Maldives is one of the world`s most romantic destinations for honeymooners and couples in search of time alone together, especially if you add a champagne barefoot lifestyle to the mix, such as that offered by Centara Grand Island Resort&Spa Maldives.

Stays at Jade Mountain Resort, Saint Lucia, are becoming sweeter. Guests are invited to make their own chocolate in the brand-new chocolate laboratory. Jade Mountain is not only one of Saint Lucia’s most scenic resorts, it is also the island’s only bean to bar, organic, single estate boutique chocolate maker.

Sandals and Beaches will operate large travel agent fam trips to Grenada, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and Antigua from September through December on 20 private charter flights departing from major U.S. and Canadian gateways.

Leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso, has released its top destinations for Canadian travelers in 2014. For total sales, the United States (U.S.) leads the charge, accounting for 53 percent of bookings.

Russian ambassador to Jamaica, Vladimir Polenov, has praised the six-fold increase in tourist arrivals from his country to the island, noting that there is a growing interest in Jamaica.

Several leading organizations have joined forces to address these challenges head-on by helping tourism destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America to safeguard their natural and cultural assets, while enhancing communities and securing a vibrant regional economy.