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Twilight in Old San Juan

By Alexander Britell OLD SAN JUAN — “Take me to Fortaleza.” “No, take me to El Convento,” I tell the driver instead. With rum in the future, I figure it’s better to start higher up in the hills of Old San […]

Viceroy to Open Hotel in Cartagena

Above: Cartagena By the Caribbean Journal staff Viceroy Hotels Group is expanding in the Caribbean region, the company announced in a release. The company has announced a partnership with KIT Capital to develop the Obra Pia site in Cartagena into […]

The Caribbean’s Best Business Hotels

You’re on the road, in town for an important meeting. There are a few things you simply must have — efficient service, a comfortable room, working Wi-Fi and a good location. Business travelers have their own set of demands, and […]

Six Restaurants to Try in Old San Juan

The architecture is tremendous; the culture is fascinating. But the historic neighbourhood of Old San Juan is one of the Caribbean’s Meccas for food, with one of the region’s most highly-developed food scenes. You could spend a week walking just […]

Five Great Hotel Bars in San Juan

You’d expect that the birthplace of the Piña Colada would have some good bars, and that’s most definitely the case in San Juan. Of course, scholars say the Pina Colada was most likely born, not just at any bar, but […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Summer Vacations For 2013

It’s summertime! The weather’s heating up, work is slowing down, and it’s time for a vacation — to the Caribbean, of course. One of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean is that summer trade winds and island breezes can […]

How Hurricane Sandy Affected Hotel Occupancy in the Caribbean

Above: the Hotel Convento in San Juan, Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff Hurricane Sandy had a widespread impact on hotel occupancy across the Caribbean region, according to data from hotel data firm STR Global. The storm, which hit […]

At Nassau’s Baha Mar Resort, The Art of Everything