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  DIY Paradise Preservation

  By Jill K. Robinson | Fri Nov 6, 2009 9:34 AM ET

  hurricane.Of the three main islands, Guanaja is the least settled (with approximately 7,000 residents) and the most pristine. Its ecosystem includes Caribbean pine forests, mangrove swamps and coral reef. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System that rings the Bay Islands like a jeweled necklace i Read More

  More like this in: Beaches, Hurricane, Deforestation, Honduras, Coral Reef, Plants, Kayak, Erosion
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  Will You Marry Me and Subsequently Go on a Free Cruise?

  By Annie Scott | Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:40 PM ET

  Beautiful 14k White Gold 1.68ct Diamond Engagement Ring at right), they'll throw in a free 8-day, 7-night Norwegian or Royal Caribbean cruise in the Caribbean — all you pay is port fees and taxes. Now, before you go dashing to the website to buy the tiniest diamond you can find, take note: th Read More

  More like this in: Diamonds, Weddings and Engagements, Honeymoons, Life & Style, Travel, Culture, Fashion, Leisure Travel
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  Get Married in St. Maarten for Free

  By Annie Scott | Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:42 PM ET

  at Sonesta Maho You could fly out half your friends yourself and still not spend as much as you would on all that! What's more, once you're in the Caribbean, it's really easy to hop over to another island; so while your friends and family enjoy their 7-night vacation, you and your honey can ski Read More

  More like this in: Family, Marriage, Wedding, Vacation, Islands, Ritz-Carlton, Travel, Destinations, Leisure Travel
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  Make Like Coral And... Spawn?

  By Darragh Worland | Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:19 AM ET

  For more information, check out westinarub.com/allinclusive.Fertility boosters not included. Photo courtesy of amanda_got_mail vi Read More

  More like this in: Aruba, World, Travel, Leisure Travel
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  The Ritz-Carlton Secretly Does Good

  By Annie Scott | Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:28 PM ET

  from hitting the orphanage. "We don't want it to appear self-serving," says Verona Carter, Area Director of Public Relations for Mexico and the Caribbean.Having found this kind of thing (modesty) problematic in trying to bring you good news from elite companies like the Ritz-Carlton, Read More

  More like this in: Children, Energy, Water, Sustainability, Conservation, Annie Scott, Ritz-Carlton, Jamaica, The Kids, Jean-Michel Cousteau
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  Farm Fresh in the Caribbean

  By David Jenison | Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:00 PM ET

  of cooking appliance from the eponymous kitchen company. With a name synonymous with the kitchen, it's no surprise that CuisinArt would debut the Caribbean's first hydroponic farm.Located on the island of Anguilla, the CuisinArt Report & Spa is a 93-room Mediterranean resort located righ Read More

  More like this in: Organic, Recycle, Cooking, Irrigation, Cypress Hill, Life & Style, Travel, Home & Garden, Food & Drink, Destinations, Business Travel, Eco-travel, Leisure Travel
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  Trinidad Souls Not For Sale

  By Sara Costello | Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:00 AM ET

  The X Initiative No Soul For Sale Festival of Independents.Without a doubt, No Soul For Sale left a striking impression on New York's artist and Caribbean communities alike, drawing together film fans and immigrants through movies and art.The X Initiative is part of a year-long program - Read More

  More like this in: New York, Music, New York City, Movies, Film, Haiti, Jamaica, Senegal
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  Tonic Mixtape: Jovi Rockwell

  By David Jenison | Tue Jul 7, 2009 10:00 AM ET

  what I am: a rebel, a lover and a goddess. Simple! These three terms reflect my special brand of expression and my unique approach to life."Another Caribbean queen, Rihanna, went way more pop after her debut disc, but don't expect the same from this cabaret star's daughter. She's got a flow lik Read More

  More like this in: Entertainment
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  LAX to Havana? No Problemo

  By David Jenison | Mon Jul 6, 2009 11:06 AM ET

  bringing people together shows its many benefits over keeping people divided.Photos by Jim Shea, Vampire Black Cat and Robin Thom courtesy o Read More

  More like this in: California, Travel, Economy, Miami, Cuba, Bush Administration, Continental Airlines, Government Employees
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  Children of Chilean Change

  By Jimmy Langman | Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:54 PM ET

  on behalf of Latin America’s children through the ALAS Foundation. The noble goal of Shakira and ALAS: help end poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean through ensuring that all children under 6 have equal access to health plans, early education and proper nutrition.   In Latin America Read More

  More like this in: Shakira, ALAS, Health, Children, The New York Times, Chile, Pregnancy, Child Education, ALAS Foundation