Puerto Rico
A trip to Puerto Rico is highlighted, naturally, by a visit to the Bacardi factory in Cataño, although visiting the island’s other distilleries is not quite as easy. But the island remains a haven for rum lovers, from the opportunity to visit the two purported birthplaces of the piña colada cocktail to a diversity of Rums of Puerto Rico to try.
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados Culture Minister Stephen Lashley recently received St Maarten Governor Eugene Holiday for a visit in St Michael last week. The two sides focused on ways that culture can help diversify the two nations’ economies. “Tourism and the international business sectors have proven to be fairly […]
Above: the Hedonism II resort in Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff The Hedonism II resort in Jamaica has completed a $5 million renovation project, the property announced Monday. The project included the debut of seven new room categories, along with a “full” refurbishment of 34 rooms to include glass-enclosed walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs and […]
Above: Martinique Regional Council President Serge Letchimy By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique Regional Council President Serge Letchimy is leading a high-level business delegation to Brazil this week. The visit, which will officially begin on Tuesday, will focus on improving relations with the government of the Brazilian state of Para. The trip will include the […]
