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Month: February 2021

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St Maarten Approves Antigen Testing Option for Visitors

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Visitors to St Maarten can now provide antigen test results to comply with the island’s entry requirements.  United States visitors can supply any non-home administered antigen tests, performed within 48 hours prior to departure.  For those who wish to take […]

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How to Take an All-Inclusive Vacation in Puerto Rico

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One of Puerto Rico’s most popular resorts has launched a rather unique offering on the island: an all-inclusive option.  The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort has debuted what is, right now, the only way to […]

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Sotheby’s: Americans Fuel Demand for Luxury Caribbean Beach Houses

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It’s no secret that American buyers have flocked to the Caribbean since the onset of the pandemic.  But now buyers are zeroing in on one particular segment: beachfront homes priced at $3 million and above, according to a new report […]

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Sandals to Reopen Resorts in The Bahamas, Barbados and Grenada

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Sandals will complete its brand-wide reopening by the end of March, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has already reopened 10 of its resorts in the Caribbean, with the remaining five set to relaunch over the next six weeks. That […]


Puerto Rico Adds Testing Access at San Juan Airport

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Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan is now offering PCR tests for all passengers, the airport announced this week.  The program, done in partnership with CMT Group, will offer PCR testing for all travelers coming in […]


Belize Reopens Yachting Sector

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Belize has reopened its borders for yachters, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The country has reopened its maritime borders, with approved ports including San Pedro, Belize City and Placencia.  The reopening has come with several conditions, including the requirement that all […]

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St Kitts and Nevis’ Model Tourism Reopening

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The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis officially reopened its borders for International tourism on Oct. 31, and in the last three months has helped set an example to the rest of the region on how to undertake a […]


Marriott Mourns CEO Arne Sorenson

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Marriott has announced the passing of longtime President and CEO Arne Sorenson.  Sorenson had been diagnosed last year with pancreatic cancer.  Sorenson was just the third CEO in the history of the company, a role in which he had served […]


Grand Bahama’s Lighthouse Pointe to Reopen in March

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The Lighthouse Pointe all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama is planning to relaunch in March, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Grand Bahama resort has targeted a March 25 reopening date.  The property will resume operation of its 196 guest rooms, four […]

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Why the US Virgin Islands Is Primed for Tourism Investment

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The number of flights offered there and the incentives it offers for hotel investors, along with safety and security, has the U.S. Virgin Islands set to bounce back fast from the COVID-related travel […]


The Top Luxury Hotel in St Martin Just Reopened

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The leading luxury resort in St Martin has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The Belmond La Samanna resort began welcoming back guests on Feb. 15.  The resort, perched above Baie Longue beach amid 55 acres of tropical gardens, has […]


Frontier Airlines Just Launched a New Flight to Cozumel

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Frontier Airlines has kicked off its newest Caribbean route, with new flights between Denver, Colo. and the island of Cozumel in Mexico.  Frontier launched the route on Feb. 13; it will be operating once each week on Saturdays, according to […]


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