Puerto Rico’s newest luxury resort is already getting recognition for something beyond its design and beachfront location. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico at Bahía Beach has earned Green Hospitality Platinum Certification from Audubon International, one of the travel industry’s leading environmental certification programs. The designation places the property among a small group of resorts recognized […]
It’s not just one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. It’s one of the best beaches in the world. This is the stunning, magnificent stretch of sand called Eagle Beach in Aruba, and when you get here you realize just how perfect it really is. There’s something about the powdery white sand, the brilliant […]
Antigua and Barbuda has kicked off a major push to increase tourism to the destination from the United States market. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has embarked on a promotional tour to engage with travel professionals in more than 30 cities across the US, aiming to boost tourist arrivals. The ABTA’s director for the […]
The historic British Colonial hotel is reopening its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned. The nearly-century-old hotel, which had been closed since February 2023, is planning to relaunch before the end of this year. The former Hilton hotel will relaunch as an independent property following what officials called a nearly $100 million facelift. The beachfront resort […]
After a banner summer, Jamaica is eyeing a strong fall season that could catapult it to a new tourism record. The island will have a total of 1.1 million scheduled airline seats this fall, the most Jamaica has ever had in the fall season. Jamaica is now projecting 2.814 million stopover visitors for 2023, which […]
You won’t find much fear and loathing these days in Old San Juan, but there are places where you can still get a taste of the city where “gonzo journalist” and author Hunter S. Thompson decamped in his early 20s to work as a newspaper reporter after getting fired from another paper in upstate New […]
Regional carrier Silver Airways is adding another new destination in the Caribbean: Puerto Plata on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Beginning Dec. 9, Silver will be operating flights between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Puerto Plata. The new route will operate twice weekly, with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Puerto Plata is one […]
The Caribbean’s ultimate gourmet hotel, Graycliff in Nassau, The Bahamas has launched a new series of culinary adventures for the bon vivant. It’s called the Indulgences series, and the offering mixes the pairing of fine wines and spirits with delectable bites during an afternoon experience. Each session is led by a sommelier or bartender who […]
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jared Bunzey, who sent in this stunning shot while hiking to Isaac Bay in St Croix, USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of […]
Riu Hotels and Resorts has relaunched one of its top all-inclusive resorts after what the company called a “complete refurbishment.” The Riu Caribe has reopened after several months of renovations, one that included new looks for the common areas, restaurants and guest rooms. The renovation covered the lobby, lobby bar, rooms, restaurants, and the poolscape. […]
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is undertaking a significant increase in service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned. Earlier this month, Spirit doubled its weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and Aruba, from two flights to four. Now, the carrier is operating Fort Lauderdale-Aruba roundtrip flights on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. […]
The Park Hyatt brand is opening a new hotel in the Caribbean-Mexico region next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The brand will debut the new Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo del Sol, the first-ever Park Hyatt in Mexico. The property will be part of the master-planned golf resort community of Cabo del Sol, overlooking […]
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