Puerto Rico
New Best Western Opens in San Juan’s Condado District
May 20, 2013 | 9:34 am | 0 Comment
Above: the Condado Palm Inn & Suites (Photo: Best Western) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Condado Palm Inn & Suites has opened its doors in San Juan's Condado district. The 151-room hotel is the first "Best Western Plus" to open in Puerto Rico and the second Best Western to open this year in the Caribbean, following the Best Western Premier in more...
CJ Pick: La Zafra, Vieques, Puerto Rico
May 19, 2013 | 1:05 pm | 0 Comment
TINY ESPERANZA is the better-known seaside destination in Vieques, full of beach bars and restaurants along its famous Malecon. Isabel Segunda, on the other hand, is the island's administrative and commercial capital — with a little more bustle and grit. Above: Isabel But it's not without surprises — and some great food, from sit-down sushi to taco food more...
CJ Travel , News , Puerto Rico
Rum Journal: The Caribbean’s 10 Best Beach Drinks
May 17, 2013 | 3:27 pm | 0 Comment
After Caribbean Journal did a list of the top 10 beach bars in the Caribbean, Rum Journal thought it would be appropriate to do a companion list of the 10 best beach drinks in the Caribbean. Indeed, some of them happen to be served at the Top 10 Beach Bars, but others are not. Some offer recipes, others are top-secret. Here's Rum Journal's list of the 10 best beach more...
Anguilla , Cayman Islands , CJ Travel , Jamaica , Martinique , News , Puerto Rico , St Kitts and Nevis , Turks and Caicos
The Caribbean’s Best Small Hotels – 2013
May 15, 2013 | 11:20 am | 0 Comment
We continue our Best of the Caribbean series with a look at the small hotel properties that make the Caribbean tick — particularly those of 50 rooms or less. While the Caribbean has superb luxury resorts and all-inclusives, it has an array of small, charming boutique properties that offer a laid-back yet luxurious experience. The CJ team looked at a range of factors in more...
Bahamas , CJ Travel , Dominica , Dominican Republic , Grenada , Martinique , News , Puerto Rico , St Kitts and Nevis , St. Lucia , US Virgin Islands
United Airlines Adds Daily Service From Chicago to San Juan
May 14, 2013 | 9:42 am | 0 Comment
Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff United Airlines is launching daily flights from Chicago to San Juan, Puerto Rico beginning Nov. 5, the company announced. The daily service from United's Chicago hub will leave at 8:20 AM and arrive in San Juan at 2:57 PM, operated by a Boeing 737-900. "San Juan has been one of United's most popular more...
CJ Travel , News , Puerto Rico
Caribbean Photo Tour: Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
May 13, 2013 | 10:29 am | 0 Comment
Above: Old San Juan (All photos by Caribbean Journal) IS OLD SAN JUAN the most beautiful neighbourhood in the Caribbean? There's certainly an argument to be made. Regardless, it's difficult to find a place in the Caribbean with more postcard-perfect scenes. Our latest CJ Caribbean Photo Tour takes you through the streets of Old San Juan by day and by night, more...
CJ Travel , News , Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic Look to “Relaunch” Bilateral Relationship
May 8, 2013 | 10:40 am | 0 Comment
Above: Dominican FM Carlos Morales Troncoso and Puerto Rico Secretary of State David Bernier By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are looking to "relaunch" bilateral ties between the two Caribbean neighbours. Puerto Rico Secretary of State David Bernier made a high-profile visit to the Dominican Republic this week, holding talks more...
The Golf List — The Caribbean’s 10 Best Golf Resorts For 2013
May 2, 2013 | 10:30 am | 0 Comment
They may be the only places in the West Indies where you intentionally avoid the sand. Indeed, the Caribbean has some of the world's most beautiful golf courses, and golf tourism continues to grow in the region. Of course, when you plan a golf trip to the Caribbean, you're not just thinking about the course — you're thinking about where you'll be staying. Thankfully, more...
Anguilla , Bahamas , Best of the Caribbean , CJ Travel , Dominican Republic , Jamaica , News , Puerto Rico , Sport , St Kitts and Nevis
US Solar Firm Expanding to Puerto Rico
May 1, 2013 | 12:00 pm | 0 Comment
Above: a Solar Universe panel installation By the Caribbean Journal staff California-based solar franchising firm Solar Universe is opening its first franchise in Puerto Rico, the company announced Wednesday. The company will be led by local entrepreneurs Luz and William Rodriguez. The move comes as Puerto Rico has made a concerted effort to push green energy, more...
CJ Pick: The Taste of Piano in San Juan
April 28, 2013 | 3:30 am | 0 Comment
Above: Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano (CJ Photo) OLD SAN JUAN is a snapshot of a different time — it's the oldest portion of Puerto Rico's capital and one of the best representations of colonial architecture in the Caribbean. Today, though, San Juan is about the new, too — and home to an emerging dining scene featuring cutting-edge cuisine. One of the city's more...
CJ Travel , News , Puerto Rico
