For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]
Kingston has its first new-build hotel in decades. The Jamaican capital is now home to the newly-debuted Courtyard by Marriott Kingston. “Courtyard by Marriott has become a very popular brand in the Caribbean and is expanding rapidly,” said Tim Sheldon, President of the Caribbean & Latin America at Marriott International, Inc. “It offers excellent value […]
A significant new property in the capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Kingston, Jamaica, will welcome a significant new hotel when the Courtyard by Marriott opens later this year. In fact, it’s the first new-construction hotel to come to Jamaica’s capital in more than three decades. Speaking at the JAPEX conference in Montego Bay this […]
Above: the Baha Mar in Nassau By the Caribbean Journal staff Nassau’s Baha Mar resort is targeting a March 27 opening date, according to the project’s Web site. The property announced the move with the debut of a new video called “The Voyage,” introducing the resort as the “new riviera.” The Baha Mar, the largest […]
