Month: August 2017
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Antigua and Barbuda Seeing Growth in UK Bookings
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor U.K. luxury tour operators have reported growth in revenue in revenue following the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s recent marketing campaign. Luxury tour operator, the Inspiring Travel Company has reported an increase in Antigua bookings this …
A Tasty Mezcal Cocktail from the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen
By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor It’s less than a month to go until Mexico’s Independence day, and the mixologists at the Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen are preparing for the September 15 celebration with new, fiesta-ready cocktails. To be served …
Jamaica’s 5 Best Street Foods
By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor On our travels to Jamaica we’ve sampled all manner of culinary delights, from world-class sushi in a fancy Kingston restaurant to a “secret” and sumptuous breakfast buffet in Port Antonio and flavorful Indian dinner in …
Flying to St. Barth on Tradewind Aviation
By Alexander Britell You know something’s different when, after checking in, you don’t go through security. You take a side elevator up to a private lounge, waiting until the time when you simply have to walk right down to the …
Holiday Inn Express Expands in Mexico
IHG’s fast-growing Holiday Inn Express brand has opened another new property in the region The latest Holiday Inn Express has debuted in the city of Tuxpan on Mexico’s eastern shores on the Gulf of Mexico. Located on the waters of …
Sandals’ New Swim-Up Suites in St. Lucia
By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals Resorts’ big Caribbean enhancement push is continuing. The latest upgrade? The new Beachfront Crystal Lagoon Suites at the Sandals Halcyon Beach resort in St. Lucia. The new suites (see photo at the top of …
Barbuda’s Marine Conservation Push
Barbuda is celebrating the third anniversary of the creation of its marine sanctuaries. In 2014, the Barbuda Council established the marine reserves and no-net zones to protect and replenish the island’s marine environment. Three years ago, the council adopted a …
St. John’s Cinnamon Bay Has Big Green Plans
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Cinnamon Bay, the campground and resort located on Cinnamon Bay Beach on the island of St. John, has unveiled a 10-year environmental plan for the property’s future. With a system of environmental initiatives newly in place, …
Maroc, Aruba’s Must-Visit Tapas Spot
It’s dusk in Oranjestad, a bit past the bustle of rush hour when the light is a silvery blue and the streets have emptied out before night. This is the time to sneak into Maroc before it gets too crowded, …
Carlson Rezidor Names Chief Development Officer for Americas
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has named a new development officer for the Americas region, the company announced Tuesday. Carlson Rezidor has appointed Terry Sanders as its chief development officer for the Americas, based in Minneapolis and reporting to Ken Greene, …
Mahogany Bay Set to Launch in Belize in December
The new Hilton Mahogany Bay Curio-branded property is coming to Belize in December. The first Hilton in the country, Mahogany Bay will have 205 cottages and villa-style units set on Ambergris Caye. The property has already tapped Niklaus Leuenberger as …
Harbour Island’s New Boardroom
There’s a new place to meet on Harbour Island. Valentines Residences Resort and Marina has announced the addition of a new 600-square-foot conference boardroom, the first of its kind on the island. Slated for completion in November, the state-of-the-art facility …
Alaska Airlines Launches Mexico City Flights
Alaska Airlines has launched new flights to Mexico City, the carrier announced. That means Alaska is now flying to Mexico’s capital out of two hubs: San Francisco and Los Angeles. This fall, Alaska Airlines will also be launching flights from …
The Baha Mar’s Beautiful Cigar Bar
A glass of aged rum, a premium cigar, the sound of a steel pan. It’s the recipe for a perfect evening in the Bahamas, and it’s what every night is like at the new Churchill Cigar & Rum Bar at …
Bourdain, Boulud, Andres, Ripert to Headline Cayman Cookout
By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor The lineup of chefs for the Cayman Islands’ premier culinary event, Cayman Cookout, has just been announced. Scheduled for January 10 to 14, 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, the annual event will feature world-class …