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A Hotel Boom Is Coming to Montego Bay, Jamaica
Half Moon, One of Jamaica’s Iconic Resorts, Taps New Management
By Alexander Britell Half Moon, one of the most iconic resorts in Jamaica, has appointed a leading American resort company to manage the property. Half Moon has appointed Salamander Hotels and Resorts, which manages some of the top resorts in …
American Airlines Launching New Nonstop Flights to Jamaica
By the Caribbean Journal staff Montego Bay is booming. The Jamaican travel hub, which is seeing a massive boost in new airlift in 2019, will get another lift in November with the launch of new daily American Airlines flights from …
Southwest Airlines’ New Jamaica Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Montego Bay’s 2019 airlift boom has continued with the launch of a new nonstop Southwest Airlines route. The low-cost carrier has officially launched a new weekly route from St. Louis, MO to Montego Bay, Jamaica’s …
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Delta Launching Two New Daily Caribbean Routes
By the Caribbean Journal staff Delta Air Lines is launching a pair of new nonstop routes to the Caribbean. Beginning Dec. 21, the carrier will launch expand its weekly Saturday service to daily service from Detroit to both Montego Bay, …
At Jamaica’s Rose Hall Villas, a New Kind of Resort
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton A Caribbean villa vacation is something rather different than your traditional hotel getaway. It’s a way to live the destination in another way, in tranquility, in seclusion, in privacy, with a different kind of …
The Caribbean’s Biggest Travel Conference
By the Caribbean Journal staff The biggest travel conference in the Caribbean is back again for 2019, this time on the white sands of Montego Bay in Jamaica. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace is headed to …
Jamaica’s Half Moon, the Augusta of Caribbean Golf
By Alexander Britell ROSE HALL — As you move up the circular driveway, past bougainvilleas, peering at white columns, it reminds you of a place in Georgia, even if for only a moment. This is the Half Moon Golf Club, the …
A $75 Million Transformation at Jamaica’s Half Moon
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s most iconic resorts is readying a dramatic transformation. Montego Bay, Jamaica’s Half Moon resort is in the midst of a $75 million renovation project that will mean a total “rebirth” of …
Jamaica’s Half Moon Names New Brand Director
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Half Moon resort has named a new director of brand and communications. The iconic Montego Bay property has promoted Laura Redpath to the role, in which she will be responsible for Half Moon’s branding, …
Jamaica’s Half Moon to Begin “Extensive” Renovation
Jamaica’s most iconic resort is planning a major renovation project. Montego Bay’s Half Moon will be launching what the hotel is calling an “extensive renovation” beginning in May. The project, which is slated for completion in October 2018, is the …
Delta Expands Caribbean Flights
Delta Airlines has expanded its Caribbean network for the peak holiday season, the company announced this week. The expansion focuses on the peak holiday period through the first half of January; Delta serves 26 destinations in the wider Caribbean region and …
Jamaica’s Half Moon Names New Director of Marketing
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Half Moon Resort has named a new top marketing executive. General Manager Sandro Fabris has announced the appointment of director of sales Sharon Logan to the role. Logan has served as director of sales …
VIDEO: On the Sand at Half Moon, Jamaica
It’s one of the gems of Caribbean hospitality: Half Moon, the majestic hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It’s a throwback to another era of travel, one of grace, splendor and elegance. And even better, it’s got one of the most …
Jamaica’s Half Moon Becomes Independent Hotel
Jamaica’s Half Moon resort has gone independent. The leading Jamaican property has announced that the property will no longer be operating under the management of RockResorts, effective immediately. The change in management came after a “mutual decision” between the two …
A Legendary Jamaican Restaurant Is Back
It’s one of the most legendary restaurants in the Caribbean: the historic Sugar Mill at Jamaica’s Half Moon Resort. And now it’s back, after closing for a long-term renovation. “The Sugar Mill Restaurant is a well-known and favoured fine dining …
VIDEO: The Water in Montego Bay, Jamaica
It’s calm, it’s clear, it’s perfect. The waters of Montego Bay in Jamaica are simply lovely, particularly at the Half Moon resort, home to one of the nicest little stretches of beach on the whole islad. Here’s what it’s like:
VIDEO: 12 Seconds on This Beach in Jamaica
Sometimes we all need to be rescued from the tedium of every day life. And Jamaican can help: with white sand beaches, turquoise waters and positive vibes. Like, for example, the beach at Half Moon, A Rock Resort Jamaica. Here’s …
VIDEO: Your Beach Chairs in Jamaica Are Waiting
Jamaica’s Half Moon resort is full of beautiful spots, typically with no one around. That makes it easy to find breathtaking but private locations every day of your vacation. Like these beach chairs, for example:
