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Hilton’s New Caribbean Head

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton has appointed a new head of its Caribbean and Latin America operations, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has appointed Jorge Giannattasio to the role, in which he will oversee a region where Hilton […]

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Spirit Adding New Flights to Guatemala

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-growing low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is continuing its Caribbean Basin expansion with the planned launch of new service to Guatemala City. The lights from Houston to Guatemala will launch Sept. 7. They will operate thrice-weekly […]

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Signs of Improvement for Caribbean Hotel Industry

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By Fatima Thompson CJ Contributor May produced positive overall performance results for hotels in the Caribbean thanks to just the second room-rate increase of 2018. Occupancy was down (-0.9%) for the seventh month in a row even with lower room […]

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From Turks and Caicos to Antigua, 5 Toes-in-the-Sand Hotels

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Sure, lots of Caribbean hotels are on the beach. But how many of them are right on the beach? How many have rooms where you can literally step out onto the sand? That’s the difference between a beach hotel and […]


Is This the Most Beautiful Golf Course in The Bahamas?

By Tim Cotroneo CJ Contributor Is it possible that a golf course’s beauty can hurt your game? Emerald Bay Head Professional Richard Gibson believes this could be the case with his Greg Norman-designed 18-hole layout, which hugs the turquoise waters […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sun and Sand in Aruba

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Greg Lyon of Los Angeles, Calif., who sent in this superb shot of Arashi Beach in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? […]

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Riu Reopens Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu has reopened one of its most popular all-inclusive hotels in the Mexican Caribbean, the company announced this week. The Riu Tequila has relaunched in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, following […]


VIDEO: The Wonder of Ffryes Beach in Antigua

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By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton There’s something special about the blue. When you make your way down Antigua’s southwestern coast, you begin to see it. It’s not blue, it’s not green, it’s not turquoise. It’s a stunning, bold aquamarine, […]


The BVI’s Guana Island Is Making Its Return

By Alexander Britell For years, it was one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after private-island destinations, a rarefied retreat, a full-fledged oasis. It was a different kind of private island resort — eco-conscious, historic, pristine and, well, endlessly charming. And now […]

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Mandarin Oriental Brand Makes Its Debut in Canouan

By the Caribbean Journal staff While Mandarin Oriental has been managing the Pink Sands Club since the end of 2017, it wasn’t until this week that the brand officially made its debut. The property is now the Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, […]


Sting, Shaggy to Headline Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival

By the Caribbean Journal staff A number of big names have joined on to this year’s edition of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival. Sting and Jamaica’s Shaggy, who have produced major new album together, 44/876, will both appear at […]


Rum Journal: The Best American Rums 2018

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since we first started the Best American Rums. Now in its sixth edition, this July 4 tradition celebrates the best of American rummaking, something that has certainly come a very long way […]


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