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Month: April 2016

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Major New Project in Exuma Moving Forward

A major new project in the Exuma chain of the Bahamas is moving forward. The $200 million Children’s Cay project is the brainchild of Dona Bertarelli, of one of the world’s wealthiest families, and is the result of a heads […]

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Carnival Extends Visits to Cozumel

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Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its cruise calls to Cozumel, the company announced. The company has extended the length of time its ships spend in Cozumel on more than 750 voyages. On the new “Cozumel Plus”itineraries, guests can try a […]

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Southwest Airlines Launches New Costa Rica Flights

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Southwest Airlines has launched its newest service to the region. The carrier has launched its first-ever service between Los Angeles International Airport and Liberia/Guanacaste, Costa Rica. “Connecting Los Angeles to Costa Rica’s growing resort and ecotourism region brings to the […]

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How to Stay in a Villa in Bonaire

It’s an island that’s meant to be explored. That’s because the Dutch Caribbean Island of Bonaire is safe and easy to get around, whether you’re looking for your own private dive site or hiking the national park. And when you’re […]


Holland America’s Newest Caribbean Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Holland America Line will soon be debuting a new ship. The new Pinnacle-class ship, ms Koningsdam, will be christened May 20 in a ceremony in Rotterdam. The 2,650-guest ship is the first in a new […]


The State of Coral Reefs in the Bahamas

By Felicity Burrows CJ Contributor When you think of The Bahamas, you may think of stunning coral reefs, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. This island chain is popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, with many visitors coming from […]

What Are Jamaica’s Development Goals?

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Last year I had set a goal to ride 7,500 miles on the bicycle, which I achieved. Discussing it with another cyclist, I was asked if that was my ultimate objective and if I would […]


Jamaica to Appoint “Investment Ambassadors”

In a bid to court new investment, Jamaica’s government says it will be appointing a handful of “investment ambassadors.” The announcement was made this week by new Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who said the envoys would be responsible for […]


Caribbean Travel Marketplace Returning to the Bahamas

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s largest travel marketing forum is returning to the Bahamas. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace will again take place in the Bahamas in January 2017. The event will take place […]

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Dominican Republic Readies for DATE Conference

By Guy Britton PUNTA CANA — The Dominican Republic is set to launch its annual DATE conference, the largest tourism conference in the Caribbean’s largest tourism destination. This year’s DATE, or Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange, begins April 19 and lasts […]


Your New Swim-Up Suite in Punta Cana

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Forget seven. At Chic Punta Cana, 3101 might just be your lucky number. That’s because this ground-floor suite at the Uvero Alto resort has an asset that’s muy especial: it’s own swim-up lap pool. […]


Belize Tourism Off to Booming Start in 2016

By Alexander Britell Belize is booming. The Caribbean destination is off to a blazing start in 2016, according to the latest numbers from the Belize Tourism Board. The country reported a 24 percent year-over-year increase in stayover visitors in January, […]


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