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Month: May 2017

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Southwest Airlines Launching New Nonstop Flights to Punta Cana, Cancun

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Southwest Airlines is continuing its rapid expansion push in the Caribbean with a trio of new Caribbean routes. The company, which is rolling out a wave of new flights on June 4, has announced plans to launch new daily nonstop […]

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A New CEO at InterContinental Hotels Group

InterContinental Hotels Group has named a new CEO, following the retirement of Richard Solomons. Solomons has been succeeded by Keith Barr, a member of IHG’s executive committee who has spent nearly 17 years with the company. Barr will take up […]

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The Best Islands for Luxury Shopping in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We love trawling craft markets and buying cute little tchotchkes as much as any Caribbean shopper, but sometimes we’re prepared to invest a little more in a pricey designer bauble or high-end must-have. So […]

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Jumby Bay Launches Organic Farm

The private-island Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort off the coast of Antigua, has launched a new organic farm and kitchen garden. Accessed via foot path, the farm encompasses a vegetable garden, an herb garden and an orchard. It also houses […]


Kimpton Seafire Names New Marketing Director

Cayman’s Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa has appointed Virgil M. Napier to its team in the role of Director of Sales & Marketing. Napier comes to the Grand Cayman resort from the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA, […]


The Top 5 Paradise Island Hotels

Paradise Island Hotels

Paradise Island was originally the private estate of a Swedish millionaire and called Hog Island. But today Paradise Island, the one-square-mile oasis just offshore from Nassau, Bahamas, lives up to its current name, offering sun-seeking vacationers miles of idyllic white-sand beaches; […]

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Caña, a New Culinary Hotspot in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s already-smoldering food scene is getting a major new addition. El San Juan Hotel is welcoming Puerto Rican native, Chef Juliana Gonzalez, back to Puerto Rico for the opening of the resort’s signature restaurant, Caña by Juliana Gonzalez. Created and […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise in Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jodi Michna, who sent in this stunning shot of sunrise on the island of Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […]


Resorts World Bimini Names New President

Resorts World Bimini has named Patricia Lawrence as its new president, parent company Genting Malaysia Berhad announced. Lawrence will oversee all operations at the recently-completed resort, including gaming, hotel, transportation, dining and entertainment. Lawrence will also be responsible for the […]

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Jamaica’s Big Plans for the Cruise Industry

BY GUY BRITTON It’s a booming industry in the Caribbean, and cruising shows no signs of slowing down. That’s particularly true in Jamaica, which has spent significant resources in recent years in an effort to improve its standing as a […]


New Millennial-Focused Hotel Brand "Locale" Coming to Cayman

Locale, a new “limited service” hotel brand, is coming to the Cayman Islands. Howard Hospitality Group has announced the launch of Locale, a new kind of hotel concept that will consist of “live and work” guestrooms and lofts catering to […]


Ben & Jerry’s Now Has a Bob Marley Flavor: One Love

Ben & Jerry's One Love

Ben & Jerry’s newest flavor is all about the Caribbean. The company has announced the launch of the new “Bob Marley’s One Love” flavor, named for Bob Marley’s legendary song. The flavor is the result of a partnership with the […]


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