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The 10 Best Restaurants in Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Montego Bay isn’t just Jamaica’s most popular travel gateway — it’s an island of flavors in itself. Days begin with jerk smoke drifting on the breeze, end with the clink of glasses over candlelit waters, and somewhere in between you’ll find yourself navigating a spectrum of dining that ranges from barefoot casual to polished elegance. […]

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Why Residential Resorts Could Boom in the Caribbean

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By Joe Pike and Alexander Britell When travel fully resumes either during or following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, experts are predicting a residential resort investment spike in Caribbean destinations that can offer both low density properties and seclusion. Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) spoke to some of the top tourism and real estate firm representatives in […]

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Marriott Reopening Cancun Resorts

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Marriott is reopening its pair of resorts in the Mexican Caribbean destination of Cancun, Caribbean Journal has learned. In fact, the JW Marriott Cancun already opened on June 8, while the Marriott Cancun will be opening its doors on July 1. Both properties are relaunching under Marriott’s “Commitment to Clean” health and safety protocols, along […]

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St Barth’s Hotel Manapany Is Reopening in July

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St Barth’s Hotel Manapany is reopening in July, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The eco-boutique in the Anse des Cayes area of St Barth is reopening its doors on July 11.  The announcement comes as St Barth prepares to officially welcome back visitors on June 22, subject to COVID-19 testing protocols.  Parent company B Signature said […]


Marriott Reopening Cancun Resorts

Divi Resorts is reopening its resorts in Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The regional resort company is planning to open its Divi Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort, and Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort on July 10, timed with the reopening of the island for United States travelers.  The company is implementing a new health […]

Turks and Caicos’ Ocean Club Resorts to Reopen

The Ocean Club Resorts in Turks and Caicos are set to relaunch in time for the destination’s reopening for tourism. The dual-resort portfolio on Grace Bay Beach will reopen July 22, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That means both the Ocean Club and Ocean Club West properties, both of which are comprised entirely of suites.  “Ocean […]

Jamaica Is Now Open for Tourism — Here's What to Expect

Some of Jamaica’s most prominent resorts reopened today as the country reopened its borders for international travel, and more hotel reopenings are on the near horizon along with steady increases in flights from the U.S. to Jamaica. Crucially, Jamaica will be testing all visitors with COVID-19 nasal swab tests at the airport. And all travelers […]

Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo to Reopen in July

One of the leading resorts in the Dominican Republic is reopening in July, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Casa de Campo resort in La Romana will be reopening for travelers on July 1, timed with the Dominican Republic’s official tourism reopening.  The five-star resort, which has been closed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Karisma to Reopen Caribbean, Mexico Resorts

Karisma Hotels and Resorts is planning to reopen its portfolio of resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean beginning on June 15. The all-inclusive company will begin with four resorts on the Riviera Maya on June 15: El Dorado Maroma, Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort and Generations Riviera Maya. On July 1, Karisma […]

How Jamaica Is Preparing For Its Tourism Reopening

Jamaica is planning to reopen its borders for tourism on June 15, and the island is now readying what officials are calling an “extensive” set of operational protocols for health and safety.  Most notably, travelers to Jamaica will be screened via temperature checks at the airport.  They will also receive symptom observation; if a temperature […]

Blue Diamond to Reopen Resorts in Cancun, Jamaica

Blue Diamond Resorts is set to open five of its Caribbean properties, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That will include two resorts in Cancun and three in Jamaica.  On July 15, the company will relaunch the Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa, Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun, Royalton Negril Resort and Spa, Hideaway at Royalton Negril […]

The Palms, Turks and Caicos Is Reopening in July

Another top luxury resort in Turks and Caicos is readying to welcome back travelers in July.  The Palms, Turks and Caicos, one of the top luxury resorts on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, will be welcoming guests on July 22 when the Turks and Caicos officially reopens for tourism.  The property’s sister resort, The Shore […]