Forums39
Topics38,599
Posts311,817
Members26,557
|
Most Online2,218 Jan 21st, 2020
|
|
29 registered members (SXMBND, GeorgeC1, George1234, Kennys, Beansbbq, sunmantwo, KenW, lbksxm, sailor2009, xrayman67, Manpot, fabila, IWIWSE, BillDauterive, JandIrene, CJIMI, pl3, tpcook, MikeBiondo, 10 invisible),
1,006
guests, and 143
spiders. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Great words from "Caribbean Journal"
#146101
10/10/2017 09:07 PM
10/10/2017 09:07 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 402
DavidinChelseaMA
OP
Traveler
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 402
|
Here's a small excerpt this week from Alexander Britell, Founder and Editor in Chief, Caribbean Journal:
"So what should you do, as someone who loves the Caribbean?
Come back.
Of course, you should donate to any legitimate charity, send money to those in need, donate items for relief and recovery, something we’ll continue to highlight in the coming weeks.
But the biggest thing you can do for the livelihood of this whole region is to keep coming back to the Caribbean. For now, keep traveling to the islands that were unaffected. Then, stay updated as islands rebuild and recover, and then travel there when they’re ready to welcome you.
Because tourism remains the life blood of the Caribbean — it is the way this beautiful region makes a living, and without it there is no oil or copper or large industry to fall back on.
It is the fundament of the Caribbean economy, and it is a direct conduit to the pocketbooks of the people of this region. Hurricane Irma put the Caribbean in an unfortunate global spotlight. But in a few weeks, the spotlight will dim and the news cycle will forget. You cannot forget.
Keep coming back. Because the Caribbean is still here. And it is not going anywhere."
|
|
|
Re: Great words from "Caribbean Journal"
[Re: LBI2SXM]
#146104
10/12/2017 07:46 AM
10/12/2017 07:46 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 658 Maine
SXMbeacher
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 658
Maine
|
I agree, but who determines just when (they) are ready for visitors. It seems the businesses are already courting people to come back, and they need that. Lots of people say they are going in early 2018. We have air fair for April, but no lodging. I'm conflicted and am airing on the side of returning maybe 2019.
|
|
|
Re: Great words from "Caribbean Journal"
[Re: Cathyg]
#146106
10/12/2017 09:59 AM
10/12/2017 09:59 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 658 Maine
SXMbeacher
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 658
Maine
|
I also was at Club O last April and was scheduled to be there again this year. I'm pretty sure i could cobble together the rest of the pieces and be there and commute to the Club during the days. I don't know if that helps or impedes the progress for recovery? Good for some, bad for others?.......I will probably air on the side of caution.
|
|
|
Re: Great words from "Caribbean Journal"
[Re: SXMbeacher]
#146107
10/12/2017 01:05 PM
10/12/2017 01:05 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,670
LBI2SXM
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,670
|
SXMbeacher said: I agree, but who determines just when (they) are ready for visitors. It seems the businesses are already courting people to come back, and they need that. Lots of people say they are going in early 2018. We have air fair for April, but no lodging. I'm conflicted and am airing on the side of returning maybe 2019. I read that the airport for now is dictating on when and who will be able to visit. Not the tourists.
|
|
|
Re: Great words from "Caribbean Journal"
[Re: LBI2SXM]
#146108
10/12/2017 01:52 PM
10/12/2017 01:52 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,729 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,729
Central Florida!
|
Well, that's not exactly true. The immigration department is making requirements that people prove they have lodging when they arrive, but that's not the same as them dictating when and who will be able to visit.
Last edited by Carol_Hill; 10/12/2017 02:22 PM.
Carol Hill
|
|
|
|