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John Hix-Designed Home Hits Market in Vieques

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A striking home designed by internationally renowned architect John Hix has hit the market in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Casa Cascadas, or “House of Waterfalls,” is set on a 300-foot mountain ridge, with an ultra-modern brushed concrete design. The eco-friendly, open-plan-layout […]

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Serafina Beach Hotel Coming to San Juan

The Serafina Restaurant Group, known for its restaurants in New York City and around the world, is getting into the hospitality business. The company is opening its first-ever beach hotel, the Serafina Beach Hotel, in San Juan, Puerto Rico’s hip […]

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Aloft Hotel Coming to San Juan

By the Caribbean Journal staff Aloft Hotels is coming to the Caribbean. The Aloft brand will make its regional debut at a new $125 million mixed-use development called The District in San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Miramar Convention Center District. The […]

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How to Save on Your Next Trip to Vieques

Vieques: it’s the beachy island outpost off the coast of Puerto Rico, one that’s still largely off the radar of most Caribbean travelers. It’s beyond laid back, a place where semi-wild horses roam the streets and a Jeep Wrangler is […]


A Caribbean Culinary Getaway with Jose Andres and Eric Ripert

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Celebrity chefs, great food and one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive resorts? That’s the agenda for this year’s Third Annual Dorado Beach Culinary Getaway, which will bring together a quartet of celebrity chefs to the Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve […]


Puerto Rico Is Making Despacito’s Luis Fonsi Its New Tourism Ambassador

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Following the breakout success of the song “Despacito,” Puerto Rico has decided to make homegrown music star Luis Fonsi its new official tourism ambassador, Governor Ricardo Rossello announced Tuesday. “Despacito,” which has become the most popular YouTube video of all […]

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The 10 Best Hikes in the Caribbean

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By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Caribbean’s lush and mountainous topography lends itself to some of the best hiking on the planet, treating trampers to tropical foliage and sightings of indigenous birds and animals, culminating with panoramic views of […]


Puerto Rico to Hold Major Investment Forum

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Puerto Rico is holding its first-ever Invest Puerto Rico Forum next month, Governor Ricardo Rossello announced this week. The forum will take place Sept. 20-21 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, gathering more than 500 investors and entrepreneurs with an […]


Jose Enrique Opens New Culinary Outpost at St. Regis Bahia Beach

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One of Puerto Rico’s leading chefs is expanding what is becoming a budding culinary empire in Puerto Rico. Chef Jose Enrique, known for his eponymous eatery in San Juan’s Santurce neighborhood (make sure you try their Naturola cocktail), is adding […]

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The Best Caribbean Cruise Ports For Shopping

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The best Caribbean ports don’t just give you a sample of the culture of the larger destination, they also provide worthy “shopportunities” at every price point. So if you want a tangible reminder of […]


Dorado Beach’s New “Hook to Cook” Program

Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is launching a new “Hook-to-Cook” program. Starting this month, guests at the Puerto Rico retreat have the opportunity to enjoy a half-day fishing excursion before retreating to La Cocina, the property’s interactive culinary education center, […]


Seaborne Launches Puerto Rico-Antigua Flights

Caribbean carrier Seaborne Airlines has launched nonstop flights between San Juan and Antigua. The flights mean capability for connections from over 30 destinations in the Americas and Europe to Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport. The San Juan-Antigua flights will operate […]


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