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Where to Book the 14 Most Romantic Dinners in the Caribbean

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Romance in the Caribbean often starts with the setting. A table close to the water. Low light. A breeze that makes you lean in a little closer. Across the region, there are certain dining rooms and beachside kitchens that couples return to again and again. Some are formal. Some are barefoot. All of them understand […]

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Riu’s New All-Inclusive in Montego Bay Has an Opening Date 

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Riu’s highly-anticipated new resort in greater Montego Bay now has an opening date: May 4, 2024, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new all-inclusive resort is now taking reservations for stays, according to Riu’s Web site.  A 753-room resort, it’s the latest in a growing number off resorts in the Falmouth area of Jamaica’s Trelawny parish, […]

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In Falmouth, Jamaica, a Different Kind of All-Inclusive Resort

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Resorts with superlatives in their names don’t always live up to their promises, but there really is a lot that’s excellent about the Excellence Oyster Bay, an adults-only all-inclusive resort located on a private peninsula just outside the town of Falmouth, Jamaica. Accommodations are spacious and well designed, the food quality is consistently excellent, the […]

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Searching for Jimmy Buffett in the Caribbean

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For many people, singer Jimmy Buffett and his signature tune perfectly capture the island vibe they crave while slogging away at their busy lives the rest of the year. That’s even more true right now, as we all dream of the Caribbean and look for ways to channel its spirit from inside our homes. Buffett […]


In Falmouth, Jamaica, a Different Kind of All-Inclusive Resort

Jamaica is looking to reposition its historic town of Falmouth, a town that is coming to its own as a full-fledged travel destination. Jamaican tourism officials say they’ll be marketing the capital of the Trelawny parish “in its own unique way.” Falmouth is often packaged as part of the tourism offerings of greater Montego Bay, […]

Jamaica Has Big Plans for Falmouth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has big plans for the town of Falmouth. The country’s government is focused on developing Falmouth into a “world-class destination, where its rich culture and history are fully utilized,” according to Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness. “This is a town that has a wealth of assets in terms of […]

Disney Launching New Cruises to Mexico, Caribbean

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor This fall, Disney Cruise Line will return to some of its favorite destinations and home ports on a variety of itineraries, including getaways to Bermuda, the Bahamas, Mexico and destinations around the Caribbean. Bookings open to the public on May 24, 2018, the company said. The Disney Magic is returning […]

Chukka Caribbean Updating Falmouth’s Good Hope

Tour company Chukka Caribbean Adventures is upgrading its famous Good Hope property in Falmouth, Jamaica. The company will be embarking on a $4 million enhancement project. “The Chukka Good Hope property is the kind of facility that will certainly be a pull factor in bringing more visitors to the island,” said Paul Pennicook, Jamaica’s Director […]

Jamaica Plans New Artisan Village in Famouth

The government of Jamaica is planning to spend just over $7.8 million to develop the old Hampden wharf in Falmouth, Trelawny into an artisan village. The village will feature 300 shops where crafts and other indigenous products will be produced and sold. When completed, the artisan village is expected to complement the adjoining Falmouth pier, […]

Jamaica Tourism to Focus on Health, Sports and Casino Gaming

Above: the Caves resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaican government and the Ministry of Tourism plan to embark on several new areas of products and experiences, including a focus on health and sports tourism and casino gaming, according to Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett. The Minister said he recently met with a health tourism […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Falmouth Harbour in Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader JenJen Teague Henry, who sent in this beautiful snapshot of the view of Falmouth Harbour on the island of Antigua. Do you have a great Caribbean Photo? Sent it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. — CJ

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