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Sandals Is Reopening 3 All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica After a $200 Million Upgrade

You land in Montego Bay, clear customs, walk outside and within minutes you’re at the beach. That has always been part of the appeal of Jamaica’s north coast resort corridor, particularly at Sandals Montego Bay, where the runway and the Caribbean Sea share the same horizon. This winter, travelers are going to find a different version […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Natural Pool in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Humprey Tromp, who sent in this lovely shot of the “Natural Pool” in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo. It […]

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All-Inclusive Coconut Bay Reopens in Saint Lucia

One of the Caribbean’s most popular all-inclusive resort has officially relaunched on the island of Saint Lucia, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa begins welcoming guests this weekend in Vieux Fort on the island’s picturesque southern coast. Set on 85 acres, the property has 250 rooms, along with nine eateries, […]

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Air Antilles Expanding Barbados Flights

Guadeloupe-based Air Antilles is expanding its flights to Barbados, Caribbean Journal has learned. The regional carrier will be increasing its service to eight weekly flights between Saint Lucia and Barbados and four weekly flights from Barbados to Dominica. The move will be a particular boon to Dominica, making it easier for travelers to reach the […]

All-Inclusive Coconut Bay Reopens in Saint Lucia

Air Canada is redeploying its Jetz all-business class fleet on select Caribbean routes this upcoming holiday, the company said this week. That will include flights from Montreal to Barbados and from Toronto to Barbados. The Air Canada Jetz flights have a single cabin with 58 business class seats. They’ve typically been used for charter service, […]

In Turks and Caicos, a "Hotel Disguised as a Home"

A stunning beach villa in Turks and Caicos has hit the market for $15 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The Impulse Beach Estate has been listed with Ian Hurdle of The Agency Turks and Caicos. The property, set on 125 feet of beachfront on Coconut Road in Turtle Cove, has a private canal boat […]

Two New Marriott Hotels Coming to Dominican Republic

Two new Marriott hotels are coming to the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The combined $70 million project will be set across two properties: a 208-room Marriott-branded hotel and a 192-room Aloft branded hotel, distributed in two towers of 20 stories each. The Aloft brand is one that is starting to see growth […]

The Bahamas Launches "BEATS" Extended-Stay Program

More and more Caribbean destinations are launching extended stay programs for those able to work remotely — in other words, offering the chance to live on an island for a year. But the newest remote work program in the region has a rather unique amenity: 16 different islands to choose from. The Bahamas is launching its […]

Anguilla’s Newest Resort Is Reopening

Tranquility Beach Anguilla, the newest resort on the island, is reopening Nov. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Meads Bay bay beach resort will relaunch as part of the new Meads Bay Beach “bubble,” meaning vacationing-in-place guests can swim in the sea, use beach chairs, play on the white-sand beach and starting mid-November can dine […]

Hyatt Expands Remote Work Program in the Caribbean

Hyatt has expanded its “Work From Hyatt” program to a number of new hotels in the Caribbean, the company said this week. The program encourages longer-term visits for remote work or extended vacations. The portfolio of “Work from Hyatt” properties now includes the Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in […]

Mandarin Oriental Project Moving Forward in Grand Cayman

The Mandarin Oriental resort project is moving forward in Grand Cayman, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The project is “going forward through the planning process,” Cayman Islands Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell confirmed to CJI in an interview. “It’s in the process of beginning construction,” he said. The Grand Cayman Central Planning Authority gave its approval […]

Life House Expands With Three Boutique Hotels in Playa del Carmen

Tech-focused hotel company Life House has launched its first Caribbean expansion, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The company, which has a portfolio of boutique hotels across the United States, will manage the Cotelier Hotels portfolio in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The three properties include the Calixta Hotel, Marquee Playa Hotel, […]

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