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Month: July 2022

Caribbean

Corendon Is Planning Another Resort in Curacao

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI It was in late May when Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) toured the island of Curacao for the Curacao Global Trade Symposium and noticed ongoing construction next door to the Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao, […]

CJ Invest

“Legacy” Bahamas Resort Property on the Market 

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It was once the stomping ground of Jack Nicklaus and Cary Grant, a jet-set getaway in the heart of the 1960s.  Now, it’s a rare opportunity: a golf course, a beach, a marina and access to a nearby international airport. […]

Caribbean

The 9 Best Hotels in Cat Island, The Bahamas 

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The Out Islands of The Bahamas are another universe entirely. Home to marvelous natural environments, untouched beaches, sparkling turquoise water, they’re some of the most spectacularly beautiful places anywhere in the wider region.  That’s particularly true in Cat Island, a […]

News

More Flights from Canada to the Dominican Republic 

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The Dominican Republic has approved a new route from Canada to the popular tourism destination of Puerto Plata.  The country’s Civil Aviation Board has given the nod to a new Sunwing flight that will operate from now through Oct. 18, […]


CHTA: Small Businesses Essential To Caribbean Tourism Recovery 

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Ensuring the resilience of small tourism businesses is essential to the Caribbean’s recovery, according to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.  “The challenges to post-disaster business continuity of STEs in the Caribbean are many and varied,” said Nicola Madden-Greig, Jamaican […]


Anguilla Is Removing Testing for Vaccinated Travelers 

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Anguilla is set to become the latest Caribbean destination to waive testing for vaccinated travelers.  The island’s Ministry of Health has announced plans to waive pre-arrival testing for vaccinated travelers beginning Aug. 8, 2022.  Beginning Aug. 8, Anguilla will also […]

Caribbean

Sunwing Adds New Destination in Cuba

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Canadian travel company Sunwing has added a new destination in Cuba: Cayo Largo, off the island’s southern coast.  Sunwing says it will have 11 resorts available to travelers, many of which are currently being rebuilt or renovated as early as […]


Bahamas Celebrates Inaugural Voyage of Disney Wish 

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The Bahamas is celebrating the inaugural voyage of Disney Wish to the destination.  Disney Wish is Disney Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship.  It’s sailing out of Port Canaveral, Fla., with a combination of three and four-night itineraries to The Bahamas.  […]


Mandarin Oriental Is Opening a New Resort in the Caribbean

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Mandarin Oriental’s second Caribbean resort is now in development, joining its existing Caribbean property in Canouan in the Grenadines. Earlier this month, co-developers Melkonian Capital Management and RAL Development Services announced the launch […]

Caribbean

British Virgin Islands Removes Testing Requirements for Travelers

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In a major shift, the British Virgin Islands has removed pre-testing requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That means travelers no longer have to show proof of a negative test to enter the British overseas territory.  Travelers are also […]


Jamaica’s Greencastle Estate Hotel Is Closing 

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The Greencastle Estate hotel in Jamaica is shuttering, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular eco and nature resort is closing its doors on Sept. 22, according to a statement from the property.  The move comes as the hotel was just […]


Air Belgium Is Launching Flights to Bonaire 

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Air Belgium is adding to its growing Caribbean network with new service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Air Belgium has added Bonaire as a new destination for the 2022-2023 winter season, with a nonstop […]


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