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Riu Is Opening a New All-Inclusive Near Montego Bay 

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Riu Hotels and Resorts is opening a brand-new all-inclusive resort near Montego Bay, Jamaica next year, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Riu Palace Aquarelle will be set on White Bay Beach in Falmouth, part of an area that has […]

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American Airlines Is Adding a New Destination in Jamaica 

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American Airlines is adding a brand-new destination on the island of Jamaica next year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  On Feb. 24, 2024, American will launch its first-ever service between Miami and Ian Fleming International Airport on the north coast of […]

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With Winter Ahead, a Sunny Outlook for Caribbean Hotels

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Summer’s over, kids are back in school and travel starts to cool down with the weather.  But even in the year’s customary nadir, the Caribbean still showed strong improvement last month, according to new data from hotel analytics firm STR.  […]

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Jamaica Makes Push for Global Tourism Resilience Fund

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Jamaica is continuing its call for the creation of a tourism resilience fund, one that would help vulnerable Caribbean nations build up their resilience to the effects of climate change.  It’s the brainchild of Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, who […]


The Winners of the 2023 Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards

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The people have spoken. The world’s foremost experts on Caribbean travel — Caribbean Journal readers – have chosen their top picks for the best small hotels across the wider Caribbean region. This year’s 2023 Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards celebrate boutique hotels […]


Southwest Airlines Launches New Nonstop Montego Bay Flights 

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Southwest Airlines just launched a new nonstop flight to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The carrier has kicked off weekly nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport and Montego Bay’s recently-upgraded Sangster International Airport.  It’s another boost for […]

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Visitors Keep Flocking to the Island of Jamaica 

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Visitors just keep flocking to the island of Jamaica, with the destination reporting its 10th consecutive quarter of positive tourism growth.  In the third quarter, Jamaica reported just under 683,000 stopover visitors, a 5.5 percent increase compared to the third […]


This Popular Jamaica All-Inclusive Has a New Culinary Program 

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One of Jamaica’s most beloved all-inclusive resorts has launched a new menu: the Sunset at the Palms Resort in Negril.  The adults-only retreat has named a new Chef, Michael Barnett, a native of Jamaica, who has put Jamaican culture at […]


The 20 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts to Visit Now

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It’s fall, the kids are back in school. Travel is calmer and it’s time for the perfect relaxing Caribbean getaway. If you’ve been paying attention, adults-only resorts, particularly those of the all-inclusive variety, are hotter than ever in the Caribbean, […]

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Montego's Bay Airport Has a New Look

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Jamaica’s biggest air hub has unveiled a major new look, following a large-scale expansion and upgrade project at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.  The airport has revealed an expanded immigration hall and departure lounge, upgraded retail space and, […]


This Jamaica Luxury All-Inclusive Just Added New Suites  

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Just in time for peak season on the island, Jamaica’s Bluefields Bay Villas has announced the debut of its newest rooms: The Suites. The luxury all-inclusive resort has added four curated suites to the six private villas already on site. Perched above […]


Jamaica Eyes Record-Breaking Arrival Numbers 

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After a banner summer, Jamaica is eyeing a strong fall season that could catapult it to a new tourism record.  The island will have a total of 1.1 million scheduled airline seats this fall, the most Jamaica has ever had […]


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