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The Caribbean Island of Grenada Has Spectacular Beaches, Hidden Coves, and Postcard-Worthy Sandbars

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Maybe you know the waterfalls. Or the crater lake. Or the cacao farms. But if you don’t know the story of Grenada’s beaches, it’s time to come back and get a sandy education. Simply put, the island of Grenada has one of the best collection of beaches in the Caribbean, most of which are stunningly […]

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Secrets Opens First Costa Rica Resort

AMResorts has officially opened its first-ever Secrets-branded resort in Costa Rica. The adults-only Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica joined the company portfolio at the end of last month. “We are excited to be celebrating the second Secrets Resorts & Spas opening in the span of one month,” said Gonzalo del Peón, President of AMResorts. “Offering more […]

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Costa Rica Is Getting Its First Luxury “Tent” Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff A new kind of resort is coming to Costa Rica. Nayara Hotels is planning to open its third hotel in the country, but this time with a twist: it will consist of 24, 945-square-foot tents. The Nayara Tented Resort’s tents will each have a master suite and en-suite bathroom, along […]

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Costa Rica, CARICOM to Join Forces in Climate Change Fight

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Costa Rica is joining forces with CARICOM to promote common interests in the fight against climate change. New Costa Rican Ambassador to CARICOM, Lydia Peralte noted CARICOM-Costa Rica’s mutual climate change concerns and interests in a meeting with CARICOM Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque in Guyana this week. “On the road […]


Costa Rica Is Getting Its First Luxury “Tent” Resort

New flights to Central America By the Caribbean Journal staff British Airways is adding flights to Costa Rica. The carrier announced plans to launch nonstop flights between London Gatwick and San Jose, Costa Rica beginning May 4, 2016. The flights will initially operate twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday), rising to three times a week […]

Auberge Resorts Expands to Costa Rica

Above: the Hacienda AltaGracia in Costa Rica By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Luxury hotel brand Auberge Resorts Collection has announced plans to manage Hacienda AltaGracia, a newly-opened resort in the lush mountains of Costa Rica, beginning this month. The resort, which was developed by Costa Rican native Alberto Esquivel as a family retreat and coffee […]

A New Way to Explore the Caribbean’s Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations

Signature Vacations launches new program By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s a new way to see some of the Caribbean’s less-heralded destinations. Signature Vacations has announced the launched of its new “Off the Beaten Path” program, which will offer travelers a hybrid of eco-adventure and all-inclusive relaxation in Caribbean destinations like Costa Rica, Panama, La […]

Avianca’s New Caribbean Flights

Above: the San Andres archipelago By the Caribbean Journal staff Avianca is expanding its Caribbean service with new flights to the island of San Andres. The Colombia-based carrier will be operating thrice-weekly service between San Jose, Costa Rica on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The flights will officially launch July 3; the service will mean an […]

Alaska Airlines Adding Two New Routes to Costa Rica

Above: an Alaska Airlines plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Alaska Airlines is adding two new routes to Costa Rica. The carrier is launching service from Los Angeles to San Jose and from Los Angeles to Liberia/Guanacaste. Service will operate four times a week to each destination on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, respectively. “As […]

Costa Rica Begins Certifying “Sustainable” Restaurants

Above: Restaurante Lagarta in Costa Rica By the Caribbean Journal staff The Costa Rica Tourism Board has begun issuing its certification for sustainable tourism to the country’s restaurant sector. The tourism board has issued certifications for five restaurants across the country: Restaurante Fogo, which is located in the San José area; Cañon de la Vieja; […]

Jamaica Eyes Expanded Trade With Cuba, Costa Rica

Above: Jamaica Industry Minister Anthony Hylton during a media briefing at Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s offices in New Kingston (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is looking to expand and strengthen its trade ties in the wider Caribbean Basin. The country announced the plan following a pair of trade missions to Cuba and Costa […]

AMResorts Takes Over at Former Hilton Property in Costa Rica

Above: the existing Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica By the Caribbean Journal staff Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary is expanding its footprint in Costa Rica. The company announced this week that it had opened a second resort in the country, following last year’s opening of Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica at the end of 2014. […]