Explore Devon House, the carefully restored mansion constructed in 1881 as the home of Jamaica's first black millionaire, George Stiebel. Antiques from England, France and the Caribbean appear throughout the Georgian-style building, and the landscaped grounds cover 11 acres. Along with the house itself, a separate courtyard with shops and restaurants offers Caribbean edibles, ice cream, Jamaican-made products and art.

Traveling Facebook users, take note: you can get a $50 resort credit good during your next stay at a number of Hilton properties in the Caribbean just by becoming a fan of the hotel.

To snag yours, all you have to do is go to the Hilton Caribbean Facebook page, select one of the hotels and become a fan. You'll then be able to print a coupon (find it under the hotel's "Boxes" tab) to give to the desk staff when you check in.

The restrictions: the credit is good only with a stay of two or more nights through Jan. 31, 2010.

If you've been waiting to buy tickets for a December jaunt to St. Thomas or St. Croix, you'll be pleased to learn that American Airlines launched a fare sale today for its destinations in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Meet the world's latest high-profile Caribbean hotelier: Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez. The controversial leader seized control of the Hilton Margarita on Venezuela's Margarita Island this week, reports the Wall Street Journal.