October 2008

Despite the economic crisis in the U.S., the Caribbean is committed to increasing tourism. One of the ways it is doing this is by the various Ministers of Tourism working with the airlines to continue and increase flight service to their islands. Following are the latest updates: American Airlines has recommenced its daily non-stop services […]

“Well, folks, it’s been nine hours straight of touring charter yachts for me here today at the Fort Lauderdale boat show, and because the crowds were lighter than usual for “preview day,” I was able to get on just about every charter yacht here–including all the new ones that have the industry abuzz. I must […]

“Dominica is known as the Nature Island. So, to further enhance and preserve that image, an environmental revolution has begun with the commencement of a program that will rid the entire country of all derelict vehicles and white goods(disposed household appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and ranges). As a first step, a $10 million […]

“ Sorry to have been gone from the CharterWave Editor’s Blog for the past two days, but as previously reported, I have been down at Jumby Bay Island just off the coast of Antigua–where the cell phone and Internet service is currently nonexistent because of work being done to entirely rebuild the island’s former resort. […]

This week marked the celebrations of two interesting events in Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Last Saturday, the 25th anniversary of the intervention by the United States in Grenada was observed at an impressive ceremony. Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the 1983 Caribbean and American military intervention […]

“ Many people on a sailing charter to the BVI either ferry or fly in, pick up their yacht and go on their merry way without ever exploring the history of Tortola. Yet, the history of the BVI is as complex as the people themselves. Within a very short time, you can discover some of […]