KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican capital awoke to pounding surf, howling winds and an anxious tourist population as Hurricane Melissa roared ashore near the south-western community of New Hope with sustained winds of 185 mph, making it the strongest Atlantic landfall of the year and one of the most powerful on record.

A decade ago, parents traveling with a child on the autism spectrum often spent their vacations in a constant state of high alert. Today, a growing network of resorts, cruise lines, airports, and attractions is introducing autism-friendly services that allow families to relax, explore, and—perhaps most importantly—confidently plan trips.

Jamaica Pursues Lower U.S. Travel Advisory Alongside Crime Reduction

Jamaica’s Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has voiced aspirations for a dramatic reduction in murder rates and for continued improvement in how the United States evaluates travel to the country, Loop News reported via EIN Presswire. These developments are particularly significant for travelers planning a visit to the island, as safety and governmental advisories are important factors in making travel decisions. Read the original story at Loop News.

To celebrate the launch of the first-ever U.S. commercial nonstop flight from Miami to Ian Fleming Airport in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Sandals and Beaches Resorts have unveiled the "Love and Let Fly" package. This unique offering, a nod to Ian Fleming's James Bond novel "Live and Let Die," is designed exclusively for passengers of American Airlines' inaugural flight AA4007 from Miami.

American Airlines has introduced its inaugural nonstop flight to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, marking a significant expansion of its Caribbean network. The new year-round service from Miami to Ian Fleming International Airport will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, aboard a 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft. This route, designated as flight AA4007, pays homage to Ian Fleming, the creator of the James Bond series, who resided in Jamaica.