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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

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This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

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Here Are the Dominican Republic Hotels That Are Open Right Now

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The Dominican Republic has more hotels currently open to international visitors than any other Caribbean destination, and there are more to come if all continues to go well with the country’s COVID-19 reopening. The Dominican Republic initially reopened to tourism on July 1, and beefed up its entry requirements on July 29 by adding a […]

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5 Tiny Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit Right Now

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There’s a particular delight in finding the perfect beach town in the Caribbean, a place that manages to marry a pristine stretch of sand with a walkable, energetic, culture-filled mini-destination.  While great beach towns (and beach cities) abound in the Caribbean, from legendary spots like Grand Case, Saint Martin to surf hotspots like Cabarete, it’s […]

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In Bonaire’s Lac Bay, a Caribbean Paradise Fueled by the Wind

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By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton LAC BAY – This is the birthplace. This is where it all began, where a stretch of white sand in the southeastern corner of Bonaire turned into the Caribbean capital of windsurfing. And when you walk past the row of wooden beach shacks and surf shops, you immediately understand […]


5 Tiny Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff Another new all-inclusive has opened its doors in the Dominican Republic, this time in the beach town of Cabarete. The new Presidential Suites By Lifestyle has debuted its $36 million first phase, with 57 units comprising 77 rooms. The hotel will ultimately include 105 units comprising 131 rooms. The property […]

The 10 Coolest Places to Retire in the Caribbean

Retiring can mean going somewhere to do less — to be less active. And there’s nothing wrong with that — especially in the Caribbean, one of the most relaxing places on earth. But some people want a different level of activity for their retirement — they’re seeking a different energy. That’s where these places come in […]

Punta Cana Airport Reopens After Hurricane Maria

By the Caribbean Journal staff Punta Cana’s airport has officially reopened after the passage of Hurricane Maria, officials announced. The airport, one of the busiest in the Caribbean, welcomed three flights from Delta out of New York and Atlanta. Punta Cana resumed operations after a preventive stop ordered by authorities during Maria’s arrival off the […]

8 Great Restaurants in Cabarete

Cabarete in the Dominican Republic is one of the most international destinations in the Caribbean — and by far one of the coolest.  Cabarete is loaded with great beachside cafes and interesting small shops and is frequented by an eclectic mix of locals, surfers and and tourists. Accommodations run the full range, but what’s really […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Bars - 2013

They’re some of the major reasons we all love the Caribbean — an ice cold beer or rum punch, the sand at your feet and the sea in your sight. The Caribbean’s beach bars have all of them in full supply. So we thought we’d offer our list of the 10 best beach bars in […]