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Dominican Republic Keeps Rewriting Tourism Records, Topping 8 Million Visitor Mark By August

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The Dominican Republic continues to rewrite its own records, welcoming 8,005,257 visitors in the first eight months of 2025, according to new data released by Tourism Minister David Collado. The figure represents a 49 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, a 13 percent jump over 2023 and a 2.8 percent rise against […]

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Suzuki Expanding in Puerto Rico

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Suzuki del Caribe is establishing Puerto Rico as its link for distribution of marine motors in the region. Operations will be conducted out of the Suzuki Foreign Trade Zone in Sabana Gardens Industrial Park in Carolina, the only distributor of auto and marine motor parts in Puerto Rico. In addition […]

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The Best Caribbean Beach Destinations

It’s a question we get asked very often. “Which Caribbean island has the best beaches?” Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that. That’s because it’s hard to go to any island in the Caribbean and not find a world-class beach. But if you’re looking for a pure beach trip, some islands really are in a class […]

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What Did Jamaica Look Like in 1891?

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor MIAMI — HistoryMiami will soon be opening a new exhibition in Miami called “Awakening Jamaica,” which will feature photographs of the island from 1981 that sought to promote commercial enterprise and tourism to the island. The images, like the one of Port Royal, above, were taken by the world-famous photography […]


The Best Caribbean Beach Destinations

By the Caribbean Journal staff Global rum giant Bacardi has expanded its rum portfolio with the acquisition of Banks Rum, the company announced. Banks, which is based in Switzerland, is the creation of master blender Arnaud de Trabuc, the former CEO of Angostura Group and president of cognac producer Thomas Hine and Company. The seven-year-old […]

Air Canada Continues Growth in Latin America, Caribbean Traffic

By the Caribbean Journal staff Air Canada’s strong growth growth in Latin America and Caribbean traffic continued last month. The carrier reported 364 million revenue passenger miles in June in Latin America and the Caribbean, up from 337 million in June 2014. That represented an 8 percent increase year over year. The carrier also saw […]

Jamaica’s Shaggy Plays Rockefeller Plaza

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grammy-winning Jamaican artist Shaggy performed live on NBC’s Today Show at New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza this week as the latest installment of the Toyota Concert Series. Fans formed a sea of Jamaican flags at the performance, as Shaggy took the stage with his newest single, “I Need Your Love.” He […]

Nevis' First International Food Festival

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Nevis’ Mango and Food Festival is now underway. This year’s festival, which is produced by the Nevis Tourism Authority, is featuring three international chefs and many opportunities for public participation. It will run throughout the month of July. The festival is held in partnership with the island’s Department of Agriculture, […]

Jamaica’s Blue Mountains Are Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Above: the Blue Mountains in Jamaica By Dana Niland The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has unanimously agreed to designate Jamaica’s Blue and John Crow Mountains as a World Heritage Site. The designation, which was made at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee Meeting currently underway in Bonn, Germany, is the first for Jamaica […]

Hilton Los Cabos Reopens After Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade

Above: the Hilton Los Cabos By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Mexico’s Hilton Los Cabos beachfront resort has completed a multimillion-dollar transformation project. The resort returns with 65 new Club-level suites, re-imagined culinary concepts, a 7,000 square-foot spa and salon and additional upgrades across the property. “A beloved seaside retreat for more than a decade, we […]

Caribbean Room With a View: Curacao's Santa Barbara Beach Resort

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As room views go, a vista of the shimmering Caribbean is enchanting but expected. Guests in Sea Traditions rooms at Curacao’s Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, however, get three times the bang for their balcony: Tropical panoramas that include not only the Caribbean but the natural beauty of […]

Carnival Gets Approval to Launch Cruises to Cuba

Above: the MV Adonia By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Carnival Corporation is heading to Cuba. The cruise ship giant will become the first US-based cruise line to sail to Cuba, following approval by the US Department of the Treasury and the US Department of Commerce. The company will begin Cuba cruises in May 2016 on […]