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Barbados Has a Stunning Nature Sanctuary With an Inland Lake, Colorful Wildlife, and the Island’s Last Mangrove Forest

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It’s filled with parties, watering holes and a buzzing soundtrack. Everyone seems to be chirping about something. But this isn’t Barbados’ St. Lawrence Gap, although that’s just a few minutes away.  This is the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, and it’s a vibrant, colorful, dynamic portal to the island’s natural world — and one of the best examples […]

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Puerto Rico Begins $89 Million Entertainment District Project

District Live

Puerto Rico has launched construction on a major new project in the Convention Center District of San Juan. The new District Live, as it’s called, is an $88.9 million project that will create the largest entertainment center in Puerto Rico. “With this project, we will strengthen the [convention district’s] offer, so that the island compete […]

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VIDEO: This Caribbean Hotel Has Its Own Secret Island

El Conquistador

It’s perhaps the signature resort in Puerto Rico: El Conquistador, A Waldorf Astoria Resort set on the far eastern corner of the island. But this sprawling hotel, home to a large marina and two resort components (not to mention its famous hill-climbing funicular) has a bit of a secret. It’s called Palomino Island, and this […]

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United Airlines Expanding Flights to Puerto Rico

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United Airlines is significantly ramping up its service to Puerto Rico, the carrier announced this week. The airline said it would be increasing its flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to six times a week, up from just one flight per week. More crucially, the route will […]


VIDEO: This Caribbean Hotel Has Its Own Secret Island

Following Uber’s high-profile launch in to the Puerto Rican market on Monday, the island’s tourism officials said the company was not approved to offer service. “A regulation for the online transportation network industry has not been approved. Until a regulation is duly approved and a license is issued under such regulations, an online transportation network […]

A New Pizza Restaurant in San Juan’s Condado

A top chef’s newest eatery in San Juan By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Say “Hola” to La Pizza La Pasta, a new restaurant helmed by Puerto Rico celebrity chef Roberto Treviño. In San Juan’s Condado neighborhood, the restaurant in the 18th-century mansion previously occupied by Trevino’s Casa Lola offers a diverse selection of (you […]

In Puerto Rico, Creating Farms for Families

New program looks to spur agricultural development By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Governor Alejandro García Padilla presented the titles for 26 family farms to a group of farmers who, as part of an agreement with the government, will use the land for the purpose of developing agricultural projects. The Family Farms program is an initiative […]

The 16 Best Places to Stay on This Island

If you’re looking for the best hotels in Puerto Rico, you’ll find a broad mix of places to stay. And what’s not to love about the “isle of enchantment?” Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s diversity, a unique and fascinating blend of African, Spanish and other European influences that’s reflected in its history, food, arts […]

Why Should a Traveler Come to San Juan?

San Juan Marriott General Manager Jose Gonzalez talks to CJ Contributor Simons Chase answers the question “Why should a traveler come to San Juan?” and explains some of the best ways to experience the city, from enjoying the town like a local to simply hitting the beach. Why should a traveler come to San Juan? […]

New Boutique Hotel Breaks Ground in Puerto Rico

A new boutique hotel has broken ground in Puerto Rico. The first stone has been laid on the Hotel El Molino boutique hotel in Sabana Grande (pictured above). The hotel will consist with 12 cabins set on a farm adjacent to the Flores river. The project will also have a swimming pool and a bar, […]

AMResorts Coming to Puerto Rico

By Alexander Britell Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts is planning to open a major new hotel in the Caribbean. The Dreams Puerto Rico Resort & Spa will be located in the southwestern coastal town of Guanica as a 250-room, new-build property that will be a major new addition to Puerto Rico hotels. It will become […]

The Caribbean’s Happiest Island

The Caribbean’s happiest island may also be its most resilient. The latest edition of the United Nations’ World Happiness Report has been released, and one Caribbean island is at the top: Puerto Rico. Yes, Puerto Rico: despite its crippling economic crisis, the island was the top-ranked place on the list from the Caribbean. Puerto Rico […]

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