by Jenni Ingersoll on July 22, 2012

In 1996, with the goal to expand the Disney Cruise experience, Jim Durham, an imagineer for Walt Disney Corporation, was assigned to scout out an island location in the Bahamas where passengers aboard Disney Cruise Line ships would visit and enjoy at their leisure. After purchasing the island property from the Bahamian government, Jim and his [...]
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by Lanee Lee on March 8, 2012

Looking for Caribbean class, culture and cuisine? As a former Spanish colony that’s been an American territory since the late 19th century, Puerto Rico is becoming the definitive lavish locale for European, UK and US travelers who seek an authentic island getaway without sacrificing creature comforts. From golfing to shopping, we’ve got the Que Rico [...]
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by Mary Jo Manzanares on December 28, 2011

The island of Barbados, located deep in the Caribbean, is a wonderful spot for a beach vacation. Barbados is an independent nation, but since it functions as a constitutional monarchy recognizing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state, it offers visitors a fun blend of casual island atmosphere tempered with a bit of good old British [...]
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by Mary Jo Manzanares on December 26, 2011

Located a stone’s throw off the coast of Florida, the island nation of the Bahamas is one of the richest countries in the Americas. Officially called the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, it is made up of 29 islands (not all are inhabited), 661 cays, and 2,387 islets, its location and rather affluent economy make it [...]
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by Jessica Colley on October 27, 2011

Instead of all the regular cooking and cleaning of the holidays, how about an island getaway instead? A destination like Aruba will not only deliver lovely temperatures and that signature ocean breeze, but also some great places to eat that are worthy of a holiday celebration. A celebration abroad can be just as special as [...]
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by Rita Cook on October 7, 2011

There are beaches all over the world, but some of the best are just south of North America in the Caribbean. Particularly in the Dominican Republic, the second largest Caribbean island, where visitors flock daily. Punta Cana, on the island’s east coast, is where you can enjoy beautiful, white sand adorning a coastline that boasts [...]
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by The Travelers Way on July 11, 2011

If you’ve been thinking about a beach vacation, consider a visit to the island of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States and one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. English is spoken on the island, although you’ll still hear lots of Spanish, and no passports or visas are [...]
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