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Hilton Just Opened 16 New All-Inclusive Bungalows in the Dominican Republic, With Oceanfront Plunge Pools, Butlers and a Private Rooftop Lounge

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The Dominican Republic’s buzziest new destination just got its most exclusive place to stay. There’s a new top tier at one of the Caribbean’s most talked-about new resorts. And it’s the kind of thing that tends to sell out before most people even hear about it — timed about a year after the resort first […]

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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 entire town of Ocho Rios is being looked at for redevelopment,” Holness said this week […]

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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 will certainly help that case.  Beginning in December, LATAM will be resuming nonstop flights between […]

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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 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica has a vacation for every kind of traveler.  And Jamaica also […]


LATAM Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica

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 the United States — until now.  Earlier this year, American Airlines kicked off its first ever […]

Jamaica Just Hosted the Largest Caribbean Travel Marketplace Ever

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, also the countries in the region that have made this great event successful, meaningful and […]

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

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 music) and is played on acoustic guitars, banjos, hand drums, and a rhumba box, a […]

Riu Has Now Opened Its New All-Inclusive Beach Resort in Montego Bay 

The water park, the kids club, the beach, the pools. The Riu formula is simple — and effective. And now the Caribbean all-inclusive giant has another new resort in the region.  This is the Riu Aquarelle, and it’s the seventh Riu Hotels and Resorts property in Jamaica — the first in the fast-growing area of Falmouth […]

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

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 know that all those travelers can make the airport experience, well, not always very quick […]

Rum Journal: From Jamaica, a Legendary Brand Grows Up

“We have Myers’s.” If you were a rum enthusiast a few decades ago, you’d know this common refrain.  You’d walk into a decent-looking bar in the United States, scour the back shelf, ask for an aged rum, and get that reply.  For a long time, Myers’s was the loneliest rum, a nomad on American bar […]

Splashing Around in Jamaica’s Bioluminescent Bay

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 my first bioluminescent bay experience. And, probably like most folks, I’d heard about bioluminescent bays […]

Wyndham Just Added New All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica

Marriott. Hyatt. Hilton. The biggest names in travel have all been making major moves in the all-inclusive space in the Caribbean, as travelers continue to demand the concept in their vacations.  You can add Wyndham to that list.  The travel giant has been quietly adding significantly to its Caribbean all-inclusive portfolio, with new hotels in […]