Terrance Bortell

Orlando, FL

Terrance Bortell is an Orlando-based travel advisor and co-founder of Pride Travelers, an agency specializing in LGBTQ+ travel. He writes about cruises, resorts and destinations, helping readers understand what travel news means for their next trip.

Red-and-white umbrellas shade rows of colorful lounge chairs on the sand at Hideaway Beach, overlooking turquoise water at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. — Guests relax beneath red-and-white umbrellas at Hideaway Beach, the adults-only area of Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Photo: Terrance Bortell.

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Royal Caribbean’s $3 Billion Sandals Deal Could Reshape Caribbean Vacations

Royal Caribbean Group plans to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for about $3 billion. Here’s what the proposed deal means for travelers now and what remains undecided.

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