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Beaches, Surf Breaks and Mofongo: Frontier Has a New Nonstop Flight to the West Coast of Puerto Rico

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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

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Puerto Rico’s Hottest New Restaurant Is In Rincon

Set at the western edge of the island of Puerto Rico, the town of Rincon has always been known for its laid-back beach vibe and world-class surfing. Now it has another draw: a new eatery by star chef Joerick Rivera. It’s called Bakku, and it follows the chef’s former sushi spot, Sophia’s, which was for […]

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How to Live on the Beach in Puerto Rico

By Guy Britton Puerto Rico has never been more popular as a real estate destination, with more and more buyers drawn to the island for its low-tax program (Acts 20 and 22) and its Caribbean lifestyle – both of which are particularly attractive amid the pandemic. Much of that demand has been focused on the northeastern […]

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More New Nonstop Flights Are Coming to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico says it’s in the midst of a tourism boom, and another carrier is set to launch new daily nonstop flights to the island. Beginning Nov. 14, Frontier will be operating a new daily flight between Newark Liberty International Airport and the Luis Muñoz Marín in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The new route is […]

How to Live on the Beach in Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the more popular place to stay on the west coast of Puerto Rico has reopened its doors. The Tres Sirenas boutique hotel in the surf town of Rincon has officially relaunched, a year after Hurricane Maria. The boutique oceanfront property, the brainchild of founders Lisa Masters and Wanda […]

Rum Journal: Rincon, Puerto Rico’s Most Famous Cocktail

Above: a Coco Pirata in Rincon (All photos by CJ) RINCON — Like most famous cocktails, it has a story, a history. It also has more than one name. Served inside a coconut, it’s the signature drink at Rincón, Puerto Rico’s Villa Cofresi hotel, which has been on the beach in Rincon for more than […]

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The Hip List — The Caribbean’s Hippest Destinations

What the definition of a hip destination? It’s the place itself. It’s the people who go there — or the lack of people who go there. It’s the locals. It’s the culture. It’s the energy. It’s what draws people. The Caribbean is full of hip destinations. They’re not usually cruise destinations. They’re places that are […]

Where to Travel in 2015: The Must-Visit Places in the Caribbean

DON’T JUST visit the Caribbean this year. Experience it. Go outside of your comfort zone and find something new. That’s the advice of our Where to Travel list for 2015, featuring some of our favourite places in the Caribbean: some are a bit off the beaten path, some a bit new, some a bit different. […]

The Caribbean's Best Small Hotels - 2013

We continue our Best of the Caribbean series with a look at the small hotel properties that make the Caribbean tick — particularly those of 50 rooms or less. While the Caribbean has superb luxury resorts and all-inclusives, it has an array of small, charming boutique properties that offer a laid-back yet luxurious experience. The […]