Bruce Maclaren, owner of Wymara Resort and Villas in Turks and Caicos, lived in Australia for more than 20 years before moving to the islands in 2008. But no matter where he called home, Mclaren couldn’t get his mind off ocean pools….
Resorts World Bimini will hold its annual Bimini Bread Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, a free event at the resort’s Fisherman’s Village. The festival includes Bimini breadmaking classes using a wood-fired grill as well as a breadmaking contest, live music, food and…
The Discover Dominica Authority, the island’s tourism organization, has relaunched its online training program for travel advisors worldwide. The goal is give travel partners an immersive view of the island’s various facets. The free program offers travel professionals the opportunity to become…
The island of Maui has been devastated by wildfires that tore through towns and destroyed nearly everything in their path. Not only did people lose their homes, but at least 111 lost their lives. The Lahaina blaze is already the deadliest U.S….
The surf mecca, Puerto Escondido, has long been a beachy haven for Mexican national tourists as well as surfers chasing the most perfect waves in Mexico. This Oaxacan beach enclave, with a population of roughly 30,000 people, has some of the most…
Officials in Maui this week said tourists in parts of Maui not impacted by the fires have not been asked to leave and that visitors are still welcome in the southern and eastern parts of the island. “South Maui is open. Kihei,…
KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — Dissipating smoke and ash revealed the sheer devastation that a wildfire left behind in Lahaina Town, one of Hawaii’s most historic cities and onetime capital of the former kingdom. At least 36 people were killed and hundreds of…
With wildfires tearing through Maui on Wednesday, travel companies with customers affected by the disaster are facing logistical challenges in trying to assist them. Pleasant Holidays CEO Jack Richards said the company is trying to relocate guests who are currently in Maui,…
HONOLULU (AP) — Wind-whipped wildfires raced through parts of Hawaii on Wednesday, burning structures in historic Lahaina Town on the island of Maui, forcing evacuations and leading some to flee to the relative safety of the ocean, where they were rescued by…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of Los Angeles city employees, including sanitation workers, lifeguards and traffic officers, walked off the job Tuesday for a 24-hour strike alleging unfair labor practices. Picket lines went up before dawn at Los Angeles International Airport and…