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This Tiny Caribbean Island Isn’t For Everyone — And That’s What Makes It Cool. 

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Some Caribbean islands are shaped by beaches, resorts, and easy shorelines. Saba is shaped by edges — sharp cliffs, climbing roads, and an island silhouette that doesn’t resemble anywhere else in the region. It’s the sort of place travelers hear about long before they ever meet someone who’s actually been, a huge volcanic peak rising […]

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Old San Juan to Condado: The 11 Best Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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San Juan is where history, style, and the sea converge in one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant cities—and one of its best places to stay. From the iconic pastel buildings of Old San Juan to the golden beaches of Condado and Isla Verde, the Puerto Rican capital is packed with charm, culture, and energy. It’s more […]

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Visiting Old San Juan on a Cruise? Here’s How to Make Your Day Memorable, From a Legendary Piña Colada to the Perfect Souvenir

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There’s something about the way the frozen Coco López dances with the Ron del Barrilito. When you try a Piña Colada at Old San Juan’s legendary El Barrachina, you get it. It’s the best piña colada in the world, and if you go by the history of this street, it’s the true birthplace of the […]

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Is This San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Next Big Luxury Hotel?

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If you’ve been to San Juan, Puerto Rico, you know it’s a vibrant, culturally fascinating, entertaining urban Caribbean destination, whether you’re watching a concert at Distrito T-Mobile, dining your way through eateries like Marmalade or Mario Pagan or exploring the history of the Piña Colada at Barrachina. And while Puerto Rico’s tourism industry has been […]


Visiting Old San Juan on a Cruise? Here’s How to Make Your Day Memorable, From a Legendary Piña Colada to the Perfect Souvenir

The evening salsa of Old San Juan. The cheerful twilight chirp of the coqui frog. The decadent delight that is mofongo. The lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and diverse wildlife of El Yunque.  There are countless reasons why Puerto Rico is one of the most popular places to visit in the Caribbean. In the last four […]

Cheap Flights: JetBlue Has Puerto Rico Fares Starting at $63 

This is what the travel industry calls the “shoulder season.” It’s after Labor Day, summer has come to a close, the kids are back in school and it’s another three months until the Caribbean really heats up for the holidays.  It’s also one of the best times to travel all year in the Caribbean: hotels […]

This Puerto Rico Hotel Has New Management — And It’s Getting a New Look, Too

Puerto Rico’s Hotel Miramar, a boutique property between Condado and Old San Juan, is now under new management, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The hotel is now managed by Remington Hospitality, which has been steadily growing its footprint in the Caribbean region in the last two years.  The boutique property will soon be getting a “refresh,” […]

This Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Hotel Is Now a Hilton 

One of San Juan’s hottest boutique hotels is now a Hilton: the Palacio Provincial, the intimate retreat set in a former diplomatic building in Puerto Rico’s capital.  The hotel, a sister property to Old San Juan’s beloved El Convento, is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.  The 43-room boutique, which first opened its doors […]

Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

If you’ve been to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, you know the vibe: the pastel-hued Spanish colonial buildings; the sound of salsa permeating every corner; the refreshing cool of a freshly-made Mojito.  There’s a reason, after all, why Old San Juan is one of the most beloved places in the Caribbean, both for air arrivals […]

10 Resorts in Puerto Rico for Your Next "Isla del Encanto" Vacation

Puerto Rico has more than 130 hotels, which is a lot to choose from. But there are some that stand out for their history, unique location, authentic vibe, luxury experience — and some with a combination of all of the above. These are the Puerto Rico hotels and resorts that draw us back to the […]

This Hip Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Hotel Just Became a Hilton 

In a century and a half of history, it was everything from a US post office to a government diplomatic headquarters. Today, the Palacio Provincial has cemented its place as one of the hippest places to stay in Old San Juan.  The hotel, which first opened its doors back in 2021 right out of the […]

San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Cruise Port Is Getting a Makeover

It’s one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean: the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where cruise passengers flock for the city’s mix of historic charm, towering colonial forts and vibrant culture.  Following a major new investment, a new company has official taken over operations at the port: Global Ports Holding, the fast-expanding cruise […]