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This Negril, Jamaica All-Inclusive Resort Is Reopening 

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Negril, Jamaica’s famous treehouse hotel is back open again after the passage of Hurricane Beryl through the island.  Sunset at the Palms, the 85-room, adults-only, all-inclusive resort located in Negril, Jamaica, is reopening to guests on Saturday, July 20, after embarking […]

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S Hotels “Open for Business” in Jamaica 

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The S Hotel portfolio in Jamaica withstood Hurricane Beryl without sustaining major damage, the company told Caribbean Journal.  S Hotels Jamaica announced that neither S Hotel Montego Bay and S Hotel Kingston sustained any damage during Hurricane Beryl, which passed […]

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The 10 Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean, From Aruba to Belize

Overwater villas at Caribbean resorts aren’t just a novelty — they’re also among the most luxurious and beautiful accommodations you can stay in. And while all of the bungalows perched above the waves have their charms, some stand out among […]

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From Montego Bay to Kingston, Jamaica Is “Open for Business” After Hurricane 

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Jamaica has reopened for business after escaping serious damage from Hurricane Beryl.  The island’s all-important tourism sector has relaunched, with both airports and cruise ports now open again.  That includes Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport […]


Hurricane Beryl: Jamaica, Cayman Islands Escape Major Impact 

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Two islands in the crosshairs of Hurricane Beryl appear to have escaped major damage in the storm, according to local reports.  Jamaica has discontinued its Hurricane Warning, with reports of some damage on the very southern tip of the island.  […]


Jamaica Tops 1 Million Visitor Mark 

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Jamaica just topped the one million stopover visitor mark for 2024, a significant milestone for the island’s continued tourism boom.  So far this year, the island has posted just under 1.1 million stopover visitors, according to top tourism executive Donovan […]

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Jamaica Eyes Ocho Rios "Redevelopment"

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Jamaica is considering a massive redevelopment of the town of Ocho Rios, according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness.  The idea is to make a “huge investment,” in the area, which is one of the island’s most popular tourism destinations.  “The […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Trelawny, Jamaica

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Heidi-Marie Boakye, who sent in this lovely shot of a beach in Trelawny, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]


LATAM Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Jamaica’s record-breaking tourism growth keeps heating up — and not just from traditional source markets like the United States.  That includes a growing number of travelers from still-untapped markets like Latin America.  And new nonstop flights on major carrier LATAM […]

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From Montego Bay to Ochi, Why to Visit a Sandals in Jamaica Right Now

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Dunn’s River Falls. The Pelican Bar. Seven Mile Beach. Rick’s. The White River. Rose Hall. Jamaica never stops calling.  Whether you’re looking for the bustle and energy of Montego Bay, the laid-back cool of Negril or the abundant natural beauty […]


American Airlines Is Adding Daily Flights to This Jamaica Hotspot 

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Secluded coves, sparkling turquoise water, the birthplace of James Bond. Ocho Rios, Jamaica has always been one of the island’s most sought-after destinations, from its venerable luxury resorts to its popular all-inclusives.  But it’s never had a nonstop flight from […]


Exploring Mento, the Jamaican Folk Music That Helped Give Birth to Reggae

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Nearly everyone who travels to Jamaica has heard of Bob Marley and reggae music, but far fewer know about mento, the traditional folk music of rural Jamaica which has lyrics focused on everyday country life (not unlike traditional American country […]