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Holiday Inn Express Debuts in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Above: the new Holiday Inn Express in San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff A new Holiday Inn Express has opened its doors in San Juan, Puerto Rico, InterContinental Hotels Group announced. The 115-room hotel is the fourth IHG property […]

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The Caribbean's Best Hotels For Food

Some countries are culinary destinations; some islands are culinary destinations; and some hotels are culinary destinations. The Caribbean is full of such hotel properties — the ones that view cuisine as integral to hospitality (and sometimes even more than that). These […]

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Don Q Distillery to Ramp Up Rum Production in Puerto Rico

Above: a bottle of Don Q By the Caribbean Journal staff Destileria Serralles, the producer famous for Puerto Rico’s Don Q rum, will be expanding its rum production in Puerto Rico, Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla announced Tuesday. The Ponce-based distillery, […]

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Puerto Rico Economic Index Fell 3.8 Percent in Last Fiscal Year: Report

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s economy fell by 3.8 percent in the last fiscal year, according to data from the Government Development Bank of Puerto Rico. The Government Development Bank uses a metric […]


The Caribbean's Best Boutique Hotels

What makes a boutique hotel … boutique? Is boutique just another word for a small hotel? Is a boutique hotel a small hotel with an upscale image, a unique design or a special theme? There are so many special small hotels […]


Sheraton Puerto Rico Names Jannette BerrĂ­os New Executive Chef

Above: the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino in San Juan has named Jannette Berríos its new executive chef, the property announced Monday. Berríos has worked across the […]

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VIDEO: Carmelo Anthony Plays to a Caribbean Rhythm in NBA Commercial

Above: Carmelo Anthony unveiling a refurbished basketball court in Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony plays basketball to a Caribbean rhythm in the latest NBA commercial. The spot, “Carmelo’s Ene-Be-A Rhythym,” is part […]


Puerto Rico, Hewlett-Packard Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Above: Puerto Rico (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Puerto Rico has signed a memorandum of understanding with technology giant Hewlett-Packard on technological cooperation, Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla announced. The memorandum establishes the framework for “cooperation […]


InterContinental San Juan Completes $22 Million Renovation

Above: the Intercontinental San Juan Resort and Casino By the Caribbean Journal staff The InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino has completed a $22.25 million renovation project, IHG announced on Thursday. The 398-room hotel, which was originally designed by noted […]

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Puerto Rico's Monica Puig Falls to Caroline Wozniacki at Sony Open

Above: Puerto Rico native Monica Puig By Alexander Britell KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Puerto Rico native Monica Puig lost her second-round match at the Sony Open on Friday against Denmark native Caroline Wozniacki. Puig, a 20-year-old rising star out of San […]


Puerto Rico Readies For Saborea 2014

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico is readying for the return of its annual culinary extravaganza, Saborea Puerto Rico, next month. The event will be bringing together 50 local restaurants, wineries and beer and […]


Puerto Rico Announces "Revitalization" Plan For Waterfront Areas

Above: Cataño (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico is planning a $26.5 million “revitalization” plan for the island’s waterfront areas, Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla announced. The projects will target the waterfront areas in the municipalities […]


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