Month: July 2022

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Rum Journal: A New Brugal from the Dominican Republic 

While you may not realize it, the Dominican Republic’s Ron Brugal the most popular rum brand within the Caribbean — that is, as a measure of consumption in the region.  That’s not exactly a surprise, given that it’s the number […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Just Before Sunrise in St Thomas 
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Belize Just Removed All Testing and Vaccination Requirements for Visitors
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St Kitts-Nevis Restaurant Week Begins 
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Curacao Hotel Set to Reopen Following Sale, Renovation
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in St Croix
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Caribbean Travel Marketplace Holding 40th Edition in Puerto Rico 
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St Maarten Is Making Travel Easier for Vaccinated Visitors 
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American Airlines Just Added More Nonstop Flights to Martinique 
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Spirit Airlines Launches High-Speed Wi-Fi on Caribbean Flights 
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Jetair Caribbean Launches Curacao-Aruba Flights
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Jamaica Is Creating a New Tourism Development Zone
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Listing of the Week: A $16 Million Abaco Private Island Villa 
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The Dominican Republic’s Best Hotel Is Opening a New Premier Club 

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The Dominican Republic’s best hotel has just added a major new offering: the Premier Club at Casa de Campo, a new level of luxury for the legendary property.  The Premier Club will include a total of 58 new suites: 26 […]

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A Luxury Camping Experience at Atlantis Paradise Island 

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It’s a completely new way to experience Paradise Island’s signature resort.  The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island has launched its new “Marine Life Camping Adventure,” a luxury camping stay highlighting the resort’s marine life and conservation efforts.  Guests who enjoy the […]

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USVI Charter Yacht Show Set for November in St Thomas 

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Planning has already begun for the 2022 edition of the USVI Charter Yacht Show.  This year’s event will be set at IGY Marinas’ Yacht Haven Grande in St Thomas from Nov. 12-15.  “Build. Learn. Shine. Certify. These are the keywords […]

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A New Hyatt All-Inclusive Is Opening Near Cancun 

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The new Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is slated to open its doors on Dec. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new adults-only resort, part of the Playa Hotels and Resorts portfolio, will feature 291 suites in a beachfront in the […]

St Kitts Tourism Authority Names Chief Marketing Officer 

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The St Kitts Tourism Authority has named a new chief marketing officer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The tourist board has named leading tourism executive Mia Lange to what is a newly-created role for the Tourism Authority.  Lange most recently served […]

Caribbean Moment: Paradise Beach, Bimini, The Bahamas 

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You may know it as one of the hottest beach scenes in The Bahamas: the beach at Resorts World Bimini in The Bahamas, also known as the Beach Club at Bimini when Virgin Voyages is in port.  When you’re at […]

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143-Room Caribbean Hotel Sold for $40M 

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI A 143-room Caribbean hotel has been sold for $40 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The prominent Knutsford Court Hotel  The recent acquisition of Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica is expected to […]

A New Way to Fly from Los Angeles to Grand Cayman 

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Cayman national carrier Cayman Airways is launching a major new nonstop route this fall, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning Nov. 5, the carrier will be kicking off nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Grand Cayman.  The flights mean a nonstop […]

Jamaica’s Round Hill Planning “Rebrand” 

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Jamaica’s Round Hill Hotel and Villas is planning a “total rebrand,” according to the property.  The iconic hotel outside of Montego Bay is planning an “upcoming transition and rebrand,” it said, and has hired a new director of sales and […]

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British Virgin Islands Makes Slight Change to Travel Protocols 

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The British Virgin Islands has announced a slight change to its travel protocols.  Travelers no longer need to register and apply to enter the territory via the BVI Gateway Travel Application Portal, the British Overseas Territory announced.  Travelers also no […]

In Bonaire, Your Own Private Caribbean Reef 

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The first thing you notice is the view: a beautiful and vast ocean lies before you, unobstructed and inviting.  Walk into any room at the Bellafonte Luxury Oceanfront Hotel and you can hear it calling.  It’s the sound of the ocean and nature, […]

Caribbean Moment: Pirate Beach on Staniel Cay, The Bahamas 

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The latest Caribbean Moment heads to the spectacular little island of Staniel Cay at the northern tip of the Exuma chain.  It’s usually one of the first or final stops (thanks to its international airport) on a journey across the […]