Cruise Deals for Caribbean Travelers: Costa Cruises has launched its “Fall into Savings” promotion with discounts of up to $500 per person plus up to $250 onboard credit per cabin on more than 300 select sailings from Nov 2026 to Jun 2027, including Caribbean itineraries and departures from ports like La Romana (Dominican Republic) and Las Palmas (Canary Islands), bookable by Oct 3. New Brand for French Cruise Operator: Ambassador Cruise Line’s French partner, Compagnie Française de Croisières, is rebranding as Ambassador Croisières after a merger, keeping its “distinctly French” onboard style while continuing winter Caribbean fly-cruises from Guadeloupe. Caribbean Season Spotlight: Explora Journeys announced a two-ship Caribbean season from mid-October 2026 through March 2027, with Explora I starting from Miami (Nov 17) and Explora II debuting from Québec City (Oct 15), featuring stops including Guadeloupe and Saint Barthélemy. EU Outer Regions Update: The European Commission adopted a new strategic vision for EU outermost regions including Guadeloupe, aiming for tailored support and regulatory changes to match local constraints and boost resilience. Island Getaway Idea: Terre-de-Haut’s Le Bourg is highlighted as a hidden gem, built around its harbor, cafés, nearby beaches, and Fort Napoléon. Route du Rhum Build-Up: IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance is gearing up for the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, with the skipper joining the Défi Azimut in Lorient (Sep 15–20) after a parade in Concarneau.