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The Cayman Islands Has a New, High-Tech Boutique Hotel
By Alexander Britell What has quickly become one of the Caribbean’s hottest hotel markets has added another new property to its portfolio. The Cayman Islands has welcomed the debut of a new boutique hotel called Locale, Grand Cayman, a 42-room …
Another Carnival Cruise Ship Gets a Makeover
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Line has completed another makeover of one of its cruise ships, this time the Carnival Freedom. The line just concluded a three-week multimillion-dollar renovation of Freedom, adding a variety of new experiences and updated …
Hilton’s Tapestry Collection Planning Expansion
By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s Tapestry Collection brand is planning to ramp up its development around the world, the company said this week. That expansion already includes deals in unnamed Caribbean destinations, according to Hilton. Tapestry Collection by Hilton …
The Cayman Islands Is Getting Its First Hilton Hotel
By Alexander Britell The Cayman Islands is one of the Caribbean’s hottest markets for hotel development, and now it’s adding another big brand to its portfolio. Hilton Hotels has announced the signing of an agreement to open a new Curio …
How to Live on the Beach at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
By the Caribbean Journal staff A beachfront residence at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has hit the bustling real estate market in the Cayman Islands for $5.495 million, Caribbean Journal has learned. The second-floor beachfront unit is directly at the front …
Cayman Islands Tourism Growing at Torrid Pace
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands is seeing torrid tourism growth, according to the latest numbers from the destination’s Department of Tourism. The Cayman Islands reported 463,001 stayover visitors in 2018, a jump of 10.66 percent — meaning …
The 19 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2019
Forget everything you know about the Caribbean. Because the Caribbean is more diverse, more adventurous and more energetic than ever before — and it’s time to start discovering the region’s wonders in an entirely new way. That means taking new …
American Airlines’ New Route to Grand Cayman
By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines has launched another new route to the Caribbean. The carrier has added a new route from Chicago O’Hare, with a new weekly service between Chicago and Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. The …
New Margaritaville Resort Opens Doors in Costa Rica
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor The ever-expanding Margaritaville brand has opened another resort in the Caribbean Basin. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo celebrated its opening in Costa Rica with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. The debut comes after a …
Cayman Airways Adds New Boeing 737 Max 8 to Fleet
By the Caribbean Journal staff Cayman Airways has added a new aircraft to its fleet, the company said this week. The Caymanian carrier has formally taken delivery of its new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from the Air Lease Corporation. …
Southwest Airlines Adding New Cayman Islands Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines is adding another new route to the Cayman Islands. The carrier has is planning to launch a new route from Baltimore/Washington to Grand Cayman, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new service, which will …
The Cayman Islands Has a Major New Real Estate Project
By Alexander Britell There’s a major new real estate project coming to Grand Cayman: and it’s being dubbed the most luxurious development in the history of the Cayman Islands. This is the new $500 million WaterMark, a collection of 54 …
Southwest Begins New Flights to Mexico, Resumes Caribbean Routes
By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines has begun new weekend service between Chicago-Midway and Los Cabos-Cabo San Lucas, the carrier announced this week. The new flights comes as Southwest has resumed a wave of flights to destinations in both …
MSC’s New Cuba Cruises
By the Caribbean Journal staff MSC Cruises is bringing its MSC Armonia cruise ship to Miami, with plans to launch a new series of itineraries that include stops in Cuba. Beginning Dec. 10, the Armonia will sail seven-night voyages in …
Margaritaville Grand Cayman to Relaunch in November
By the Caribbean Journal staff Grand Cayman’s Margaritaville Beach Resort is planning a major relaunch Nov. 1. The 285-room property has completed a “massive overhaul,” including the addition of more than 8,500 square feet of meeting space, a new fitness …