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Month: July 2021

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Spirit Airlines Launching Miami-Puerto Rico Flights

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Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is launching a new daily flight to Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new flight will operate daily from Miami to San Juan, part of the carrier’s expansion to Miami International Airport.  The flights between […]

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More Americans Are Buying Caribbean Passports

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made Americans look at Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs in a different light. What was once considered a perk is now being viewed as a means to escape […]

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Solving the Caribbean Air Tax Problem

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It’s been an issue in the Caribbean for years: air taxes.  But now, the tide seems to be turning, with the recent news that the Caribbean Community would be launching a review of taxes and fees on airline tickets in […]

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A New Floating Waterpark in Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico’s Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve resort has debuted the island’s first-ever floating waterpark.  The waterpark, which is open only to hotel guests, has an obstacle course, a climbing wall, a swing into the ocean, monkey bars and a slide […]


Air Europa Launches New Dominican Republic Flights

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Air Europa has launched new flights to the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Spain-based carrier has kicked off new service between Madrid and Samana.  It’s the first flight from Madrid to the increasingly hot destination in the Dominican […]


Top Bahamas Luxury Resort Sold

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Rock House Harbour Island, a popular luxury boutique hotel in the Bahamas, was recently sold to Don and Kelly Jenkins and will reopen as a rebranded hotel, said Henry Rolle, general manager of the property. […]

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Margaritaville Set to Debut New Dominican Republic Resort in November

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Margaritaville is set to open its newest all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean in November, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma is slated to open in November and is already taking reservations, according to the company.  […]


St Thomas Is Getting New Flights From Miami

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One of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations is set for a new route from Miami.  As part of its expansion to Miami, Spirit Airlines will kick off new flights to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands beginning in November.  The new nonstop […]


A New Hilton Is Coming to Puerto Vallarta

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Hilton is opening its first-ever all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Hilton Vallarta All-Inclusive Resort is slated to open in the late third quarter, according to Hilton Hotels.  The hotel is currently taking reservations for […]

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Aruba Waives Testing for Certain Vaccinated U.S. Travelers

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Aruba has updated its entry protocols, with new rules that waive pre-testing requirements for certain fully vaccinated American travelers.  But it’s not quite that simple. Crucially, the island is only waiving testing for U.S. residents who have been fully vaccinated […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Little Bay, St Maarten

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Cheryl Livingston, who sent in this delightful shot of Little Bay in St Maarten.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]


Rum Journal: Kenny Chesney’s Newest Caribbean Rum Cream

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We’ve written before about music legend Kenny Chesney’s Caribbean rum brand, Blue Chair Bay.  And while the range is solid, it’s the rum creams that truly stand out — setting a very high bar for the category, particularly with uncommon […]


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