The blue cobblestones of Old San Juan are packed long before lunch. At El Yunque National Forest, the sound of waterfalls carries through the trees. Along the west coast in Rincón, surfers paddle out beneath orange evening skies. Puerto Rico has become one of the Caribbean’s most in-demand destinations, and getting there is about to […]
A Mediterranean-style villa in the tony Lyford Cay community in Nassau, The Bahamas has hit the market. The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom villa has been listed with CA Christie Real Estate for $10.95 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. Villa Belvedere is set on a 0.83-acre lot with 7,450 square feet of interior space, overlooking an 18-hole […]
A special report by Joe Pike An in-depth look into Puerto Ricos’ Hotel Industry with analysis of the current situation, reopening and the investment climate.
Spirit Airlines is planning a major relaunch of its flight service to the Caribbean over the next two months, Caribbean Journal has learned. The low-cost carrier is planning a roll-out of relaunched routes in June and July, kicking off as Caribbean destinations begin to open themselves up for travelers. The Caribbean relaunch is centered in […]
As Caribbean destinations from the United States Virgin Islands to Saint Lucia begin to reopen their borders to travelers, it’s a time of great change and opportunity for the Caribbean. This week’s Caribbean Travel Outlook webinar presented by Caribbean Journal gathered top industry leaders from across the region to discuss what’s next for the Caribbean […]
The Bahamas is planning to reopen its doors for tourism on July 1, the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Aviation announced. The country is reopening under the guidelines of its new “Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan,” which will be an approved, comprehensive guide of health and safety protocols across the country. The program covers everything […]
It’s one of the Caribbean’s hottest small destinations. It’s outside of the hurricane belt. And its hotel stock is relatively small when compared to other Caribbean destinations. And in the age of social distancing, the small-island, spread-out feel of Bonaire is a rather attractive incentive. “Bonaire is an island blessed with an unsurpassed natural beauty,” […]
P&O Cruises is extending its pause in operations until Oct. 15, the company announced in a statement. P&O Cruises, whose global cruise network includes sailings in the Caribbean, said it was working “in close coordination with all relevant public health bodies” to enhance its health and safety protocols. “As a business our operational focus is […]
The Couples Resorts collection of adults-only all-inclusives in Jamaica is planning to reopen July 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company will reopen all four of its Jamaica resorts on July 1, following the implementation of its new “Good Clean Fun” program focused on health and safety. The news comes as Jamaica tourism officials revealed […]
Curaçao hotels are working to prepare for the eventual return of visitors, according to the Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association. CHATA recently ran a series of site inspections across the Dutch Caribbean island to examine how hotels have been implementing new health and safety protocols. The wide-ranging operational changes apply to everything from check-in to […]
In a major move for the Caribbean tourism sector at large, the island of Jamaica is reopening its borders for travelers beginning June 15. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett announced the decision in a letter from the Ministry of Tourism to stakeholders. Jamaica reopened its borders for the repatriation of nationals on June 1. The […]
Most of the 18 golf courses in Puerto Rico have officially reopened for play, according to Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez. That includes some of the most famous tracks on the island, including Royal Isabela. Some courses are only open to existing members, however — such as TPC Dorado Beach, Palmas Athletic Club and the Wyndham […]
