Turks and Caicos is one of the Caribbean’s most sizzling real estate markets — and it’s a trend that continued last year.

Turks and Caicos saw overall real estate sales volume of just under $256 million, a 9 percent increase compared to 2017.

That’s along with an overall 169 percent increase in sales volume in the last eight years, according to a new report from Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty.

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A candlelit dinner on the cliffs of Negril. A beachy afternoon in Uvero Alto. A secluded picnic on a deserted island.

The Caribbean teems with romantic vacations — but what if you could combine a magical retreat with your loved one without ever having to reach for your wallet?

The increasingly diverse collection of all-inclusive vacations in the Caribbean means everything from traditional megaresorts to charming little tucked-away boutiques — and that means a romantic all-inclusive vacations aren’t just possible — they’re easier to plan than you think, specially in the Caribbean.

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Following the devastating effects from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 that heavily damaged 30% of the islands in the Caribbean, there is a remarkable comeback underway. Many previously affected properties have now opened and a large slate of new developments and resorts are planned to launch in 2019 and 2020.  I spoke with several travel experts in the Caribbean and they are enthused about the increase in remodeled, refurbished and brand new resorts opening in the coming years.

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The Caribbean Tourism Organisation has dubbed 2019 The Year of Festivals and rightly so.

From Guyana to Cuba, the Caribbean is chock full of festivals spanning everything from food to diving.

For the music lovers especially, the first half of the year will be an exciting one with a number of music festivals planned for all sorts of tastes. While soca and reggae are the main sounds of the Caribbean, the beauty of the region provides the perfect backdrop for all genres of music to be celebrated.

Click here to see some music festivals that will be putting the spotlight on the Caribbean in the first six months of 2019.