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ASC speaker spotlight: Angie Jiménez, CEO and Administrator of Puerto Rico ASC Holding Company
Becker's ASC Review
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June 11, 2025
Angie Jiménez is CEO and administrator of Puerto Rico ASC Holding Company, where she oversees a growing network of ASCs with a mission grounded in quality, innovation and patient-centered care. With more than 15 years of experience in healthcare...
Seaweed overruns some Caribbean beaches as Sargassum hits record levels
FOX Weather
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June 12, 2025
We’re well into the summer season and people continue to flock to beaches to catch some rays and take a dip in the ocean. One thing people aren’t missing, however, is the smelly Sargassum seaweed that has littered beaches across the U.S.,...
St. Jude Stories: Puerto Rican has a new life thanks to St. Jude and public donations
WTVA 9 News - Mississippi
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WTVA’s Avery Hilliard spoke with former St. Jude patient Reynaldo about his cancer diagnosis, travel to the United States and his life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You can help by participating in the Tupelo St. Jude...
JetBlue Vacations expands Insider Experience to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Travel Daily News
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June 11, 2025
DANIA BEACH, FLA. – JetBlue Vacations, powered by Paisly, announced the expansion of its Insider Experience program to San Juan, Puerto Rico, enhancing the customer experience with personalized service and reinforcing the airline’s long-standing...
The Value of Puerto Rico
PR51st
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June 11, 2025
Reader Rafael Flores wrote, “The question is not how to request statehood for Puerto Rico given recent plebiscite results. The question is what will we, as a state, bring forth to the table of the 50. What can we contribute to the union that will...
Impact the Palm Beaches Celebrates Women in Philanthropy
Dan’s Papers - New York
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June 12, 2025
Rona Rosenberg Friedman, Leticia GnazzoCAPEHART Vevienne Ebanks, Linda Mauger HarnishCAPEHART Crystal Stiles, Meredith RolloCAPEHART Laura Mariano, Kate CotnerCAPEHART Melisa Sandler, Catalina Catano, Sunny Hawkins, Kelly O'NeillCAPEHART Alice...
The best places for solo travel in the USA: Where to go when you’re flying solo
The Manual - Oregon
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June 12, 2025
Solo travel is having a moment, and for good reason. There’s something incredibly freeing about waking up in a new place with zero compromises on what to do, see, or eat. Personally, I love solo trips because I get to follow my own schedule (or...
Decatur Brings Beach Vibes to City for Annual Beach Party
Times News Global
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June 12, 2025
Decatur, Georgia – The city will transform part of its downtown area into a beach on Friday, bringing 60 tons of sand to create a sandy street “beach” on Ponce de Leon Avenue. The annual Decatur Beach Party aims to deliver family-friendly...
Tourism Minister expecting major cruise industry growth by the year 2027
NBC SVG
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June 11, 2025
This country is expecting to see continued growth of the Cruise Tourism Industry in the years ahead. That’s according to Minister of Tourism, Carlos James who was speaking during a joint media briefing hosted in collaboration with the Carnival...
This Airline Abruptly Shut Down Leaving Caribbean-bound Travelers Completely Stranded—What to Know
Travel + Leisure
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Silver Airways suddenly shut down operations. The regional carrier operated flights throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean islands. Travelers will receive automatic refunds, but will need to book their flights on a separate carrier. Travelers...
Play in more than 50 tons of sand at Friday’s Decatur Beach Party
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Are you pining for a trip to the beach, dreaming of warm sand between your toes and batting around a beach ball? Instead of going to the beach, Decatur is bringing the beach to you on Friday. The city will use 60 tons of sand to create a sandy...
JetBlue Has a Secret VIP Travel Program — And Now It’s Expanded to Puerto Rico
Caribbean Journal
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June 10, 2025
You may not know that JetBlue has a special VIP travel program as part of its JetBlue Vacations wing. Now, it’s added another Caribbean destination: Puerto Rico. You land in San Juan. A local Insider meets you at the airport, gets you to your...
Life’s a beach for these former Wylie residents
Princeton Herald - Texas
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June 12, 2025
The Two Tickets to Paradise cottage in St. Thomas offers panoramic views of Hull Bay and the 2-acre property which includes a large deck with a pool, cabana, grill and bar, plus an assortment of cozy seating areas. It started with a fundraiser and...
Arajet starts flying to San Juan, Puerto Rico
DR1
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Even before the flights began, the competition effect was positive for consumers. Leading airlines serving the routes began dropping their fares to keep their customers from being lured by the new competition. On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, Tourism...
Puerto Rico lodging revenues hit $819M as rentals lead ’25 growth
News is My Business
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June 9, 2025
Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s destination marketing organization, released a report on early 2025 tourism performance as the global travel industry faces challenges, including tariff concerns and weaker international demand. (Credit: Mihai...
JIA adds nonstop flight to Atlanta with low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines
The Florida Times-Union
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Rates for the new route between Jacksonville and Atlanta start at $59. Jacksonville International Airport saw a record amount of passengers last year and continues to expand service. Travelers can now fly nonstop between Jacksonville and Atlanta...
TSA warns travelers to remember banned food list – ignoring rules risk extra delays at airport
The U.S. Sun
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June 12, 2025
FLYERS have been reminded of the list of food they cannot take on board. The prohibited food items vary depending on if you're carrying on your luggage or checking it in. 2 The TSA has reminded passengers of the restrictions in place surrounding...
Bangor, Maine Is a Trending Travel Destination This Summer, According to Google Flights
Q106.5 - Maine
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June 12, 2025
Many Americans will be catching a flight and traveling to vacation destinations this summer, and according to Google Flights, Bangor, Maine, is a trending destination. Data released by Google Flights in March showed Bangor at No. 9 among trending...
Foreign Office warns UK tourists in USA to 'stay away' in new alert
Birmingham Live
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June 12, 2025
UK tourists in the United States have been issued a new safety warning by the Foreign Office. The official body has issued guidance over responding to protests across the US, as well as in American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto...
Caribbean Matters: Focusing on Vieques, as US military cleanup continues
Daily Kos
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June 14, 2025
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. June 14 is an important date in U.S....