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Antigua “Open For Business” After Irma; Barbuda “Destroyed”

By the Caribbean Journal staff While the island of Barbuda was right in the eye of Hurricane Irma, leading to at least three deaths and massive destruction, its neighboring island of Antigua was largely spared, officials said. There was no […]

Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion to Undergo Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion resort is set to undergo a major renovation, the property announced this week. The project is designed to “significantly enhance the facilities of the hotel and provide a comfortable and luxurious […]

Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas Returning to St. Lucia

Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas cruise ship is returning to St. Lucia. The ship had previously been unable to dock at the Pointe Seraphine port in Castries due to harbor depth concerns. Now, following a successful dredging operation, the […]

How to Make a “Royal Mojito”

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor This classic mojito comes from the Croquet Bar at Puerto Rico’s Royal Isabela, where bartender Héctor Guzmán Román serves it to patrons who appreciate the full, fresh flavor of the organic limes and mint, […]

Royalton’s New Wellness Program

Canadian hotel brand Royalton is expanding its wellness offering in a big way. The company has announced the launch of Royalton Fit, a program that offers a mix of fitness and wellness classes for guests. Royalton Fit will offer more […]

Royal Caribbean Is Returning to New Orleans

Royal Caribbean is returning to the Port of New Orleans after a three-year hiatus. The cruise line has repositioned its Vision of the Seas cruise ship for the 2018-2019 winter season. The 915-foot ship will sail seven-night itineraries to destinations […]

Royalton Expanding in the Caribbean

Blue Diamond Resorts’ Royalton brand is expanding again in the Caribbean. The hotel has announced the development of the new Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana, an adults-only resort that will be adjacent to the company’s existing Royalton Punta Cana property. […]

Royal Caribbean’s Tasty New Mojito

There’s no better way to celebrate Cuba than with a mojito. And there was no better way to celebrate Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas’ inaugural call into that country’s capital last week than with a coconut mojito, the specialty of […]

Royalton Negril, Hideaway at Royalton Negril Open Doors

There’s a pair of new places to stay in Negril. Blue Diamond Resorts has officially opened its new Royalton Negril and Hideaway at Royalton Negril resorts in Jamaica. The complex includes Royalton Negril, which is family-friendly, and Hideaway at Royalton […]

Viceroy Launches New Brand Tiers

Viceroy Hotel Group today announced the segmentation of its portfolio into three tiers: The Viceroy Icon Collection, The Viceroy Lifestyle Series and Urban Retreat Collection. The group says the new structure is a natural evolution for the modern luxury brand, […]

Royal Caribbean Plans Major Renovations at Port Everglades

Royal Caribbean and Port Everglades have signed a memorandum of understanding on a framework for a new long-term business agreement, the two sides announced. The framework would include complete, customized renovations of the port’s Cruise Terminal 25, with an aimed […]

Royal Caribbean Breaks Ground on New Terminal in Miami

Royal Caribbean has officially broken ground on its major new terminal project in Miami: PortMiami Terminal A. The new port is aiming for completion prior to the arrival of the world’s largest cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, which will […]

Royal Caribbean Has Big Plans in the Bahamas

Royal Caribbean International has announced a major new enhancement project at its CocoCay private island destination in the Bahamas. The project will include the construction of a new pier, additional guest features and amenities and a push to help vendors […]

Royalton Opening New Negril Properties This Month

Fast-growing hotel brand Royalton is opening its newest Caribbean properties in Negril this month. The Royalton Negril Resort and Spa and the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Negril are targeting a March 31 debut on the sand in Negril, according to […]

Royalton Bavaro Project Breaks Ground

One of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel companies has added another project. Blue Diamond Resorts has broken ground on the new Royalton Bavaro project in the Dominican Republic. Blue Diamond executives joined Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina for the launch ceremony […]

Royal Decameron Cornwall Opens in Montego Bay

Royal Decameron has opened a new property in Jamaica. The company has debuted the Royal Decameron Cornwall in the “strip” area of Montego Bay. Just five minutes from the Sir Donald Sangster International Airport, the new hotel’s location offers guests […]

New Royalton Saint Lucia Resorts Make Debut

The island of St. Lucia has a pair of new resorts. The all-inclusive Royalton Saint Lucia and adults-only all-inclusive Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia have opened their doors. It’s the latest Caribbean resort for the rapidly-expanding Royalton brand, which now […]

At Royalton Blue Waters, The Perfect Afternoon Cocktail

Celebrating Marley with a special cocktail I’m in Jamaica, on the beach with Bob Marley. Alas, it’s not the dearly departed king of reggae himself. Instead, this Bob Marley is a red, green and gold-colored frozen concoction that Winston, the […]

Michael Schwartz Launches Newest Royal Caribbean Menu

Leading chef Michael Schwartz has introduced a new menu at Royal Caribbean’s 150 Central Park restaurant. The eatery, which is located onboard the company’s Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas ships, underscores Schwartz’s […]

Royalton Blue Waters Opens in Jamaica

There’s a major new addition to Jamaica’s tourism capital: Royalton Blue Waters. The resort, which opened this week, is the newest all-inclusive to hit the beach in greater Montego Bay, adjacent to Royalton’s existing White Sands property. The 228-room luxury […]

Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas Begins Caribbean Voyages

Royal Caribbean’s newest ship has begun its first Caribbean sailings out of its new homeport at Port Everglades. The new Harmony of the Seas ship joins sister ships Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas on the east […]

Hiking Canouan’s Mount Royal

A hike on Mount Royal in the Grenadines By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’m on top of the world. Or at least it feels like it, here, high above the Caribbean, on the Grenadine island of Canouan. A 3.5 […]

Sandals Royal Bahamian Reopens After $4M Renovation

The Sandals Royal Bahamian resort in Nassau has reopened following a $4 million makeover, the company announced. The property, which had been slated to reopen in the middle of October, had to postpone its relaunch due to Hurricane Matthew. “It’s […]

Royal Caribbean Planning LNG Cruise Ships

Royal Caribbean Cruises is going green in a major way. The company has announced plans to power its newest class of ships with liquefied natural gas and introduce the use of fuel cell technology. Royal Caribbean has signed a memorandum […]

Royal Caribbean’s Adam Goldstein to Chair FCCA

Royal Caribbean Cruises President and COO Adam Goldstein has been named the new chairman of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. The new appointment, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2017, was announced during this year’s FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show […]

Delta Is Adding a New Route and More Flights to Turks and Caicos