Restoring Jamaica's lost coral reefs

Restoring Jamaica's lost coral reefs –

The Guardian Everton Simpson squints at the Caribbean from his motorboat, scanning the dazzling bands of colour for hints of what lies beneath. Emerald green indicates sandy bottoms. Sapphire blue lies above seagrass meadows. And deep indigo marks coral reefs. That is where he is heading. He steers the boat to an unmarked spot he knows as the “coral nursery”. Simpson started working as a “coral gardener” two years ago as part of grassroots efforts to bring Jamaica’s coral reefs back from the brink.

5 Vacation Destinations For The Wannabe Rich

sfgate.com"Celebrities are known for their lavish vacations. But just because you can't gain access to a private Caribbean beach doesn't mean you must always resign yourself to road trip when you're seeking vacation bliss. The following four vacations provide some of the key features of a celebrity vacation, but are available at a price the non-elite can afford."
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Aruba

Forbes, I have been a long time vacation homeowner on Aruba, the tiny Dutch Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela. Only 20 miles long and 6 miles across, the cactus-filled, dry island features my favorite beach in the entire world. Endless days spent on the famed Eagle Beach floating in crystal clear, aquamarine warm waters is why massive throngs of tourists return annually to this island paradise.

Sandals to re-open

Lonely Planet The Jamaican operator intends to re-open most of its resorts on June 4, followed by its two Bahamas properties on July 1. It has introduced new protocols that range from enhanced cleaning routines to required temperature checks for team members before starting a shift and is introducing a new online check-in procedure that allows guests to go straight to their rooms upon arrival.

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