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Month: August 2016

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Marriott’s AC Brand Opens First Hotel in Mexico

AC

Mariott’s AC hotel brand has opened its first hotel in Mexico. The new AC Hotel Guadalajara opened its doors this week with 188 rooms. The property was developed and is owned by FibraHotel, and is operated by Marriott International. The […]

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JetBlue to Launch Daily Fort Lauderdale-Aruba Flights

JetBlue Aruba

There’s a new way to get to Aruba. JetBlue announced that its broad Caribbean expansion push would continue with a new route between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport beginning Jan. 4, 2017. It’s the latest […]

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Starbucks Continues Caribbean Expansion in Trinidad

Starbucks

Starbucks continues Caribbean expansion By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Heads up, Caribbean-bound coffee lovers: there’s a new Starbucks in town. The region’s 33rd outpost is now open in San Fernando, Trinidad’s SouthPark Entertainment Complex. Operated by local restaurant management company […]

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Martinique Seeing Huge Jump in US, Canadian Visitors

Martinique is booming. The French Caribbean department is seeing a significant increase in visitors from the United States and Canada, following a concerted push in recent years to focus on the North American market. This year’s peak tourist season saw […]


VIDEO: A Walk on the Beach in St Barth

Gouverneur Beach

Is this the perfect St Barth beach? Gouverneur Beach has it all: powder-white sand, sparkling turquoise water, sweeping cliffs … and it’s often got far less traffic than some of its more popular counterparts. That means it isn’t just beautiful […]


A Hot New Restaurant in Santo Domingo

Miami Hot

There’s a new must-visit restaurant and lounge in the Dominican Republic’s capital. It’s called Miami Hot, and it brings South Beach flash to the La Yuca district of Santo Domingo. The eatery, which debuted earlier this summer, features a mix of […]

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In Jamaica, a New Look at Treasure Beach’s Potential

Treasure Beach

Best known as the home to the Jakes Resort, the Jamaican destination of Treasure Beach is getting new attention from the country’s tourism officials. Jamaica Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett says Treasure Beach is a unique destination offering “rustic experience where […]


This Caribbean Island Wants to Be a “Blue Growth” Leader

Blue Growth

It’s called Blue Growth: it means a strategy aimed at supporting sustainable growth concentrated in the marine and maritime sectors. And one Caribbean island wants to be a regional leader in this area: Grenada. The tri-island country has been making […]


How to Take a Wellness Vacation to Bonaire

Wellness Vacation

It’s a new way to experience Bonaire above the water. Caribbean Wind and Sun Vacations has unveiled its new program, Wellness Vacations to Bonaire. Owner Ann Phelan has crafted vacation packages for travelers seeking a restorative getaway. The customized packages […]

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Eustatia Island: A New Caribbean Private Island Villa Resort

Eustatia Island

It’s one of the most-sought-after islands in the Caribbean: Eustatia Island, set in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda. And now it’s home to one of the region’s most exclusive villa experiences. Much like nearby Necker Island (home to Richard […]


VIDEO: Walking on Water in the Exumas

Walking on Water

You’re in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, with a few small islands in sight. There is nothing but the sound of the wind and the light rush of water. And then the sand ends, and the sea begins, and there […]


VIDEO: Flying Over Reduit Beach, St Lucia

Reduit Beach

It just might be the best beach in St Lucia: Reduit Beach, that superb stretch of golden sand near Rodney Bay. It’s home to several great resorts, lively nightlife and some delicious eateries. This is what it looks like from […]


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