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BVI grants visa exemption to Chinese nationals

: CBIA; English; 29 June 2018; Hits: 1478

Nationals of China have been granted access to enter and remain in the British Virgin Islands for business and tourism related matters only, for a period of less than six months without the need for a visa.

This augments further the decision made on September 1, 2016, when the British Virgin Islands (BVI) visa exemption policy went into effect.

Through this policy, foreign nationals of a country, including Chinese nationals who held a visa from United Kingdom, United States of America or Canada were allowed to enter the territory for business or tourism, without need for a BVI visa.

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The Caribbean Has a New Culinary Destination

: CBIA; English; 27 June 2018; Hits: 1575

It’s home to great beaches, world-class rum and one of the most beautiful historic cities in the Caribbean.

And while the US Virgin Island of St Croix has long tended to stay under-the-radar as a tourism destination, it’s now pushing itself onto the tourism map with a major new driving force: food.

Thanks to the efforts of local producers and a collection of talented, mostly young Chefs, St Croix is quickly becoming a Caribbean culinary hotspot.

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This Iconic Caribbean Shipwreck Is Open Again for Divers

: CBIA; English; 19 June 2018; Hits: 1564

One of the most popular dive sites in the Caribbean is open again.

The iconic MV Superior Producer dive site on the island of Curaçao has reopened again for divers, the Curaçao Port Authority announced.

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How To Survive a Long Haul Flight to the Caribbean

: CBIA; English; 21 June 2018; Hits: 1518

While the beauty of the Caribbean and the luxury of the holiday certainly makes the long haul flight worthwhile, isn’t the most enjoyable part of the holiday. Fortunately, Sandals has some tips that can make the hours spent crossing the Atlantic more enjoyable.

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Air Canada Expanding Toronto-Curaçao Flights

: CBIA; English; 15 June 2018; Hits: 1552

Air Canada is continuing its renewed Caribbean push with an expansion to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, Curaçao Airport Partners announced.

The carrier will add a third nonstop service to Curaçao during the upcoming 2018-2019 winter season.

That will mean a weekly total of 566 seats from Canada to Curaçao, including one flight per week from Montreal to Curaçao on Air Canada.