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Omar Perez covers the Caribbean for Travel Weekly. A graduate of Florida International University, Perez has written for publications including The Miami Herald, Orlando Weekly, Miami Daily Business Review, various editions of the New Times and others. He also served as a stringer assisting in news gathering for the Miami bureau of The New York Times.

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The deck at a Superior Junior Suite Private Pool Ocean View unit, one of 40 at the Grand Palladium Jamaica.

New swim-up suites at Grand Palladium Jamaica feature private poolsThe new Superior Suites and Superior Junior Suites are part of a $27.5 million renovation at the resort.

To attract families, the Viva Wyndham V Heavens has introduced a Kid's Club as well as All Together Suites and new entertainment options.

Viva Wyndham V Heavens is now family-friendlyThe all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, formerly adults-only, is now welcoming the kids -- and for a limited time,...

Grenada shines a spotlight on service

Grenada shines a spotlight on serviceA new customer-service training program for hospitality and tourism workers focuses on improving things like communication and...

Jamaica Tourism Board taps Philip Rose to fill key role

Jamaica Tourism Board taps Philip Rose to fill key roleRose will serve as deputy director of tourism for the Americas, with responsibility for the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.

The Grenada Chocolate Festival will take place May 16 to 21.

Grenada celebrates all things chocolate in upcoming festivalIn addition to tours and tastings, this year's Grenada Chocolate Festival, scheduled for May 16 to 21, will include activities...

Hip hop, soul and R&B group Guy performs at an earlier Soul Beach Music Festival. This year's event kicks off on May 24.

The Roots, Tiffany Haddish headlining Aruba Soul Beach Music FestivalThe festival will take place at various locations from May 24 to 29.

On Global Travel Advisor Day, agentss will have a chance to win a trip to the new Sandals Dunn's River resort, seen here in a rendering.

Sandals celebrates Global Travel Advisor Day with booking incentivesTo mark the occasion on May 3, Sandals will offer incentives of up to $200 on bookings of at least six nights from May 4 to 31,...

Two new dining options are coming to Atlantis Paradise Island this summer, bringing to total to 21 restaurants at the Bahamas resort

Two new restaurants opening at Atlantis Paradise IslandParanza, headed by Michelin-starred chef Michael White, and the Caribbean's first Shake Shack will both open this summer at the...

Lovango Resort hosting its inaugural food festival in MayAward-winning chefs and special events are among the highlights of the Taste of Lovango at the resort on St. John, U.S. Virgin...

Park Hyatt St. Kitts creates a Destination Dining experience

Park Hyatt St. Kitts creates a Destination Dining experienceGuests will have the opportunity to experience five different cuisine choices at on-site restaurants and other locations across...