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Montego Bay’s “Elegant Corridor” Gets New LED Lighting
Jamaica’s Elegant Corridor lights up By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Montego Bay’s Elegant Corridor has unveiled a major new lighting project. Jamaica’s Tourism Enhancement Fund has financed the installation of 797 new state-of-the-art LED lights. The lights cover a 27-kilometre stretch of […]
Tobago Eyes Solar Lighting Project
Above: Tobago By the Caribbean Journal staff Tobago has received a $100,000 allocation from the Inter-American Development Bank for a renewable energy programme, according to Natacha Marzolf, who heads the IDB’s team on green energy. Marzolf recently visited Tobago for […]
Taiwan Financing Second Phase of St Kitts Solar Lighting Project
Above: newly-installed solar lights in St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Taiwan has handed over financing for the second phase of a street lighting project on highways in St Kitts. Taiwanese Ambassador to St […]
Dominican Republic Eyes 12 Million Visitors Amid Continued Tourism Boom
While many of its neighboring destinations were closed in the summer of 2020, the Dominican Republic was open. And it never closed. The country’s navigation of the pandemic helped kick off what would become a new golden age of tourism, […]
From JetBlue to American Airlines, Antigua Set for Big Increase in US Flights
From its seemingly infinite number of perfect white-sand beaches to an enviable collection of luxury all-inclusive resorts to a dynamic culinary scene, there’s a reason travelers are flocking to the twin-island hotspot of Antigua and Barbuda. The big airlines clearly […]
Cayman Islands Villa on the Market for North of $24 Million
Located on the luxurious Rum Point Drive in the the Cayman Islands, #956 Rum Point is a newly-constructed, fully furnished “smart beach” estate home that was first listed in mid-January for $24,254,741. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from […]
Beachfront Home in Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Lists for $15.2 Million
A three-bedroom, four-bathroom home at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico has hit the market for $15.2 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest […]
New Life for the Landmark Queen’s Staircase in Nassau
It’s one of the most iconic spots in all of Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas: the Queen’s Staircase, which was built in the mid-1830s and eventually named for Queen Victoria. The staircase in the heart of downtown Nassau […]
St Thomas Carnival Is Set for April
Pageants, J’ouvert parties, parties and parades are on the agenda for he 2024 edition of St Thomas Carnival in the US Virgin Islands. And this year’s St Thomas Carnival now has a date, running from April 28 to May 5, […]
The Best Things to Do (And Where to Stay) in Merida, Mexico
Mérida, capital of the state of Yucatán, is one of the most beautiful places in México. And there’s one hotel you should definitely consider staying at. Fiesta American Merida has 371 newly remodeled rooms. The best room here is the […]
The 10 Best Turks and Caicos Resorts to Visit in 2024
It’s been one of the most sought-after destinations in the wider Caribbean since the pandemic: the Turks and Caicos Islands, which has carved out a rather rarefied niche among celebrities, jet-setters and beach lovers. And while Grace Bay Beach remains […]
This Cap Cana All-Inclusive Has a New Speakeasy
At the entrance, it looks like a butcher shop from the 1950s. Make it through to the back, and it’s something very different. The Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana has debuted the brand’s first-ever speakeasy, the “Blind Butcher,” a multi-sensory experience […]
Is This the Best All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun?
Live Aqua Beach Beach Resort is arguably the best all-inclusive in Cancun, Mexico. Here’s why, from the sparkling rooms to the service to some very cool touches you won’t often find at Cancun-area resorts. For starters, the rooms: 371 newly-remodeled […]
The Caribbean’s Most Sustainable Hotel Is In The Bahamas
From the moment you walk into the lobby, The Retreat seems just like a typical tropical hotel you might find anywhere in the Caribbean. The 15 guest rooms are modern and clean; the restaurant has blackened mahi-mahi and flatbreads and […]
Zemi Beach House Is Now the Greenest Resort in Anguilla
One of Anguilla’s premier luxury resorts is now the island’s greenest resort. The Zemi Beach House, part of the LXR Hotels and Resorts portfolio, has debuted a new solar farm. The project, installed by SwitchLogix Limited, means the 76-room hotel […]
Puerto Rico’s Don Q Crowned World Champion at Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth
The single-best rum in the world is currently made in Puerto Rico. That was the final result of this year’s Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the sixth edition of the world’s most exclusive rum competition and festival. Puerto Rico’s Don […]
CTO Kicks Off Caribbean Tourism Month
November is Caribbean Tourism Month, when the Caribbean Tourism Organization begins a monthlong push to focus on the region’s biggest economic driver. This year’s Caribbean Tourism Month Theme is “One Caribbean: Investing in Our People, Protecting Our Planet, Prosperity for […]
Riu Just Relaunched This Cancun All-Inclusive Resort
Riu Hotels and Resorts has relaunched one of its top all-inclusive resorts after what the company called a “complete refurbishment.” The Riu Caribe has reopened after several months of renovations, one that included new looks for the common areas, restaurants […]
Dominica’s Residences at Secret Bay Launches Alliance With Christie’s
The Secret Bay Resort and Residences has announced a new sales and marketing alliance with Christie’s International Real Estate Caribbean. The alliance will help to broaden exposure for the property’s collection of private residences, which first launched back in 2019. […]
Carnival Is Opening an Exclusive Cruise Destination on Grand Bahama
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the name for its planned destination in Grand Bahama: Celebration Key. The new destination, the first-ever port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests, will be set on a one-mile-long stretch of beach in […]
Club Med Is Revamping Its All-Inclusive Resort in Martinique
The Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek all-inclusive resort in Martinique is getting a revamp. The property is undertaking a complete refresh of 139 existing rooms with new modern furniture, lighting and fabrics, along with a complete refurbishment of bathrooms. That’s along […]
“Highest” Real Estate in Turks and Caicos Breaks Ground
A new villa development has broken ground in Turks and Caicos, and it’s the “highest” in the British Overseas Territory. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or […]
Why to Visit The Bahamas’ Nassau Paradise Island in July
As visitors continue to flock to Nassau Paradise Island, the twin-island destination is readying for an unforgettable July as The Bahamas celebrates its 50th Anniversary of Independence. Many of the island’s top resorts are ramping up activity for the celebrations, […]
Carnival Venezia Kicks Off Caribbean Cruises From New York
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship has launched its first-ever Caribbean cruises from New York City. The new Carnival Venezia is home-porting at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. It’s the product of a new initiative by Carnival to deploy Italy’s Costa Cruises […]
In Bonaire, the Ultimate Beach Rum Party
The Caribbean’s coolest rum festival is a weeklong celebration of premium rum on the Dutch Caribbean island in Bonaire. As this year’s Bonaire Rum Week approaches, we’ll be highlighting some of the biggest events of the festival. That includes the Rum […]
Hyatt’s New All-Inclusive Platform for Travel Advisors
By Dana Niland Hyatt’s inclusive Collection, the largest pool of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, is launching Confidant Collective, a new online platform featuring resources exclusively designed to cultivate opportunities for travel advisors. Complete with enhanced sales and marketing tools […]
The Caribbean’s Greenest Hotels – 2023
The term “green” has had quite the journey over the last few decades. What began as a term that demonstrated concern for the environment has become an all-encompassing philosophy covering everything from clean energy to a holistic approach to sustainable […]
New Cat Island Airport Breaks Ground in The Bahamas
A new airport has broken ground on the island of Cat Island in The Bahamas. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for […]
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