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Jamaica Is Launching a Nationwide Plan to Reopen Tourism in December

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Jamaica is reopening for business, sooner than most expected. Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism has announced an integrated national initiative to fully restart the country’s tourism industry by Dec. 15, following the widespread impacts of Hurricane Melissa. That would help preserve what is always the most lucrative time of year for the island’s tourism-focused economy — the […]

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A New Ritz-Carlton Project in Puerto Rico is the Caribbean’s Most Expensive Real Estate Development

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The Caribbean’s highest-priced residential development has launched sales in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. Called La Cala, the ultra-luxury enclave is the newest addition to the Ritz-Carlton Reserve-branded Dorado Beach Resort, offering just 14 custom beachfront estates with prices starting at $31.5 million and reaching over $43 million—making it the most expensive real estate community in the […]

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Puerto Rico Passenger Traffic Grows on Strength of International Flights

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Passenger traffic at Puerto Rico’s main air hub is on the rise — with international travel leading the way. While it’s not as big a jump as in periods, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan reported a 3.2 percent year-over-year increase in total passenger traffic in the second quarter, according to new data […]

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Puerto Rico Is Getting 7 Flights a Day from Miami on American Airlines This Winter 

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It’s the busiest time of year — and American Airlines is making it easier than ever to get to Puerto Rico. This festive season, the airline is ramping up service on one of its most in-demand Caribbean routes, increasing to seven daily flights between Miami and San Juan. The expanded schedule begins December 18 and […]


Puerto Rico Passenger Traffic Grows on Strength of International Flights

Hilton is bringing its newest hotel brand to the Caribbean — and its first stop is the southern Puerto Rican city of Ponce. The company has announced plans to open Spark by Hilton Ponce, marking the debut of its fast-growing premium economy brand in the region. The hotel is slated to open by the end of […]

Puerto Rico Is Projecting a Big July Fourth Travel Weekend 

Puerto Rico is heading into the July 4 holiday weekend with one of its strongest summer travel performances in recent years, according to new data from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. The agency’s latest survey of endorsed accommodations shows an island-wide projected hotel occupancy of 82.8 percent from July 3-6, with the potential to exceed […]

JetBlue Is Cutting Its Puerto Rico-Cancun Route 

JetBlue is cutting one of its routes within the Caribbean late next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier’s service between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Cancun is flying its last frequency on Aug. 23, according to JetBlue’s website.  The flight had been operating once each week on Saturdays; it had first launched back in […]

The Dreamiest Rainforest Resorts in the Caribbean, From Dominica to Belize

The Caribbean is often imagined as a string of sun-drenched beaches — white sand, turquoise water, and endless horizon. And while that version of the Caribbean is very real, it’s only part of the story. Move beyond the shoreline, and the islands begin to change. The terrain rises, the air cools, and the landscape transforms […]

Frontier Keeps Adding More Intra-Caribbean Flights, With Another One Between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is expanding its footprint in the Caribbean with a new intra-regional route linking Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The airline officially launched twice-weekly nonstop service between San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Puerto Plata’s Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) on June 19. It’s the latest step in […]

Marriott Just Debuted Its Newest Resort in Puerto Rico, With a Michelin-Starred Chef and a “Fresh, Modern” Look 

An iconic Puerto Rico hotel is now a Marriott: all about the new-look La Concha resort in San Juan’s oh-so-hip Condado I remember the first time I saw La Concha. I was on a visit to the sleek neighborhood of Condado in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the moment I walked into the lobby I […]

Puerto Rico’s Top Historic Hotel Just Got an Upgrade, With a New Look — and a Gloria Vanderbilt Suite

Hotel El Convento, one of the most historically significant hotels in the Caribbean, has completed an $8 million renovation project aimed at updating the property while preserving its centuries-old character — and honoring some of its most famous guests. The restoration, which focused on guest rooms, dining areas, and public spaces, was led by Puerto Rican […]

JetBlue Has a Secret VIP Travel Program — And Now It's Expanded to Puerto Rico

You may not know that JetBlue has a special VIP travel program as part of its JetBlue Vacations wing. Now, it’s added another Caribbean destination: Puerto Rico. You land in San Juan. A local Insider meets you at the airport, gets you to your hotel, and stays just a message away throughout your trip. You […]