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World Travel Awards announces Caribbean contendersManon Han, executive vice president, World Travel Awards The nominations have closed and the Caribbean contenders for the prestigious World Travel awards include some of the globe's most desirable island destinations, resorts, beaches, and tour operators in the region. Sunset in Old San JuanEvery day is different, but the sunsets - in the absence of dark clouds - are usually sublime. And even when there isn’t a fiery ball of crimson sinking slowly into San Juan Bay, the dance of light and shadow can be enthralling. Great greens in the Dominican RepublicSo what do former U.S. presidents George H. Bush and Bill Clinton have in common, besides politics?
History speaks in stoneArchitecture in the West Indies has many reminders of of European cultures from hundreds of years ago. Some buildings are crumbling on back streets with trails of wandering ivy creeping on their cracked stucco. Others have been restored by architectural historians and stone masons. Pleasures of the parksThey are not just for hikers or the flora and the fauna. The Parks of the U.S. and British Virgins Islands are a source of inspiration and exhilaration for all of us who need to get in touch with nature and ourselves. Saving Haiti's artThey met at the Haitian Embassy in Washington D.C. to discuss the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake. Unlike most meetings, this one didn’t focus on medical care for survivors. Its chief concern was culture and the future of Haitian arts. Untitled acrylic on canvas by Marcel Wah Sr. Photo courtesy StudioWah.com Haiti Community Support looks beyond emergency servicesWhat is ahead for Haiti, after emergency relief efforts subside? A seven year old organization in the Virgin Islands and Haiti is working with Haitians to rebuild neighborhoods. Global gastronomy at InterContinentalSeeing was believing and tasting made devotees of all of us, indulging in an Epicurean extravaganza at The InterContenental San Juan Resort and Casino. This global gastronomy was created from recipes in The InterContinental Kitchen cookbook. |
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Tenth anniversary extravaganza for St. Croix Food and Wine ExperienceThe St. Croix Food and Wine Experience gears up for a tenth anniversary extravaganza April 13 to 17. It’s been a decade of dazzling dishes, celebrated chefs and epicurean experiences. And it keeps getting better. Click for more. BVI planning Go Green festivalThe British Virgin Islands will host a Go Green Festival June 24 to June 26 to express its concern for sustainable resources in the region. Click for more. Barbadian artist tackles social issuesThe creatively provocative Barbadian artist Annalee Davis, who has exhibited her work throughout the Caribbean and abroad for more than 20 years, will curate the art exhibition for the Caribbean Studies Association Annual Conference in Barbados from May 24 to 28, 2010. Click for more. The Bahamas leading charge to make intraCaribbean travel more accessibleVincent Vanderpool Wallace, minister of tourism for the Bahamas, and former head of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, is leading the charge to make intra-Caribbean travel more accessible. Click for more. Boat show in San JuanOne of the largest boat shows in the Caribbean is set for March 19 to 21 at Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan Puerto Rico overlooking San Juan's Club Nautico and the San Juan marina. Click for more. Other People's Money in St.ThomasPistarckle Theater in St. Thomas Virgin Islands is staging a production of Other People’s Money. This deals with corporate greed, and is as relevant now as it was when it first premiered in the late 1980's. Don't miss the special pay as little as $5 or whatever you can afford performance on Thursday, March 18. Click for more. Find real estate in the U.S. Virgin IslandsLiving in "Paradise" is still possible. Check out these realtors in the U.S. Virgin Islands for residential, commerical or investment property in St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John or Water Island. Click for more. 2010 Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment ConferenceLeaders at the highest level of the hotel and tourism industry will join top level global business executives at the 14th annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 4 to 6, 2010. Click for more. Find artists, galleries and theatre in the Virgin IslandsNative, local and visiting artists have created a terrific treasure trove of art in the Virgin Islands. Check out these links to some of the most notable galleries, and established and emerging artists. Click for more. Group works to save Haiti's artThey met at the Haitian Embassy in Washington D.C. to discuss the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake. Unlike most meetings, this one didn’t focus on medical care for survivors. Its chief concern was culture and the future of Haitian arts. Click for more. Haiti Community Support looking beyond emergency servicesWhat is ahead for Haiti after emergency relief efforts subside? Haiti Community Support, based in St. Croix and Port au Prince, is helping Haitians help themselves. Click for more. University of Virgin Islands installs new presidentDr. David Hall was recently installed as the fifth president of the University of the Virgin Islands. He succeeds Dr. LaVerne E. Ragster, whose presidency began in 2002. Click for more. Traveling on the A-listAdventure travel once meant doing more than getting off the cruise ship and heading to the jewelry store. Today it has evolved to include all kinds of tours to get your adrenalin pumping. Some, of course are more organic than others. Click for more. Herbal remediesModern medicine may offer the benefit of space age technology, but often simple balms, butters, and lotions work wonders too. Herbal extracts are plentiful in the Caribbean, where the healing and restorative power of plants and nuts has been passed down for generations. Click for more. |
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