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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 […]
San Juan Penthouse Hits the Market for $3.2 Million
A luxury San Juan, Puerto Rico penthouse has hit the market for $3.2 million, Caribbean Journal has learned. Margaret Pena Juvelier of Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty has the listing on the property, which is located in the Candina Reef […]
Hilton Expands Curio Brand to Puerto Rico
Hilton has expanded its Curio — A Collection by Hilton brand to the island of Puerto Rico. The brand, which “caters to passionate travelers seeking local discovery and authentic experiences,” has been added to the El San Juan Hotel in […]
PAWA Dominicana Launching Miami-Santo Domingo Flights
Fast-growing Caribbean airline PAWA Dominicana is expanding with its first international flights from the United States. The Dominican-based carrier will begin operating two daily nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Santo Domingo on Nov. 16. The carrier will use MD-83 […]
Expedia Launches Package Partnership With Marriott
Global travel giant Expedia has announced a new partnership with Marriott International. The new partnership will see Expedia’s technology powering Marriott’s Vacations by Marriott platform on the hotel company’s website in the United States. The initiative has integrated Expedia’s “dynamic […]
The Ritz-Carlton San Juan’s Newest Hire
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan has named a new general manager for its casino. The luxury Puerto Rico hotel has named Ada Perez to the role, following more than three decades of experience in the casino operations and hospitality fields. “We […]
A New Pizza Restaurant in San Juan’s Condado
A top chef’s newest eatery in San Juan By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Say “Hola” to La Pizza La Pasta, a new restaurant helmed by Puerto Rico celebrity chef Roberto Treviño. In San Juan’s Condado neighborhood, the restaurant in […]
Marriott to Open AC Hotel in Puerto Rico
Marriott’s AC hotel brand is coming to the Caribbean with the new AC Hotel San Juan. The new property has broken ground at 1369 Ashford Avenue in San Juan’s active Condado neighborhood. The property will take over at the former […]
Why Should a Traveler Come to San Juan?
San Juan Marriott General Manager Jose Gonzalez talks to CJ Contributor Simons Chase answers the question “Why should a traveler come to San Juan?” and explains some of the best ways to experience the city, from enjoying the town like […]
Five Fun Things to Do in San Juan
Nowhere is Puerto Rico’s unique cultural complexity (a blend of African, Spanish and other European influences reflected in its history, food, arts and culture) more apparent than in its cosmopolitan capital of San Juan. And since there’s no passport required […]
How to Get One of the Best Views in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Is this the best view in all of San Juan, Puerto Rico? It’s certainly in the conversation. This is the view at one of the two new top-floor luxury penthouse suites at the San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino, […]
Hyatt Place Officially Opens in San Juan
Puerto Rico’s newest hotel has officially opened its doors. The Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center debuted last week as the fourth Hyatt-branded hotel in Puerto Rico following a soft opening period. The $29 million project is located steps away from […]
A New $30 Million Hotel Project in San Juan’s Condado District
A major new hotel development By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new hotel project will soon launch in the Condado district of Puerto Rico’s capital, San Juan. The project began in earnest with the recent demolition of buildings 880 […]
A New Gelato Spot in San Juan’s Condado
A new ice cream shop in Condado By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A new Italian creamery, Gelato & Co.., has opened on the grounds of the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in Puerto Rico. The gelato shop, a […]
A Secret Airport Lounge in San Juan
Where to spend your time at SJU By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I love San Juan. Its airport? Not so much. Luis Munoz Marin International has been around since 1955, and it shows, with dated décor, low ceilings, and […]
The Best Restaurants in San Juan
The best restaurants in San Juan; where to eat in Puerto Rico’s capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor From Santurce to Condado to the capital’s historic old quarter, San Juan is a superb dining destination with diverse restaurants to […]
Radisson Closes in San Juan
Above: the Radisson in San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff The Radisson Ambassador hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico has closed its doors. The company’s website reported that the “selected hotel is off-line and is not accepting reservations.” The […]
Six Reasons To Visit San Juan, Puerto Rico Right Now
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s unique mash-up of African, Spanish and other European influences, reflected in its history, food, art and culture. And nowhere is this cultural complexity more apparent than in the cosmopolitan […]
Two Cuban Players Defect During Caribbean Series in San Juan
Above: shortstop Dainer Moreira By the Caribbean Journal staff Two players for Cuba’s Caribbean Series team have reportedly defected in Puerto Rico. The players are shortstop Dainer Moreira and pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez. Moreira was most recently with the Matanzas baseball club in […]
Caribbean Eats: A Secret Noodle Bar in San Juan
Above: Wan Chai Noodle Bar at the San Juan Marriott IT’S ONE of the greatest pleasures for any foodie: finding that great out-of-the-way eatery — and sometimes in the most unexpected of places. That’s definitely the case at Wan Chai, […]
Sheraton Puerto Rico Names Jannette Berríos New Executive Chef
Above: the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino in San Juan has named Jannette Berríos its new executive chef, the property announced Monday. Berríos has worked across the […]
Caribbean Home: High Above the Rooftops in San Juan
Turning a week-long vacation into a far longer stay. That’s the dream for many – a private home in the Caribbean. Our Caribbean Home feature gives you a chance to look at some of the most beautiful properties on the market […]
Island Hop: Vieques From San Juan
YOU’RE IN the Caribbean, naturally having a great time. But you want to turn an already exciting vacation into a full-fledged adventure with a few extra days on an island you’ve never explored. The solution? Some good, old-fashioned island hopping, […]
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 […]
CJ Pick: The Taste of Piano in San Juan
Above: Carli’s Fine Bistro & Piano (CJ Photo) OLD SAN JUAN is a snapshot of a different time — it’s the oldest portion of Puerto Rico’s capital and one of the best representations of colonial architecture in the Caribbean. Today, […]
Rum Journal: Piña Colada Perfection in San Juan, Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — IT’S ONE OF the world’s most famous cocktails: a blend of coconut cream (preferably Coco Lopez), rum and pineapple. While the piña colada has a long and illustrious history at beach bars around the world, the story […]
Doubletree San Juan Names New Executive Chef, F&B Director
Above: the Doubletree San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff The Doubletree San Juan hotel has named a new executive chef and Food & Beverage director, the property announced Thursday. Hector Rosario has been named the new executive chef at […]
Cuba: UN Agencies Begin Delivering Supplies in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
Above: damage from Hurricane Sandy in Nicaro, Mayari, Cuba (UN Photo/Juan Pablo Carreras) By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba is now beginning to receive aid from United Nations agencies following damage to the country from Hurricane Sandy. The first shipment […]
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