News In St Thomas, the Rebirth of a Beach Bar
It was more than a bar. For decades, Iggies Beach Bar was the spot on St Thomas, the place where the locals went and the guests stayed, where everyone of every stripe and spirit made pilgrimage. And then came “Irmaria,” […]
A New Executive Director for the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has a new director, following the election of Puerto Rico’s new Governor, Pedro Pierluisi. Carlos Mercado Santiago has been appointed to the role, succeeding Carla Campos, who had served as executive director for four years. […]
Delta, American Relaunch More Flights to The Bahamas
More flights have resumed to The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes the return of daily flights between Atlanta and North Eleuthera on Delta Airlines, along with resumed service between Atlanta and George Town, Exuma, also on Delta. American […]
CJ Invest Buyers Are Flocking to This Caribbean Beach Town
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor The ongoing pandemic has created a strong demand from affluent families for real estate in the Condado district of San Juan, Puerto Rico, experts told Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI). CJI recently spoke with Oriana Juvelier, […]
St Vincent and the Grenadines Tightens Travel Rules
St Vincent and the Grenadines has announced a series of new protocols for travelers marked by a new mandatory quarantine requirement. All travelers from “high-risk” countries, including the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, must undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 […]
News The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Launches On-Site Testing
The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas has become the first resort in Nassau to offer on-site PCR and antigen testing for guests. The “return home” tests, which are administered by professionals from Nassau’s Doctor’s Hospital, are optional […]
Sonesta Opens First Resort in Puerto Rico
The Sonesta brand has made its way to Puerto Rico. Sonesta has officially opened the Royal Sonesta San Juan Resort in Puerto Rico, following a rebranding of the former InterContinental San Juan. The 398-room resort is set in the beach […]
Caribbean Travel Demand Continues to Rise: Report
Travel demand for the Caribbean continues to rise amid the pandemic, according to a new report from travel insurance platform Squaremouth. While international travel has unsurprisingly decreased, the Caribbean is taking a larger share of international travel demand in the […]