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15-Mar-2004
Since the travel industry hit hard times in 2001, one region has kept its head above water more comfortably than most. Caribbean cruises have benefited from a reluctance among north American holidaymakers to travel too far afield, and Duty Free Caribbean, with its Colombian Emeralds jewellery stores, has capitalised on the increasing popularity of the area. Jonathan Brown talks to regional director Peter Allan.
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Caribbean cruises have become increasingly popular in recent years with north Americans still reluctant to travel too far. And Duty Free Caribbean (DFC), which operates 43 stores throughout the region
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