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JetBlue Is Launching 5 New Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico This Month

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White sand along Condado Beach, pastel balconies above narrow streets in Old San Juan, the low hum of traffic circling the centuries-old city walls — Puerto Rico has long been one of the most direct Caribbean trips from the mainland United States. Now more cities are getting a nonstop path to the island. JetBlue is […]

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Marriott Opens New Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad

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Trinidad and Tobago’s hotel room stock is set to receive a boost with the Brix, Autograph Collection by Marriott, opening this weekend. The 161-room US$51 million hotel, located at Coblentz Avenue, Port of Spain, will feature art from local artists and artisans. The Brix pays homage to the country’s once prosperous sugar industry and derives its […]

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US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Sizzling

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It’s been one of the greatest tourism success stories of the pandemic — and tourism continues to sizzle in the United States Virgin Islands.  Last year was a banner year for travel in the territory, according to new data released by the destination’s Department of Tourism.  Indeed, the USVI reported just under 740,000 air arrivals for […]

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Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Program, Explained

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program (CBIP) was launched in 1993, making it one of the longest-standing such programs in the world and has garnered a solid reputation for its transparency and efficiency. So how does it actually work? Dominica’s CBIP application process begins with a minimum investment for […]


US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Sizzling

Marriott’s Royalton Bavaro, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort and Casino, has received Green Globe certification.  The certification involves an in-depth sustainability audit, reviewing 44 core criteria supported by 380 compliance indicators.  It’s the first year Royalton Bavaro has received the certification, joining three other Marriott properties in Punta Cana as Green Globe Certified: Royalton Punta […]

A New Italian Eatery on the West Coast of Barbados

Leading Italian Chef Marcello Piacentini has opened a brand new eatery in Barbados.  It’s called Positano, and it serves up Italian costal cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere, set at the former Daphne’s restaurant.  The property, set on Barbados’ Platinum Coast, is a dual option: on the one hand, it’s part of the all-inclusive program […]

10 New Hotels Coming to the Caribbean in 2022

Tiny eco resorts. Grand luxury hotels. Rarefied retreats. The Caribbean’s newest hotels for 2022 are a melange of styles and sensibilities, from all-inclusive to boutique and everywhere in between.  Even amid the pandemic, the Caribbean hotel pipeline keeps growing, and that includes a number of highly-anticipated openings set for this year, from the Mexican Caribbean […]

Ritz-Carlton Reopens Newly-Renovated Grand Cayman Resort

One of the Caribbean’s leading luxury resorts reopened its doors in the Cayman Islands last week following an extensive refurbishment. Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman officially reopened on December 15, the same date it celebrated its 16th anniversary. Renovated spaces feature an updated color palette that highlights deep blues and shades of green inspired by the […]

Wyndham Opens New All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun, Playa del Carmen

Wyndham has opened a pair of new all-inclusive resorts in the Mexican Caribbean.  The new Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen and Wyndham Alltra Cancun have both officially welcomed their first guests.  They’re the first all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean for Wyndham, which has been steadily growing its portfolio of brands of late, particularly in the […]

Six Perfect Small Resorts for a Barbados Holiday

Barbados has long been defined by its grand Sandy Lane resort; but for in-the-know travelers, the best way to experience the island is at its smaller hotels and resorts, places that ooze Barbados charm in a smaller, more intimate package.  But on an island filled with every manner of hotel, navigating them can be a […]

There’s a New Casino in Antigua

A brand-new casino has officially opened its doors at the Royalton Antigua, Caribbean Journal has learned.  It’s called Casino Royale, and it’s the sister gaming operation to the famous Casino Royale in St Maarten, a big new addition to Marriott’s Autograph Collection all-inclusive resort on the island.  The 4,305-square-foot casino has more than 80 slot […]

San Juan Marriott Debuts $2.9 Million New-Look Event Space

The San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino has debuted a new-look ballroom and foyer area to the property.  The redesign is the product of a $2.9 million investment financed by development firm XLD Group.  “The new 7,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom will enhance the natural charm of the destination with its wood elements, a combination of […]

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