Month: June 2016

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Dominican Republic Leading Caribbean Hotel Pipeline

The Dominican Republic currently leads the Caribbean hotel construction pipeline, according to a new construction pipeline report from STR. The Dominican Republic has 1,208 rooms across six hotels in construction right now, more than any other country in the wider […]

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Royal Caribbean Plans Major New Miami Cruise Terminal

Miami Cruise Terminal

Royal Caribbean is making a big move in Miami. The cruise giant has signed an agreement with Miami-Dade County to build a major new cruise terminal on land leased from the county. The new terminal will serve as a homeport […]

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AMResorts Signs New Resort Deal in Mexico

The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel company has added another new property to its management portfolio. Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts has signed a deal to open the Zoëtry Chamela Costalegre Mexico all-inclusive resort. The 120-room, new-build property will be located 90 miles […]

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The Must-Visit Food Festival in Nevis

Nevis Food Festival

The Nevis Mango and Food Festival kicks off Friday July 8, marking the start of a month of special events that will take guests around the island and feature dinners and cooking demonstrations by two special guest European chefs. On […]


A New Punta Cana Adults-Only Hotel

Punta Cana Adults Only

A longtime hotel in Punta Cana is making a major change. The Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Don Pablo Collection in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana is making a move to become an adults-only hotel, the country’s Ministry […]


Wyclef Jean to Highlight Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival

Wyclef Jean

The Caribbean’s top creole music festival is at it again this year, with a high-powered slate of performers on the agenda. The list includes everyone from Wyclef Jean and T-Mickey to Akon and Dede Saint Prix. This year will be […]

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New Courtyard Nassau Opens in the Bahamas

Courtyard Nassau

Another new hotel is debuting in Nassau: the new Courtyard Nassau. Marriott’s latest property in the Bahamas officially opens July 1, with 112 rooms set at the former Sunset Resort Nassau in the downtown area. The property includes a pool […]


A New Way to Stay at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun

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Another reason to stay at the Grand Residences By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s not an ordinary bed-and-breakfast. And it’s not an ordinary bed-and-breakfast package. Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, an all-suite luxury resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, has just […]


Why Randy Moss Is Going to Turks and Caicos

Randy Moss

Turks and Caicos’ Grace Bay Club is offering guests an exclusive opportunity to mingle with retired NFL legend Randy Moss, and current NFL players Aqib Talib and Vince Wilfork. In conjunction with the Turks and Caicos Islands American Football Academy, […]

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Norwegian Launching New Nonstop Caribbean Flights

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European carrier Norwegian is expanding its service to the French Caribbean. The carrier, which launched major new flights between the Northeast and Martinique and Guadeloupe last year, has announced plans to launch flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guadeloupe later this […]


Richard Branson's Push to Save Caribbean Sharks

In recent years, there has been perhaps no better advocate for the Caribbean’s natural environment than one of its most famous residents: Sir Richard Branson. And while Branson’s biggest advocacy has come in favor of the green energy movement in […]


In St Lucia, the Joy of the Mango

St Lucia

In St Lucia, it’s all about the mango this summer. Two of St. Lucia’s top luxury resorts, Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, are celebrating the mango throughout the months of June and July. Guests can partake in a variety of […]