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Month: July 2016

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JetBlue’s Traffic Keeps Growing Fast

JetBlue Airways, the fastest-growing carrier in the Caribbean region, is continuing to show strong traffic growth. The New York City-based airline’s recent data showed 3.953 billion revenue passenger miles in June, an 11.6 percent increase from June 2015, on a […]

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A Terrific New Café in Nassau

Drawbridge Nassau

There’s a new must-visit café in historic downtown Nassau. It’s called The Drawbridge, and it’s part of a major revitalization of West Hill Street by the owners of the Graycliff Hotel, Restaurant and Cigar Company, the Garzaroli family. The colorful […]

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A New GM at Bonaire’s Plaza Beach Resort

Plaza Bonaire

Another leading Bonaire hotel has named a new general manager. The island’s Plaza Beach Resort has appointed Marcel Brekelmans as its new general manager, who succeeds outgoing GM David Rietveld, who had served for almost three years in the role. […]

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Cayman’s Rising Fashion Star

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The Cayman Islands has a rising fashion star By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In a first for the Cayman Islands – and the Caribbean – a local fashion designer, Isy Obi, has been selected as a finalist for The […]

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A Chocolate Lover’s Paradise in the Dominican Republic

Chocolate indulgence in the Dominican Republic By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s the Dominican Republic’s sweetest deal. And if you’re a chocolate lover (and who isn’t?) it just might be reason enough to book a stay at RIU’s all-inclusive […]


Visitors Are Spending More on This Caribbean Island

Barbados

A quarterly survey conducted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization found that long stay visitors to Barbados spent 20 percent more money during the first quarter of 2016 than during the same period in 2015. According to the report, total visitor […]


The Reef by CuisinArt Set to Debut in Anguilla in November

One of Anguilla’s most hotly-anticipated hotels is coming soon. The Reef by CuisinArt boutique hotel is slated to debut in November, the property announced today. The beachfront hotel will include 80 suites directly on the sea; it represents an expansion […]

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Viceroy to Open Caribbean Overwater Villa Resort

Overwater Villas

Viceroy Hotel Group is planning a major new overwater hotel in the Caribbean. The company has announced plans to open the new Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama resort and residences, slated to open in 2019 off the Caribbean coast of […]


Grenada Tourism Is Surging

Grenada

Grenada is seeing continued strong growth in tourist arrivals, the country announced this week. Preliminary statistics from the first half showed a 10.3 percent increase in arrivals in the first half of 2016. The United States continues to be the […]


Three Suites to Try This Summer in Jamaica

Suite new places to stay By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Travelers looking for a getaway this summer will find plenty of luxurious options in Jamaica, from suites that have hosted diplomats and celebrities to cottages built into the lush natural […]

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Latin America, Caribbean Traffic Slide Continues for American Airlines

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American Airlines Group continues to report declining traffic in the Latin America and Caribbean region, according to the company’s latest numbers. The carrier reported 2.551 billion revenue passenger miles in June, down 3.1 percent from 2.632 billion in June 2015. […]


The Hyatt Regency Trinidad’s Newest Hire

Hyatt Regency New Hire

The Hyatt Regency Trinidad has announced the appointment of a new beverage manager. The property has named Ashmeed Abass to the role, according to Food and Beverage Director Ronan Doherty. “We are thrilled to have promoted Ashmeed Abass to Beverage […]


The Most Stylish Hotels in the Caribbean

Most Stylish Hotels

There are grand hotels and there are beautiful hotels in the Caribbean, small and large, boutique and all-inclusive. But what makes a hotel stylish? It’s that extra attention to detail, that extra emphasis on design and creativity. It’s about seeing […]


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