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Montego Bay’s Airport Just Reopened for “Limited” Commercial Flights 

CEO Raúl Revuelta Musalem of @aeropuertosGAP arrived yesterday with a 22-member team to assess the impact before the reopening.

Just a few days after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s primary air hub has reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport officially reopened Nov. 1 for limited commercial flights.  The airport’s reopening is a major boost for the island following the devastation wrought by Melissa, which was concentrated in the western […]

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Grenada Just Launched a Major New Voluntourism Program 

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It’s a growing industry trend: more and more travelers are looking for ways to connect more deeply to their destinations, with an eye toward making a positive impact on local communities.  And that’s precisely the thinking behind the newest initiative from the island of Grenada. The Eastern Caribbean destination has launched a new Voluntourism Program, […]

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Grenada to Accept Antigen Tests Within 24 Hours of Travel 

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Grenada has updated its protocols to accept rapid antigen tests within 24 hours of arrival in Grenada, the Grenada Tourism Authority announced.  That’s an alternative to the existing three-day PCR testing window.  Grenada only accepts fully vaccinated visitors to the island; there is no quarantine on arrival.  Fully vaccinated visitors must show proof of their […]

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Aruba Lifts On-Island Covid Restrictions 

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Aruba has officially lifted its Covid protocols, Aruba tourism officials said this week.  That means operating hours for businesses are now back to normal, with no restrictions on closing times.  Restaurant restrictions on the number of diners have also been lifted.  There’s no longer a cap on the number of people for weddings or events.  […]


Grenada to Accept Antigen Tests Within 24 Hours of Travel 

Grenada is home to a diverse hotel and accommodations product, from villas to authentic boutique hotels.  And now the island’s Tourism Authority is looking to highlight these kinds of properties, with a new program called “Simple Stays Grenada.” The portfolio consists of 16 properties across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with a mix of “affordable […]

Grenada Sailing Week Is Back

One of the Caribbean’s most celebrated sailing events is back for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. The Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week is set for this weekend with a new program by the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club, set at the Camper and Nicholson Port Louis Marina. Grenada Sailing week was first run […]

How to Stay in a “Castle” in Grenada

Villa vacations have surged amid the pandemic, with more and more travelers seeking the space, comfort and seclusion of a private villa.  But one Grenada hotel is looking to up the ante — with a castle.  It’s called Azzurra Castle, and it’s a large “castle” in L’Anse Aux Epines now part of the Mount Cinnamon […]

Grenada Removes Quarantine for Vaccinated Travelers

Grenada has waived the quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Eastern Caribbean island has removed what was a 48-hour mandated quarantine for all fully vaccinated visitors.  Now, the fully vaccinated simply need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken and received within 72 hours of travel and proof […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Grenada

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal subscriber Ronald Bell, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset at the Grenada Yacht Club.  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 the photo.  […]

Grenada Welcomes Back Air Canada

Air Canada has continued its Caribbean relaunch with a restart of service to Grenada.  Air Canada is now serving the Eastern Caribbean island with two flights per week on Sundays and Wednesdays between Toronto and Maurice Bishop International Airport.  “Canadians are eager to travel and we anticipate that there will be a surge in international trips […]

A New Look at Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park

One of the Caribbean’s top diving and snorkeling destinations has gotten a makeover.  The iconic Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park has recently completed a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The park, envisioned by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor includes 82 different life-sized sculptures that reflect Grenada’s culture.  That includes the famous Vicissitudes, a circle of […]

Grenada Tourism Is Poised for a Strong 2022

Grenada is quickly proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the Caribbean all-inclusive market, but Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, said the island’s high-end villas shouldn’t be ignored either. In fact, during a recent interview with Caribbean Journal (CJ), Roach said resumption of airlift has made all of the […]