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St. Maarten Airport Could Get U.S. Border Preclearance

St. Maarten Preclearance

St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport could get U.S. Customs and Border Protection border preclearance, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The DHS said Princess Juliana was one of 11 international airports identified for possible preclearance locations. If […]

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Why You Should Move to the Caribbean, And One Way to Do it

Move to the Caribbean

When you think of paradise, what springs to mind? A hammock swaying among the palm trees, a white sandy beach beneath your toes and a glistening turquoise sea gently lapping at the shore, for starters. It’s no surprise, then, that the […]

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Five Luxury Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean to Try Right Now

Luxury Boutique Hotels

At certain small hotels in the Caribbean, the art of luxury is delivered in a more intimate, more bespoke manner, with an emphasis on indulgence, sophistication and tranquility. That can manifest itself in any number of ways, from a properly […]

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Prince Harry Begins Caribbean Trip in Antigua

Prince Harry arrived in Antigua on Sunday to begin his official visit to the Caribbean. Prince Henry of Wales will be on hand to celebrate the 35th anniversary of independence for Antigua and Barbuda, along with the 50th anniversary of […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Bitter End Yacht Club

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Trudi Tryggvason, who sent in this delightful shot of the beach at the Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in the […]


A Totally New Kind of Stand-Up Paddleboard

Stand-Up Paddleboard

It’s become one of the world’s fastest-growing sports — stand-up paddling. And it’s not hard to understand why. There’s a special kind of experience as you effectively stand on top of the water, moving by only your own strength and balance. […]

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This Is Your New Yam Recipe

Yam

A new spin on Yam using wonderful ingredients. By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor The hurricane season officially ended this past month and not a moment too soon.  Who would have thought living in New York we still had to worry about […]


The Best Way to Experience Cayman Cookout

Looking to experience Grand Cayman’s famous Cayman Cookout foodie event? The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman has launched its first-ever package tailored for the event, aimed at creating the “ultimate weekend experience” for food lovers. The festival takes place Jan. 12-15, 2017 […]


Jamaica’s Competitiveness Challenges

More on Jamaica’s economic issues By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Last week, I ended by speaking on the point that if we are to see true economic and social development in Jamaica, this can only come through increasing our competitiveness […]

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Major Montego Bay Port Development “Back on Track”

A major port development project in Montego Bay is now “back on track,” according to Gordon Shirley, the chairman of the Port Authority of Jamaica. The construction phase of the $19.3 million USD project is going ahead, he said, after […]


Caribbean-Mexico Hotel Pipeline Tops 32,000 Rooms

Pipeline

There are now 32,056 rooms under contract in the Caribbean-Mexico hotel pipeline, according to the latest report from hotel analytics firm STR. That represents a 14.3 percent increase in the number of rooms under contract compared with October 2015, according […]


Norwegian Cruise Line Just Opened Its New Caribbean Island

Harvest Caye

Norwegian Cruise Line has officially opened its new private island off the coast of Belize: Harvest Caye. The private Caribbean island is the cruise line’s new destination, featuring resort-style amenities including a large pool, private luxury beach villas, eco-activities and […]


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