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Month: July 2020

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JetBlue's New York-Guadeloupe Flights to Relaunch in November

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JetBlue will be relaunching its service from New York to Guadeloupe on Nov. 7, according to a statement from the Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board.  The nonstop flights to Pointe-a-Pitre were first launched in February 2020 as JetBlue’s first-ever service to […]

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The Dreams Punta Cana Resort Is on the Market

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The Dreams Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic is on the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The all-inclusive resort is owned by Playa Hotels and Resorts, and is set in the Uvero Alto beach area of Punta Cana, […]

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Riu Reopens 11 Caribbean Resorts

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Riu Hotels and Resorts has reopened 11 of its all-inclusive resorts in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The reopenings include the Riu Palace Paradise Island in The Bahamas; the Riu Palace Aruba; the Riu Ocho Rios in […]

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AMResorts Opens New All-Inclusive Dreams Resort in Cancun

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AMResorts has opened its newest all-inclusive, the Dreams Vista Cancun Golf and Spa Resort.  The property, which officially opened July 2, has 416 rooms in a setting within the Puerta del Mar community.  “We are pleased to welcome Dreams Vista Cancun […]


The Bahamas’ Pink Sands Resort Is Open Again

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The Pink Sands Resort on Harbour Island in The Bahamas has officially reopened, following a $2 million renovation project.  The resort’s relaunch comes after The Bahamas reopened for tourism on July 1.  “We are thrilled to debut renovations at Pink Sands,” said […]


How Citizenship by Investment Is Fueling Caribbean Hotel and Real Estate Development

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Citizenship by investment programs, which confer citizenship for buyers who meet a certain investment threshold, have been quietly fueling a surge in resort and real estate developments across the Caribbean. At the forefront of that […]

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The Caribbean's "Billionaires' Playground" Is Making a Comeback

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It’s tucked away at the far northeastern corner of the Caribbean, a protected harbor they sometimes call the Billionaires’ Playground. But what’s here is both priceless and accessible, a Mecca for all those who love the sea, all those drawn […]


Winair Relaunches Aruba, St Barth Flights

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St Maarten-based Caribbean airline Winair has resumed operations, following the reopening of St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport this week.  While St Maarten will not be reopening to U.S. travelers until July 15, it is once again open for intra-regional […]


Jamaica’s Skylark Negril Beach Resort Is Open Again

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The hip new Skylark Negril Beach Resort has reopened its doors in Jamaica.  The boutique hotel had its “grand reopening” on July 3, following Jamaica’s reopening for tourism last month.  The property, which is the home of the first Caribbean […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in St Maarten

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Missy Kropf, who sent in this stunning shot of a sunset in St Maarten.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]


Major Airlines Return to The Bahamas

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The Bahamas is open for tourism, and major air carriers have officially returned to the destination.  Southwest Airlines kicked off the return with the resumption of daily flights from Baltimore to Nassau on July 1.  On July 2, New York […]


5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Shaking Across Puerto Rico

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A 5.5-magnitude earthquake caused shaking across Puerto Rico on Friday afternoon.  The quake’s epicenter was off the far southwestern coast of Puerto Rico, about 6.4 miles southwest of Guanica, according to the United States Geological Survey.  It struck at a […]


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