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Sandals Ochi Resort to Reopen in Jamaica
Sandals is continuing its Caribbean reopening push with a planned relaunch of its resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Sandals Ochi Beach Resort is slated to reopen on Dec. 17, according to Sandals Resorts International. The […]
New Villa Options at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
Sandals Ochi Beach Resort is now offering two new room categories for guests traveling in small groups. The categories are configurations of existing villas that will allow guests to secure an entire villa with a private pool. Guests can choose […]
Sandals Debuts Ochi Beach Resort
Above: the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell OCHO RIOS — It’s the newest resort in Sandals’ ever-expanding Caribbean portfolio. But it’s actually one of the brand’s original properties. Sandals Resorts International officially debuted its […]
How Caribbean Skiers Fared in Sochi
Above: St John’s Jasmine Campbell at Sochi By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaican bobsleigh team received much of the publicity, but a number of skiers representing Caribbean nations made their mark at the Sochi Olympics. So how did they […]
Jamaican Bobsledders Exit Sochi, But Plan Olympic Return
Above: Jamaica’s bobsledders in action By the Caribbean Journal staff They didn’t medal, and they didn’t really come close. But it’s hard to call the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team’s time at Sochi anything but a resounding success. Winston Watt and Marvin […]
8 Caribbean Athletes Participating in the Sochi Winter Olympics
Yes – the Caribbean has Winter Olympians — and probably more than you think. A group of athletes from the region have headed to Russia to compete in the Sochi Winter Olympics this year, from young upstarts to grizzled veterans. […]
British Virgin Islands Skier Qualifies for Sochi Winter Olympics
Above: Peter “Adam” Crook By Alexander Britell Is it getting a little sunnier in Sochi? The Jamaican bobsled team now has some Caribbean company: for the first time in more than three decades, the British Virgin Islands has a Winter […]
Jamaican Bobsleigh Team Qualifies For Sochi Winter Olympics
Above: Winston Watt in action By the Caribbean Journal staff Cool Runnings is back. The Jamaican bobsleigh team has officially qualified for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, with a two-man team comprised of veteran Winston Watts and Marvin Dixon, […]
The Best Food Tour in Belize Is a Journey Through Ambergris Caye
Tio Pil was born here when it was just a fishing village, went to work on the Panama Canal, and came back on his cargo boat. Pil, whose real name was Felipe Paz, helped to bring some of the first […]
American Airlines Begins New Ocho Rios, Jamaica Flights, With a Nod to James Bond
Ian Fleming began writing the book that would become Casino Royale at his seaside villa in the town of Oracabessa, Jamaica in February 1952. It was here on the outskirts of Ocho Rios that Fleming would forge the story of […]
American Airlines Is Launching New Jamaica Flights Next Month
It’s the birthplace of James Bond and one of the most beautiful parts of the island of Jamaica. Next month, the north coast’s Ian Fleming International Airport will welcome its first-ever scheduled international service from American Airlines. The airport, which […]
Jamaica Adding New Automated Passport Kiosks
In a a bid to expedite processing at two of the Caribbean’s busiest airports, Jamaica is adding new automated passport control kiosks in Kingston and Montego Bay. The new kiosks aim to “streamline passenger flow,” according to a statement from […]
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 […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Charlotte Nenninger, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset at the Sandals Ochi resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]
American Airlines Is Adding a New Destination in Jamaica
American Airlines is adding a brand-new destination on the island of Jamaica next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. On Feb. 24, 2024, American will launch its first-ever service between Miami and Ian Fleming International Airport on the north coast of […]
The Five Best Boutique Hotels in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Ocho Rios, a.k.a. “Ochi,” îs one of Jamaica’s top north shore resort areas, and in the mix among the resorts along the stretch of coast between Runaway Bay and Ocacabessa are a nice selection of boutique hotels tucked in amid […]
How to Move to St Croix, Explained
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI 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 targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]
The Best Hotels in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
If you want to stay in the middle of all the action on the north coast of Jamaica, the former fishing village of Ocho Rios is an attractive option. Home to famous Dunn’s River Falls, the Mystic Mountain adventure park […]
The Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Hotels in Jamaica
Looking for a romantic getaway in Jamaica where the only “kids” you’ll encounter are the goats grazing on the roadside on the way to your hotel? You’re in luck, because Jamaica has a wide selection of adults-only properties, including those […]
Sandals Reopens More Resorts in Jamaica, Saint Lucia
Sandals Resorts has reopened pair of its most popular properties in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive company has reopened its Sandals Ocho Rios Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and its Sandals Halcyon Beach on the island […]
Sandals to Reopen Two More Resorts in January
Sandals Resorts International is reopening two more resorts in January, Caribbean Journal has learned. That will include the reopening of the Sandals Halcyon Beach resort in Saint Lucia on Jan. 15 and the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort in Nassau, The […]
Sandals Reopens Royal Plantation Resort in Jamaica
Sandals Resorts International has officially reopened its Sandals Royal Plantation boutique resort in Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The ultra-luxe all-inclusive began welcoming guests last week. The relaunch marks the 11th resort that Sandals has reopened since the onset of […]
From Cancun to Jamaica, Adults-Only Resorts That Are Open Right Now
All-inclusive resorts remain a favorite of Caribbean travelers, and maybe even more so in the current age of travel: once you arrive safely at your resort you can just stay put, with all meals, entertainment and activities provided on-site — a […]
Sandals Is Reopening More Resorts in the Caribbean
Sandals Resorts International, which was among the first hotel companies to relaunch as the region’s tourism industry reopened, is planning to reopen more resorts in the region. Sandals has already reopened five of its resorts in the Caribbean, including one […]
Sandals Reopens More Caribbean Resorts
Sandals Resorts International has reopened another three of its Caribbean resorts, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has officially reopened its all-inclusive Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma in The Bahamas, along with the Sandals Grande St Lucian resort […]
How to Have an Overwater Wedding in Jamaica
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Dreamed of a stay in an overwater bungalow? How about an overwater wedding? Sandals has made another addition to its growing portfolio of overwater experiences in the Caribbean, this time with a new over-the-water chapel […]
More Jamaica Vacations Are Being Booked on Mobile: Report
By the Caribbean Journal staff More and more Jamaica vacations are being booked on mobile devices, according to a new report from global travel giant Expedia Group. Jamaica saw a spike in mobile demand from January to June of 2018, […]
Ocho Rios Jamaica — The Six Best Places to Stay
Ocho Rios has long been one of the best destinations in Jamaica for travelers willing to journey the extra mile, and that’s still the case today. Ocho Rios, which means “eight rivers” in Spanish, is a fascinating enclave of Jamaica […]
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