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Pendry Is Opening Its First-Ever Caribbean Resort in Barbados 

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Luxury boutique brand Pendry is opening its first-ever Caribbean hotel on the island of Barbados. The company is rebranding — and transforming – the former Port Ferdinand residential resort into what is now one of the region’s most anticipated debuts.  So what’s in store?  An 80-room retreat, with a marina, several eateries, a spa, a kids’ […]

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Jose Andres Expands Culinary Empire to The Bahamas

By the Caribbean Journal staff World-renowned Chef Jose Andres has expanded his Caribbean footprint. The Spanish chef has debuted his new Fish by Jose Andres at The Cove resort at Atlantis Paradise Island. The new dinner-only eatery serves a menu focusing on Bahamian seafood, including local lionfish. “Anyone who knows me knows how much I […]

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Le Sereno St Barth to Reopen in November

By the Caribbean Journal staff Another top St Barth hotel has announced its reopening date. The chic Le Sereno luxe hotel in Grand Cul de Sac has announced plans to reopen in November. “We look forward to welcoming our guests back in November 2018,” the property wrote in a statement on its Web site. “The […]

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The British Virgin Islands’ Biggest Pool Party Is Back

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Island’s biggest pool party has returned, now with a newly resurfaced and refinished pool. The BVI’s Scrub Island Resort is making its return, and its popular SPLASH pool party has relaunched. Guests at the Scrub Island Resort’s famous pool will have the chance to experience private-island luxury in the Pavilion […]

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Le Sereno St Barth to Reopen in November

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has launched a major new expansion of its flight service to Puerto Rico. In a huge boost for the still-recovering destination, Frontier has launched new daily nonstop flights from both Long Island-Islip and Miami to San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. Frontier also launched a […]

St Barth’s Le Guanahani Planning November Return

 By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the top resorts in St Barth is making a return this fall. Le Guanahani, one of the French Caribbean island’s signature places to stay, is targeting a reopening in November of this year, according to a statement from St Barth Tourisme. The hotel, which was named the number […]

St Maarten’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort Plans June Reopening

 By the Caribbean Journal staff In a big boost for St Maarten, the island’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort is planning a grand reopening on June 1, a spokesperson for the resort confirmed to Caribbean Journal. The first phase of the hotel’s post-Irma reconstruction will be ready that date, a phase that will include an infinity […]
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Puerto Rico’s St. Regis Bahia Beach to Reopen in October

 By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Puerto Rico’s top luxury resorts is planning to reopen in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort will be making its return on Oct. 29, following what will be a $60 million renovation project. “The St. Regis Bahia Beach has always been an incredibly […]

Southwest Airlines Adding More Cancun Flights

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines is expanding its service to the Mexican Caribbean. Southwest is launching a pair of new seasonal routes this weekend, with new nonstop Saturday service from Columbus and New Orleans. Both Columbus-Cancun and New Orleans-Cancun service will begin operating on April 14, according to a release. It’s the latest […]

Regent Seven Seas Completes Upgrade of Seven Seas Mariner Ship

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Ultra-luxe small-ship cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has completed the final phase of a $125 million fleetwide refurbishment program, unveiling its redesigned Seven Seas Mariner ship. The ship completed a 20-day drydock in Marseille, relaunching with new restaurant concepts, new suite designs and revamped guest spaces. “I’m constantly amazed […]

Christopher St Barth to Reopen in October

 By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the leading hotels in St Barth is planning a fall relaunch. The Christopher St Barth is planning to reopen its doors in October, according to a statement issued by Tourisme de St Barth. Booking has already reopened for stays beginning in October, according to the property’s Web site. […]

The Caribbean’s First Cable Car System Is Coming to Santo Domingo

 By Alexander Britell One of the most innovative urban projects in the Caribbean is soon coming to fruition. It’s called the Teleferico de Santo Domingo, and it’s the region’s first-ever urban cable car system. The project, which has become famous in other cities in Latin America like La Paz, Bolivia, will be a game-changing addition […]