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Joe Pike

Senior Editor - Caribbean, Bahamas & Bermuda, Mexico & S.America


Joe Pike

Joe Pike is Travel Agent's expert covering Caribbean, Bahamas & Bermuda; Mexico; Central & South America. Since taking over the beat, Pike has traveled to the Caribbean more than a dozen times, most recently visiting Great Exuma, The Bahamas. Pike also recently covered the recent Caribbean Week in New York City and the Caribbean Hotels and Tourism Conference (CHTC) in Miami. Pike has interviewed such notable tourism officials as Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) President Allen Chastanet, CTO's Secretary General Vincent Vanderpool Wallace, and Basil Smith, director of tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board to name a few. Some of Pike?s recent cover stories include 'Family Travel in the Caribbean' and 'Hidden Caribbean Gems.' Previously, Pike was a newspaper for The Asbury Park Press based in the Jersey Shore, covering local news. He received his Master's Degree in Newspaper, Magazine and Online Journalism from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.


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LTA Sponsored Bodhi Tree Foundation Event Proves Successful   May 16, 2012
By: Joe Pike

Luxury Travel Advisor was on hand last week as The Bodhi Tree Foundation welcomed both consumers and industry leaders to "An Intimate Dinner with The Bodhi Tree Foundation" at Riverpark, a Tom Colicchio restaurant, in New York City.

Casa San Isidro Article
New Villa at Las Alamandas   April 19, 2012
By: Joe Pike

Renovation to the boutique Las Alamandas resort in Jalisco raises the luxury bar.

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Beachfront Bungalows at Jalousie   April 19, 2012
By: Joe Pike

The eight new beachfront bungalows are the latest component in a multimillion enhancement project by The Jalousie Plantation.

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Hidden Gem in Costa Rica Gets Makeover   April 19, 2012
By: Joe Pike

Back from a $10 million refurbishment, the new Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens offers a tranquil refuge from the hectic city life.

St. Regis Punta Mita’s two-bedroom suite Article
Family Beach Resorts in Mexico   April 13, 2012
By: Joe Pike

We profile three getaways for VIP clans heading south of the border.

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St. Lucia Resort Celebrates 20th Anniversary With a New Look   March 15, 2012
By: Joe Pike

During Ladera's 20th anniversary year, the resort will unveil six additional connecting luxury one-bedroom Hilltop Dream suites on Paradise Ridge in October.

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The Palmyra in Jamaica to Be Sold   March 14, 2012
By: Joe Pike

The Palmyra, a luxury condominium and hotel resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is heading to the auction block and could be the site of Jamaica's first ever casino.

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Las Alamandas Completes Major Renovation   March 9, 2012
By: Adam Leposa,Joe Pike

Las Alamandas has completed a major renovation that has transformed this exclusive luxury hideaway on Mexico’s famed Costalegre, announced founder and CEO Isabel Goldsmith-Patiño.

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina Article
Caribbean Buzz   March 9, 2012
By: Joe Pike

A new private villa estate in British Virgin Islands and two upcoming projects in Anguilla and St. Lucia turn the luxury notch up in the Caribbean.

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The Jalousie Plantation, Sugar Beach Opens New Luxury Beachfront Bungalows   March 8, 2012
By: Joe Pike

The Jalousie Plantation in St Lucia announced the opening of eight new Luxury Beachfront Bungalows set on Sugar Beach and just steps from the water’s edge.