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Haiti Receives $53 Million IDB Grant for Upgrade to National Highway
Above: road works in Haiti (IDB Photo/Peter Bate) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will receive a $53 million grant from the Inter-American Development Bank for an upgrade to the country’s principal highway, Route Nationale #1 (RN1), the bank announced […]
Moody’s Upgrades Suriname Bond Rating, Raises Outlook to “Positive”
Above: Paramaribo (Photo: IDB) By the Caribbean Journal staff Ratings firm Moody’s has upgraded the foreign currency rating of the government of Suriname to Ba3 and raised the country’s economic outlook from stable to “positive.” The change came from several […]
Dominica Allocating Funding to Upgrade Country’s Hotel Rooms
By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s hotel sector will soon get a boost from the country’s government, according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. The move was announced by Skerrit at the 2012-2013 budget presentation. Dominica currently has a special regime […]
Jamaica Eyes Seaport Upgrade
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is prioritizing the expansion of its seaports, according to Works Minister Mike Henry. The country is aiming to capitalize on the country’s location in relation to other countries in the hemisphere, especially given the […]
A New Look for a Downtown Nassau Landmark
Nassau’s iconic Queen’s Staircase has unveiled its new look after the culmination of a $200,000 restoration project. The Bahamian capital’s historic downtown site, which was carved out of limestone in the 1830s by formerly enslaved people, connects downtown with Bennet’s […]
In Montego Bay, the Caribbean’s Best Villa Resort Is Getting a New Look
You wake up to a freshly-prepared breakfast of ackee and salftish, fried dumplings and fresh papaya juice. Then it’s time for a choice: a day at the pool, gazing out at the sea; or perhaps a wellness journey. Your butler […]
American Airlines Just Expanded Its French Caribbean Flights
From the rainforests to the rum, the haute cuisine to the beaches, the French Caribbean island of Martinique is among the most diverse, fascinating places to visit in the wider region. And now it’s easier than ever to fly to […]
The Nassau Cruise Port Just Made History Again
Nassau’s booming cruise port just made history again on Tuesday, when a record-breaking seven ships called on the recently-revamped downtown port. More than 20,000 passengers came to Bahamian shores on ships including Carnival Liberty, Vision of the Seas, Disney Wish, […]
Beachfront Home in Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Lists for $15.2 Million
A three-bedroom, four-bathroom home at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico has hit the market for $15.2 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, […]
Club Med’s Cancun All-Inclusive Is Getting a Makeover
Club Med’s top resort in the Mexican Caribbean is set for a large-scale renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive hotspot is making upgrades to its Family Oasis wing and adding a new sports and wellness center to the […]
San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Cruise Port Is Getting a Makeover
It’s one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean: the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where cruise passengers flock for the city’s mix of historic charm, towering colonial forts and vibrant culture. Following a major new investment, a new […]
New Life for the Landmark Queen’s Staircase in Nassau
It’s one of the most iconic spots in all of Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas: the Queen’s Staircase, which was built in the mid-1830s and eventually named for Queen Victoria. The staircase in the heart of downtown Nassau […]
How Travelers Can Save Right Now at This New-Look Jamaica Hotel
From a revamped poolsacpe to a transformed aesthetic, Kingston’s venerable Courtleigh Hotel and Suites has entirely new look — and now the popular Jamaica hotel is launching a special way for travelers to save. The Courtleigh has unveiled a new “book […]
Another New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Just Debuted in the “New Cancun”
The strip of coastline north of Cancun and across the water from the island of Isla Mujeres has had many names. For some, it’s Playa Mujeres. For others, it’s Costa Mujeres. The most popular name might just be the “New […]
American Airlines Just Added a New Destination: Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera
Pink sand beaches, lovely little boutique hotels, centuries of Bahamian history. And did we mention Tippy’s? There’s a reason why Governor’s Harbour in Eleuthera has become one of the hottest destinations in The Bahamas. Now, it’s easier to get there […]
Antigua’s New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Now Has a Karaoke Bar
The dramatically-transformed Verandah Antigua resort has unveiled another new amenity: a late-night karaoke bar and lounge. The new addition, called the Wavy Wicket, the perfect spot for late-night sips and songs that’s part of an impressive slate of entertainment options […]
The British Virgin Islands’ Legendary Peter Island Resort Is Reopening
It has been almost seven years since one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated private-island destinations was shuttered by Hurricane Irma. Now, the Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is making its triumphant return. This year, Peter Island will […]
This Kingston, Jamaica Hotel Just Completed a $2M Renovation
One of Kingston’s top hotels has just completed a significant renovation and rebranding, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites has finished a $2 million renovation program, one that began in December 2022. The project included upgrades to […]
This Cat Island, Bahamas Resort Just Got Bigger
The top boutique beach resort on The Bahamas’ Cat Island has made another addition, with the beloved Rollezz Villas Beach Resort debuting a a pair of new two-bedroom villas. The family-owned property has opened two new “standalone houses,” as the […]
What to Know About St Martin’s Grand Case Beach Club Resort
It’s the most beloved hotel in St Martin, with a passionate, devoted following of year-after-year guests: the Grand Case Beach Club, the 73-room beachfront gem in the heart of the beach town of Grand Case, a place that’s also the […]
This Luxe Turks and Caicos Resort Just Reopened After a Renovation
One of the most luxurious places to stay in Turks and Caicos has reopened with a new look: the refreshed Amanyara, Turks and Caicos, part of the Aman portfolio. The resort has reopened after its seasonal closure as what the […]
The 10 Best Things to Do and See in Cancun, Mexico
There was a time in the mid-90’s where MTV and rowdy college drinkers neglected Cancun’s vast amount of attractions and opted to party the night away and sleep, well, until housekeeping arrived That is no longer the case. A hurricane […]
Hyatt Has a New Family-Focused All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana
If you’re planning a vacation to Punta Cana, you won’t lack for choices. The Dominican Republic’s number one travel destination teems with large all-inclusive resorts, including a number of the family-friendly variety. Now there is another one. Hyatt Hotels, which […]
Wyndham Debuts New Look at Puerto Vallarta All-Inclusive
The new-look, renamed Wyndham Alltra Vallarta all-inclusive has made its debut in the Nuevo Vallarta area just north of Puerto Vallarta. Playa Hotels and Resorts says the property has undergone a renovation that amounted to a “significant investment,” with an […]
This Saint Lucia Resort Has a Big Black Friday Sale (With An All-Inclusive Option)
It’s arguably the best beach on the whole island of Saint Lucia: Reduit Beach, the golden-white sands on its northwest coast. The spectacular shoreline is home to one of Saint Lucia’s most beloved resorts: the Bay Gardens Beach Resort, the […]
The Grand Cayman Marriott Is Getting New-Look Rooms (And Some With Bunk Beds)
One of the Cayman Islands’ signature places to stay is getting an upgrade: the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort. The Seven Mile Beach property has begun what it’s calling an “extensive renovation of rooms and suites,” according to a statement from […]
The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island Just Turned 25
I remember when Atlantis’ Royal Towers first debuted. I was 13 years old, and as someone who had already been visiting Paradise Island for much of his life, during the days of Merv Griffin Airport and Swanks Pizza and the […]
United Is Adding More Flights to Cancun This Winter
Cancun is home to one of the fastest-growing airports in the Caribbean, and the Mexican Caribbean hotspot is getting even more flights this winter. United Airlines is ramping up its service to Cancun, with plans to offer more than 200 […]
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