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Jamaica Vaccinates 2,000 More Tourism Workers
First Cruise Ship Returns to Jamaica
The first cruise ship in Jamaica since the onset of the pandemic called on Ocho Rios this week. Carnival Sunshine’s return to Jamaica marked what officials called a “major step” in the phased reopening of Jamaica’s tourism sector. “We welcome …
Sandals Is Opening Three New Caribbean Resorts
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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach at the Jamaica Inn
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Hamish Stewart, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach at the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com …
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Hotels in Jamaica Where You Can Stay for Less than $200 Per Night
Negril may seem like just another Jamaican destination for big resorts and all-inclusive hotels, on par with Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. But travelers with longer memories may recall that Negril got its start as a mecca for backpackers and …
Beaches Ocho Rios All-Inclusive Reopens in Jamaica
Sandals Resorts International has reopened its Beaches Ocho Rios resort in Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The reopening of the family-friendly all-inclusive resort means Beaches has now reopened all three of its properties in the Caribbean, including Beaches Turks and …
Jamaica Just Updated Its Travel Protocols
Jamaica has updated its travel protocols, narrowing the testing window for incoming travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Travelers to Jamaica now need to present a negative PCR or antigen test result within three days before arriving in Jamaica. That’s a …
Sandals to Reopen Resorts in The Bahamas, Barbados and Grenada
Sandals will complete its brand-wide reopening by the end of March, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has already reopened 10 of its resorts in the Caribbean, with the remaining five set to relaunch over the next six weeks. That …
Playa Completes $34.5 Million Sale of Dreams Puerto Aventuras
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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 …
Couples Reopens Two Resorts in Jamaica
Couples Resorts reopened its Couples Sans Souci and Couples Negril resorts in Jamaica this week, Caribbean Journal has learned. The relaunch of the two all-inclusive resorts completes the reopening of all of the company’s properties in Jamaica. Both resorts officially …
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 …
Chris Blackwell on Bob Marley, James Bond and Jamaica
If a fortune teller had stirred her tea leaves left instead of right one day in 1962, the world outside of Jamaica might never have heard of ska, reggae, or Bob Marley. That’s how close legendary record producer and Island …
Couples To Reopen Two More Resorts in Jamaica
All-inclusive brand Couples is reopening two more resorts in Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The adults-only resort company will reopen both its Couples San Souci and Couples Negril resorts on Dec. 1, the property confirmed. Couples has already reopened its …
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 …
Jamaica’s Goldeneye Hotel, the “Birthplace” of James Bond, Is Open Again
Goldeneye, the Jamaica hotel set at the estate where author Ian Fleming created James Bond, has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. Chris Blackwell’s legendary Island Outpost retreat began its post-shutdown life on Aug. 21, a spokesperson for the property …
Riu Reopens Two Resorts in Jamaica
All-inclusive giant Riu Hotels and Resorts has reopened a pair of resorts in Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. Both the Riu Reggae resort in Montego Bay and the Riu Ocho Rios have reopened. Both resorts have reopened after having received …
How to Visit Jamaica Right Now
The island of Jamaica first reopened its borders for tourism on June 15, and now the destination has put in place some revised measures for travelers. Most notably, Jamaica is now requiring all travelers from what it deems “high-risk” areas, …
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 …
