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Month: April 2022

News

In The Bahamas, the Birthplace of the Goombay Smash 

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Like all of the greatest recipes, it’s a secret.  And while the ubiquitous, yellow Goombay Smash has traveled the world as one of The Bahamas’ signature cocktails, there are none quite like this one.  This is Miss Emily’s Blue Bee […]

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Dominica’s Jazz n’ Creole Festival Is Back 

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One of the Eastern Caribbean’s top music festivals is making a comeback.  Dominica’s popular Jazz n’ Creole festival will return to the Cabrits National Park on May 1, 2022, following a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic.  This will be the […]

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Bonaire to Implement “Streamlined” Tourist Entry Tax 

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Bonaire is set to implement what the island’s officials are calling a “streamlined” new tourist entry tax.  The new tax, which goes into effect on July 1, aims to replace its current room tax and rental car taxes with a […]

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Jamaica Just Removed All Testing Rules for Travelers

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Jamaica has officially eliminated all pre-arrival testing rules for travelers.  International visitors to Jamaica are no longer required to present a negative antigen or PCR test before their trip to the island.  Additionally, Jamaica has ended its mandate to wear […]


Bonaire’s Divi Flamingo Resort Has a New Executive Chef 

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The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino in Bonaire has a new top chef.  Parent company Divi Resorts has announced the appointment of Aruba native Raymond Jansen as the property’s new executive chef.  A 12-year veteran of the industry, Jansen […]


Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Swoop Has a New President 

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Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has a new president.  The company, which is part of the WestJet Group, has announced the appointment of Bob Cummings to the role, which took effect on Monday.  “I am delighted to welcome Bob back to […]

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Cape Air Will Become the Caribbean's First Electric Airline 

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Cape Air, the Massachusetts-based airline that has a strong presence in the Caribbean, is going electric.  The company has signed a letter of intent to purchase 75 all-electric Alice commuter aircraft, meaning the longtime regional carrier will become the Caribbean’s […]


JetAir Launches New Curacao-Suriname Flights 

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Regional carrier Jetair Caribbean has launched its newest route in the region.  The Curacao-based carrier has added its sixth destination, kicking off new service between Curacao and Paramaribo, Suriname.  Jetair is operating the route once each week, with service on […]


IHG to Debut New Hotel Brand in Mexico 

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IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to debut its newest hotel brand in Mexico.  The company will unveil its first two voco [sic] hotels in the country later this year, with locations in Guadalajara and Saltillo.  The signings “mark the […]

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There’s a New Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Playa del Carmen

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Buoyed by the region’s most liberal testing policies, the Mexican Caribbean has seen stunning tourism growth since the summer of 2020 — outpacing much of the rest of the region and cementing its place as one of the Caribbean’s most […]


Sofitel’s First Caribbean Beach Hotel Is in Cartagena

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Sofitel has opened its first Caribbean beach hotel, its second hotel on the Caribbean coast of Cartagena.  It’s called the Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort, joining the brand’s existing Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.  It’s the first beach hotel for the […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Secret Beach in Belize

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The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jeannette Berthold, who sent in this beautiful shot of sunset from Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye in Belize.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send […]


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