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Carnival Just Made Its First Post-Melissa Cruise Call to Jamaica

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Carnival Cruise Line made its first official call to Ocho Rios on Wednesday as Carnival Sunrise arrived in port, marking the resumption of cruise visits to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Local officials and community partners greeted the ship as operations continued to stabilize across the north coast — with cruise guests officially returning to the […]

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The 10 Best Golf Resorts to Visit Right Now

Recent years have seen a radical transformation in golf resorts in the Caribbean, which is quickly becoming a global epicenter for the game. There are more great places to stay and play than ever, from traditional golf-focused resorts to luxe hotels that also offer easy access to great nearby courses. That’s along with more and […]

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Disney Cruise Line Adds New Caribbean Itineraries

By the Caribbean Journal staff Disney Cruise Line has added a group of special itineraries for the 2019 summer season. In addition to seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Disney will be launching special itineraries to both the Caribbean and The Bahamas on the Disney Fantasy ship. The new itineraries include a […]

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Jamaica to Host Tourism Resilience Center

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica will host a tourism resilience and crisis management center to deal with climate-related issues, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The center, which will be located at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, will serve the Caribbean, providing information, expertise, technical advice and guidance. “It will […]


Disney Cruise Line Adds New Caribbean Itineraries

If you’re looking for the perfect vacation experience, adults-only all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean are hard to beat. Because when you find such an oasis, magic seems to happen. While we all love our families, having “time out” for adults, without the kids, can make everything better. Vacationing in an adults-only atmosphere creates peace, serenity […]

A $75 Million Transformation at Jamaica’s Half Moon

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s most iconic resorts is readying a dramatic transformation. Montego Bay, Jamaica’s Half Moon resort is in the midst of a $75 million renovation project that will mean a total “rebirth” of the property. The relaunched property is slated to debut in November. “Since opening our doors […]

St Barth’s Le Toiny to Reopen in October

By Alexander Britell Another one of the top hotels in St Barth is planning a relaunch. The ultra-luxe Hotel Le Toiny is planning to reopen Oct. 15, the property announced in a statement this week. Reservations are already open for the property, which has been closed since Hurricane Irma. The boutique hotel has also announced […]

Tradewind Aviation Relaunching Anguilla Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the best way to fly to Anguilla. Luxury airline Tradewind Aviation is resuming its service between San Juan and Anguilla, with service set to resume Dec. 14. That’s just in time for next high season and the reopening of many properties on the island. Flights are already for sale, […]