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The Caribbean's Newest Tourism Officials

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association elected a new slate of Caribbean tourism officials at its Annual General Meeting held at the Hyatt Regency Miami this week. The officers will serve with CHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy, owner and executive director of Lucia’s […]

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Five Fun Things to Do in San Juan

Nowhere is Puerto Rico’s unique cultural complexity (a blend of African, Spanish and other European influences reflected in its history, food, arts and culture) more apparent than in its cosmopolitan capital of San Juan. And since there’s no passport required […]

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The Best Cigar Lounge in San Juan

Dark lighting. High-backed leather chairs. A top-shelf spirits selection. A breadth of cigars. There’s even a library. These are the ingredients to a great cigar lounge, and the Avo Lounge at San Juan’s Condado Vanderbilt hotel. This is the classic […]

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This Cruise Conference Is Coming to Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the world’s leading cruise conferences is coming to Puerto Rico. The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Cruise Conference and Trade Show will take place in Puerto Rico on Sept. 26-30, with more than 1,000 participants […]


Carnival Just Relaunched This Caribbean Ship

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Line and the Canaveral Port Authority have celebrated the arrival of the Space Coast’s newest ship, Carnival Magic, and to mark the grand opening of the ship’s new Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que […]


How to Stay at This Old San Juan Hotel, For Less

Old San Juan. It’s a charming, historic place that’s unlike the rest of the region. Its cobblestone streets are portals to another time, filled with cultural and artistic wonders. When it comes to staying in the historic corner of Puerto […]

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How to Get One of the Best Views in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Is this the best view in all of San Juan, Puerto Rico? It’s certainly in the conversation. This is the view at one of the two new top-floor luxury penthouse suites at the San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino, […]


The Best Adults-Only Hotels in the Caribbean

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They aren’t easy to find — EP hotels in the Caribbean that are exclusively for adults. Sure, there are many hotels that don’t exactly encourage you to bring your children. But it’s hard to find an EP hotel in the Caribbean […]


Hyatt Place Officially Opens in San Juan

Puerto Rico’s newest hotel has officially opened its doors. The Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center debuted last week as the fourth Hyatt-branded hotel in Puerto Rico following a soft opening period. The $29 million project is located steps away from […]

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Hyatt Place Opens in San Juan’s Convention District

A new Hyatt Place hotel has opened its doors in the Convention District of San Juan, Puerto Rico. “[Puerto Rico’s] transformation in tourism has been achieved with the examples that we are presenting today,” said Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia […]


The Best Airport Hotels in the Caribbean

In the Caribbean, an airport hotel means something very, very different than what you’re used to. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Maybe you’re traveling with little ones; jetting off on a quick getaway; or you’ve already flown across the […]


Where to Spend New Year’s Eve in San Juan, Puerto Rico

This year’s top spot By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Heading to Puerto Rico’s capital for the New Year? We have you covered. The hottest spot in San Juan should be the O:live Boutique Hotel, which is hosting an upscale, rooftop […]