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WELCOME
The very fact that you have taken the time to read this indicates an interest in the
Caribbean, so thank you! We hope that this guide
will help you to make your Caribbean experience truly unique. The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) represents more than 30 nations across the region, so whether you are interested in diving,
“I hope you will agree that the Caribbean continues to be an unrivalled year-round destination, and that you enjoy browsing through your copy of the Caribbean guide”
gastronomy, music, festivals, golf, retail therapy, spas, sailing, dancing, wildlife spotting or simply getting to know the diverse heritage of the various nations, there will be something to suit. Looking back, the Islands of Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago both celebrated 50 years of independence in 2012; and now, the Islands of the Bahamas
will be celebrating their 40th year of independence in 2013 and St Kitts and Nevis will have been independent for 30 years. Over the coming months do look out for exciting events and incentives to celebrate, both in the UK and in the destinations themselves. We also work with airlines, cruise companies, tour operators and hoteliers. Our varied range of members allows us to work together, so we can offer a truly comprehensive guide to the Caribbean for consumers and agents. With all this in mind, I hope you will agree that the Caribbean continues to be an unrivalled year-round destination, and that you enjoy browsing through your copy of the Caribbean guide. You can find further information on our website www.
caribbean.co.uk, and agents can learn more through our training programmes or via our trade newsletters.
Your 2013 guide to the
CARIBBEAN FEATURES
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Stop Press! Latest news from the Caribbean 4-6 Play the generation game
8-9 Wedded Bliss – feeling the love
Stepping Stones – explore the islands Go Green – holidays with a conscience Feel the Vibe – vibrant, diverse culture Game On – get active in the sun Spa Quality
Dish of the Day – spice it up Top 10 reasons to go! Not to be missed - events
DESTINATIONS Map of the Caribbean
Your guide - country by country Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Belize
Bermuda Bonaire
British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Cuba
Curaçao Dominica Grenada
Carol I. Hay Director of Marketing UK & Europe, Caribbean Tourism Organisation
THE CARIBBEANTOURISMORGANISATION (UK)
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation is an international development agency, which represents some 30 Caribbean countries, and assists them to work towards the development of a sustainable tourism programme throughout the region. The CTO has its headquarter in Barbados and marketing offices in London and New York. The organisation is active in all aspects of tourism development including training, consultancy, research, PR and wide- ranging promotional activities. The UK chapter is a private public sector
partnership representing more than 100 travel related companies – from airlines and cruise lines, to tour operators, hotel representatives, destinations and tourist attractions. All our members are dedicated professionals willing to share their expertise and provide valuable assistance to travellers and travel organisers, making travel plans to the Caribbean. For additional brochures or for more information on the Caribbean, call us on 020 8948 0057 or visit our website:
www.caribbean.co.uk.
Guadeloupe Guyana Haiti
Jamaica
Martinique Montserrat Nevis
Puerto Rico St. Eustatius St. Kitts
Saint Lucia Saint Martin/St. Maarten
St. Vincent & The Grenadines Trinidad & Tobago Turks & Caicos US Virgin Islands Venezuela
Airlines to the Caribbean Operators to the Caribbean
Caribbean Tourism Organisation
Directory of Members National Tourist Offices
Caribbean Platinum Travel Agents
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FRONT COVER IMAGES: Main picture: St. Kitts. Other pictures, clockwise, from centre, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, diving with turtles in St Lucia (Anse Chastenet & Jade Mountain), Yolas boats in Puerto Rico (Credit: Angel Janer), boating in Jamaica, the Islands of the Bahamas and Jolly Beach, Antigua. | PUBLISHED BY SELLING LONG HAUL, BMI Publishing Ltd, Suffolk House, George Street, Croydon CR9 1SR, UK. Tel: +44 (0)20 8649 7233 Fax: +44 (0)20 8649 7234 Email:
enquiries@bmipublishing.co.uk Website:
www.bmipublishing.com Publishing Director/Managing Editor: Alan Orbell Publisher: Sally Parker Writers: Jane Anderson and Sara Macefield Journalist: Julie Baxter Creative Director: Matt Bonner Art Director: Dan Franklin Designer: Tina-Lee MDougall Production Manager: Clare Hunter Production Controller: Steve Hunter Managing Director: Martin Steady | © BMI Publishing Ltd 2012. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, BMI Publishing Ltd & the Caribbean Tourism Organisation cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
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