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Month: December 2021

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JetBlue Is Adding More Flights to Jamaica

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JetBlue is adding more flights to Jamaica next summer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  As part of the carrier’s “Northeast Alliance” with American Airlines, JetBlue will be significantly ramping up its service to the island in June 2022. That will include […]

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Frontier Airlines Launches Four New Nonstop Routes to Cancun

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It’s been the hottest travel destination in the wider region amid the pandemic: Cancun.  And the Mexican Caribbean hotspot continues to see rapid airlift growth, particularly from fast-expanding carrier Frontier Airlines, which just kicked off four new routes to the […]

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Major Caribbean Ritz-Carlton Resort Sold

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By Alexander Britell The leading Ritz-Carlton resort in the Caribbean has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the preeminent hotel in Puerto Rico, has been sold to Braemar Hotels and Resorts.  The 96-key resort, […]

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Popular Aruba Hotel Sold

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A leading hotel in the Dutch Caribbean has been sold, Caribbean Journal has exclusively learned.  A deal to purchase the Brickell Bay Beach Club hotel in Aruba has closed.  The 97-key hotel includes a 16,000-square-foot retail complex, in a strong […]


The Bahamas Has New Testing Rules for Travelers

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Amid the recent Omicron-related jump in Covid cases around the world, The Bahamas has updated its testing rules for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Effective Dec. 27, 2021 all travelers to The Bahamas now need to show proof of a […]


Puerto Rico Tightens Entry Rules for Travelers

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Puerto Rico has tightened its entry rules for travelers, centered on a new 48-hour pre-testing requirement.  The new rule means all travelers arriving on domestic flights (i.e. from within the United States) are required to show proof of a negative […]

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Holland America Line Just Relaunched Another Cruise Ship

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Holland America Line has relaunched its sixth ship in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The cruise line’s Zuiderdam returned to service this week for Mexico cruises out of the Port of San Diego, Calif.  “San Diego is an […]


11 Must-Visit Adults-Only Hotels in the Caribbean

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It seems like a new all-inclusive resort pops up every week in the Caribbean, and it’s true that the vast majority of adults-only resorts in the islands follow a pay-one-price model for rooms, activities, and dining. But it’s not a […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sun and Sand in St Maarten

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jenni Bergen, who sent in this lovely shot of sun and sand on Simpson Bay Beach in St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]

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Southwest Airlines Is Relaunching More Aruba Flights

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Southwest Airlines is relaunching one of its most popular flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  In June 2022, the carrier will resume nonstop flights between Orlando and Aruba.  The route, which officially resumes June […]


The 10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the Caribbean

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By any measure, it’s one of the most popular activities for travelers to the Caribbean: snorkeling. And it’s not hard to see why: it’s accessible, easy to do, and a tremendous way to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean.  […]


Bahamas’ Travel Health Protocols “Are Working”

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The Bahamas has been one of the best performing destinations in the Caribbean this year.  That’s in large part thanks to the continued success of the country’s heath and travel protocols, which got a nod of approval from the US […]


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