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The Caribbean Vacation Is Back in a Big Way 

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It began when the Caribbean was the first global destination to see any of its destinations reopen for tourism at the peak of the pandemic. Quickly, travelers around the world were drawn to the Caribbean, for the region’s outstanding health-protocol […]

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Puerto Rico Airport Arrivals Keep Climbing

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Puerto Rico tourism is off to sizzling start so far in 2023, if the island’s air traffic is any indication.  Passenger traffic to Puerto Rico’s primary air hub, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, topped 874,400 in February — a 20.5 percent […]

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Puerto Rico’s Hottest New Restaurant Is In Rincon 

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Set at the western edge of the island of Puerto Rico, the town of Rincon has always been known for its laid-back beach vibe and world-class surfing.  Now it has another draw: a new eatery by star chef Joerick Rivera.  […]

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PGA Tour Returns for Puerto Rico Open 

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The PGA Tour has returned again for the 15th edition of the Puerto Rico Open golf tournament.  This week, some of the world’s top players will compete for a $3.8 million purse at the Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio […]


In Puerto Rico, a New Brand for a Classic Marriott Hotel 

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For almost a half-century, it has been the resort you simply can’t miss if you’re in San Juan’s buzzy Condado neighborhood: La Concha, the tropical masterpiece by Toro Ferrer.  That includes a large-scale renovation project of the mid-century classic back […]


Frontier Just Launched More Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica 

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Jamaica is in the midst of what is likely to be a record-breaking winter tourist season, and the island is showing no signs of slowing down.  In fact, Jamaica is adding even more new flights — with another three new nonstop […]

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Spirit Airlines Adding More Nonstop Flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico 

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It’s been a big month for Puerto Rico’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.  First, ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced plans to add seven new routes from the US mainland to Puerto Rico.  And now another airline is at it, with […]


Frontier Is Launching Puerto Rico-Cancun Flights 

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Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is launching a new route between two of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations: Cancun, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  The new route, the only one of its kind between the two destinations, will kick off on May […]


Frontier Airlines Adding Seven New Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico

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No carrier has been adding more flights to Puerto Rico since the beginning of the pandemic than Frontier Airlines.  Now, the ultra-low-cost carrier is at it again, with plans to add new routes to three different airports in Puerto Rico. […]

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The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2023

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It’s hard to believe the first edition of our landmark Cool List was published 11 years ago. Today, the Caribbean Journal Cool List is still the annual authority on the Caribbean’s coolest, most creative, singular, buzzy places to stay. That […]


Puerto Rico Passenger Traffic Remains Ahead of Pre-Pandemic Levels  

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Passenger traffic in Puerto Rico was ahead of its pre-pandemic levels last year, according to newly-released data from Mexican company ASUR, which manages the island’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.  In 2022, San Juan’s air hub reported passenger traffic of […]


15 Hot New Caribbean Hotels to Visit in 2023

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One thing that didn’t stop for very long during the pandemic was hotel construction, particularly in the Caribbean. The region’s hotel pipeline continues to grow, with both large resorts, all-inclusives and boutique hotels of every shape and size continuing to […]


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