Sandals Resorts and the company’s Founder and Chairman, Mr. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, have been honoured with top awards at the 2012 Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards.

Stewart was presented with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ during a glittering ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on January 25. The award was given to Stewart in recognition of his contribution to the travel industry and to the communities in which his company operates. More...

The World Travel Awards Grand Final was held in Doha last week, and saw the very crème de la crème of the travel industry worldwide awarded for their excellence.

Recognised by many as being the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’ by the Wall Street Journal, this ceremony marked the end of a year-long search for the very best that travel has to offer, and was selected by a range of esteemed industry professionals and consumers. More...

After our focus on family holidays in Dubai last month, I thought I would reflect on the Caribbean now. With October half term coming up in a couple of weeks the islands of the Caribbean are a perfect choice for combining luxury holidays and family holidays– glorious sunshine, pristine waters and some great special offers to be had!

Some places in the Caribbean, such as Anguilla and Martinique, are more known for exclusive luxury resorts where adults can escape normality and enjoy seclusion and relaxation. However, many places in the Caribbean are ideal for families and offer excellent facilities for children of all ages. More...