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Year: 2016

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Silversea Completes Renovation on Silver Whisper Ship

Silversea’s latest refurbishment By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It took 7 days and millions of dollars and now Silversea’s 382-passenger Silver Whisper has emerged from dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas with several enhancements to its suites and public areas. In […]

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Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Declines Again

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Caribbean hotel occupancy continues to fall in 2016, according to the latest report from data and analytics specialist STR. Regional hotel occupancy fell 2.8 percent in November compared to the same month in 2015, with occupancy for the year now […]

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Simone Biles Is Visiting Belize

Gold-medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles visited Belize this week, making good on a promise to visit the country after the Olympics. Biles, who was part of the gold-medal-winning team at the Rio Olympics (and also won a bronze on the balance […]

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JetBlue Adding More Nonstops to Bermuda

JetBlue is increasing its service to Bermuda, the carrier announced this week. The company will be expanding service with two year-round daily flights and a third summer seasonal roundtrip from New York City to Bermuda. JetBlue will also be operating […]


A New Beach Bar at the Four Seasons Nevis

One of the Caribbean’s most innovative luxury resorts has a new creation: a classic Caribbean beach bar. It’s called the Kastawey Beach Bar, and it’s a restaurant and bar serving “hook-to-table fare” and rum cocktails. Set on the property’s southern […]


Norwegian Extends New York-Martinique Flights

Norwegian Air has announced the extension of its flights between New York City and Martinique. The carrier has announced plans to extend its thrice-weekly service through the end of April 2017. Norwegian’s flights operate Tuesdays, Thursdays ad Saturdays between New […]

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BVI Airways Acquires Second Aircraft

BVI Airways, which plans to launch the first-ever nonstop commercial flights between Miami and Tortola, has acquired its second aircraft. The company has taken delivery of a second AVRO Regional Jet 100, which will have a seating capacity of 86, […]


Why You Need to Visit This "Stickless Popsicle" Shop in Old San Juan

How to stay cool in San Juan By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor From his tiny Old San Juan house, Juan Eddie Rosado has been keeping Sanjuaneros cool for 46 years. During that time he’s sold his refreshing cups of […]


Air Canada Launches New Nonstop Flights to Trinidad

Air Canada has launched new year-round nonstop flights to Trinidad. The flights, which will operate on Air Canada Rouge, will fly twice weekly from Toronto to Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport in Port of Spain. “Air Canada is very pleased to […]

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Norwegian Announces 2018, 2019 Caribbean Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its summer 2018 and fall/winter 2018-2019 itineraries, featuring new opportunities for guests to set sail to the Caribbean. In summer 2018, Norwegian Gem will set sail for the Bahamas and Florida each Saturday from New […]


A New Hotel Is Coming to Mexico’s Xcaret Park

A major new hotel is coming to the Xcaret Park eco-destination on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. The Hotel Xcaret will include 900 rooms, all suites, in a luxury property that will be the first to hold an EarthCheck certification for its […]


How to Buy a Home in St. Croix

Buy a Home in St. Croix

It’s one of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean: St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. And its location means that for U.S. citizens it’s a very convenient place to buy a vacation home or move. To learn more […]


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