by

North American visits are on the rise to the lovely island of Cuba. With the anticipation of relaxed barriers of trade and travel on travellers’ minds, this destination is becoming quite sought after.

Recently the US administrators have allowed visits by their nationals if they meet certain criteria to qualify for flying to Cuba: If they have close relatives in Cuba; if they wish to conduct business in the medical or agricultural sectors or; if they wish to travel for educational or religous purposes. Visitors can now fly from Tampa, Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, New Orleans, Chicago, Pittsburg, and Puerto Rico. This is in addition to airports that currently have flights leaving their terminals to Cuba – New York, Miami and Los Angelos.

Not to be left out, several ferry operators out of Tampa and Florida have filed for permission to offer services between America and Cuba. They say it is an awaiting niche market which can provide much needed jobs to their citizens as well as offer passengers many advantages such as cheaper fares and the ability to take much more luggage and goods on board for their families back in Cuba.

In 2010, Cuban tourism grew some 4 percent when 2.5 million people visited Cuba. Canadian visitors lead the way by leaps and bounds. Canadian airlines such as Air Canada, Westjet and Sunwing Air Lines fly from Canada to approximately ten Cuban tourist centres like the famous Varadero resort. By the end of the year, Canadian arrivals exceeded 900k, a slight increase from the previous year by that date and it is showing continuous growth in the last few years. Advertising in Canada is also on the upswing with radio, TV and signage being at an all-time high. The pull of Cuba is due to it’s still unspoilt heritage, rich culture and breathtaking resorts.

It seems that their is a slow transition from the once off limits Cuba. The country is moving towards being a top Caribbean destination once more.

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Award – St. Lucia photographer

February 23, 2011 by

The island of St. Lucia is one of the most popular Wedding and Honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean.

Recently Mr. Bill Mortley, a son of the soil, has been awarded for his excellence in the field of Wedding Photography by a leading US wedding technology company, Wedding Wire.

Bill will receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Wedding Photography.

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by  reviews and surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. 

Bill Mortley is among the very best Wedding Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee.

Congratulations to Bill and we recommend you visit his site if you are planning to get married, celebrate your renewals or have a professional record you on your honeymoon in gorgeous St. Lucia!

http://www.billmortleyphotography.com/

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News in Tobago

January 13, 2011 by

A recent incident of serious crime (robbery and assault) invloving two foreign residents of Tobago resulted in the island receiving a lot of negative local, regional and international press.

Without delving into the facts of the unfortunate matter, we would like to assure all visitors to that island that the matter has received the fullest attention of the authorities.

Our research and findings have revealed that from the head of the Tobago House of Assembly (the islands governing body) to the tourim officials of the sister isle of Trinidad have been on site with these two long-time residents to ensure their recovery and satisfaction.

Tobago remains an eco-paradise very safe and extremely beautiful to visit. A few bad apples of criminal intent must not deter this island’s drive to continuing and enhancing its reputation of being a Caribbean island haven.

Tobago is rising again as being our region’s Robinson Crusoe isle, purposly keeping out the big hoteliers and developers to protect the environment, conserve its flora and fauna and preserve its rich Caribbean history.

A quick tip to potential visitors of Tobago which we will reveal here is to make sure and visit one of the island’s best kept secret…No-Man’s Land. Best reached by boat, this natural occuring spit has some of the islands best bathing and fun snorkling. See more about Tobago in our latest Caribbean Insiders Guide 2011 booklet.

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