Caribbean Connection

Welcome to this month’s edition of Caribbean Connection, a monthly e-magazine from
go! Destination Marketing created Mark Rogers expressly for travel agents.
This issue is packed with news and deals to help you sell. If you have a spare minute, take a listen to Johnny Cash in our Culture Box singing Bob Marley’s Redemption Song – guaranteed to give you chills. I’ll be attending DATE next month in Punta Cana. Consider clicking on the DATE button to learn more about this upcoming travel show in the Dominican Republic. If you’re there, I hope to see you and hear what you think of the show.

Caribbean Connection wants to hear from you! We’re inviting you to share your stories of Caribbean travel, fam trips good and bad, your opinions and advice for other agents. Send your stories to markrogers222777@hotmail.com. There are 78,000 readers waiting to hear from you!

Sandals Whitehouse –
Jamaica’s Jewel on the South Coast
Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa is known as one of Jamaica’s most secluded escapes; a hidden jewel on the south coast many have yet to discover. For those seeking an isolated and chic retreat, this is one Jamaican property which effortlessly captures these qualities.

MARCH FEATURES
	Taking Off to the Turks & Caicos by Melanie Reffes With breezes that are reliably warm and water temperatures never chillier than 73 degrees, the 40 islands and cays in the Turks & Caicos (TCI) are sparkling stretches of sun, sand and sea. Here, welcoming English-speaking locals or “belongers” eagerly roll out the red carpet for visitors.

	Mustique Made Easy by Arlene Winnick I always thought Mustique was a private playground for European celebrities and royalty (just ask Kate Middleton) who hid out in their pricey villas. My recent visit proved just how wrong I was.

	Guyana - Keeping the Right Balance by Melanie Reffes Setting the stage for what promises to be another stellar conference, the 13th annual Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC – 13) will be held from April 15 to 18 in Guyana.

Reggie Medford – A Master in Mahogany by Melanie Reffes Working in his studio on a picturesque hillside overlooking Bridgetown, Reggie is a self-taught artist and one of the islands natural treasures. His gallery is aptly named Medford Craft World and showcases the unique sculptures he crafts from mahogany wood found in Barbados.

REDEMPTION SONG
by Mark Rogers
Bob Marley’s Redemption Song is one of the most heartfelt songs I’ve ever heard. It’s the simple combination of Marley and acoustic guitar and great lyrics. One afternoon while I was driving and listening to the radio I was bowled over by a version from an unlikely duo: the legendary Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer, former lead singer for The Clash.

MARCH NEWS

Tauck enters the Cuba Tour Market	JetBlue Boost Service between St. Lucia and JFK	Tobago Resort Launches Online Booking Engine	SuperClubs Breezes Announcement

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