Barbados has its landmark historic places. The Garrison in Bridgetown, with its parade ground and UNESCO World Heritage designation, anchors the island’s story (including the George Washington House). St. Nicholas Abbey draws visitors with its centuries-old Jacobean mansion and rum estate history. Gun Hill’s signal station and lion statue still look out across the countryside […]
All-inclusive has been changing. That’s not a secret. It’s the biggest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean, where travelers want more. But they don’t just want the unlimited food and beverage. They want the experience. They want something they’re going to remember, something they’re going to tell stories about. That’ what makes […]
The highly-anticipated new airport terminal in Anguilla is “expected” to be completed by this fall, according to the island’s local tourism officials. The Anguilla Tourist Board says the project’s new building should be finished in the fourth quarter. That will be joined by an extension of the airport’s runway. Anguilla now has its first-ever nonstop […]
It’s always been Punta Cana. The Dominican Republic’s high-volume tourist destination keeps showing growth – but with record-breaking visitor arrivals, the DR’s visitor growth is spreading to new poles. That includes the capital of Santo Domingo, which has been welcoming a host of new flights in recent years, as officials look to ramp up visitation […]
Above: a map of the Nepal earthquake By the Caribbean Journal staff Tragedy struck Nepal this weekend, with the country’s worth earthquake in almost a century killing more than 1,800 people. The earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake, which registered a 7.5-magnitude on the Richter scale, struck at […]
Above: Casa Lolou By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Home heads to the beautiful corner of Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic’s Samana peninsula. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom property is listed with Cesar J. Herrera of Provaltur, the affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in the Dominican Republic. The home, which is called Casa […]
Above: the ceremonial planting By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica just planted its first-ever legal marijuana plant. The first legal cannabis plant in the country was planted on the grounds of the University of the West Indies Mona campus on Monday. The University has been accorded an order by the government to cultivate marijuana for […]
Above: Haiti By the Caribbean Journal staff Canada’s Air Transat is expanding its service to Haiti. The carrier announced this week that it would be commercializing “regular aviation activities” to the country. That means the flights from Montreal will now be “commercialized” on the global distribution system available to travel agents. “This designation reflects the growth of […]
Above: Sanctuary Cap Cana By the Caribbean Journal staff Alsol Hotels and Resorts has officially named Gerald Blay as the company’s food and beverage corporate manager. In the role, Blay will oversee the company’s 15 restaurants and nine bars across the AlSol Luxury Village, AlSol del Mar and Sanctuary Cap Cana by Alsol properties. The […]
Above: a sea turtle By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda’s Department of Conservation Services has announced the completion of a management plan to deal with the conservation of the island’s resident green and hawksbill turtle populations. The main aim of the plan is to “protect the species and their habitats and to contribute to national, […]
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and Spain are looking to deepen its relationship. The two sides recently signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at further building on their relationship, in a ceremony in St Lucia. OECS Director General Didacus Jules said the international practices to which […]
Above: a redesigned cabin By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is planning $2 billion in customer improvements, the company said Monday. The plans include fully lie-flat seats, international Wi-Fi, a new Admirals Club designa nd an “upgraded assortment of complimentary healthy food, cocktails and more.” “Now that we have the network to compete globally, we’re […]
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