PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS— Following the announcement that Turks & Caicos Islands will reopen its borders to international travelers beginning July 22, Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos has opened reservations for its luxurious private villas at Beach Enclave Long Bay and Beach Enclave North Shore. For those wishing to be among the first few to return to this idyllic paradise, two new limited-time offers are now available for villas at both properties:  Get Back to Getaways, offering a 20 percent discount on nightly published rates; and Linger Longer, providing credits of up to $3,000 towards luxury services based on the length of stay.

NASSAU, Bahamas, – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s new, free mobile app provides an easy to use resource and tool for consumers planning a visit to The Islands Of The Bahamas. Key features of the app include: downloadable island guides, flight charter request processing and recommendations based on the user’s geo-location within The Bahamas. It also highlights current deals, Bahamas.com blog posts, an interactive map and suggests top activities for adventure, relaxation and romance.

ST. LUCIA  - With St. Lucia’s reopening of its borders to travelers earlier this month, Bay Gardens Resorts has implemented heightened health and safety protocols and standards at all of its properties in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism. 

Anguilla, British West Indies – The premier luxury boutique resort on the island of Anguilla, Frangipani Beach Resort, is ranked #8 on the Travel + Leisure 2020 World’s Best Awards list of Top Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas.  The luxury resort was also named among the top 100 hotels in the world.  Hotels and resorts were rated on their facilities, locations, service, food, and overall value.  

NASSAU, Bahamas, –The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviationis preparing for Phase 2 of the Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan, which will beginonWednesday, July 1 and allow for the resumption of international travel toThe Bahamas, with the exception of visitors from China, Iran, Italy and France.

Grenada, - Silversands Grenada, a luxury resort located on the sands of Grand Anse beach on the Caribbean island of Grenada, is now open again for travelers. The sleek beachfront property reopens its doors with new cleaning, sanitization and distancing measures, along with an all-inclusive pool villa offer ideal for families and small groups looking to relax and reconnect under the warm Caribbean sun.

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The Holiday Inn Resort® Montego Bay announced today that it will reopen July 8, 2020 following a temporary closure of the country’s borders, undertaken as part of successful efforts of the Government of Jamaica toward mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in Jamaica. To celebrate, the resort has launched a new 65% Off Sale valid on resort stays enjoyed throughout the rest of the year. Nightly rates start as low as $107.50 per-person, all-inclusive, based on double occupancy in standard room accommodations.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS  - U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte says new JetBlue service from New York to St. Thomas this fall will help to meet strong demand for travel to the Territory from the northeast United States.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The 66th annual St. John Celebration, which was set for June 3 to July 4, 2020, has been canceled, but organizers have announced a “pop-up” virtual festival which will run from June 27 to July 4.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte is reminding Virgin Islanders and visitors to the Territory to continue complying with public health guidance to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Territory.

JAMAICA –The Board of Directors for Island Romance Holidays, Inc. parent company of Couples Resorts in Jamaica, has announced the appointment of Abe Issa as the organization’s newly instated President of Sales & Marketing. Couples Resorts is a collection of four adult-only, luxury, all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, with two resorts in Negril and two in Ocho Rios with a combined total of 950 rooms. In this new role, Abe will be responsible for all Sales & Marketing activities for the company across the USA, Canada and Europe, maintaining his vision for the brand identity across all three markets and expanding his role and involvement in that process.

In a June 2, 2020 press release, Mrs. Jibrilu, Director General, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is quoted as saying, “Our top priority has and will always be our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors….We must remember that we are living in a new normal in the wake of COVID-19 and a lot is going to change across the tourism sector. We are putting an even greater emphasis on making sure The Bahamas is safe and clean for everyone and look forward to once again providing travelers with the tropical experience our islands are known for.”