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How to Take an All-Inclusive Montego Bay Vacation This Fall 

A rooftop pool deck. Shimmering white sand. A Roman-style underground spa. Authentic Jamaican flavors.  This is the story at the newest, hippest resort in Montego Bay: the S Hotel, which has helped transform downtown Mobay in recent years with a […]

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Jamaica Nears 2.5 Million Total Visitors for 2024, Looking for Post-Beryl Rebound 
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Jamaica’s Two Newest Resorts Now Have an Opening Date 
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Sandals’ Top Resort in Jamaica Right Now, According to Agents
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Why to Spend Your Labor Day Vacation in Jamaica
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United Airlines’ Big Growth in Montego Bay 
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Jamaica Tops 55,000 Visitors Since Reopening 
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Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett Talks Tourism, Post-Hurricane Beryl
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This Negril, Jamaica All-Inclusive Resort Is Reopening 
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S Hotels “Open for Business” in Jamaica 
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The 10 Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean, From Aruba to Belize
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From Montego Bay to Kingston, Jamaica Is “Open for Business” After Hurricane 
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Hurricane Beryl: Jamaica, Cayman Islands Escape Major Impact 
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Jamaica Tops 1 Million Visitor Mark 

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Jamaica just topped the one million stopover visitor mark for 2024, a significant milestone for the island’s continued tourism boom.  So far this year, the island has posted just under 1.1 million stopover visitors, according to top tourism executive Donovan […]

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Jamaica Eyes Ocho Rios "Redevelopment"

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Jamaica is considering a massive redevelopment of the town of Ocho Rios, according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness.  The idea is to make a “huge investment,” in the area, which is one of the island’s most popular tourism destinations.  “The […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Trelawny, Jamaica

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Heidi-Marie Boakye, who sent in this lovely shot of a beach in Trelawny, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]

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LATAM Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Jamaica’s record-breaking tourism growth keeps heating up — and not just from traditional source markets like the United States.  That includes a growing number of travelers from still-untapped markets like Latin America.  And new nonstop flights on major carrier LATAM […]

From Montego Bay to Ochi, Why to Visit a Sandals in Jamaica Right Now

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Dunn’s River Falls. The Pelican Bar. Seven Mile Beach. Rick’s. The White River. Rose Hall. Jamaica never stops calling.  Whether you’re looking for the bustle and energy of Montego Bay, the laid-back cool of Negril or the abundant natural beauty […]

American Airlines Is Adding Daily Flights to This Jamaica Hotspot 

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Secluded coves, sparkling turquoise water, the birthplace of James Bond. Ocho Rios, Jamaica has always been one of the island’s most sought-after destinations, from its venerable luxury resorts to its popular all-inclusives.  But it’s never had a nonstop flight from […]

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Exploring Mento, the Jamaican Folk Music That Helped Give Birth to Reggae

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Nearly everyone who travels to Jamaica has heard of Bob Marley and reggae music, but far fewer know about mento, the traditional folk music of rural Jamaica which has lyrics focused on everyday country life (not unlike traditional American country […]

Jamaica Just Hosted the Largest Caribbean Travel Marketplace Ever

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Jamaica’s hosting of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s flagship event, the 42nd annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace The event brought to the island 1,200 delegates from 45 countries. “We’re very pleased with the response from our suppliers and buyers alike, […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Runaway Bay, Jamaica

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Lashauna Harris, who sent in this stunning shot of the beach in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […]

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The Caribbean's Best Airport Lounge Is in Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Travelers are flocking to Jamaica, something that’s been a trend since the island’s tourism reopening during the pandemic. It’s easy to see why: the beaches, the fantastic resorts, the culture.  But if you’ve been to Jamaica, particularly Montego Bay, you […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Seven Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jennifer Vaandering, who sent in this beautiful shot of Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […]

Splashing Around in Jamaica’s Bioluminescent Bay

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I’ll never forget that ooey-gooey feeling in Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon. Its floor was a squishy and thick cloudlike mud. Perhaps in a normal circumstance, it would have grossed me out. But recently it was part of something special. It was […]