Dive News from Grenada
24 November 2010
BIANCA C October 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the cruise liner, Bianca C off the western coast of Grenada. The 600 foot wreck sits upright on her keel in 50 feet of water, populated by breath taking sea life including eagle rays, reef
Grenada Board of Tourism Appoints New Director
24 November 2010
The Grenada Board of Tourism has announced that Simon Stiell has been appointed as Director of Tourism, based in the island capital, St George’s. He brings to the Grenada Board of Tourism over two decades of accomplishments in sales, marketing and enterpr
HARMONY BEACH OPENS IN PUERTO PLATA
17 October 2010
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC) recently announced the opening of the Harmony Beach, an exclusive beach hotel situated within the Puerto Plata Lifestyle complex. The facility offers refined, luxurious amenities and personalized services for visito
The Dominican Republic Offers UniqueDestinations for the Nature-Loving Tourist
17 October 2010
Because of its many natural attractions, the Dominican Republic is a must for the nature-loving tourist. The country is home to the highest peaks in the Caribbean, as well as to fabulous underwater destinations. The adventure loving visitor has plenty to
NIKKI BEACH OPENS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
17 October 2010
This month saw the opening of Nikki Beach in Cabarete in the Dominican Republic. Founded on Miami's South Beach in 1996 by Jack Penrod, Nikki Beach is the ultimate beach club concept that brings dining, fashion, music and entertainment together earning
ISLAND PARADISE
17 October 2010
The Dominican Republic features a stunning array of sandy beaches, dazzling green landscapes, mountains studded with waterfalls, exotic cuisine and a remarkable variety of arts and entertainment options that attract international travellers, sport stars a
Cigar Festival in Santiago
15 August 2010
The Procigar Festival of the Dominican Republic will be held from 6th to 11th February 2011 in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros, also known as the “Cigar Capital of the Caribbean.” This will be the fourth time the upcoming Festival (www.procigar.org
Dominican Republic mangoes catch the attention of the Duchess of Cornwall during a recent visit with Prince Charles to Brixton Market
15 August 2010
The Dominican Republic Mango growers are celebrating following the recent keen interest shown by the Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to Brixton Market with Prince Charles. Fruit seller Derek Chong, a long-time vendor at the market, was asked by the Du
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FASHION WEEK 18th – 23rd October 2010
22 July 2010
“Dominican Fashion 2010” has become, in the past few years, the Caribbean’s main fashion event. This year, the event will be dedicated to world renowned Dominican fashion designer Oscar de la Renta. At the same time, for the second consecutive year the fa
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ANNOUNCEDEVELOPMENT OF “EDEN ROC AT CAP CANA” LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
22 July 2010
Dominican Republic has announced the development of “Eden Roc Cap Cana” by the private luxury boutique hotel firms - Cap Cana and Solaya Hotels. The 8,000 square meter (85,600 square feet) luxury resort is being developed within Cap Cana by Solaya Hotels
HERITAGE TOURISM IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
22 July 2010
Cultural heritage tourism (or just heritage tourism) is a branch of tourism oriented towards the cultural heritage of the location where tourism is occurring. Nowhere is this more evident than in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic where visitors encoun
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – THE IDYLLIC SETTING FOR THAT WEDDING AND HONEYMOON
22 July 2010
Tropical weather, warm people and affordable luxuries make the Dominican Republic the perfect idyllic setting for a romantic wedding and honeymoon destination. With miles of beautiful palm-lined beaches as well as dramatic mountains and landscapes, the co
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic elected as the American Capital of Culture 2010
22 July 2010
The city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has been elected by the International Bureau of Cultural Capitals (www.ibocc.org) as the American Capital of Culture 2010 (www.cac-acc.org). Santo Domingo will take over from the city of Asunción (Parag
BA FLIES DOWN MEXICO WAY
21 June 2010
The Mexico Tourism Board UK, Cancun, Riviera Maya, Asur (Aeropuertos del Sureste) and the Mexican private sector, are pleased to announce that British Airways is to start flights to Mexico’s most important tourist destination with two direct flights a wee
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC JAZZ FESTIVAL2010 DATES ANNOUNCED
14 June 2010
