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The 20 Best Hotels in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s Newest Hotel Is Open

The newest hotel in Puerto Rico officially opened its doors last week, Caribbean Journal has learned. Palacio Provincial, the first new hotel in Old San Juan in years, is set in a former diplomatic building in the heart of the …

Puerto Rico’s Palacio Provincial Hotel Set for January Debut

A new lifestyle hotel is coming to the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and now more details have been revealed on the Preferred Hotels property. It’s called Palacio Provincial, and the 43-room hotel will be set in an …

Three New Hotel Projects in Old San Juan

Three new hotels are coming to Old San Juan, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The new projects including the Hotel Tetuan 100, Hotel Puerto Valdes and Plaza Colon Hotel and Suites. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, …

A New Boutique Hotel Is Coming to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Preferred Hotels is opening a new boutique hotel in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Palacio Provincial in Puerto Rico’s charming historic capital is set to launch in January 2021, according to …

How the U.S. Election Is Fueling Caribbean Real Estate

By Alexander Britell JUST LAST WEEK, broker Ian Hurdle closed on a $5.2 million sale in Turks and Caicos involving a family from California. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate …

From The Bahamas to Antigua, the Caribbean’s Best Historic Hotels

The best hotels take you somewhere. They transport you, taking you to another plane, another dimension of comfort, serenity and experience. The best historic hotels take you to another time — by a carefully curated cocktail of history, luxury and …

Op-Ed: Yes, Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism

Puerto Rico, like its people, is warm, hospitable and resilient. A melting pot of Spanish, Taino Indian and African cultures, cuisine and breathtaking nature leaves travelers breathless, and yet, whether it’s your first or tenth time visiting, the island …

Puerto Rico Says Tourism “Open for Business” After Earthquakes

Puerto Rico tourism officials say the destination is “open for business” in the wake of last week’s massive earthquakes on the island. “Discover Puerto Rico is assuring the traveling public that Puerto Rico is open and is receiving visitors,” …

Caribbean Home: A Mansion in the Heart of Old San Juan

One of the coolest listings to hit the Caribbean real estate market this month is a gorgeous colonial home in the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Listed by Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty, the home at 250 …

Tropic Ocean Airways Launching Big Caribbean Seaplane Expansion

Tropic Ocean Airways, the Fort Lauderdale-based airline specializing in seaplane flights, is launching a major expansion in the Caribbean. Tropic Ocean plans to establish a base of amphibious airplanes in Puerto Rico, the company’s CEO, Rob Ceravolo, said this …

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American Airlines Expanding Dallas-Puerto Rico Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is significantly expanding its nonstop flights from Dallas Fort-Worth to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The carrier is adding a second daily nonstop flight from Dallas to San Juan, with the new flights …

Delta Is Adding More Capacity to Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Citing increased holiday travel to the island, Delta Air Lines is adding more capacity to San Juan for the peak winter season. The airline said it was upsizing two of the aircraft types used …

Celebrity Edge Makes Its First Trip to the Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly-anticipated Celebrity Edge cruise ship has launched its first-ever cruise to the Caribbean. Celebrity Cruises’ new state-of-the-art ship made its first-ever Caribbean call this week with a stop in Old San Juan, Puerto …

The Puerto Rico Travel Awards 2018

Simply put, the Puerto Rico travel industry has made a remarkable recovery from Hurricane Maria. Airlines are back, cruise passengers have returned, the hotels are open again and new ones are also making their way in the pipeline. Travelers …

Old San Juan’s Paseo La Princesa Is Open Again

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Old San Juan’s most popular seafront promenades is back in business. The Paseo La Princesa, which was closed after suffering damage during Hurricane Maria, has opened its access to the public again, albeit …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Colors of Calle Fortaleza

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Barbara Murphy, who sent in this lovely shot of Calle Fortaleza in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? …

From Martinique to Puerto Rico, Caribbean Cruise Industry Seeing Big Gains

By Alexander Britell FORT LAUDERDALE — The world’s largest cruise industry conference had a strong Caribbean flavor this week as ports from across the region gathered for the annual Seatrade summit in Fort Lauderdale. The mood was a positive one, with …

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean — 2017

Let’s get this out of the way. This list looks different than it otherwise might if a pair of unwelcome visitors named Irma and Maria hadn’t made their way through the Caribbean this fall. Indeed, the storm hit some of …