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Mobile Passport Is Expanding to San Juan

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Mobile Passport, the program behind the expedited immigration processing app, is expanding in the Caribbean. The company will launch in San Juan, Puerto Rico by the end of this month, according to a spokesperson. That means faster immigration times for those flying into San Juan from outside of the United […]

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Five Ways to Experience Grenada

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Grenada is one of the most deliciously diverse destinations in the Caribbean, with the aroma of its native spices wafting through the air and redolent in the fresh local cuisine served everywhere from local roadside stands to the finest hotels. Beaches, waterfalls, rushing rivers and colorful reefs provide a sublime backdrop for active outdoor adventures […]

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Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit Is Surging

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Riviera Nayarit in Mexico is continuing to surge as a travel destination, according to new data. The destination on Mexico’s Pacific Coast saw a 5 percent increase in North American visitors during the first half of 2019, compared to the same period last year. The Riviera Nayarit is best […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: East End, St Croix

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kathryn Roy, who sent in this lovely shot from East End in St Croix in the USVI, looking towards Point Udall. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including […]

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Jamaica's Couples Sans Souci Plans Major Renovation

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Couples Sans Souci resort in Jamaica is planning a major renovation, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Ocho Rios-area all-inclusive property will be launching a $7 million renovation project that will begin May 1, 2020. The project is slated for completion in late October 2020, according to the resort. Couples […]


Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit Is Surging

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Couples Sans Souci resort in Jamaica is planning a major renovation, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Ocho Rios-area all-inclusive property will be launching a $7 million renovation project that will begin May 1, 2020. The project is slated for completion in late October 2020, according to the resort. Couples […]

A Hotel Boom Is Coming to Montego Bay, Jamaica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s major tourism hub of Montego Bay is set for a full-fledged hotel boom.  Some 6,000 new hotel rooms are coming to the destination on the northwestern coast of Jamaica over the next five years, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  That number is likely to include surrounding areas […]

5 All-Inclusive Adults-Only Hotels to Try Right Now

Whether you’re on your honeymoon or just want a tranquil getaway for you and yours, the Caribbean is filled with terrific adults-only resorts, many of them of the all-inclusive variety. That combination has proven to be particularly popular with travelers, marrying the quiet and seclusion of the adults-only concept with the effortless convenience of all-inclusive […]

Op-Ed: The Future of Dominican Republic Tourism

By Carlos Castillo Consul General of the Dominican Republic in New York Tourism and hospitality have become synonymous in the Dominican Republic. They are the mainstay of the economy, and a tremendous source of pride within our culture. New York City alone is home to over 422,000 Dominican immigrants, the largest number of foreign-born New […]