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The Best Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad Has a Sushi Bar, Ocean Views, and a Rooftop Infinity Pool

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Angostura 1919 at the Waterfront. Tekka don at the sushi bar. Warm greetings from the staff as the city hums outside. I arrive in Port of Spain and the Hyatt Regency feels like exactly what I was looking for — a place that balances the buzz of Trinidad’s capital with the calm of a waterfront […]

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Jamaica Is Seeing Tourism Growth From an Emerging Market: Latin America

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Jamaica is speaking a new tourism language this summer—one with deeper roots in Spanish and Portuguese. As planes touch down from Panama City, Lima and Quito, a quiet transformation is taking shape: Latin America is no longer a distant market. It’s a direct connection. For years, Jamaica has drawn millions from the United States, Canada […]

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10 Boutique Resorts in Jamaica for the Ultimate Laid-Back Escape

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Jamaica is a vibe you feel before you hear it — in the sway of palm trees, the heat on your skin, the way strangers become friends by the second verse. It’s a place where staying small means experiencing something big: immersion in real Jamaican culture, connection to the land, and design rooted in place, […]

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This Montego Bay All-Inclusive Is Going (Kind of) Family-Friendly

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It’s long been one one of the top adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica. But now the S Hotel Montego Bay is going a bit more family-friendly.  While it won’t be a totally family-friendly resort, beginning July 1, the resort will start welcoming younger guests. That will mean kids aged 8 and up will be able […]


10 Boutique Resorts in Jamaica for the Ultimate Laid-Back Escape

Montego Bay just got a little closer to Europe. Starting today, Wednesday, June 4, Jamaica officially welcomes a new weekly nonstop flight connecting Lisbon, Portugal with Montego Bay. Operated by World2Fly, the service marks a major milestone in Jamaica’s growing push to deepen ties with Continental Europe. The inaugural flight, which arrived on June 4, […]

Inside Ralph Lauren’s Corner of Jamaica, Where Style and Legacy Live by the Sea

There are places that trade in flash, and there are places that don’t need to. Round Hill is the latter. This isn’t a resort that tries to keep up with the moment—it’s a destination that helped define one. Set on 110 acres of lush hillside just west of Montego Bay, Round Hill wears its legacy […]

The 10 Best Hotels in Montego Bay, Jamaica, From All-Inclusive Icons to Villa Hideaways

Montego Bay is one of the Caribbean’s great hotel destinations — a place where legendary resorts meet new expressions of luxury. It’s a city that merges vibrant culture with polished hospitality, where days are measured in ocean breezes, barefoot walks, and the clink of glasses at sunset. From timeless icons to adults-only escapes, these are […]

Jamaica Just Tapped Usain Bolt As the Island's New Global Tourism Ambassador

Jamaica’s tourism growth hasn’t been quite as brisk as the island might like in the last year. And with the Jamaica Tourist Board looking to change that, it’s made the natural choice: tapping the world’s fastest man: Usain Bolt.  The Olympic legend has been officially named as the island’s new Global Tourism Ambassador.  The announcement […]

Montego Bay Is Getting a New Flight From Antigua 

The reggae. The jerk. The sand. The ackee. The pulse. Montego Bay is filled with music, beaches and bold flavors, and now it’s getting a new nonstop flight from within the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Fast-growing carrier LIAT 20 is adding a second flight to the island of Jamaica, with plans for a route […]

More British and European Travelers Are Heading to Jamaica 

While Jamaica has been seeing slowing growth in the US market, the United Kingdom market is helping to pick up the slack, according to newly released numbers.  Some 297,382 travelers came to Jamaica last year from the United Kingdom and Europe, Caribbean Tourism Organization data show.  That was a 9.2 percent increase compared to the […]

Jamaica Saw a Slight Decline in Cruise Passenger Arrivals — But There are Positive Signs 

Jamaica saw a slight decline in cruise arrivals in 2024, according to newly-released data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization.  But that’s not the full story.  Cruise passenger visits to the island saw a 1 percent decline last year, with a total of 1,253,297 overall arrivals, according to the Barbados-based organization’s annual tourism performance report for […]

Montego Bay, Jamaica Is Getting New Flights from Air Canada in December 

The beaches. The jerk. The Appleton. The vibes. There’s a bit of everything on Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the destination continues to be very popular with travelers from Canada.  This winter, Jamaica’s biggest hotspot is getting a new nonstop route on Air Canada, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier is set to kick off a […]
About Jamaica

Welcome to Jamaica, an island renowned for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. Located in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is a veritable paradise for travelers seeking a tropical getaway.

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