Rich people — they’re just like us! Well, not really — and certainly not when it comes to travel planning. Not only are they unlikely to be booking the next and cheapest flight to the places the rest of the voyaging public like to go — they’re also very unlikely to be doing any of the booking … Read more
And you thought your vacation horror story was bad. The “world’s unluckiest traveler” has been named in a new contest of calamities — put on by a travel insurance provider. The most sordid saga — involving skydiving and a friend being hauled out in a bodybag (but not necessarily in that order) — turns out to … Read more
Whether you spell it St. Barts, St. Barth, or simple $$$, there’s no denying that this tiny French territory anagrams to serious R&R. The island boasts as many spas as white sand beaches. In fact, Cheval Blanc St-Barth — the Caribbean’s only property with “palace distinction” — is celebrating its 10th anniversary by unveiling a … Read more
A last-minute, five-star room in the Caribbean over the Christmas season used to be as elusive (and expensive) as a Birkin bag. But this year, take your pick at the luxe proper ties there — you’ll likely find a room at many resorts, even with mere weeks to go. “Festive space is plentiful, which is … Read more
This isn’t your mother’s beach getaway, but it is intended to be enjoyed with your mother. A new Caribbean resort development, accurately dubbed South Bank, is elevating family travel in Turks and Caicos. Set along 31 acres of pristine shoreline on the island Providenciales — “Provo” among locals — the nation’s latest luxury residential resort … Read more
Strap yourself in! Barely three months after Sandals Resorts International opened up its nifty new 301-room Caribbean resort on the island of St. Vincent, Mother Nature, shrew that she is, welcomed in category 4 Hurricane Beryl — down from a 5, bless her heart — in late June into early July. And Beryl lived up … Read more
A man in Germany is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest time spent living in an underwater fixed habitat. Rüdiger Koch has spent more than 60 days so far in an underwater capsule off the coast of Puerto Lindo, Panama, in the Caribbean Sea. He’s halfway to his goal. Koch using … Read more
Elizabeth Swann has spoken. Keira Knightley has shared that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, which helped propel her career, were also the reason she was “taken down publicly.” The “Atonement” actress, 39, discussed how the Disney franchise positively and negatively impacted her life during a recent interview with the Times. “It’s a funny thing … Read more
A Royal Caribbean International passenger has launched a class-action lawsuit against the company and its former crew member after as many as 960 people may have been victims of a hidden camera in a bathroom on board. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Symphony of the Seas passenger “Jane Doe” and “all other similarly situated passengers” … Read more
Move over, Paris — there’s a new city of love. A survey of 2,000 Americans looked at some of the most romantic travel destinations in the world and found that Maui, Hawaii was voted as the top pick this year (34%). While many respondents still cherish the intimacy that Paris brings (33%), results showed that … Read more
Even on a stormy day, Lovango, a small semi-private island resort in the US Virgin Islands, is beautiful. I arrived on the last rainy day in a week of rainy days. Picture-perfect tropical weather would come later, but the rain created colorful first impressions of deep greens and vibrant flowers. Listening to the rain on … Read more
This is the moment Disney World staff pulled an “unconscious” woman from the water inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at the Magic Kingdom. A video shows the woman rolling over her ankle into the water while clambering out of the ride in Orlando, Florida. She disappears from view while staff rush to help … Read more
A small Caribbean nation is capitalizing on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom thanks in part to a coincidence that came about when internet domain codes for countries were awarded decades ago. The island of Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory located east of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, received the .ai country code for internet domains in 1995 from … Read more
This teen is sunk. A recent high school graduate ditched his tardy parents on a Caribbean island so he could make it back to their cruise ship before it departed. Taking to Reddit this week with their written soliloquy, user ProfessionalTax7753 shared that the family decided to take a trip to sea in celebration of … Read more
The Caribbean is an enticing place to escape, especially if you’re searching for sunshine and warmth. Yet taking a jaunt there during the heart of hurricane season is always a bit of a risk that a major storm could crash your vacation plans. Some islands have fared better at dodging tropical systems than others. The FOX Forecast … Read more
Don’t even go there. The United States has renewed its “do not travel” warning for Venezuela, urging American travelers to understand that their government “has no ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens” who run into trouble. Officials blamed the notice — the most severe the Department of State can issue — on civil unrest, … Read more
This was likely not the extra vacation he had hoped for. A traveler’s trip turned sour after an airline stuck him with the hotel bill after a canceled flight. London area resident Ian Field and his companion Jane had been enjoying a trip to St. Lucia in the Caribbean before their May 15 flight was … Read more
It’s a plane bargain. New analytical data has found the best week of the summer to travel for the cheapest cost. As airlines prepare for a massive volume of flyers in the months to come, researchers at Skyscanner.com report that families of four can save up to $1,064 simply by traveling during that seven day … Read more
Turmoil in the Caribbean has prompted the Royal Caribbean cruise line to “temporarily make adjustments to sailings” to a popular destination in the area. As Haiti continues to be destabilized by vicious gangs, Royal Caribbean will not sail to the peninsula of Labadee on the country’s north coast in May, the Independent reports. Royal Caribbean’s … Read more
These tiny homes come at a not so tiny price. A popular Caribbean resort is expanding almost overnight, putting up 52 futuristic modular homes with oceanfront views that it hopes will rent out for top dollar. Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino on the island of Curacao will be unveiling the 377-square-foot pods on the sands … Read more