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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

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This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

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Want to Stay at a Luxury Boutique Hotel in Jamaica? Here’s How.

New offers By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Island Outpost, a collection of hotels and villas in Jamaica, is offering a variety of special deals on winter getaways. Guests who book five or more nights at GoldenEye Resort in Jamaica will receive a $100 resort credit per day, full breakfast, complimentary arrival cocktails, and a bottle […]

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Sandals' Newest Caribbean Rooms

As part of its companywide room transformation project, Sandals has unveiled its newest rooms in the Caribbean. The Sandals Negril Beach Resort has unveiled 72 totally renovated and reimagined rooms in its Bamboo Grove, Coconut Cove and Royal Cottage buildings, along with 16 new Sunset Loft Suites, spectacular two-level rooms with first-floor living areas and […]

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Jamaica Looking for More Tourism Investment By Jamaicans

Jamaican Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr Wykeham McNeill is calling for Jamaicans to grasp the various investment opportunities available in the island’s tourism sector. Speaking at the opening of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny, McNeill said the investment climate for investors was right and that Jamaicans should come forward with their projects and ideas. […]


Sandals' Newest Caribbean Rooms

A massive new hotel project is coming to the Caribbean. Jamaica will be getting its first-ever casino resort, with the “Celebration Jamaica” project slated to break ground this year. The 2,000-room “integrated resort” will include a casino, entertainment facilities and hotel rooms, the first of its kind in the country. The project is one of two […]

VIDEO: 10 Seconds on the Beach at Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica

Sandals has become one of the Caribbean’s best-known and successful brands, but at its heart, it remains about the simple things: a well-made cocktail; good, old-fashioned, service; delicious food. Oh, and beaches like this one at Sandals Montego Bay. Here’s your moment of Jamaica:

Melia Opens First-Ever Hotel in Jamaica

A major new hotel has opened its doors in Jamaica. Spanish hotel giant Melia has debuted its first-ever property in Jamaica, the Melia Braco Village. The beachfront resort has two pools, a bar, five restaurants and a spa, among other amenities. The resort has 226 rooms and 61 suites, along with the brand’s signature The […]

Jamaica’s First Reggae Carnival

A new focus on reggae By Dana Niland CJ Contributor This February, Montego Bay will host its first annual reggae carnival. The carnival will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 AM every day throughout the month at varying locations. The weeks will kick off with Reggae Night at Margaritaville and a Reggae Arts Exhibition […]

This Jamaican Travel Company Is Looking to South America

If the Caribbean wants to continue its tourism growth, it will have to look south. Now, a major tour company in Jamaica is doing just that. Jamaica’s Glamour Destination Management has appointed São Paulo-based Mondo Travel Marketing as its sales and marketing representative in South America. Founded in 2012, Mondo Travel Marketing has quickly become a […]

VIDEO: Bob Marley’s Grandson Has Serious Talent

The Marley family has been continuing to expand the power of its name for years, both in the musical realm and beyond. And it’s now clear that the newest branches of Bob Marley’s family tree are equally strong. Marley’s 19-year-old grandson Skip, the son of his first-born daughter Cedella Marley, is also a reggae artist, […]

VIDEO: A Catamaran Ride in Jamaica, From Above and Below the Water

Maybe you’ve been on a Hobie Cat — one of the most exhilarating watersports you can try in the Caribbean. But you probably haven’t seen it like this — from above and below the water. Check out CJ’s latest ride for a rather unique perspective, in the video below:

VIDEO: Snorkeling in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Jamaica’s just as beautiful under the sea. Or is it even more beautiful? CJ recently took an offshore snorkeling excursion from the Sandals Montego Bay resort to see the life beneath the water off the coast of Montego Bay. Here’s what it was like: