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Boston Globe
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
The 12th Annual Boston JerkFest is coming to Allston July 11-12
Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up Nicola Williams, founder of The Williams Agency, a marketing and event planning company, launched the Caribbean-style food festival in 2013. 'I wanted to share an event with the community that represents my Jamaican heritage and culture,' she says. 'Jamaican culture is universal and shares love, unity, and community internationally — we will find all of that in our festival.' Advertisement The party starts Friday, July 11, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the Rum & Brew Tasting. This adult-only fund-raiser features soca music, dozens of Caribbean cocktails, craft beer, and cider. The food will come from vendors including the Reggae Food Truck, Eunice's Catering, Chebar Eats, and boozy frozen custards by Crème de Liqueur. Advertisement Tickets range from $45 to $125. Kids admission (ages 6–12) is $8.24. For details of each day and to buy tickets in advance, visit Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
The closest Caribbean island to the UK that has Maldives-like overwater villas
Plus, the safest Caribbean island that's 'back on map' in 2025 BEACH BUNGALOW The closest Caribbean island to the UK that has Maldives-like overwater villas Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOR beautiful views over the Caribbean sea with private plunge pools and glass-bottom floors, check out these bungalows. Royalton Antigua is a five star Caribbean all-inclusive that became home to Antigua's very first overwater bungalows back in 2019. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The Royalton Antigua has six overwater bungalows Credit: Google maps 5 The bungalows have a glass floor in the living area Credit: Google maps The six bungalows are split into different categories; Chairman, Presidential, and Junior Suite. Each has king-size bedrooms, lounges, dining areas, and gorgeous outdoor terraces overlooking the Caribbean. And every bungalow has direct access to the clear waters of Deep Bay near the capital of St John's. There are also infinity plunge pools, an overwater hammock, a large soaking tub, a private deck and a glass floor. A stay in one of the bungalows includes a personal butler, private fitness and yoga classes, a sunset mixology service, laundry service, and a golf cart shuttle. One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "What a great trip for an anniversary, we stayed in the water bungalow - great experience. There was a huge sea turtle that visit the bungalow, and jelly fish." Another added: "Stayed at the overwater bungalows, beautifully scenic and secluded for alone time with the beach nearby perfect for parties. Plenty of day and night activity options to fit any crowd." Across the resort there are fitness classes, mixology courses, a spa, an on-site casino and dance lessons. Children are welcome too, and there's a Clubhouse Kids Club and at the Seaside Summer Camp. One night a week the resort holds a signature Royalton White Party on the beach where there's dancing and live music. Luxury at adults-only resort in Antigua 5 The bungalows sit over the clear waters of Deep Bay Credit: Google maps 5 Guests can snorkel outside of the bungalow to see turtles and fish Credit: Google maps For food there are multiple restaurants which serve Caribbean-style classic dishes as well as holiday staples. There's also a gelato and coffee cafe and the chance to be hosted by a personal chef. Antigua is known for having 365 reef-lined beaches, with clear waters and golden sands. Popular spots such as Dickenson Bay, feature calm waters making them perfect for swimming, kayaking and other water sports. Antigua, along with its paired island, Bermuda, are also home to rainforests and a wide range of wildlife. The airport is only 30 minutes away from Royalton Antigua. And from the UK, the flight time to the island is eight hours and 30 minutes - making it the closest to us. It is also much closer than the Maldives, which can be 11 hours by plane, followed by a seaplane in Male. Here's more about Caribbean island with the world's best beaches that's even easier to travel to this summer. And the Caribbean's safest island that's 'back on map' as 2025 holiday spot.
