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The 10 Best Restaurants in Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Montego Bay isn’t just Jamaica’s most popular travel gateway — it’s an island of flavors in itself. Days begin with jerk smoke drifting on the breeze, end with the clink of glasses over candlelit waters, and somewhere in between you’ll find yourself navigating a spectrum of dining that ranges from barefoot casual to polished elegance. […]

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Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship to Homeport in Miami

Norwegian Cruise Line’s next new ship, Norwegian Bliss, will homeport in Miami beginning in the winter of 2018, the company announced. Beginning Nov. 17, 2018, Norwegian Bliss will sail seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises each Saturday from PortMiami, including calls in St. Thomas, Tortola and Nassau. “We are incredibly excited to announce that we are once […]

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Four Popular Caribbean Restaurants in Miami to Try Right Now

Popular eateries, from cafeterias to cocktail bars By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Sometimes the craving for Caribbean food strikes when you’re nowhere near the Caribbean. But if you live in South Florida (or you’re cruising out of Port Miami or Port Everglades), you’re in luck, because there are plenty of places to indulge in […]

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Viking Ocean Cruises Reveals New Caribbean Itineraries

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Viking Ocean Cruises has announced the addition of ten new itineraries for its 2017 and 2018 sailings. Among the more than 30 new ports of call Viking is adding to its itineraries are several located throughout the Caribbean, including Cuba. “As we continue to grow our fleet, we have more opportunities […]


Four Popular Caribbean Restaurants in Miami to Try Right Now

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association hosted its annual Taste of the Caribbean festival this week, bringing together the top culinary teams from around the region. The highlight was the Taste of the Islands consumer event, when the culinary squads offered samples of their best edible offerings. Here’s what it was like. Which team was […]

Why You Need to Visit This Rum Festival

It’s become one of the most important stops on the global rum circuit: the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival. The festival is hosting its eighth edition this weekend from April 15 to 17 at the Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center. The event, led by renowned rum expert Rob Burr, includes a three-day exhibition of […]

A Jamaican Brunch in Miami

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Looking for a taste of Jamaica in Miami? Look no further than Talde, a restaurant and bar at Miami Beach resort The Confidante (formerly The Thompson), where the “Buju Brunchton” Jamaican Barbecue kicks off on Saturday, May 14 at 1pm. The third in the restaurant’s series of music-themed monthly […]

Caribbean Chefs Set For Major Competition in Miami

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Knives are being sharpened and recipes tweaked as 12 Caribbean nations’ culinary teams prepare for a food (and beverage) fight in the 2016 installment of Taste of the Caribbean. Scheduled for June 6 to 10 at Miami’s Hyatt Regency, the culinary and mixology competition draws chefs and bartenders from […]

A Major New Caribbean Restaurant in Miami

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A new restaurant is bringing the Caribbean to downtown Miami, no airfare required. Zest, the latest from chef Cindy Hutson and partner Delius Shirley of Coral Gables stalwart Ortanique on the Mile, opened on Leap Day (February 29) at Biscayne Boulevard’s Southeast Financial Center. Serving Hutson’s signature “cuisine of […]

VIDEO: From Little Havana to Nevis, Four Seasons’ New Cigars

The Four Seasons Nevis recently launched its newest creation: a line of branded cigars in partnership with Havana Classic and On-Site Cigars Entertainment. CJ recently visited the factory in Miami’s Little Havana to get a closer look. Here’s what we found.

New Nonstop Flights From Miami to Haiti

There’s a new way to fly to Haiti. Dutch Caribbean carrier InselAir has returned with its nonstop flights from Miami to Haiti. The flights will be operated on a McDonnell Douglas aircraft four times each week on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The Miami-Port-au-Prince flight, which takes around 2 hours, will include economy and “comfort […]

Air France Adds New Airbus to Caribbean Network

Air France has added a new aircraft to its regional network in the Caribbean. The French carrier has added a new Airbus A320 with 168 seats, 12 business and 156 economy. The new plane has a completely redesigned seat for all passengers in the Caribbean network, including leather seats, lighting and headrests, among other amenities. […]