TOP TEN BEACHES IN THE CARIBBEAN

The Caribbean with close proximity to the United States is considered the 'Oasis' of the Western Hemisphere. No where else can you find so close to the US a region with extraordinary people, some of the best beaches in the world, world class hotels, and all the charms one would expect from 34 diverse islands.

It is therefore a difficult task at best to name the top ten beaches. Hence, when the Travel Channel decided to focus on this, I was a captive audience. Here is their top ten pick, beginning with #1:

Harbour Island - Bahamas

Tulum - Mexico

Negril - Jamaica

Puerto Rico

British Virgin islands

Tobago

Exhuma - Bahamas

Cancun

Necker Islands - British Virgin islands

Montego Bay - Jamaica

I waited and waited to see if I had listed them all correctly, as I patiently waited to hear the United States Virgin Islands mentioned. I do not know if you have ever been to St. John, but the beach there is beyond breathtaking. What about Aruba, Turks & Caicos and so many others. I know it is most difficult to do top ten of anything, but I guess an awareness of the region does benefit all.

With the wedding & honeymoon audience looking to solidify their lifestage event at one of these breathtaking islands, I am sure this will remind them of where they need to go to celebrate their love.

Getting married or enjoying a honeymoon in the Caribbean is still on the wish list of all engaged couples.

CARIBBEAN WEEK IN NEW YORK

The Annual Caribbean Week will take place in New York - June 4 - 11, 2011.

This event will 'kick off' with a fair at Lincoln Center and to further enhance and promote the event - The Global Bridal Group, consisting of http://www.MarryCaribbean.com, http://www.CaribbeanWeddingAssociation.com and http://www.GlobalWeddingResource.com in conjunction with the Caribbean Tourism Organization - will marry a lucky couple. This lucky couple will have a gown designed by Ali Lue and the honeymoon given by the British Virgin islands. A fabulous and romantic destination.

Opportunities are still available for all Governments/hotels to participate. Kindly email me: jacqueline@MarryCaribbean.com.

The rest of the week will have a mixture of meetings, a dynamic and informative Marketing Conference, the Annual Government's of the Caribbean State Ball and ending on the 11th of June with Caribbean Film Screenings.

These public events are designed to bring awareness to the Caribbean and to put heads in beds. Most of all these events create and help build on the marketing efforts of each individual country. With a wedding. music, cultural shows in prime New York Media season, this event will most likely make all the television news, newspapers, bloggers and all media vehicle looking for news in a low period.

Public Relations companies, hotel representatives, Governments, travel agents, all should come together to make this one of the biggest events in New York. I do plan to keep you informed and to remind everyone of the importance of this event and why participation should be mandatory. It is Lincoln Center - June 4th on a Saturday, in New York. It does not come better than that.

If you have a candidate or you would like to enter the sweepstakes, please go to http://www.marryCaribbean.com for details. Start telling you friends, put it on your calendar, this is a must attend and fun event.