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Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Perfect Sunset in St Barth

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Linda Slawson, who sent us this beautiful shot of sunset from the Hotel Christopher in St Barth. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of […]

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A New $137 Million Train Project in Puerto Rico

A major new infrastructure project By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Governor Alejandro García Padilla announced that his administration is set to begin the first phase of the train route between San Juan and Caguas. The Novotren project will create a light rail commuter link on the 17-mile stretch between San Juan and Caguas. The $137 […]

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A Secret Airport Lounge in San Juan

Where to spend your time at SJU By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I love San Juan. Its airport? Not so much. Luis Munoz Marin International has been around since 1955, and it shows, with dated décor, low ceilings, and a labyrinth of dim corridors that connect the terminals. And while improvements are currently in […]

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Erika Soaks Caribbean With Rain, Hits Dominica Hard

Storm turns deadly in Dominica By the Caribbean Journal staff Tropical Storm Erika made landfall in the Caribbean on Thursday, pummeling much of the region’s northeast with heavy rain and turning deadly in Dominica. The storm caused severe flooding and mudslides in Dominica that led to four deaths with as many as 20 others missing, […]


A Secret Airport Lounge in San Juan

The best restaurants in San Juan; where to eat in Puerto Rico’s capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor From Santurce to Condado to the capital’s historic old quarter, San Juan is a superb dining destination with diverse restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. So when you’ve had your fill of sightseeing, shopping and […]

San Juan Beach Hotel Closes

By the Caribbean Journal staff The San Juan Beach Hotel in Puerto Rico has closed its doors. The 96-room property is located in the Condado district of San Juan. The hotel is part of the portfolio of parent company San Juan Resort Owners, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. But there may be existing […]

San Juan’s La Concha Resort Names New General Manager

Condado mainstay names new top official By Dana Niland CJ Contributor La Concha Resort in San Juan’s Condado district has appointed Alain Tiphaine as its new General Manager. In this new role, he will be responsible for all hotel operations, including the management and recruitment of employees, marketing and promotion, and budgeting, the property said. […]

Crystal Cruises’ New Caribbean Itinerary

Above: a Crystal Cruises ship By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Crystal Cruises has unveiled a new itinerary for the upcoming winter season. Crystal Cruises is inviting passengers to “give thanks” on its new ultra-luxury voyages debuting this Thanksgiving. The new Caribbean cruises will provide passengers a unique change in scenery for the holiday, without sacrificing […]

A New Way to Stay Fit in San Juan

Above: the Condado Plaza Hilton By Dana Niland CJ Contributor San Juan’s Condado Plaza Hilton is introducing Puerto Rico’s first SURFSET surf-inspired fitness classes, the property announced. Guests and groups can take part in the unique workout that delivers the “total body physical benefits of surfing,” according to the hotel. The SURFSET classes, which became […]

Why This Boutique San Juan Hotel Feels Just Like Home (And Why It Doesn't)

Above: Villa Herencia (all photos by CJ) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In hotel-hunting – as in love – finding the right one is never easy. And like many other travelers, I’ve despaired over ever finding the right roost to meet my needs; you know, the one that feels like home. A place that’s […]

Puerto Rico’s Big Jump in Cruise Ship Arrivals

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s cruise ship numbers are surging. The island reported 526,428 cruise arrivals in the first quarter of 2015, which represented a 26.2 percent increase over the first three months of 2014. That’s compared to 417.011 cruise passenger arrivals in the first quarter of 2014. […]

Why This Is an Even Better Version of Puerto Rico’s Tastiest Dish

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor SAN JUAN — Move over mofongo; there’s something new in my mouth. I never thought I could enjoy any Puerto Rican dish more than mofongo. About five years ago I had my first taste of the local specialty – a delicious dome made of fried plantains mashed with garlic, […]