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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Dusk on a Dive Boat in Exuma

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dan Miller, who sent in this stunning photo taken aboard the Aggressor Bahamas II liveaboard dive yacht in the waters of Exuma in The Bahamas. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and […]

Bermuda Tourism Partners With America’s Cup

Tourism Authority joins with major race By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has partnered with the 35th America’s Cup, in a move that could significantly boost the island’s tourism sector over the two years of racing around the world leading up to the “Race to Bermuda,” which will take place during […]

Exploring the Caves of Barbados

BARBADOS – This is a deep island. While so much goes on above ground, there’s a lot happening under the surface as well. And far underground in the heart of inland Barbados lies Harrison Caves, subterranean caves formed by erosion of the limestone and shell rock left behind as Barbados rose out of the sea. The […]

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Are You a Single Traveler? Here's Where to Go in the Caribbean.

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon More Caribbean travelers than ever are choosing to fly solo, but single status is no barrier to the value and convenience that staying at an all-inclusive resort can offer. Whether you’re yearning for a holiday romance; like to hang out with other singletons; or simply want to enjoy your own company without […]

Exploring the Caves of Barbados

 Big changes at Curaçao resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Curaçao’s Kontiki Beach Resort has embarked on a major upgrade project, according to the country’s tourist board. The 80-room property has announced a full room product upgrade. The project includes changes to a variety of in-room amenities, including flat-screen TVs, walk-in rain showers and new […]

A New Push to Preserve Jamaica’s Historical Sites

 Protecting Jamaica’s heritage By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica’s historic spaces must be preserved. That’s the call by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust’s Technical Director of Archaeology, Dorrick Gray (above), who is pushing for the preservation of two of the nation’s most notable spaces, Seville Heritage Park in St Ann and the Underwater City of […]

Wyndham’s Big Regional Expansion

 Major room growth in Latin America, Caribbean By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Wyndham Hotel Group has reported record room growth in its Latin America and Caribbean portfolio for the second quarter of 2015, with 11 new properties and 1,281 new rooms representing an increase of 15 percent from last year. The group’s new hotels across […]

AMResorts Adding Another Hotel in Mexico

 Another new property as expansion continues By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts’ regional expansion continues. The company announced plans to open a Sunscape Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta in December. That would be the company’s fourth property in the destination and the 13th new resort it has announced in 2015. “Expanding the Sunscape brand […]

VIDEO: A Caribbean Voyage in 60 Seconds

 Sailing the British Virgin Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the Caribbean’s sailing capital: the British Virgin Islands. And the latest Caribbean Journal video takes you to the British Virgin Islands, where CJ recently sailed a Moorings 4800 catamaran to explore the archipelago. The trip took us across the island chain, from the North Sound […]

JetBlue CEO to Keynote Caribbean State of the Industry Tourism Conference

 Robin Hayes to headline Curacao conference By Dana Niland CJ Contributor JetBlue President and CEO Robin Hayes will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)’s 2015 State of the Industry Conference in October. The announcement comes as JetBlue has been embarking on a significant expansion push throughout the Caribbean region. “As chief […]

Crystal Cruises’ Newest Partner

 ETRO comes to Crystal By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Crystal Cruises is partnering with ETRO Spa products to provide guests with a variety of exclusive amenities and treatments, both in their own staterooms and penthouses and in the Crystal Spa and Salon. In their own rooms, guests will be treated to luxury ETRO products such […]

San Juan’s La Concha Resort Names New General Manager

 Condado mainstay names new top official By Dana Niland CJ Contributor La Concha Resort in San Juan’s Condado district has appointed Alain Tiphaine as its new General Manager. In this new role, he will be responsible for all hotel operations, including the management and recruitment of employees, marketing and promotion, and budgeting, the property said. […]