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Year: 2019

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A Great Caribbean Mushroom Recipe

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By Nigel Spence Mushrooms are generally not high on the list of foods that Caribbean folks hold in high regard. That may be because we are not and have never been a mushroom growing or consuming society. What I was […]

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How to Enjoy the Culinary Delights of St Croix

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The island of St Croix in the USVI has quietly become one of the hottest culinary destinations in the Caribbean, with a vibrant dining scene and a host of top young chefs like Digby Stridiron.  And now there’s another great […]

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8 Must-Visit Caribbean Dive Resorts

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Many of the world’s best dive resorts are far longer on experiences than they are on amenities. It makes sense for hard-core divers who are mostly looking for a place to lay their head between dives. Three hundred thread count […]

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Hyatt Expands in Colombia

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Hyatt has opened another new hotel in Colombia, this time with the debut of the Hyatt Place Bogota Convention Center.  It’s the latest debut for the Hyatt Place brand in the wider Caribbean Basin region, following the recent debut of […]


Cancun Airport Traffic Showing Improvement

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Cancun saw a jump in air traffic in September, according to the latest data from Mexico-based ASUR, which manages the destination’s airport.  Cancun International Airport saw a 1.2 percent increase in passenger traffic last month, with a total of 1.748 […]


A Dazzling All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun

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“Luxury all inclusive” is a term that invites immediate skepticism.  If you’ve ever stayed at a Four Seasons or a Ritz-Carlton or an Aman resort, you know there’s more to a five-star resort experience than offering top-shelf liquor at a […]

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How Jamaica Is Rethinking Its Tourism Investment Strategy

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Jamaica is looking to grow investment in the tourism industry “beyond the development of hotel rooms,” according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  That means developing opportunities for more projects in technology, infrastructure and services, he said.  “The tourism industry is […]


MSC Meraviglia Makes First Cruise Call in St Maarten

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MSC Cruises’ MSC Meraviglia ship made its inaugural call on St Maarten this week.  It was the second inaugural call for Port St Maarten so far in the 2019-2020 cruise season.  “Once again Port St Maarten and the destination have been able […]


More New Nonstop Flights Are Coming to Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico says it’s in the midst of a tourism boom, and another carrier is set to launch new daily nonstop flights to the island.  Beginning Nov. 14, Frontier will be operating a new daily flight between Newark Liberty International […]

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Grand Bahama’s Old Bahama Bay Reopens

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One of the most popular places to stay in Grand Bahama has officially returned in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.  The island’s Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Club reopened its doors over the weekend.  “We are officially open,” the […]


Turks and Caicos Villa Lists for $6.25 Million

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A luxury villa in Turks and Caicos has just hit the real estate market for $6.25 million, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Cerulean, a four-bedroom, 10,538-square-foot stunner is set on the coast of Providenciales’ Princess Alexandra National Park. The property emphasizes […]


Playa Names GM for New Cap Cana Resorts

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Playa Hotels and Resorts has appointed a general manager for its soon-to-debut resorts in the Dominican Republic’s Cap Cana. The all-inclusive company has tapped Pedro Tomas to the role, in which he will oversee both the Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt […]


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