Contents
A warm welcome to
Map of the Caribbean and
events for the year ahead 4 - 5
Experience the Caribbean 6 – 17
your Caribbean guide
On the beach 6
Trekking 7
Diving 8 - 9
As you read this I shall just have returned with fond memories from my Golf 10
latest trip to the islands, where I attended our annual conference held
Spas and relaxation 12 - 13
in Puerto Rico. Whether I travel on business or pleasure, no matter
Weddings & honeymoons 14
how often I visit the Caribbean, I am still stunned by the beauty and the
Birdwatching 15
diversity of the region.
The natural environment 16
Business 17
With the pound at its highest against the dollar for 26 years, and with
almost all Caribbean economies linked to the dollar, I was amazed at
Caribbean profiles 18 - 39
just how far my spending money went. Visitors are taking advantage of
Anguilla 18
these favourable exchange rates to spend a little more on upgrading their accommodation,
Antigua & Barbuda 18
to enjoy the attractions, and really get the best out of their holiday. Access to the Caribbean
Aruba 20
from the UK is good with increased direct charter and scheduled flights to the islands
Bahamas 20
throughout the year, making this the world’s premier year round warm weather destination. Barbados 21
All our member countries and industry partners listed in the Guide have a wealth of Belize 22
experience; do contact them, as they will be happy to share their expertise with you.
Bermuda 22
This year we have also brought you a personal view from the “front line” of specialist travel
Bonaire 23
agents who have recently visited the Caribbean.
British Virgin Islands 23
In producing your Guide to the Caribbean we have tried to provide an overview of one of
Cayman Islands 24
Cuba 25
the most beautiful regions in the world – but there is no substitute for the real thing, and no
Curaçao 25
better time to go and experience it for yourself.
Dominica 26
Dominican Republic 26
Grenada 28
Guadeloupe 28
Guyana 29
Julia Hendry Haiti 29
UK & European Director of Marketing, Caribbean Tourism Organisation, London
Jamaica 30
Martinique 30
Montserrat 31
THE CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANISATION (UK)
Nevis 32
T
he Caribbean Tourism Organization is an provide valuable assistance to travellers and travel
Puerto Rico 32
international development agency, which organisers, making travel plans to the Caribbean.
St Barthélemy 34
represents 32 Caribbean countries, and For additional brochures, call us on 020 8948 0057
St Eustatius 34
assists them to work towards the development of or for more information on the Caribbean, visit our
St Kitts 35
a sustainable tourism programme throughout he website www.caribbean.co.uk. St Lucia 36
region. The CTO has its headquarter in Barbados The Caribbean Tourism Organisation would like to St Martin/St Maarten 36
and marketing offices in London and New York. thank everyone who entered their Caribbean Holiday St Vincent & the Grenadines 37
The organisation is active in all aspects of tourism Snaps Competition. A selection of the best pictures
Suriname 37
development including training, consultancy, have been published throughout the
Trinidad & Tobago 38
research, PR and wide-ranging promotional activities. Guide and credited with the winner’s
Turks & Caicos 38
The UK chapter is a private public sector name and town. All lucky entrants
THANKY
US Virgin Islands 39
partnership representing more than 120 travel related will receive a bottle of Cockspur OU!
Venezuela 39
companies – from airlines and cruise lines, to tour Caribbean Rum.
operators, hotel representatives, destinations and Did you or someone you know
Airlines to the Caribbean 40 - 41
tourist attractions. All our members are dedicated submit one of the best pictures? Read
professionals willing to share their expertise and on to find out…..
Operators to the
Caribbean 42 - 43
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