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Eclipse at Half Moon Is Open Again in Jamaica, and It’s the Island’s Most Authentic Escape — With Beachfront Suites, a Sparkling Infinity Pool, and Two Miles of Sand

 A beach in Montego Bay

After a quiet season of restoration, the contemporary heart of Montego Bay’s most storied resort has thrown its doors open again, and there’s no more soulful way to do Jamaica right now. There’s a particular kind of joy in hearing that a place you love has come home, and that’s exactly how I felt when […]

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Carnival Repositioning Two Cruise Ships

Above: Carnival Magic By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Line has announced two deployment changes intended to bolster its position in the homeports of Galveston, Texas and Port Canaveral, Fla. The repositioning is effective in 2016; Carnival Magic will shift to Port Canaveral in April, while Carnival Breeze will shift to Galveston in May. […]

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A New Restaurant in Nassau

Above: the Blue Sail restaurant in the Sandy Port area of New Providence By the Caribbean Journal staff Nassau’s newest restaurant has opened its doors. Blue Sail, located on the beach in the Sandy Port area of New Providence, officially debuted this week. The oceanfront restaurant serves a mix of wood-oven pizza, barbecue and Mediterranean […]

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The Best Caribbean Destination Weddings

It’s one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and it’s one of the most significant economic contributors to Caribbean tourism: weddings. The Caribbean is the most romantic place in the world, and it’s the dream location for a destination wedding. But there are so many questions to answer when you’re planning one of these: […]

A New Restaurant in Nassau

 Summertime. Yes, the Caribbean is hot, but so is everywhere else. But what the Caribbean offers is a diverse, scintillating collection of islands where you can find your own cool, whether it’s windsurfing in Aruba or traversing a mountain jungle in Dominica. Here are 10 great summer vacations in the Caribbean this year — the […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Cruise Ports

 By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A Caribbean cruise is never a bad idea but not all ports are created equal. These 10 ports of call, which offer a winning combination of passenger facilities and proximity to the island attractions we really want to see, are must-sees on our dream Caribbean itinerary. These are our […]

Usain Bolt Will be Competing at the World Relays Bahamas

 Above: Usain Bolt By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt will be competing at the upcoming IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas in May, the local organizing committee said Tuesday. The Jamaican Athletics Administrative Association confirmed that Bolt would be on hand at the event, which takes place in Nassau on May 2-3. “The LOC […]

What the New Value Added Tax Means for Visitors to the Bahamas

 Above: Nassau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has officially implemented a new Value Added Tax regime, one which will effectively mean a slight reduction in taxes for visitors. Value Added Tax is a consumption tax on goods and services; it will be charged on goods like clothing, furniture, household appliances, legal […]

United Launches New Service to Nassau

Above: Paradise Island (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff United Airlines has begun new nonstop flights from Houston’s George Bush International Airport to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport. The new flights will be operated on United Express via SkyWest Airlines, using Canadair CRJ700 regional jet planes with 70 seats. The flights began on Dec. […]

Hotel Highlight: The Lobby at Nassau's British Colonial Hilton

Above: the lobby at the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau (CJ Photo) By Guy Britton NASSAU — A good hotel lobby should communicate personality, feeling and vibe. First impressions set the stage, create an impression and initiate the experience. A well-done arrival experience can make hours of travel, anticipation and expectation melt away the instant […]

Melia Nassau Beach Resort Unveils Four New Restaurants

Above: the Melia Nassau Beach By the Caribbean Journal staff The Melia Nassau Beach hotel is currently in the midst of a $19 million renovation, and the property has now unveiled four new restaurants. Three of the restaurants are located on the hotel’s fourth floor. They include Cilantro, a Mexican eatery; Nikkei, a Japanese restaurant; […]

Baha Mar Converting Nassau's Crystal Palace Into Training Facility

Above: the Crystal Palace By the Caribbean Journal staff Baha Mar is converting Nassau’s Crystal Palace hotel into a training facility, the company announced Friday. The facility will be used to train Baha Mar employees, effective Friday. With the closure of the hotel to guests, around 190 employees will be made redundant, the company said. […]