A private pool outside your suite in the Riviera Maya. A swim-up room in Punta Cana. A familiar resort in Jamaica entering a new adults-only chapter. Another longtime Mexican Caribbean property getting a new name, redesigned rooms, and a reimagined premium section. Those are some of the changes coming across Ocean Signature Resorts as the […]
Carnival Corporation has signed an addendum to its terminal agreement at Port Everglades in Florida, the company announced. The deal extends the cruise company’s contract at the port through 2030 with an additional five years of sailings. Carnival had previously signed a 15-year agreement in 2010 at Port Everglades, which has more than 3.6 million […]
Jamaica keeps getting greener. Following the launch of a major new wind farm on the island, the country’s government announced that it was finalizing an agreement with Eight Rivers Energy Company to build and operate a 33.1-megawatt solar facility at Paradise Park in Westmoreland. The plant represents an investment of $50 million, with construction slated […]
Hotels in the region have announced creative new positions in all kinds of fields in recent years, from wellness concierges to rum sommeliers. Now, Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort has announced its newest hire: a vibe manager. The St Lucia property has appointed Yasa Sereno as its new vibe manager, or, as it describes, “the […]
It’s famous for its party scene, from Tom Beach to the Eden Rock, but the lovely stretch of sand in St Jean, St Barth can be an impossibly relaxing place, too, especially in the early morning. Here’s what it’s like to be there.
Dutch carrier KLM is adding more flights to Aruba. After the success of newly-introduced flights to the island for the summer months, the carrier has decided to allocate additional capacity to Aruba for the winter tourist season. This will mean about 3,800 additional seats to Aruba from November through March, according to the Aruba Tourism […]
With breezy white-sand beaches, year-round balmy temps, and a uniquely cosmopolitan culture, the Dutch-Caribbean isle of Aruba has long been a favorite of sun-seeking Caribbean travelers. But, in case you need more reasons to visit this tiny territory, check out our pick of five Fun Things to Do in Aruba. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor […]
Canadian air carrier WestJet has announced a new destination: Belize City. The carrier will begin serving Belize City with nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport beginning Oct. 29. WestJet will be operating the flights twice weekly. “WestJet is proud to become the only Canadian carrier to fly non-stop to the Philip S. W. Goldson […]
The United States government has declared a public health emergency for Puerto Rico, following the spread of the mosquito-borne virus Zika. The declaration was made by US Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell at the request of Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla. The move signals that “the current spread of Zika virus poses […]
The world’s greatest sprinter made history — again. Jamaica’s Usain Bolt took home the Olympic gold medal in the Men’s 100M race in Rio, besting the United States’ Justin Gatlin with a time of 9.81 seconds. Canada’s Andre De Grasse finished third in 9.91 seconds. Bolt is now the only sprinter to ever win the […]
Celebrity Chef Seamus Mullen is coming to Aruba this fall for a special one-night-only dinner. Mullen, a top chef in New York City best known for his El Colmado tapas and wine hall in Hell’s Kitchen, will be creating a special menu at the Windows on Aruba Restaurant at Divi & Tamarijn Aruba. “We are […]
Exploring Hedonism II By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s been a long time since I’ve seen so many naked people in one place. Thirty years, to be exact. That’s how long ago, as a fresh-faced student, I lived at Hedonism II during an 11-month-long college internship at the legendary adults-only all-inclusive resort in Negril, […]
