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Month: January 2021

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A New Way to Explore Antigua

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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched a new mobile app to help travelers discover the destination.  It’s called Explore Antigua, and it’s joined by a new interactive map for tourists.  The free app, developed by Hashtag Communications, features […]

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Belize Gets “Safe Travels” Stamp

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Belize has received the “Safe Travels Stamp” from the World Travel and Tourism Council.  The stamp, billed as the first global safety and hygiene stamp for destinations, was awarded to the country at the end of last month.  The aim […]

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A New Caribbean Ritz-Carlton Resort Is Opening This Summer

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The newest Ritz-Carlton project in the Caribbean is eyeing a summer 2021 debut, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos will be the first-ever Ritz-Carlton in the destination, set on Providenciales’ renowned Grace Bay Beach.  The 155-room […]

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In St Thomas, the Rebirth of a Beach Bar

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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

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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

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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 […]

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Buyers Are Flocking to This Caribbean Beach Town

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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

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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 […]


Caribbean Hotels Urging Canada to Reconsider New Testing Policy

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association says it is urging the government of Canada to reconsider its new testing rules for return travel to the country. The rule, which took effect Jan. 7, requires all residents and travelers entering Canada […]

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The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Launches On-Site Testing

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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

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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

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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 […]


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