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The Cayman Islands Reopened to Travellers

: CBIA; English; 22 November 2021; Hits: 506

The Cayman Islands, which has remained closed to most tourism since the pandemic began, will reopen to fully vaccinated travelers on Nov. 20.

The announcement signals the destination's move to Phase 4 of its reopening plan now that a large percentage of the local population is vaccinated, according to Kenneth Bryan, minister for tourism and transport.

"The health and safety of our residents and visitors have always been the government's number one priority, and our Covid experience throughout the pandemic has been exemplary to date," Bryan said. "We are keen to relax the current restrictions and move to Phase 4. This will bring an important return to normality for travel and tourism on the islands in time for the holidays."

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At least 8 airlines reinstating service to Cayman in Q1 2022

: CBIA; English; 19 November 2021; Hits: 510

Tourism Minister, Kenneth Bryan, has indicated that airline schedules will resume by all of the airlines previously servicing travel to and from the Cayman Islands between November and March 2022. Consequently, visitors will be able to connect to the Cayman Islands from over 21 gateways across the UK, USA, Canada, Jamaica and Honduras.

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CAL returning to Big Apple in time for Christmas

: CBIA; English; 12 November 2021; Hits: 601

Cayman Airways is relaunching its Grand Cayman to New York route in December, just in time for the Christmas Holidays. The first flight back to the Big Apple since March 2020 will depart from Owen Roberts International Airport on 16 December. The resumption of the National Airline’s popular New York route will see four flights per week on Thursday to Sunday evenings.

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The Winners of the 2021 Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards

: CBIA; English; 15 November 2021; Hits: 532

After more than 53,000 votes were cast, the world’s largest community of experts on Caribbean travel — Caribbean Journal readers — has spoken, naming their favorite places in the Caribbean, from the best luxury resort to the region’s culinary capital.

“The response to this year’s Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards was simply overwhelming,” said Alexander Britell, editor and publisher of Caribbean Journal. “It was a strong message that the Caribbean is back and better than ever, and this year’s winners exemplify the best of this wonderful region. Congratulations to all of the winners! This is one of the highest honors in the Caribbean travel industry, coming from the most connected and knowledgeable travelers anywhere.”

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A New Look at Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park

: CBIA; English; 09 November 2021; Hits: 499

One of the Caribbean’s top diving and snorkeling destinations has gotten a makeover.

The iconic Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park has recently completed a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The park, envisioned by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor includes 82 different life-sized sculptures that reflect Grenada’s culture.

That includes the famous Vicissitudes, a circle of 28 figures cast from local Grenadian children lined by holding hands.