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Month: December 2016

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How to Experience Cuba with Peggy Goldman's Friendly Planet

When Peggy Goldman fell into a chance 36 years ago to organize a journey to Israel for 200 Holocaust survivors, her lack of experience in the industry didn’t deter her ambition to transform lives through the power of travel. That […]

LIAT Expands Fleet With New ATR

Caribbean carrier LIAT has expanded its flight with another new ATR-72 aircraft. The plane, which is the 10th ATR for LIAT, recently arrived at Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport. The 68-seater plane will go into commercial service in the middle […]

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Sandals Is Planning Overwater Villas Around the Caribbean

After debuting the Caribbean’s first-ever Over-the-Water Villas at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Sandals Resorts has even bigger plans. (Caribbean Journal got the first look at the villas — check out our video tour above). The new bungalows made […]

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This Caribbean Hotel’s Cabanas Have Their Own Plunge Pools

Cabanas

A rather cool amenity at Royalton Blue Waters By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’ve been fortunate enough to log more than our fair share of cabana time at various Caribbean resorts. But the seaside sanctuaries at Royalton Blue Waters, […]


Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association Names New CEO

The Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association has named a new top executive. CHATA has appointed Miles Mercera to serve as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Current CHATA President & CEO, Lizanne Dindial, will step down […]


10 Under-the-Radar Places to Retire in the Caribbean

Best Places to Retire in the Caribbean

When it comes to planning your dream Caribbean retirement, not all Caribbean islands are the same. Some offer more cosmopolitan environments, others more rugged. Others offer more luxury, others more affordability. But when it comes to finding that perfect mix […]

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The Best Cuban Cigar Shop in Grand Cayman

Cuban Cigars in Grand Cayman

It’s hidden down a long corridor off Harbour Drive; when you arrive at the door you almost feel as though you’ll need a password to enter. Happily, though, La Casa del Habano in Grand Cayman is open to all, a […]


AMResorts Opens New Dreams Resort in Dominican Republic

Dreams Dominicus

AMResorts has opened its newest property in the Caribbean: the new Dreams Dominicus La Romana resort. The all-inclusive resort is the company’s fourth dreams resort and 11th for AMResorts in the Dominican Republic. The 391-suite resort is set on a […]


Lumina Point Resort Opens in Exuma

Lumina Point Resort

There’s a new hotel in the Out Islands of the Bahamas: Lumina Point, which has officially opened its doors. The property, whose planned debut was first reported by Caribbean Journal earlier this year, is a boutique resort located on Stocking […]

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Holland America’s New Private Island Lobster Shack

Lobster Shack

Holland America’s Half Moon Cay private island will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017, and the cruise line is making some updates for the occasion. That includes the introduction of a new Lobster Shack restaurant on the island serving […]


Getting Local Government in Jamaica to Work

What local government means if we can get it to work By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Last week I was driving around Montego Bay with the NSWMA regional manager and stopped by the Retirement dumpsite. As I drove around, I […]


10 Tiny Caribbean Beach Hotels

They’re small, they’re playful and they’re directly on the beach. What they may lack in amenities, they make up for with character. Because sometimes you just want to jump right into the water, without the long trek from your room. […]


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