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Year: 2016

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Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Coming to the Caribbean

Hollywood superstar and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming to Grand Cayman. The movie legend will keynote the upcoming Cayman Alternative Investment Summit, set for Feb. 15-17 at the new Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa on Seven Mile Beach. […]

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There’s a New Villa at Oil Nut Bay

The Oil Nut Bay luxury development in Virgin Gorda has unveiled its newest villa. The hillside property in the British Virgin Islands is called Posideon’s Perch, and it is now available for rent. The three-bedroom villa has expansive ocean views […]

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Michael Schwartz Launches Newest Royal Caribbean Menu

Leading chef Michael Schwartz has introduced a new menu at Royal Caribbean’s 150 Central Park restaurant. The eatery, which is located onboard the company’s Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas ships, underscores Schwartz’s […]

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Hilton Expands in Colombia

Hilton has expanded in Colombia, debuting its eighth hotel in the country with the new Hampton by Hilton Medellin. The 132-room property, which is owned and managed by Metro Operacion Inmobilaria SAS, opened this week. “We are thrilled to debut […]


This Is the Travel Gear You Need for a Caribbean Trip

Travel Gear

Wherever you’re heading in the Caribbean, it’s likely you’re going to find sun, sand and sea. But that can mean many things for many people — whether you’re looking to lounge with some music on the beach, head for a snorkel or […]


When Harry Met Sea Turtles

Prince Harry Nevis

Prince Harry made a stop in Nevis on Wednesday, joining the island’s Nevis Turtle Group for a rather royal duty: releasing sea turtle hatchlings on the island’s Lovers Beach into the ocean. Nevis has been at the forefront of the sea […]

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How to Buy a Home in the Bahamas

How to Buy a Home on the Bahamas

If you’re looking to move to an island in the Caribbean, there is so much to think about, from the environment to the cost of living to the culture. And those are factors that can be vastly different from island […]


Appleton Begins Major Expansion of Tour Complex in Jamaica

Appleton has begun a major expansion of its Appleton Rum Estate Tour Complex in Jamaica. The $7.7 million USD project is slated to begin in January and will add 25,000 square feet to the existing facility. The main building will […]


St. Kitts and Nevis, United Arab Emirates Sign Air Services Agreement

St. Kitts and Nevis and the United Arab Emirates have signed a landmark air services agreement, the two sides announced this week. The agreement intends to pave the way for future air traffic between the two countries. In a meeting […]

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Why You Need to Spend an Afternoon on This Tiny Caribbean Island

Scilly Cay

Looking to find the best lunch in Anguilla and then some? You’ll need to get on a boat and head to Scilly Cay for one of the best afternoons you’ll ever experience. CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon explains. 1. On a […]


Marriott to Open Renaissance in Cancun

Renaissance Cancun

Marriott is expanding in the Caribbean region with another new hotel. The company announced that it would be partnering with Grupo Diestra on a new-build Renaissance hotel in Puerto Cancun, set between Cancun’s Hotel Zone and its downtown. The Renaissance […]


Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Continues to Slide

caribbean hotel performance cover

After showing positive signs in September, Caribbean hotel occupancy declined again in October, according to the latest report from hotel analytics firm STR. The Caribbean’s hotel occupancy fell 2.5 percent to 54.7 percent in October, down from the same month […]


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