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American Airlines’ Next Big Caribbean Expansion

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The world’s largest airline is planing another big expansion to the Caribbean, and it’s not from one of its traditional hubs like Dallas-Fort Worth or Miami.  American Airlines has big international ambitions in Austin, Texas, with plans to launch new […]

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Southwest Airlines Is Adding New Puerto Rico Flights

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Southwest Airlines is adding two new routes to San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall, Caribbean Journal has learned.  In November, the carrier will be kicking off new routes from both St Louis and Buffalo-Niagara airports, with service set to begin […]

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Spirit Airlines Planning Major Caribbean Expansion from Miami

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Spirit Airlines is expanding to Miami International Airport, and that means a wave of new flights to the carrier’s wheelhouse in the Caribbean. Crucially, it will represent an expansion — meaning it will supplement Spirit’s existing service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International […]

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Puerto Rico Is Reopening Bars

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Puerto Rico is reopening bars on the island as part of a broader loosening of pandemic restrictions.  Beginning June 7, Puerto Rico will be reopening bars at 50 percent capacity, along with game rooms.  Outdoor bars and “chinchorros” will not […]


Avianca Relaunches San Juan Flights

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Colombian carrier Avianca is resuming its service from Bogota to San Juan, Puerto Rico this week, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The relaunched service will begin with two weekly flights, a number that is likely to increase over the summer and […]


Puerto Rico Tourism Keeps Heating Up

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Puerto Rico continues to see tourism growth in 2021 — a trend that’s continuing through the holiday weekend.  Hotel occupancy in Puerto Rico is nearing 96 percent for the Memorial Day weekend, according to projections from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.  […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Patillas, Puerto Rico

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kristine Marsrow, who sent in this lovely shot from the dock in Patillas, Puerto Rico.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […]


Silver Airways Is Launching Anguilla Flights

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Silver Airways is launching new service to Anguilla out of its San Juan hub. The carrier, which acquired regional carrier Seaborne in 2018, will kick off service from Puerto Rico to Anguilla on June 2. Flights will operate through the […]


Puerto Rico Waives Testing Requirement for Vaccinated Travelers

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In a major move by one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations, Puerto Rico has announced that it is waiving pre-testing requirements for vaccinated travelers.  Beginning May 24, vaccinated travelers from the U.S. will not have to show proof of […]

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Puerto Rico’s El Conquistador Resort Is Back

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In what is a significant boost for the island of Puerto Rico, the iconic El Conquistador resort is back.  The Fajardo-area resort officially reopened its doors this week, following a $175 million reconstruction project.  The property had been shuttered since […]


New Eco-Hotel Breaks Ground in Vieques, Puerto Rico

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A new boutique eco-hotel has broken ground in Vieques, Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The new project, called Lejos Eco Retreat, is set in the Barrio La Llave neighborhood of the island.  The $1 million project is the […]


Bahamas, Jamaica Seeing Big Jump in Flight Bookings

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The Bahamas and Jamaica are seeing significant jumps in flight bookings, according to a new report from CheapOair on U.S. traveler trends. The online travel agency’s report showed that The Bahamas and Jamaica have seen among the biggest increases in […]


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