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Month: August 2022

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In Kingston, Jamaica, a Creativity-Fueled Tourism Renaissance 

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Montego Bay. Ocho Rios. Negril. Falmouth. Most visitors to Jamaica are familiar with the island’s main tourism districts, but there is one destination that’s been glaringly absent from most Jamaican travel itineraries for the past half-century: the capital city of […]

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Puerto Rico Set to Host Major Caribbean Travel Industry Gathering

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Puerto Rico is set to play host to the largest travel marketing event in the Caribbean.  From Oct. 3-5, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association will hold its annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace event for the first time since the onset […]

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Another Positive Month for Curacao Tourism 

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It was another positive month in what has been a very strong summer for tourism in Curacao.  The month of July saw hotel occupancy of 73.7 percent, a 9 percentage-point jump compared to July 2019, before the pandemic, according to […]

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A Spectacular Caribbean Villa in St John 

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On one side, there’s Trunk Bay and its shimmering turquoise. On the other, there’s Cinnamon Bay and its sparkling sand.  And then beaches keep coming.  This is the epicenter of St John’s marvelous natural environment, and perhaps its most stunning […]


The Bahamas’ New Maritime Museum Is Now Open in Grand Bahama

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Considering that the Caribbean is a region defined by water, there are surprisingly few museums in the region devoted to the importance of the sea to the Caribbean’s history, development, and the lives of its people. The new Bahamas Maritime […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pigeon Point, Tobago 

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sharon Nichols, who sent in this beautiful shot of Pigeon Point Beach in Tobago.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]

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The Cayman Islands Just Removed All Travel Restrictions 

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Planning a trip to the Cayman Islands? It just got a whole lot easier.  The Cayman Islands has officially removed all of its travel restrictions, meaning no more testing, vaccination proof or registration of any kind.  The new regulations mean […]


This Riviera Maya Luxury Hotel Is Expanding 

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The popular Hotel Esencia on the Riviera Maya of Mexico is expanding, Caribbean journal has learned.  The Hotel Esencia is adding a new villa to the property: the Esencia Mansion, slated to open its doors in September 2022. The 12,000-square-foot […]


Spirit Airlines Relaunching Nicaragua Flights 

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Spirit Airlines is relaunching its daily route between Fort Lauderdale and Managua, Nicaragua.  The daily nonstop service will begin operating on Nov. 30, with connections to 26 cities across Spirit’s network.  It’s a gateway to destinations like Managua, the charming […]

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A New All-Inclusive Caribbean Overwater Bungalow Resort 

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Just a few years ago, overwater bungalow resorts in the Caribbean were a rarity.  Then Sandals entered the market with its overwater villas in Jamaica, ushering in a new “overwater age” in the Caribbean.  Sandals added more resorts with overwater […]


Rum Journal: The Best Rum Shop in Bonaire 

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It’s never been known as a rum destination, but for rum drinkers making the trip, Bonaire is home to one rather good rum shop.  And it’s actually a Chinese supermarket.  It’s called the Zhung Kong supermarket, and inside this grocery […]


Marriott Just Opened a New AC Hotel in Mexico 

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Marriott has opened a new AC Hotel in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new AC Hotel by Marriott Monterrey Valle is the newest AC hotel in the brand’s portfolio.  The 166-room hotel, which also includes an AC restaurant serving […]


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