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This Group of Caribbean Islands Has Rainforests, Luxury Hotels, a Volcano, and a Tourism Boom

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Rainforest climbs from the sea to the summit of La Soufrière. Waterfalls spill through dense forest. Sailboats thread through the Grenadines, where quiet anchorages and white-sand beaches still define the rhythm of the day. It’s a landscape unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean — and more travelers are discovering it every year. St. Vincent and […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Tamarindo Beach, Culebra

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Barbara Thompson, who took this lovely photograph of Tamarindo Beach on the island of Culebra, Puerto Rico. Have you taken a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! – CJ

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Puerto Rico Tourism Officials: Uber Operating Without Approval

Following Uber’s high-profile launch in to the Puerto Rican market on Monday, the island’s tourism officials said the company was not approved to offer service. “A regulation for the online transportation network industry has not been approved. Until a regulation is duly approved and a license is issued under such regulations, an online transportation network […]

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Uber Launches in Puerto Rico

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Uber, the global power player in ride-sharing, is expanding in the Caribbean. After first launching last year in the Santo Domingo, the company has officially launched operations in Puerto Rico. “We are proud to celebrate Puerto Rico, with its streets full of history, its clear and its countless tourist attractions,” the company said in a […]


Puerto Rico Tourism Officials: Uber Operating Without Approval

New program looks to spur agricultural development By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Governor Alejandro García Padilla presented the titles for 26 family farms to a group of farmers who, as part of an agreement with the government, will use the land for the purpose of developing agricultural projects. The Family Farms program is an initiative […]

The 16 Best Places to Stay on This Island

If you’re looking for the best hotels in Puerto Rico, you’ll find a broad mix of places to stay. And what’s not to love about the “isle of enchantment?” Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s diversity, a unique and fascinating blend of African, Spanish and other European influences that’s reflected in its history, food, arts […]

Marriott to Open AC Hotel in Puerto Rico

Marriott’s AC hotel brand is coming to the Caribbean with the new AC Hotel San Juan. The new property has broken ground at 1369 Ashford Avenue in San Juan’s active Condado neighborhood. The property will take over at the former Radisson Ambassador Plaza & Casino, following what Marriott called a “comprehensive renovation of the property.” […]

Winair Adding More Flights to Dominica, Puerto Rico

St Maarten-based Winair is continuing its Caribbean expansion with a number of new flights for the summer season. The carrier announced that it would be adding daily service between Antigua and Dominica’s Canefield airport, along with daily service between St Maarten and Canefield. The flights will be operated on Winair’s DHC-6 300 aircraft. Winair also […]

Puerto Rico Reporting Strong Meetings Business

Puerto Rico is seeing a jump in meetings and convention business, according to the latest numbers released by Meet Puerto Rico. The March-to-May period saw 57 new booked pieces of business including events, conferences, annual meetings and sports activities from now through 2017. That represents a total projected spend of around $20.4 million into the […]

New Air Canada Puerto Rico Flights

Air Canada is expanding in the Caribbean with new Puerto Rico flights. The new route will connect the cities of Montreal and San Juan, with flights on Saturdays starting Dec. 17. According to Ingrid Rivera Rocafort, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Air Canada will also be adding a second weekly flight to […]

A New Nature Reserve in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has a new nature reserve. Playa Grande, El Paraiso is known to be the beach with the highest rate of leatherback turtle nesting activity throughout Puerto Rico in the past four years. Ad now Governor Alejandro García Padilla has appointed Playa Grande as a new reserve. “By designating this beach as a protected […]

Viking Ocean Cruises Reveals New Caribbean Itineraries

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Viking Ocean Cruises has announced the addition of ten new itineraries for its 2017 and 2018 sailings. Among the more than 30 new ports of call Viking is adding to its itineraries are several located throughout the Caribbean, including Cuba. “As we continue to grow our fleet, we have more opportunities […]