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
The closest Caribbean island to the UK that has Maldives-like overwater villas
FOR beautiful views over the Caribbean sea with private plunge pools and glass-bottom floors, check out these bungalows. Royalton Antigua is a five star Caribbean all-inclusive that became home to 5 The Royalton Antigua has six overwater bungalows Credit: Google maps 5 The bungalows have a glass floor in the living area Credit: Google maps The six bungalows are split into different categories; Chairman, Presidential, and Junior Suite. Each has king-size bedrooms, lounges, dining areas, and gorgeous outdoor terraces overlooking the Caribbean. And every bungalow has direct access to the clear waters of Deep Bay near the capital of There are also infinity plunge pools, an overwater hammock, a large soaking tub, a private deck and a glass floor. Read More on Antigua A stay in one of the bungalows includes a personal butler, private fitness and yoga classes, a sunset mixology service, laundry service, and a golf cart shuttle. One visitor wrote on Another added: "Stayed at the overwater bungalows, beautifully scenic and secluded for alone time with the beach nearby perfect for parties. Plenty of day and night activity options to fit any crowd." Across the resort there are fitness classes, mixology courses, a spa, an on-site casino and dance lessons. Most read in Beach holidays Children are welcome too, and there's a Clubhouse Kids Club and at the Seaside Summer Camp. One night a week the resort holds a signature Royalton White Party on the beach where there's dancing and live music. Luxury at adults-only resort in Antigua 5 The bungalows sit over the clear waters of Deep Bay Credit: Google maps 5 Guests can snorkel outside of the bungalow to see turtles and fish Credit: Google maps For food there are multiple restaurants which serve Caribbean-style classic dishes as well as holiday staples. There's also a gelato and coffee cafe and the chance to be hosted by a personal chef. Popular spots such as Dickenson Bay, feature calm waters making them perfect for swimming, kayaking and other water sports. Antigua, along with its paired island, Bermuda, are also home to and a wide range of wildlife. The airport is only 30 minutes away from Royalton Antigua. And from the UK, the flight time to the island is eight hours and 30 minutes - making it the closest to us. It is also much closer than the Maldives, which can be 11 hours by plane, followed by a seaplane in Male. Here's more about And the 5 These are the first overwater bungalows in Antigua Credit: Alamy
25-06-2025
- Business
Bahama Breeze may be sold or rebranded following closure of 15 locations
Bahama Breeze is facing an uncertain future after closing 15 of its locations last month. During a June 20 earnings call reviewing Darden Restaurants' fourth quarter and full-year financial results, President and CEO Ricardo Cardenas announced the company is exploring "strategic alternatives" for the Caribbean-inspired chain, including a potential sale or converting remaining restaurants to other Darden brands. "We have made the difficult decision that these remaining locations and the Bahama Breeze brand are not a strategic priority for us," he explained. "We also believe that this brand and these restaurants have the potential to benefit from a new owner. Consequently, we will be considering strategic alternatives for Bahama Breeze, including a potential sale of the brand or converting restaurants to other Darden brands." He continued, "Excluding any one-time potential impacts which are unknown as of today, we do not expect these strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, to have a material impact on our financial results." A representative for Bahama Breeze confirmed the update to ABC News on Tuesday. Cardenas also explained that Bahama Breeze no longer fits Darden's goals for its brands and could grow more with a new owner, since the company doesn't plan to invest in it anymore. "We think that they have a lot of growth potential with another owner," he said. "We were not going to be putting a lot of investment into Bahama Breeze. And so to give those team members and those managers growth opportunities, it's better for them to be under a different ownership." Known for its vibrant tropical drinks topped with sugar cane and island-inspired dishes such as coconut shrimp, jerk chicken, guava BBQ sauce and key lime pie, Bahama Breeze has been a staple of Caribbean-style dining since its debut in 1996 under Darden Restaurants, according to its website. The brand's uncertain future follows the closure of the following 15 locations on Thursday, May 15: Daytona Beach, FL Gainesville, FL Naples, FL Oakland Park, FL Sunrise, FL Schaumburg, IL Tyngsboro, MA Troy, MI Las Vegas, NV Paramus, NJ Toms River, NJ Wayne, NJ Woodbridge, NJ Lake Grove, NY Memphis, TN
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bahama Breeze to shut down? Darden restaurant franchise looking to sell Caribbean-themed chain
Bahama Breeze might soon disappear from the American dining scene. Darden Restaurants, which owns the Caribbean-style chain, has announced that it is stepping back from the brand and exploring the option to sell it. The decision comes weeks after 15 restaurants were shut down across several U.S. states. Darden confirms exit after widespread closures Darden CEO Rick Cardenas said during the company's earnings call on Friday that Bahama Breeze is no longer a strategic focus. He confirmed that the company is seeking 'strategic alternatives' for the brand, which means selling it or possibly converting the restaurants. Your bestie deserves the best gift. 💖 — Bahama Breeze (@BahamaBreeze) December 5, 2024 'We have made the difficult decision that these remaining locations are not a strategic priority for us,' Cardenas said. 'We also believe this brand and these restaurants have the potential to benefit from a new owner.' The company closed 15 locations last month across Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Michigan. Currently only 14 Bahama Breeze outlets are functional. Future uncertain for the Island-themed chain Bahama Breeze Bahama Breeze built its identity around a tropical atmosphere and Caribbean-style menu. Dishes like Jamaican jerk chicken pasta, yuca cheese sticks, and colourful cocktails have long drawn in regulars. But with fewer locations and no future investment from Darden, the brand's future looks uncertain. kid's Mac and Cheese... iykyk — Bahama Breeze (@BahamaBreeze) November 18, 2024 Darden CEO Rick Cardenas also noted that if no buyer steps forward, Darden might turn the remaining Bahama Breeze outlets into one of its other successful brands, possibly Olive Garden or LongHorn Steakhouse. This means the beloved "island escape" theme may soon vanish from the dining map. A larger trend in the American restaurant industry Bahama Breeze isn't the only restaurant chain facing trouble. Across the country, rising costs and shifting customer habits are forcing brands to downsize or shut down completely. According to reports, Hooters filed for bankruptcy earlier this year to restructure nearly $400 million in debt. The company has said it plans to continue under a franchise model, even after closing several outlets. As Darden focuses on its stronger brands, Bahama Breeze becomes the latest in a growing list of once-popular chains struggling to survive in a changing industry.
