Earth's coral reefs have not been faring well in recent decades, facing multiple threats from pollution, disease, elevated water temperatures, and overfishing. Often referred to as the "rainforests of the Sea," coral reefs support a wide variety of marine life, help protect shorelines, and contribute significantly to tourism and the fishing industry.

For years Jamaican chefs have competed in high-profile culinary competitions abroad, such as Taste of the Caribbean. However, this time around, they will get to showcase their skills in a similarly prestigious competition, Taste of Jamaica, right here on the island.

Because of its favorable ratings and reviews from international travelers, the renowned website TripAdvisor.com, leader in travel recommendations, has awarded its prestigious “Certificate of Excellence 2011” in the “Attractions” category to DISCOVER MEXICO Theme Park, located in Cozumel, Quintana Roo.

In the latest round of the ongoing legal battle between American Airlines and Sabre over airline distribution, American has filed court papers accusing Sabre essentially of cutting off its nose to spite its face.
 

TheCrewReport.com has named its recommendations for "the best crew hangouts in the world" with St. Maarten  (www.VacationStMaarten.com) capturing four of the top twelve spots with the number one selection being the Soggy Dollar Bar in Palapa Marina.

Virgin America is holding a “Kickoff to Fall Travel” sale. It’s inspired by the start of the football season and the fact that the airline that offers this season's nationally televised football games at 35,000 feet.