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Marriott Opens the Caribbean’s First Aloft Hotel in Puerto Rico
Marriott has opened the Caribbean’s first-ever Aloft hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The hip new hotel is set n the heart of the “El Distrito” project adjacent to the Puerto Rico Convention Center. The 177-room, boutique-style hotel is the […]
The Four Seasons Nevis Has a New General Manager
The recently-transformed Four Seasons Nevis has named a new general manager: Yvette Thomas-Henry. Thomas-Henry, who is Four Seasons’ regional vice president, was born in St Thomas and raised in St Croix, making her the first Caribbean native to hold the […]
The 10 Best Bonaire Resorts
Divers have long known the charms of the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, home to some of the most marvelous diving (and snorkeling) in the hemisphere. But, increasingly, more and more travelers are beginning to discover that there is far […]
A Hot New Boutique Hotel in San Miguel de Allende
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a hot new place to stay in one of Mexico’s most magical cities, San Miguel de Allende. The new boutique hotel is called Casa Delphine, and the tiny charmer has five suites in a […]
At the Edge of the Caribbean, a Hidden Jewel in Panama
By Alexander Britell There’s a reason they put a canal here. Panama is the thinnest sliver of the Americas, the most logical place to put the world’s most important shipping route, the isthmic keyhole from the Caribbean Sea to the […]
Caribbean Home: A Stylish Loft in Condado
By the Caribbean Journal staff There are few hipper spots in the Caribbean than the Condado district of San Juan, and it’s home to one of the region’s hottest real estate markets. The latest property to list is this stylish […]
In Cayman’s Bodden Town, a Classic Caribbean Beach Village
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton They came here for the water, for the fresh pond surrounded by maritime birds and and waving reeds. The early settlers eventually built Mission House, a two-story wooden home, a place that became a […]
Vidanta Plans Two New Luxury Mexico Resorts
By the Caribbean Journal staff Grupo Vidanta is planning to add a pair of high-profile boutique luxury resorts to its portfolio in Mexico. The company has announced the introduction of The Estates a new luxury development that will debut at […]
Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages to Build Cruise Terminal in Miami
By the Caribbean Journal staff Virgin Voyages has more big plans in Miami. Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson and Miami officials have announced plans to build a dedicated Virgin Voyages cruise terminal at PortMiami, slated for completion in November 2021. […]
How Celebrity Cruises Is Reinventing Its Ship Design
By the Caribbean Journal staff There was another time in transatlantic journeys, when travelers sailed on grand, ornate ships, the vessels themselves at the heart of the glamorous life. At the heart of these ships there was always a remarkable […]
Sunwing Is Returning to Bonaire
By the Caribbean Journal staff In an important boost for the Dutch Caribbean island, Sunwing is returning to Bonaire for a second season, the company said this week. The travel giant is the only Canadian tour operator that will be […]
Hilton’s Curio Collection Expands to Costa Rica
By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s Curio Collection brand has officially expanded to Costa Rica. The company opened the doors of the newly-transformed Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton in San Jose this week. The property, which first […]
Where to Stay for Haiti Carnival
By the Caribbean Journal staff Looking to experience one of the Caribbean’s most energetic carnival celebrations? Think about Haiti, where the country’s national carnival is returning to the capital, Port-au-Prince, from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13. This year’s celebration is […]
A Secret Cigar Speakeasy in St Croix
By Alexander Britell It’s up the steps and past the pool tables and behind an unmarked wooden door on the second floor of a covered plaza in the heart of Old Christiansted. There’s no name, no sign and it isn’t […]
The Best Cigar Shop in Aruba
By Alexander Britell Aruba has long been a haven for cigar lovers, with a host of cigar shops large and small for passionate travelers. But navigating the island’s diverse cigar scene has never been easy — until now. That’s because there’s […]
The Best Caribbean Cruise Ports For Shopping
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The best Caribbean ports don’t just give you a sample of the culture of the larger destination, they also provide worthy “shopportunities” at every price point. So if you want a tangible reminder of […]
Anguilla’s Cap Juluca Sold
Anguilla’s preeminent hotel, Cap Juluca, is under contract for sale, owners Charles and Linda Hickox announced. The 95-room property on Maundays Bay is under contract for sale to Belmond, the London-based global hotel and leisure company, with the deal expected […]
AC Hotel Opens in San Juan’s Condado Neighborhood
Marriott has opened its first-ever AC Hotel in the Caribbean: the AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan Condado. Set in the increasingly chic residential district of Condado, the design-heavy hotel has 233 brand new guestrooms, including 46 suites. Onsite amenities […]
7 Caribbean Inns for a Charming Getaway
You step into the lobby, set in a late-17th-century storehouse, and you’ve been transported. This is no ordinary hotel, from the brick walls to the massive columns just down the plaza. Places like the Admiral’s Inn are something special — […]
This Puerto Rico Condo Unit Has Its Own Private Pool
The newest listing to hit Puerto Rico’s hot real estate market is a two-bedroom open-floor stunner in San Juan. The sixth-floor unit at Bahia Plaza in Paseo Caribe has 1,988 square feet and is being listed for $1.45 million with […]
The 10 Best All-Inclusives in the Dutch Caribbean
Visitors to the Dutch-Caribbean territories of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and St. Maarten typically go for the cosmopolitan culture and inviting beaches. And they can go all-inclusive, too, at these resorts we’ve picked that offer variety and value along with sun, […]
Puerto Rico Begins $89 Million Entertainment District Project
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. […]
Esperanza Spalding to Highlight Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
Superstar Esperanza Spalding will be highlighting this year’s Dominican Republic Jazz Festival, organizers announced this week. The four-time Grammy-award-winning Spalding, one of the leading jazz artists today, will be joined by featured artists including Terri Lynne Carrington, the Patricia Zarate […]
Puerto Rico Readies for CHIEF Caribbean Hotel Conference
Puerto Rico is getting set to host one of the Caribbean’s leading hotel summits: CHIEF. CHIEF, or the Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum, will be held at the El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico next week from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. […]
In Old San Juan, A New Home For Rum: La Casita de Rones
It’s one of the world’s rum capitals, and now Puerto Rico has finally given rum a home in its top tourist destination: Old San Juan. La Casita de Rones officially opened this week as the flagship store of Rums of […]
The 10 Best Bonaire Hotels
The tiny Dutch-Caribbean territory of Bonaire is big with divers, who flock to its fish-filled waters, thriving coral reefs and 89 dive sites. And there’s plenty for landlubbers to enjoy as well (see our recommendations, here). But whether you dive […]
China’s HNA Tourism to Buy Carlson Hotels
By the Caribbean Journal staff In a deal that will impact a number of hotels in the Caribbean, HNA Tourism Group has announced an agreement to buy Carlson Hotels Inc. Carlson Hotels owns hotel brands including Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, […]
IHG Expands in Mexico
InterContinental Hotels Group is expanding in the region again. The company has opened a new 188-room Holiday Inn in the state of Guanajuato. The Holiday Inn & Suites Leon Plaza Mayor follows an investment of more than $14.6 million, and […]
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