Dominican Republic leads Caribbean in tourist arrivals
Panoramic view of Cap Cana resort along the south coast of the Dominican Republic. (Larry Luxner) Editor’s Note: This is
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Larry Luxner is a freelance writer with The Washington Diplomat and former editor of CubaNews. Born and raised in Miami and now based in Israel, Larry has reported from every country in the Western Hemisphere. His specialty is Latin America and the Middle East, and he’s written more than 2,000 articles for publications ranging from National Journal to Saudi Aramco World. Larry also runs an Internet-based stock photo agency at www.luxner.com.
Author: Larry Luxner
Curaçao retailers protest jump in sales tax as political uncertainty looms
Historic Otrabanda waterfront, downtown Willemstad. (Larry Luxner) Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of stories on Caribbean tourism.
Read moreCuba’s hope for U.S. travel boom hitting road block with charter flights declining
Typical crumbling apartment building and vintage auto, Havana. (Larry Luxner) Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of stories
Read moreTurkey: Police breakup protest with tear gas
Turkish protesters flee police firing tear gas on Friday, May 31 — the first day of violent confrontation over plans
Read moreBarbados tourism: European downturn, airport tax, and crime hurt industry
Tourists enjoy fruity drinks poolside at the Crane Beach Hotel. (Larry Luxner) Editor’s Note: This is part of a series
Read moreNassau revitalization leads to economic boom; Bahamians reject casino plans
Dancers entertain tourists at Port Lucaya Marketplace, Grand Bahama. (Larry Luxner) Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of
Read moreCaribbean Tourism: Revenues climbing, optimism growing
Fishermen gather their boats off the coast of Gouyave, on the Caribbean island of Grenada. (Larry Luxner) Editor’s Note: This
Read morePuerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory seeks collaboration with Latin America, Spain
Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory is looking to raise money and boost its international profile as the world’s largest single-dish radio
Read moreVenezuela: Good riddance, Hugo Chávez
Most Americans old enough to collect Social Security can recall exactly where they were and what they were doing on
Read moreMaking Haiti green again
With a prayer and a speech, Raymond Joseph, Haiti’s former ambassador to the United States, has officially launched “A Dollar
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