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Puerto Rico’s Newest Hotel Is Open

The newest hotel in Puerto Rico officially opened its doors last week, Caribbean Journal has learned. Palacio Provincial, the first new hotel in Old San Juan in years, is set in a former diplomatic building in the heart of the […]

Two More Belize Resorts Just Reopened

A pair of sister resorts in Belize have officially relaunched, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. That includes Ka’ana Resort and the Itz’ana Resort and Residences, both of which reopened their doors this month to travelers. The two resorts highlight two dramatically […]

Belize Is Now Open for Tourism

Belize has officially reopened its borders for international tourism. The sought-after destination on the Caribbean coast of Central America has begun welcoming back travelers to its Philip Goldson International Airport as part of the third phase of the country’s five-phase […]

How to Live Completely Off the Grid in Puerto Rico

The pandemic has seen an increasing number of homeowners look to the Caribbean, searching for more secluded, secure pastures. The latest listing in Puerto Rico is precisely that, taken to the next level: it’s completely off the grid. This home […]

Nigel Spence: The Recipe for the Perfect Pig

This year, with the pandemic and shutdowns in place, I finally got around to reading a lot more of the trade magazines I have piled up in my desk and revisiting so many recipes and notes I have jotted down […]

Belize Is Postponing Its Tourism Reopening

Belize is postponing what had been a planned tourism reopening on Aug. 15, destination officials confirmed. Citing an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Belize Tourism Board said it was “necessary to delay” the reopening of Belize’s Philip Goldson International Airport. […]

St Croix’s Coolest New Hotel Is Open

The first thing you see when you walk into the blue-and-green lobby is a bright orange portrait of a rooster. And it’s not a surprise. If you eat, sleep and drink in Frederiksted, you’ll see and hear the roosters, strutting […]

Negril’s Hedonism II Resort to Reopen

The adults-only Hedonism II resort in Jamaica is reopening in July, Caribbean Journal has learned. Jamaica is officially reopening its borders for tourism on June 15, and Hedonism II is targeting a July 1 relaunch date, according to a spokesperson […]

Golf Courses Reopen in Puerto Rico

Most of the 18 golf courses in Puerto Rico have officially reopened for play, according to Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez. That includes some of the most famous tracks on the island, including Royal Isabela. Some courses are only open […]

Riu Is Reopening One of Its Hotels in Mexico

Riu Hotels and Resorts is set to reopen its first hotel in Mexico since shuttering its properties amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 25, Riu will reopen the Riu Plaza Guadalajara in western Mexico, one of two Riu properties reopening […]

Why Belize Could Be Ripe for Hotel Investment

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently spoke with some top Belize real estate experts to find out why the Central American destination could be prime territory for hotel investment once the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is over. […]

Kimpton Opens First of Five New Key West Resorts

The Conch Republic is officially the new home of the first in what will be a portfolio of five new Kimpton-branded Key West resorts. InterContinental Hotel Group’s fast-expanding Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants brand has launched the new Winslow’s Bungallows hotel. […]

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Op-Ed: Yes, Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism

Puerto Rico, like its people, is warm, hospitable and resilient. A melting pot of Spanish, Taino Indian and African cultures, cuisine and breathtaking nature leaves travelers breathless, and yet, whether it’s your first or tenth time visiting, the island always […]

St Kitts Cruise Numbers Keep Surging

St Kitts’ cruise sector continues to surge. The island, which was recently named Caribbean Cruise Destination of the Year in the Caribbean Travel Awards, welcomed four cruise ships on Christmas Eve. That meant a total of 13,000 visitors, including passengers […]

Riu Is Reopening Its Ocho Rios Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel giant Riu Hotels and Resorts is reopening one of its all-inclusive hotel properties in Jamaica. Riu will be reopening its Riu Ocho Rios resort this month following a “complete refurbishment of the property.” […]

Kimpton Is Opening Its First Hotels in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is coming to a new destination: Mexico. The fast-expanding hotel company, now part of the IHG umbrella, is planning to open its first properties in Mexico with a pair of Mexico […]

Belize Keeps Up Strong Tourism Growth

By the Caribbean Journal staff After a what was a blistering 2018, Belize’s tourism sector has seen another strong year so far in 2019. The destination is reporting a 6 percent jump in stayover tourist arrivals for the first half […]

How the USVI Is Looking to Spur New Hotel Projects

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s no secret that the USVI has struggled to spur hotel development for decades. But the territory’s is looking to change that, highlighted by a new online database aimed at spurring new development. It adds […]

More New Nonstop Flights to St Kitts

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts’ airlift boom has continued with the launch of a new weekly route from Dallas-Fort Worth. American Airlines has begun operating the new nonstop service with a once-weekly flight on Saturdays. The flight, which […]

St Kitts Tourism Is Booming

By Dana Niland The island of St Kitts is seeing a full-fledged tourism boom, according to the latest numbers from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. St Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport saw a 14.5 percent increase in tourism arrivals […]

Belize Keeps Up Strong Tourism Growth in 2019

By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize’s surging growth in 2018 has continued into the new year. After one of the fastest growth rates in tourist arrivals of any Caribbean destination last year, Belize has seen a 6.3 percent increase in […]

Princess Cruises Is Building Two New Ships

By the Caribbean Journal staff Princess Cruises is adding two new cruise ships to its fleet, the company announced Wednesday. The cruise line has signed contracts with shipbuilder Fincantieri for two “next-generation” 175,000-ton cruise ships, with deliveries scheduled for late […]

St Kitts Tourism Is Sizzling in 2019

By Alexander Britell Buoyed by increased airlift and sizzling hotel development, St Kitts and its sister island of Nevis are seeing a surge in tourism so far in 2019. The destination has seen a 15.3 percent increase in air arrivals […]

The Westin St John Resort Reopens

By the Caribbean Journal staff In a massive boost for the tourism fortunes of the island of St John, the Westin St John Resort Villas has officially reopened its doors. The reopening comes 16 months after Hurricanes Irma and Maria […]

USVI Tourism “Open For Business”

By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands’ tourism industry is “open for business,” incoming Tourism Commissioner Joe Boschulte said this week. Boschulte, who awaits confirmation as the USVI’s new tourism chief, was speaking during the Caribbean Travel […]

St Kitts Eyes More Tourism Growth

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The tourism industry in St. Kitts and Nevis is moving with “leaps and bounds,” according to Minister of Tourism, Lindsay Grant. During a public address last week, Grant highlighted that 2018 has been a landmark […]

St Kitts Seeing Continued Cruise Growth

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St. Kitts and Nevis is seeing continued growth in its increasingly important cruise sector. The destination reports it is attracting more than one million passengers per season. “We are having bigger ships,” said Minister of […]

JetBlue Is Adding a New Nonstop Route From Westchester to Puerto Rico