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Kimpton Is Opening a New Hotel in the Tallest Building in Latin America

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Kimpton is expanding its footprint in Mexico with a new boutique hotel set to open in the country’s industrial and cultural powerhouse: Monterrey. The new Kimpton Monterrey will be part of the city’s forthcoming Torre Rise development, a mixed-use project […]

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Marriott Has as New Hotel Brand, And It’s In Talks to Bring it to the Caribbean 

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Marriott has a new hotel brand, and it could be coming to the Caribbean.  The new brand is called Series by Marriott, and it’s a collection brand for the midscale and upscale lodging segments, according to the company.  The idea […]

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A New Overwater Spa Just Opened in the British Virgin Islands — With Glass Bottom Floors  

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The Bitter End. Saba Rock. Eustatia. An overwater spa. The legendary North Sound of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands is now home to the newest, most unique overwater spa in the Caribbean.  It’s called Sundara Spa + Studio, […]

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Caribbean Plate: A Great Little Seaside Spot in Antigua 

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It’s tucked away in a hotel on the northern coast of Antigua. But it’s one of the island’s best-kept secrets.  This is Mamma Mia, a terrific little Italian-Caribbean fusion spot set in the Northshore Seaside Suites Hotel.  I tried the […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Cupecoy Beach, St Maarten

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, who sent in this lovely shot of Cupecoy Beach in St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]


The Caribbean’s Most Stunning Black Sand Beaches

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You walk along one beach and feel like you’ve stumbled onto a movie set. On another, you sip ti’ punch in the shadow of a volcano. On another one, you’re surrounded by imposing cliffs.  No, these aren’t the beaches you […]

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Jamaica Just Tapped Usain Bolt As the Island's New Global Tourism Ambassador

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Jamaica’s tourism growth hasn’t been quite as brisk as the island might like in the last year. And with the Jamaica Tourist Board looking to change that, it’s made the natural choice: tapping the world’s fastest man: Usain Bolt.  The […]


These Are the 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean For Families

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You know the feeling. The flight’s behind you. The ocean’s ahead. And for once, everyone’s smiling. No tantrums, no teen eye-rolls—just wide Caribbean skies, warm trade winds, and the sound of waves syncing with your own exhale. This is the […]


Montego Bay Is Getting a New Flight From Antigua 

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The reggae. The jerk. The sand. The ackee. The pulse. Montego Bay is filled with music, beaches and bold flavors, and now it’s getting a new nonstop flight from within the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Fast-growing carrier LIAT 20 […]

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Old San Juan to Condado: The 11 Best Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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San Juan is where history, style, and the sea converge in one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant cities—and one of its best places to stay. From the iconic pastel buildings of Old San Juan to the golden beaches of Condado and […]


Turks and Caicos Hotel Rooms Are Filling Up 

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Hotel occupancy continues to climb in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The first quarter saw three months of solid growth, tourism officials revealed this week during the Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference in Antigua and Barbuda.  In […]


6 Caribbean Islands Americans Can Visit Without a Passport

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You don’t need to leave the country to find turquoise water, white sand, and that unmistakable Caribbean breeze. For U.S. citizens, several Caribbean destinations offer a full island experience—with no passport required. Whether you’re looking for a weekend escape or […]