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Month: March 2021

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Grenada’s Top All-Inclusive Is Reopening in October

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The leading all-inclusive resort in Grenada is making its return in October, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The legendary Spice Island Beach Resort will officially reopen on Oct. 1, the property confirmed.  The property has been in the midst of an […]

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A New Culinary Experience at the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas

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The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas has relaunched one of the property’s signature eateries, Bleuwater.  The new-look restaurant has been “reconceptualized,” with a revamp aimed at “elevating the guest’s overall dining experience,” the property said in a statement.  The eatery is inspired […]

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Daniel Boulud’s First Caribbean Restaurant Is Open in The Bahamas

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The Caribbean has long been a draw for the top French chefs. Alain Ducasse had his brief foray in Puerto Rico. Eric Ripert’s Blue has for years been the leading restaurant in the Cayman Islands. And Jean Georges Vongerichten has […]

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Royal Caribbean to Resume Cruises in The Bahamas

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The Bahamas is the new epicenter of Caribbean cruising. Royal Caribbean is returning to Caribbean cruising this summer, becoming the second major cruise line to homeport in Nassau.  The cruise line will be launching a series of seven-night cruises on […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: The View in Antigua

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Waverly Barnes, who sent in this lovely shot of the view from the Cocobay Resort in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]


Delta Is Relaunching Six More Caribbean Routes This Summer

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Delta Air Lines is relaunching six of its Caribbean routes this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning June 5, the carrier will restart daily service to Grand Cayman from both Atlanta and New York-John F. Kennedy airports.  On the same […]

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Saint Lucia Villa on the Market for $3.25 Million

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A spectacular villa in Saint Lucia has hit the market for $3.25 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  Tamarind Villa, set in the town of Soufriere, is marked by spectacular views of the Pitons and their UNESCO World Heritage Site. […]


Celebrity to Relaunch Cruises From St Maarten

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Celebrity Cruises will be relaunching operations out of the island of St Maarten in June, the company announced this week.  The move to a Caribbean homeport follows last week’s announcement by Crystal Cruises that would relaunch cruises with a homeport […]


Royal Caribbean Sells Azamara for $201 Million

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Royal Caribbean Group has completed the sale of its Azamara brand to Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm, in an all-cash transaction for $201 million.  The sale included Azamara’s three ships and associated intellectual property, according to a statement.  Royal […]

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$61 Million Refinancing for Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico

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Knighthead Funding has provided a $61 million first mortgage loan secured by Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico.  The loan was underwritten to about 46 percent loan to value, according to Knighthead.  The property is the only Ritz-Carlton […]


US Virgin Islands Reporting Strong Tourism Performance

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The US Virgin Islands is reporting “strong” tourism numbers amid the pandemic, significantly outperforming much of the rest of the Caribbean.  In an environment that has seen deep declines in tourism arrival numbers, the USVI has weathered the pandemic storm […]


AvantStay Expands to Cabo San Lucas

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Short-term rental hospitality brand AvantStay has expanded to Mexico.  The company’s first-ever international destination is the product of a partnership with the Blue Desert Cabo villa company in Cabo San Lucas.  The brand will deliver a collection of 50 luxury […]


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