Melanie Reffes
The Caribbean Rocks !
Melanie Reffes is a seasoned travel journalist specializing in the Caribbean . She is often circling the globe in search of a good story or racing through airports trying to make a flight. She is much-published in the USA, Canada, Caribbean and places beyond.
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Best beaches in the CARIBBEAN : USA TODAY TRAVEL GO ESCAPE magazine Summer 2018
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Paradise Found: Exploring St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Photo: Friendship Beach is where you'll find Bequia Beach Hotel, Credit: Bequia Tourism
Thirty minutes as the gull flies from Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a strand of 32 islands strung like a necklace across the Caribbean Sea. With short distances between them, the archipelago hits the vacation bullseye with sky blue water fronting sandy coastlines, volcanic landscapes, yacht-filled harbors and locals delighted to lime with tourists enjoying their paradise found. www.discoversv...
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Summer Honeymoons: Bargains on the Beach
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More often adored for cold weather lures rather than hot weather tours, a summer honeymoon in the Caribbean is easy on the wallet and a great way to audition an island before spending the big bucks for a winter vacation. There’s no shortage of beach chairs, the best seats in the house are waiting at top-notch restaurants, hotels are dishing up gratis nights and a boatload of local events are on the summer calendar.
In Love with Luxury
In the Turks & Caicos Islands, you’ll pay m...
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Only adventurous eaters should try these Caribbean dishes
The Caribbean encompasses more than 7,000 islands, so it’s no surprise that the cuisine found across this archipelago is diverse, unique, and – for many of us – exotic. Think soup spiked with cow heels and stews simmered with pig innards.
So next time you find yourself on a Caribbean beach, stray from the piña coladas and jerk chicken every once in while. Be brave, eat local and try some of these local delicacies – no matter how bizarre they might seem.
Puerto Rico: Gandinga
Love Cook with Wo...
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Beyond the Beach: Caribbean Weddings that Go the Distance
There are weddings and then there are really great weddings and although getting married in the Caribbean is reliably great, getting creative beyond a sunset ceremony on the beach comes with pretty good odds that you’ll never forget your anniversary. Check out our suggestions and say I Do at a sugar plantation, on an antique sugar train or under the waves in scuba gear.
Take the Plunge in Saint Lucia
Couples who are certified divers are making a splash at Jade Mountain and its sister resort A...
USA TODAY
Where to eat on the beach in the Caribbean
Dining on the beach is a mainstay of any vacation in the tropics and although there are plenty of places to eat on all the Caribbean islands, having your toes touch the sand makes every meal better. Take your pick from gourmet meals to burgers on the beach, all served against a spectacular backdrop.
St. Lucia
On the island’s south coast, the juiciest cheeseburgers this side of paradise are served with views of the majestic Piton Peaks. On Anse Mamin Beach, burgers at the Jungle Grill are the ...
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Best Beaches in the Bahamas
It’s a beach bonanza in the Bahamas with 700 coral islands scattered over 100,000 square miles of ocean the color of a Tiffany gift box. Whether you’re a sun worshiper or a sea lover, there’s a sandy swath for every kind of beach buff.
Here are seven of the best.
Tahiti Beach, Elbow Cay, the Abacos
Why it's special: Never crowded because it is accessible only by foot, bike or boat, palm tree-lined Tahiti Beach boasts a long walkable sand bar that appears during low tide and shallow water that...
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USA Today highlights destination in Summer’s on sale at luxurious Caribbean resorts.
POND ISLAND:--- Destination Sint Maarten/St. Martin is once again profiled in a major U.S. media publication, the USA Today. The most recent feature written by Melanie Reffes under the heading, “Summer’s on sale at luxurious Caribbean resorts,” calls on Americans to check out summer sales and swap those backyard barbecues and buggy city nights for beach bargains and breezy trade winds.
The feature besides highlighting a number of Caribbean destinations, says that destination St. Maarten is up...
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Feeling the vibe in Jamaica
Our love affair with Jamaica shows no signs of letting up. With plenty of flights from Montreal and beaucoup de sunny packages offered by Air Canada Vacations, Sunwing and WestJet, Jamaica is on a roll.
“Canada is very important to us as Jamaica’s second largest market,” said Hon. Edmund Bartlett, tourism minister. “We welcomed 405,173 Canadians last year and projections are for 450,000 visitors by the end of this year.”
Hitting the bullseye with the holy trinity of sun, sand and surf, the is...
Island Origins
With this Ring : Destination Weddings in the Caribbean
Tying the knot in the Caribbean is a breeze !
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Summer's on sale at luxurious Caribbean resorts
Photo: At the Four Seasons Resort Anguilla, summer rates are nearly 50% cheaper than what you’ll pay during peak season. Credit: Melanie Reffes
More often adored for cold weather lures rather than hot weather tours, a summer vacation in the Caribbean is easier on the wallet and a great way to audition an island before spending the big bucks for a winter vacation. There’s no shortage of beach chairs, the best seats in the house are waiting at top-notch restaurants and hotels are dishing up dea...
USA TODAY
Summer's on sale at luxurious Caribbean resorts
More often adored for cold weather lures rather than hot weather tours, a summer vacation in the Caribbean is easier on the wallet and a great way to audition an island before spending the big bucks for a winter vacation. There’s no shortage of beach chairs, the best seats in the house are waiting at top-notch restaurants and hotels are dishing up deals. Check out our summer sales and swap those backyard barbecues and buggy city nights for beach bargains and breezy trade winds.
Note that some...
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Rum, Reggae and Romance: One Love in Jamaica
Perennially popular as a winter getaway, Jamaica is also red hot during the summer with plenty of rum, reggae and romance. From top-shelf to no-frills, resorts and hotels are rolling out the welcome mat for weddings, honeymoons, anniversary celebrations and mojo-filled weekends. “Jamaica’s allure is unparalleled,” said Donnie Dawson, acting director tourism, “we love sharing this charm and natural beauty so that our visitors have memorable experiences in the home of all right.”
From a wedding...
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Rum, Reggae and Romance: One Love in Jamaica
Perennially popular as a winter getaway, Jamaica is also red hot during the summer with plenty of rum, reggae and romance. From top-shelf to no-frills, resorts and hotels are rolling out the welcome mat for weddings, honeymoons, anniversary celebrations and mojo-filled weekends. “Jamaica’s allure is unparalleled,” said Donnie Dawson, acting director tourism, “we love sharing this charm and natural beauty so that our visitors have memorable experiences in the home of all right.”
From a wedding...
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Best Caribbean islands for nature lovers
Beloved for their world-class beaches, cocktails at sunset and chill-out time in a swaying hammock, the many islands that make up the Caribbean are remarkably diverse with plenty of different strokes for different folks. Next trip, head instead for the hills and the mountains, rainforests, gardens, bird sanctuaries and caves. You can always go back to the beach tomorrow.
Puerto Rico
It is a mystical glow-in-the-dark experience seen in only five bioluminescent bays in the world: one in Jamaica...