The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival is a festival full of rhythm, flavour and colour that each year is wrapped in the fragrant air of the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. Renowned for merengue it is no surprise that the annual event attracts a lin
Grenada wins Eighth Gold Medla at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
27 May 2010
Grenada’s pavilion at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010 has won a coveted Gold Medal, the eighth to be awarded to the Caribbean island’s pavilion since 1998. The theme for this year’s winning exhibit, called ‘The Spice of Life – A Grenada Garden’ and creat
Dominican Republic Tourist Board Starts Social Media Pages - “Go Dominican Republic”
25 May 2010
Dominican Republic Tourist Board now has links to major social media sites Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The Tourist Board utilises these major media sites to feature images, video clips, event invitations, blog feeds, discussion boards, details of desti
Dominican Republic Tourist Board Starts Social Media Pages“Go Dominican Republic”
25 May 2010
Dominican Republic Tourist Board now has links to major social media sites Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The Tourist Board utilises these major media sites to feature images, video clips, event invitations, blog feeds, discussion boards, details of desti
NEW GOLF COURSE OPENS ON THECLIFFS OF THE CARIBBEAN SEA
25 May 2010
Puntacana Resort & Club recently opened its second championship golf course, designed by award winning designer Tom Fazio and features breathtaking gardens designed by Jesus Ibañez, the famous Spanish landscape artist. “The Corals golf course features br
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – A YACHTSMAN’S PARADISE
25 May 2010
The Dominican Republic is a yachtsman’s paradise, with a huge coastline and first-class marinas where they can moor up. Yachtsmen visiting the Dominican Republic can spend their days exploring numerous bays and beaches where sailors can drop anchor and la
GOLF ACADEMY by DAVID LEADBETTER COMES to CASA de CAMPO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
25 May 2010
David Leadbetter, the instructor known around the world as “the master of the art of teaching the golf swing”, has opened his first Caribbean location - the new Casa de Campo Golf Academy in the Dominican Republic. “We are very excited to welcome this
Discover Grenada with Gardening Guru Suzanne Gaywood
19 May 2010
Grenada’s gardens are set to welcome their first group of green fingered guests this October. They’ll be the first to explore the Caribbean island’s exotic flora with a new seven night guided Garden and Spice Plantation Tour from Golden Caribbean from a t
Twice weekly British Airways flights to Grenada from 28th March
26 March 2010
From 28 March 2010, Grenada is set to welcome a second weekly British Airways flight from London Gatwick, bringing the number of flights available to UK travellers to four a week. British Airways' current Tuesday departure will continue to operate via Ant
News from Grenada - more BA flights, new products and places to stay
09 February 2010
2010 marks the 300th anniversary of the completion of Fort St George, the imposing edifice that commands unrivalled views over capital St George’s and the Caribbean Sea. Full details of anniversary celebrations available soon at www.Grenadagrenadines.com
The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and extensive earthquake damage to the people of Haiti
15 January 2010
SANTO DOMINGO, Jan. 13, 2010 -- The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and extensive earthquake damage to the people of Haiti, its neighbouring country. The Dominican Republic government is providing relie
Your invitation to the combinedEstonia / Finland / Iceland Workshop
13 January 2010
We are deighted to invite you to the first ever joint Estonia/Finland/Iceland Workshop, hosted by the Tourist Boards of Estonia, Finland and Iceland. This is an excellent opportunity to meet three national tourist offices, their UK and overseas representa
Last chance – New Year fireworks from world’s tallest building
08 January 2010
New Year’s Eve 2009 will be the last time that visitors to Taiwan can see fireworks from the world’s tallest building. Taipei 101 in Taiwan’s capital city will retain the accolade until 4th January 2010, when the Burj Dubai is expected to officially open
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Taiwan, 13th-16th February 2010
08 January 2010
Revellers discontent with just one New Year’s celebration can celebrate this event twice during Taiwan’s traditional Chinese Lunar New Year festivities. Celebrations will take place on the island from 13th-16th February 2010. Lunar New Year is one of the
Taiwan’s Lantern Festival to light up Chiayi City, February 2010
08 January 2010
The streets of Chiayi City, one of Taiwan’s largest southern cities, will be awash with colour and ancient Chinese tradition during Taiwan’s Lantern Festival, which will take place between 28th February and 7th March 2010. Laser shows and firework displ
