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Puerto Rico Is Getting New Nonstop Flights from LaGuardia

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The salsa. The mofongo. The Barrilito. Puerto Rico’s vibrant flavors have helped spur the island to a full-fledged travel renaissance in the post-pandemic era, one buoyed by cheap, abundant airlift.  And the island is showing no signs of slowing down in that department: Puerto Rico is getting another nonstop flight this winter, with Frontier Airlines […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sun Bay, Vieques

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Mark R., who sent in this terrific snapshot of Sun Bay Beach in Vieques. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — CJ

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Where to Spend New Year’s Eve in San Juan, Puerto Rico

This year’s top spot By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Heading to Puerto Rico’s capital for the New Year? We have you covered. The hottest spot in San Juan should be the O:live Boutique Hotel, which is hosting an upscale, rooftop New Year’s Eve party. The evening will begin at 6:30 with a five-course dinner at […]

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How to Make a Coquito — Puerto Rico’s Christmas Cocktail

A sweet wintertime treat By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The pina colada is Puerto Rico’s national drink but at this time of year tastebuds are tempted by another rum-and-coconut concoction, coquito. Made with white Puerto Rican rum and coconut cream it’s a sweet and potent punch traditionally served at Christmas time, when it is […]

Where to Spend New Year’s Eve in San Juan, Puerto Rico

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The TRYP By Wyndham hotel has officially opened in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. The property, located about 10 minutes from San Juan’s airport, is located across the street from Isla Verde Beach. “Puerto Rico is a key tourism destination in the Caribbean known around the world for its beautiful beaches […]

Insider Travel Tips From This Top Puerto Rico Concierge

 Your newest San Juan tips By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor His official title is Lead Concierge. But to me Nestor Colón is Mr Roarke. That’s because I can’t think of a better way to communicate the savvy, smarts and smoothness of the Intercontinental San Juan’s professional fixer than by likening him to the character […]

San Juan’s Secret Speakeasy

 A hip hangout in the capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor SAN JUAN — There’s no sign. And you wouldn’t even notice it if you walked by during the day. But after dark, all roads lead to La Factoria, a speakeasy-style bar that’s become one of Old San Juan’s hottest hipster hangouts. Hidden in […]

A Coqui Nightcap in Puerto Rico

 Sipping in San Juan after dark By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In Isla Verde, San Juan’s Intercontinental hotel offers conveniences for every type of visitor: Leisure travelers will appreciate the beachfront location and full resort amenities. Its prime position, less than 10 minutes drive from the capital’s financial district, makes it ideal for business […]

A New Caribbean Surf Resort

 By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the first of its kind in the Caribbean — a dedicated surfing resort. SASS Global Travel has announced its first-ever surf resort in the Caribbean at Las Palmas Inn in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The Rincon Surf Resort “aims to provide inclusive surf and stay experiences dedicated to customer service […]

Caribbean Home: Your Own Paradise in Culebra

 By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the acst-kept secrets of the Caribbean: Puerto Rico’s Culebra. And the little island known by beach aficionados for its Playa Flamenco is also home to some very luxurious pockets of real estate. At the top of the list? Zoni Beach, this retreat has four bedrooms, three bathrooms […]

San Juan Marriott Names New General Manager

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The San Juan Marriott has a new general manager. The Puerto Rico property has named Jose Gonzalez its new GM, it announced this week. Gonzalez comes to the hotel after previously serving at the JW Marriott Caracas. “We’re delighted to have Jose join our executive team,” said Joaquin Cruz, Director of Marketing […]

Your Own Piragua Concierge in Puerto Rico

 By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s snowing in Puerto Rico. OK, not literally. But snow cones, locally known as piragua, are now being offered at one of the island’s best-known hotels, El Conquistador Resort and Las Casitas Village, where a “piragua concierge” serves the Puerto Rican frozen novelty from a cart that roves the […]