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Marriott Opens New Aloft Hotel in Puerto Rico
Marriott has opened its second Aloft hotel in the Caribbean – the new Aloft Ponce in Puerto Rico’s second city. The new Aloft Ponce has a total of 152 guest rooms, with amenities like 55-inch flatscreen tVs, Bliss Spa toiletries and […]
Barbados Is Launching New Travel Protocols
Barbados is launching a new set of travel protocols in May, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes a series of changes applying to fully vaccinated travelers, set to take effect May 8. The country has approved the AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer […]
Saint Lucia Launches New Extended Stay Program
The island of Saint Lucia is the newest Caribbean destination to launch an extended stay initiative, with a new program called “Live It.” The program invites visitors to stay longer, work remotely and “embrace local life,” according to the island’s […]
Puerto Rico Just Reopened Two Airports
After nearly a year of using San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marin Airport as its only port of entry, Puerto Rico has reopened two more major airports on the island. Puerto Rico has just relaunched two more international airports: Rafael Hernandez […]
Aer Lingus Is Launching New Flights to Barbados
Ireland’s Aer Lingus is launching a new nonstop route to the island of Barbados, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will be operating a new route from Manchester, UK to Barbados beginning Oct. 20, subject to government approvals. The […]
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Launches New Regional Push
As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has launched a new program the region adapt. It’s called Forward Together, and it’s an initiative […]
Royal Caribbean to Launch Cruises From Bermuda
Royal Caribbean will be launching cruises this summer out of a new homeport: Bermuda. Continuing a trend of cruise lines launching from new homeports with the CDC still banning U.S.-based cruises, the cruise giant will run a series of seven-night […]
Unique Vacations Expands Leadership Team
Unique Vacations, the affiliate for the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts International, has announced an expanded leadership team. That includes Maggie Rivera as chief communications and strategy officer; Tony Cortizas as senior Vice President of brand development; Gray Sadler as […]
The Renaissance Curaçao Resort Is Back
The Renaissance Curaçao resort is back, as the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao has begun to welcome back American travelers. The resort recently completed a broad renovation project that included a new look for its popular Infinity Beach Club. The […]
The Bahamas’ Comfort Suites Paradise Island Adds On-Site Testing
The Comfort Suites Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas has added an on-site testing program, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Paradise Island resort has launched a new free, rapid Antigen testing program for all international registered guests. Advanced reservations are […]
Caribbean Airlines Is Launching New York-Barbados Flights
Trinidad-based regional airline Caribbean Airlines is set to launch a major new route next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will be launching new nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Barbados. The new route […]
Anguilla Expands Meads Bay “Bubble”
Anguilla has expanded its Meads Bay “Bubble,” allowing guests staying at a select group of villas and resorts to enjoy expanded beach access. Until now, travelers to Anguilla were only able to access the beach directly in front of their […]
How to Travel to Grenada Right Now
Spectacular rum, marvelous beaches, world-class chocolate and a potpourri of diverse resorts are just a few of the charms of Grenada. And now that the island has been open for tourism since the summer, more and more travelers are heading […]
The 10 Best Things to Do in St Croix Right Now
St. Croix packs an abundance of attractions in its 84 square miles — in fact, acre for acre I’d put this U.S. Virgin Island up against any Caribbean destination for its diverse, interesting, and quirky activities. Here are 10 of […]
Puerto Rico Adds Testing Access at San Juan Airport
Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan is now offering PCR tests for all passengers, the airport announced this week. The program, done in partnership with CMT Group, will offer PCR testing for all travelers coming in […]
Belize Reopens Yachting Sector
Belize has reopened its borders for yachters, Caribbean Journal has learned. The country has reopened its maritime borders, with approved ports including San Pedro, Belize City and Placencia. The reopening has come with several conditions, including the requirement that all […]
Barbados Tourism Names New Chairman
There’s a new chairman of the board of directors of Barbados Tourism Marketing and the Barbados Tourism Product Authority, Caribbean Journal has learned. Roseanne Myers has been taped for the role, according to Tourism Minister Lisa Cummins. “This is a […]
Why OLEA is the Cayman Islands’ Hottest Real Estate
The waterfront town of Camana Bay, located just across from Seven Mile Beach, has long been a vibrant destination in Grand Cayman. And now it’s home to one of the Cayman Islands’ newest and arguably hottest real estate offerings, too. It’s called […]
Sonesta Opens First Resort in Puerto Rico
The Sonesta brand has made its way to Puerto Rico. Sonesta has officially opened the Royal Sonesta San Juan Resort in Puerto Rico, following a rebranding of the former InterContinental San Juan. The 398-room resort is set in the beach […]
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Steps Down
The CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Frank Comito, has stepped down from the position. The move comes after Comito helped guide the association through the pandemic, along with several devastating hurricanes and a number of other global […]
Curaçao Is Open for Tourism Again
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is open for tourism once again, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. On Jan. 1, Curaçao officially reopened to all international travelers, following a limited reopening. “Our borders are now fully open #WelcomeBack to our global […]
Bermuda Expands Pre-Testing Options
Bermuda has expanded its pre-testing options for travelers to the island. The Atlantic island has launched a program with Costco that offers in-store PCR saliva test kits, along with an OpenClear testing service in Midtown Manhattan. The Costco program is […]
Bahamas Tourism Gaining Momentum
Tourism in The Bahamas is gaining momentum, with the return of major hotels and a host of additional flights. Indeed, the country’s Ministry of Tourism said there was “great optimism in that the islands will see a return to record-breaking […]
Bermuda, Costco Partner on Testing Option for Travelers
Bermuda has partnered with wholesale chain Costco to provide a new PCR testing option for Bermuda-bound travelers. The program includes self-administered saliva tests that deliver results within the island’s newly-implemented five-day turnaround period. Test kits are available online, managed by […]
American Airlines Adds Pre-Flight Testing for Puerto Rico
American Airlines has expanded its pre-flight testing program to Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. American, which has been steadily expanding its pre-flight program for flights to the Caribbean, will now introduce it for flights to San Juan. American has […]
How (And Why) to Retire in the Cayman Islands
By Alexander Britell When it comes to making lifestyle decisions, the pandemic has only strengthened the appeal of the Caribbean, as more people flock to the region for sanctuary, seclusion and stability amid an uncertain global situation. It has led to a number of […]
St Croix Hotels and Resorts You Can Stay at Right Now
St. Croix stands out with its well-preserved historic buildings — notably Fort Christiansvaern, a Danish fortress dating from 1749 — two distinctive cities (Christiansted and Frederiksted), excellent culinary scene, and natural wonders that include Buck Island National Monument for desert-island […]
Hilton La Romana Complex Reopens in the Dominican Republic
Playa Hotels and Resort’s Hilton La Romana resort complex has officially reopened for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. The complex, which includes the “Hilton La Romana An All-Inclusive Resort” and the Hilton La Romana An All-Inclusive […]
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