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This Caribbean Island Has Style and Buzz, and These 15 Resorts Show Why

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Curaçao is a vibe right now, with buzzing hotels, visitors flocking and an indescribable energy. But it has also quietly become one of the Caribbean’s most complete resort destinations. Along its southern coast, beaches shift from calm, reef-protected swimming coves to wide-open stretches framed by limestone cliffs. Inland, plantation houses, botanical gardens, and vibrant neighborhoods […]

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Puerto Rico Passenger Traffic Sees Slight Decline

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After years of largely uninterrupted growth, San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport saw a slight decline in September, according to new data from ASUR, which operates Puerto Rico’s primary air hub.  The airport had passenger traffic of 773,296 in September, a decline of 0.8 percent compared to the same month in 2023.  For the […]

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A New 1,100-Acre Residential Resort Project in Puerto Rico 

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Think of it as Puerto Rico’s version of Palmetto Bluff: a 1,100-acre private residential resort community, with everything from a luxury hotel to a championship golf course to a 100-acre organic farm.  The rise of luxury residential resort developments has been one of the biggest stories in the Caribbean since the pandemic, and now the […]

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Is This San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Next Big Luxury Hotel?

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If you’ve been to San Juan, Puerto Rico, you know it’s a vibrant, culturally fascinating, entertaining urban Caribbean destination, whether you’re watching a concert at Distrito T-Mobile, dining your way through eateries like Marmalade or Mario Pagan or exploring the history of the Piña Colada at Barrachina. And while Puerto Rico’s tourism industry has been […]


A New 1,100-Acre Residential Resort Project in Puerto Rico 

The evening salsa of Old San Juan. The cheerful twilight chirp of the coqui frog. The decadent delight that is mofongo. The lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and diverse wildlife of El Yunque.  There are countless reasons why Puerto Rico is one of the most popular places to visit in the Caribbean. In the last four […]

Here’s How to Fly to Puerto Rico’s Tiny, Beach-Filled Caribbean Islands 

Playa Flamenco. The Bioluminescent Bay. The wild horses. El Blok. These are some of the memories you capture when you stay on the tiny islands of Culebra and Vieques off the coast of Puerto Rico.  While both islands have long been on the minds of travelers, getting to either of them has never been particularly […]

The Sexiest Hotels in the Caribbean, From a River Lodge in Belize to Overwater Bungalows in Aruba

A torchlit dinner on the beach. A late night plunge in your oceanfront pool. The perfect tan beside a jet-set infinity pool. The sounds of your own private waterfall. There is a nexus between romantic, energetic and luxurious. Not every hotel pulls it off. You won’t find it at a traditional, grand luxury resort, or […]

Avelo Is Doubling Its Puerto Rico Flights 

Ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo, which in the beginning stages of a broader Caribbean expansion, is doubling its flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airline, which is operating the only service between New Haven, Conn. and Puerto Rico with its Tweed Airport-Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flights, is doubling its frequency to […]

Puerto Rico Penthouse Sold in Record-Breaking Transaction 

A Puerto Rico penthouse has been sold in a record-breaking transaction, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The penthouse at 1004 Ashford Avenue was sold for $13.442 million, the highest condo sale ever in the capital of San Juan.  The sale “sets a new benchmark for luxury lifestyle real estate on the island,” said Puerto Rico […]

From Puerto Rico to Aruba, A Guide to Marriott’s Top Luxury Caribbean Resorts for the Holiday Season

Days on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach, evenings with Eric Ripert’s culinary masterpieces. Golfing getaways in Dorado Beach with a side of a world-class spa. Sunset sails to St John after a day at the US Virgin Island’s most spectacular pool. If you’re planning a holiday vacation to the Caribbean, Marriott has a rarefied collection […]

“A New Chapter” for This Puerto Rico Golf Resort 

It’s being called a “new chapter” for the popular Wyndham Grand Rio Mar resort in Puerto Rico, which is set for a large-scale makeover, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort, which recently rebranded as a “rainforest beach and golf resort,” is set in Rio Grande, home to a pair of PGA championship golf courses and […]

This Puerto Rico Hotel Has New Management — And It’s Getting a New Look, Too

Puerto Rico’s Hotel Miramar, a boutique property between Condado and Old San Juan, is now under new management, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The hotel is now managed by Remington Hospitality, which has been steadily growing its footprint in the Caribbean region in the last two years.  The boutique property will soon be getting a “refresh,” […]