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Recife Carnival 2012: The Municipal Ball

4. February 2012

One of the top events in Brazil Carnival could still be within your reach: earlier today, 2,000 of the 16,000 tickets to this year’s Municipal Ball in Recife (Feb.11) were …
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What’s Your Favorite Caribbean Attraction?

3. February 2012

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Been on a Caribbean trip recently? If a tour, museum or other attraction was part of the fun, and the experience was awesome, give a little back and enter a nominee for the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards!
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Getting Around Bermuda

3. February 2012

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You can hoof it, bike it, cycle it, cab it, bus it, or ferry it, but the one thing you can’t do in Bermuda is drive it.
That’s right: if you don’t live in Bermuda, you can’t drive a car there — not a rental, and not even one borrowed from a friendly local. The reasons [...]

Carnival Weekend at Fundição Progresso

3. February 2012

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Fundição Progresso, in Lapa, one of Rio’s very best nightlife spots, is sizzling this weekend with a Carnival schedule.
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Celebrate Summer in South America

2. February 2012

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Although it is summer in North America the heat is on in South America and it makes for a great time to visit and attend one of the many festivals. While Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is the most famous of them all, there are many others which rival in size and color.
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Drinking the Caribbean: The Virgin Islands Ice Tea

2. February 2012

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Had a Long Island Iced Tea? This is different. Very different. St. Croix native Cruzan Rum recently came out with a line of tropical-fruit flavored rums, and this wicked concoction was obviously the evil brain child of some marketing executive who figured that, in the ideal cocktail, the more shots of rum, the better.
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Shopping for Carnival in Rio: Saara

2. February 2012

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It’s that time of the year when a person’s mind turns to electric pink wigs, plumes, sequined tops and other Carnival essentials.
This is when Saara, in Rio de Janeiro, is …
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The Inca Trail to Close

1. February 2012

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Don’t be alarmed if you have heard reports that the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has closed. It happens every year in February, at the height of rainy season so there is time to repair and clean the trail.
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Top Caribbean Surfing Destinations

30. January 2012

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You don’t need to go all the way to Hawaii or Australia (or even California) to surf: the Caribbean has some great surfing destinations, including such hot spots as Rincon Bay in Puerto Rico, Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, and the Soup Bowl in Barbados. Check them all out here:
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New Restaurant in Rio de Janeiro: Irajá

30. January 2012

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There’s a fine new place for gourmet dinners in the Botafogo/Humaitá area, adjoining Rio de Janeiro districts with some great options for dining and nightlife. In February, it will also open for lunch.
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Luxury Bermuda Condo Stays at an Amazing Price

29. January 2012

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Here’s a great deal for a romantic offseason visit to Bermuda, with plenty of elbow room: Now through March 15, you can stay in a 2,000-square-foot, two bedroom condo with a private balcony, hot tub, and great ocean views at The Reefs resort for just $299 per couple. Coming with more people? Four people sharing [...]

Venetian on Grace Bay: 23% Off Luxury Beachfront Suites in Turks & Caicos

28. January 2012

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The intimate (27-room), all-suite Venetian on Grace Bay resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is discounting its room rates by 23 percent for stays of seven days or longer. But you have to act fast — the deal only runs through Feb. 15.
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Dominica’s Rosalie Bay Cuts Rates by a Third — Through October!

27. January 2012

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Here’s a travel deal you don’t need to rush to take advantage of: The eco-friendly Rosalie Bay Resort in Dominica is slashing its room rates by 33 percent on all stays from now until Oct. 31, 2012. Come March to October and you’ll see sea turtles nesting on the bay, and daily rates (starting at [...]

Winter ‘Super Sale’ at Wyndham Rio Mar in Puerto Rico

26. January 2012

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Stay for four nights or longer at the Wyndham Rio Mar Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico and you can get a room for as little as $148 per night. The resort’s Winter Super Sale runs through Feb. 2 and is good on travel through April 8. Deals include savings of up to 40 percent, [...]

Venetian at Great Bay: 23% Off Luxury Beachfront Suites in Turks & Caicos

25. January 2012

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The intimate (27-room), all-suite Venetian on Grace Bay resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is discounting its room rates by 23 percent for stays of seven days or longer. But you have to act fast — the deal only runs through Feb. 15.
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Barista Championship at the Coffee Museum, Santos

25. January 2012

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Today, even as São Paulo celebrates its 458th anniversary, nearby Santos, a city that’s intrinsically connected to the capital in its history, culture, tourism industry and development, is hosting the last day of the 6th Regional Barista Championship. Santos will be celebrating its 466th anniversary tomorrow.
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Mon Dieu! 25 Percent Off at Fond Doux Holiday Plantation Resort in St. Lucia; 60% Off Windjammer Landing

24. January 2012

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The Fond Doux Holiday Plantation resort in St. Lucia has recently upgraded its Mamma La Terre Spa, and if you want to check out the new digs you should book a stay by Feb. 15 — you’ll save 25 percent off already-low winter room rates. The offer is good on travel through April 30.
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Jamaica’s Unique Fruits, Vegetables and Spices

22. January 2012

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Jamaican jerk cooking produces one of the more unique flavors on the planet, but there’s plenty of other Jamaican cookery that utilizes the thousands of tropical fruits, vegetables, and spices found on this big Caribbean island. On a recent culinary visit to the Sandals Whitehouse resort in Jamaica, travel writer Christopher Curley got to sample [...]

Resort Profile: Sandos Playacar Beach Resort and Spa

21. January 2012

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I love the Playacar area of Playa del Carmen — it’s secluded (and safe) enough to be quiet and off-the-beaten-path, but still just a short walk (on the beach or street) to Playa’s vibrant downtown. The Sandos Playacar Beach Resort and Spa offers some unique lodging options to visitors to the Riviera Maya, including an [...]

Readers’ Choice Awards: 100 Votes and Counting

20. January 2012

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Just ticked past 100 nominees in the Caribbean Travel section of the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards — not bad for less than a full day of voting! If you haven’t done so yet, please take a minute to nominate your favorite Caribbean island/country, hotels (regular and all-inclusive), beaches, activities (tours, museums, hikes, etc.) and [...]

Olinda Carnival 2012: The Official Guide

20. January 2012

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The official Olinda Carnival Guide 2012 is up! The city is already celebrating its prévias, or pre-Carnival, and the listing of parades is on the guide’s homepage with frequent updates.
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Nominate Your Favorites for the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards

19. January 2012

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Voting starts today for the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards! This year, you can nominate your favorite Caribbean destinations, hotels, beaches, cruises, and attractions — nominations are open now through Feb. 15. The top nominees will then be entered as finalists in a second round of voting, with winners announced on March 30.
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Resort Profile: The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba

18. January 2012

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A recent renovation and prime Palm Beach location place the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba a cut above your typical Holiday Inn, with a wide array of amenities (casino, spa, kids’ and seniors’ programs, etc.) that put it in the same class as other full-service Aruba resorts with fancier brand names…
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Book by Feb. 15 to Save Big on Breezes Resorts

17. January 2012

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Breezes Resorts in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Curacao, and Brazil are offering rates of up to 55 percent if you book a trip by Feb. 15 and travel by Oct. 31. …
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2012: Technical Rehearsals

17. January 2012

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Technical rehearsal season has started for Rio de Janeiro samba schools. These free parades at the Sambódromo are one of the highlights of pre-Carnival in Rio, with major samba schools from the Special Group…
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