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New $285 Million Resort Coming to Grand Cayman
A major new resort project is coming to Grand Cayman from one of the Caribbean’s most innovative developers. Fast-expanding developer Howard Hospitality Group has announced the development of a new $285 million project on the former Pageant Beach site in […]
Crystal Launching Shorter “Getaway” Cruises
Crystal Cruises is launching a new kind of itinerary, aiming to give travelers the same experience with shorter time commitments and extra savings. They’re called “Crystal Getaways,” and they tend toward itineraries lasting closer to a week. That will include […]
How to Take an Extended Cruise in the Caribbean
Windstar has launched a new series of back-to-back cruises called “Star Collector Voyages.” The longer and more in-depth cruises range from 14 to 34 days, featuring few repeated ports and offering the comfort of an extended trip with the luxury […]
BVI Airways Gets FAA Approval
In a major step toward launching nonstop flights between the United States and Tortola, air carrier BVI Airways has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate flights between the BVI and cities in the U.S. BVI Airways had […]
Richard Branson Relaunches Entrepreneurship Center in Jamaica
Richard Branson recently traveled to Jamaica to celebrate the relaunch and relocation of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. After originally launching the center in Montego Bay in 2011, Branson’s Virgin Unite has moved the center to Kingston to be closer […]
Here’s How U.S. Law Applies To Any Company Doing Business In Cuba
By some estimates, when Cuba transitions to a market-oriented economy and resolves its various disputes with the U.S., the island nation will require more than $50 billion of investment to modernize its economy. Recent improvements in U.S.-Cuba relations have opened […]
Bookings Open for Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam in the Caribbean
Bookings are now open for the first voyage and 2018-2019 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America’s new ms Nieuw Statendam cruise ship. The ship, due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, will be the second “Pinnacle” class ship in Holland […]
Carnival Building Major New Port in Grand Bahama
A major new cruise port is coming to the island of Grand Bahama. The government of the Bahamas has signed a heads of agreement with Carnival Cruise Lines for the new East Grand Bahama Cruise Port Development. “The Government of […]
New Trinidad-St. Vincent Flights
Caribbean Airlines is launching new service between Trinidad and Tobago and St. Vincent’s new Argyle International Airport on April 14. The new flights will operate twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays. Caribbean Airlines is one of the first airlines to […]
In These Caribbean Rooms, You Stay Right on the Beach
When selecting a Caribbean hotel room, there’s one immutable fact: “oceanfront” trumps “oceanview,” eight days a week. Sure, it’s nice to see the sea from your four-poster bed, but it’s even better when you can roll right out of that […]
How Caribbean Networks Are Upgrading
By GERARD BEST Forward-thinking network operators in Latin America and the Caribbean are using the Internet’s next-generation protocol, called IPv6, to gain a business edge over their competitors. The upside for customers is better quality of service, and in the […]
Creating a Culture of Development in Jamaica
And what Jamaica can learn from Antigua and Barbuda By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Every time we come around to this time of the year — when we debate the budget, I swear that the arguments for and against are the […]
New Martinique-St. Lucia Flights
Two Eastern Caribbean neighbors are getting even closer. Guadeloupe-based air carrier Air Caraibes has added a new ATR 72 to its fleet to operate thrice-weekly flights between Martinique and St. Lucia. The new 74-seat plane is the first ATR in the […]
Nigel Spence: A Recipe for Cauliflower Rice and Peas
Your newest healthy recipe By Chef Nigel Spence CJ Contributor During the Christmas rush, I heard folks in Jamaica were frantically checking their lists and checking them twice, they had to find out if they bought plastic or rice! Reports […]
The 10 Easiest Beaches to Get to in the Caribbean
“Get me to the beach immediately.” It’s getting to that time of year, when going to the beach isn’t just a luxury — it’s an urgent mission. So we’ve collected a group of beaches that are easiest to get to […]
Why You Should Move to the Caribbean, And One Way to Do it
When you think of paradise, what springs to mind? A hammock swaying among the palm trees, a white sandy beach beneath your toes and a glistening turquoise sea gently lapping at the shore, for starters. It’s no surprise, then, that the […]
This Caribbean Airline Has Big Plans
In an increasingly tight Caribbean aviation market, one carrier is seeing strong growth: Pawa Dominicana, the international flag carrier for the Dominican Republic. The airline is launching its first-ever flights from the US with new service from Miami to Santo […]
The Best Islands for Snorkeling in the Caribbean
It’s one of if not the most popular activity for Caribbean travelers: snorkeling. Aside from lounging on the beach and drinking rum, grabbing a mask and fins and heading into the sea is one of the main draws for travelers […]
Celebrating Prince Buster, a Jamaican Music Legend
Paying tribute to Prince Buster By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor I was truly saddened to hear of the passing of one of Jamaica’s most memorable figures of our Ska history – the Hon. Cecil Bustamente Campbell, OD – A.K.A. Prince […]
Why There Are Horses on the Beach in Barbados
A special encounter on the sand By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s the tail end of my morning run in Barbados. I’ve already logged three miles, trundling past Brownes Beach, where a few elderly bathers are taking a sunrise […]
Montserrat Geothermal Energy Project Moving Forward
Montserrat’s geothermal energy exploration project is moving forward. Preparations have begun for the drilling of what will be the island’s third geothermal well. Montserrat is dredging Port Plymouth in order to accommodate the arrival of the vessel transporting the drilling […]
Southwest Airlines Gets Approval For New Cancun Flights
Southwest Airlines has received approval from the US Department of Transportation to launch new service between Los Angeles and Cancun, Mexico. The carrier has announced new twice-daily service between LA and Cancun, with flights scheduled to begin Dec. 4. That’s […]
Why the Caribbean Is Drawing Investment from China
Why the Caribbean is so attractive to Chinese investors By Dr Johnny Hon Op-Ed Contributor The Caribbean has been close to my heart for many years. I love the islands’ beautiful environments, their amazing people, and their rich, diverse culture. […]
A Spectacular Spa on the Riviera Maya
Exploring Vidanta Riviera Maya’s Spatium spa By Angela Rodriguez CJ Contributor In Lak’ech is a traditional Mayan greeting that means “I am you, and you are me.” The physical ritual of placing one hand over your heart replaces the spoken greeting […]
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Negril
Negril, Jamaica’s celebrated beach isn’t really seven miles long; it’s actually closer to six. But for throngs of visitors who’ve been drawn here since the bohemian resort town first became popular in the 1970s, its exact distance is immaterial. What […]
St Vincent and the Grenadines Seeing Strong Tourism Growth
As it prepares to launch a major new airport, St Vincent and the Grenadines is reporting very strong tourism growth so far in 2016, according to the government’s latest data. The archipelago is reporting an increase in stayover arrivals of […]
A New Kind of Leadership in Jamaica
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor A book I am reading called “Superforecasting” looks at the way in which people go about making forecasts, and draws some conclusions why some people – a select few – are consistently more accurate than […]
How Aruba’s Strong Tourism Growth Can Get Even Stronger
By John Grant Op-Ed Contributor It’s no secret that the Caribbean is known for its tourism, and Aruba is no exception. In fact, 75 percent of Aruba’s GDP is from tourism dollars alone. However, with the U.S. lifting sanctions on […]
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