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30th
January 2010
CARIBBEAN’S
NUMBER ONE!

FORT
LAUDERDALE, Florida - Porthole Cruise Magazine,
the leading North American consumer magazine
in the field, has named Saint Lucia the Best
Caribbean Island for 2010.
In the magazine’s Editor-In-Chief’s
2010 Awards, Saint Lucia received the number
one selection, while Soufrière’s
Jade Mountain was named the Best Caribbean Resort.
“With its dramatic scenery, rich history
and vibrant culture, Saint Lucia truly is a
Caribbean gem,” said Bill Panoff, publisher
and editor-in-chief of the Fort Lauderdale-based
magazine. “You can never forget your first
sight of Saint Lucia ‘s majestic Pitons
rising from the sea. With its many attributes,
Saint Lucia is poised to develop even more as
a major cruise destination in the eastern Caribbean
.”
Senator Allen Chastanet, Saint Lucia ‘s
Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, said
“this recognition tells us we are moving
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We have made
strong progress in improving our cruise tourism
product, and continue to work towards ensuring
our visitors have the best experience.”
Congratulating Jade Mountain for chalking
up yet another accolade that puts Saint Lucia
on the map, Senator Chastanet added: “We
have set a goal to become a marquee tourism
destination in the Caribbean, and these world
class recognitions confirm that we are right
on track.”
From cover to cover, Porthole Cruise Magazine
features expertly written, sophisticated cruise
and travel editorial for savvy consumers worldwide.
Seasoned travel writers feature stories, opinions,
tips, and insights into the places they go
and adventures they experience. Writers and
columnists cover everything from the latest
trends in cruise travel to ship reviews, cuisine,
popular culture and entertainment, luxury
travel tips, and humor.
The Saint Lucia accolades appear in the magazine’s
February 2010 edition which is currently available
on newsstands across North America .
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