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Hotel Tracker: True Blue Bay Hotel in Grenada for $212 a Night in March

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The road curves past marinas and low hills on Grenada’s southwest coast, then drops toward Prickly Bay, where sailboats rest at anchor and the water stays calm through most of the day. True Blue Bay Hotel sits right along the edge of the bay, close enough that you see masts and ripples from balconies and […]

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Why You Need to Visit The Palms, Turks and Caicos

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By Alexander Britell   “We need to come back. Soon.” Grace Bay Beach has that kind of effect on people- the blindingly white sand, the calm lap of the surf. And the good thing is, it’s time to come back. Yes, the storms hit Turks and Caicos and Providenciales in particular, but in the TCI’s […]

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PADI Launches Dive Travel Platform

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, has launched PADI Travel, a travel resource for divers and adventurers. The new global travel platform connects travel and diving resources, inspiring users to venture to the world’s most popular dive regions, become more active in the sport and more energized to take […]

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Hilton Expanding in Costa Rica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s rapid expansion in the Caribbean Basin is continuing in 2018 with the planned debut of a new Curio-branded property in Costa Rica. The Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, is set in the historic city of San Jose, adjacent to the popular Avenida Central pedestrian thoroughfare. It’s […]


PADI Launches Dive Travel Platform

By the Caribbean Journal staff Think Eataly, Puero Rican-style. While it’s not affiliated with the global Italian food hall brand, San Juan’s Il Nuovo Mercato is the city’s destination food market, with a remarkable assortment of authentic Italian options. Il Nuovo Mercato, owned by the company behind the famous Mercato Centralle in Florence, has seven […]

Grenada Planning Airport Expansion

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada is planning a major expansion of its Maurice Bishop International Airport. The project is being backed by a $66 million concessional loan from China, according to a government release. The project will include a parallel taxiway, loading bridges, a bypass road, passenger terminals, a second apron for cargo and […]

The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018

The Caribbean is back and better than ever. That means it’s time to rediscover the region, returning to your favorite spots and exploring uncharted destinations. We’ve hand crafted an enticing mix of famous and off-the-radar destinations, giving you our favorite places in the Caribbean to check out in 2018. Where will you be going in […]

In Grand Cayman, a Taste of Havana

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Grand Cayman’s most legendary eateries is heading to Havana — for the night, anyway. The Rum Point Club has unveiled new Havana Nights on Wednesdays this season, offering a Cuban dining adventure with Cuban dishes, classic Cuban cocktails and an authentic Cuban dance troupe. The Havana Nights buffet […]

Sonesta Expands in Colombia

By the Caribbean Journal staff Sonesta International has expanded in Colombia with the new Sonesta Hotel Ibagué. The new property in Ibagué’s Acqua Commercial complex is Sonesta’s seventh hotel in Colombia. Set in the Tolima department, it’s the 15th Sonesta hotel in South America, under the management of GHL Hotels. The new-build property has 91 […]

Tortola Pier Park Names Interim CEO

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Vance Lewis has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Tortola Pier Park Ltd, the organization announced this week. His appointment by the Board of Directors is effective February 1, following the demitting of office by current CEO, Dona Regis on January 31. “We are happy to have had Ms. […]

Grupo Piñero’s Big Growth

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grupo Piñero, the parent company of Bahia Principe, had a very strong 2017, according to the company’s latest data report. The group reported an eight percent sales increase compared to 2016, marking the sixth year of growth for the brand and a gross operating profit of $250 million. The news […]

Seadust Cancun Completes Renovation Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Seadust Cancun family Resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico has completed a major renovation project, the property announced this week. The renovation entailed a complete makeover of its 505 rooms and suites. The multimillion-dollar upgrade included new mattresses, pillows and comforters, new marble showers, bathroom fixtures and accessories, […]

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