CARIBBEAN: Island by Island
CAYMAN ISLANDS
The Cayman Islands is a British
Overseas Territory in the Western Caribbean, midway between Jamaica and Cuba. On Grand Cayman visitors can stay in fi ve-star luxury, a charming B&B, or a beachfront villa. It is known for its superb food, with over 200 restaurants, as well as being one of the safest and most family friendly of Caribbean islands. A 40-minute fl ight on a 15-
seat Twin Otter brings you to the sister islands: Cayman Brac is a world of dramatic cliffs and caves, forest trails and rare birds; Little Cayman, just 10 square miles of it, is a world away from sophisticated Grand Cayman. What’s new: A new luxury hotel being built on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach is due to open under the boutique Kimpton brand (
kimptonhotels.com) in 2015. The Cayman Islands is
growing its reputation among the international kite surfi ng community (the IKA). There are several new kite surfi ng schools and Cayman’s fi rst international kite surfi ng championship The Rock International Open (
therockinternationalopen.com) will be held from February 12-16 2014.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The Dominican Republic welcomes more than 220,000 British visitors each year. A leader in eco-tourism, it has established protection zones for more than 20% of its land and coastal areas. The country boasts some of the world’s best golf courses and beaches, the largest marinas in the Caribbean and is a chosen escape for celebrities, couples and families. What’s new: British Airways
(
batrveltrade.com) will be boosting services between Gatwick and Punta Cana with the introduction of a third weekly fl ight this winter 2013. Thomson and First Choice (fi rstchoice.
co.uk) have both confi rmed that they will add direct Dreamliner fl ights from Glasgow Airport to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for summer 2014. Puerto Plata, the Dominican
Republic north coast’s most important city, recently reopened its newly refurbished international airport at a cost of US$42 million. Dominican Republic has new iPhone, iPad and Play Store Apps to showcase the array of diving and water-sports attractions it has to offer visitors.
GRENADA
Known as the Spice Island because of the smells of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove that fragrant the air, Grenada and its sister island Carriacou have a quaint old-fashioned feel. Despite that, they are established as one of the Caribbean’s premier diving and sailing destinations. Verdant rainforests, vibrant spice markets,
historic forts and plantations and activities such as river tubing and hiking are some of the attractions. What’s new: British Airways
(
batraveltrade.com) will serve Grenada twice weekly throughout the summer of 2014
Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa (
sandals.co.uk) is set to welcome its fi rst visitors in December 2013. With 225 rooms and suites, the
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