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This Is the Single Best Thing You Will Eat in Puerto Rico 

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I love the food in Puerto Rico. I adore mofongo. Flan. Arroz con pollo. At Christmastime, coquito is a must in your glass. But in my travels to the island, there’s one thing I still think about long after I come home. One thing that never fails to wow. One taste that I can’t forget. It’s […]

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Sandals’ New Jerk Pit

Above: the new Jerk Pit in Ocho Rios By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals has been adding a host of new dining options to its all-inclusive resorts of late, from a new steakhouse (Butch’s Chophouse) to a new Indian eatery. But one of the brand’s newest projects celebrates its Jamaican identity: a jerk shack. The […]

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Bob Marley’s Land Rover is Back

Above: Bob Marley’s Land Rover By the Caribbean Journal staff In time for the 70th anniversary of the birth of Bob Marley, the Land Rover Defender the music superstar once owned has now been restored. The matte-blue 1977 Series III Land Rover has been completely restored “from clutch to chassis,” thanks to efforts by Sandals […]

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Sandals Officially Opens in Barbados

Above: the new Sandals Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals has welcomed its first guests in Barbados following a wide-ranging $65 million renovation project. The project, at the site of the former Couples Barbados, is located in Christ Church on the island’s South Coast.   Above: the Bayside restaurant “We are absolutely thrilled to […]


Bob Marley’s Land Rover is Back

A CLASSIC Caribbean beach, contemporary, luxurious accommodations, unlimited cocktails and high-level cuisine. This is the new all-inclusive. But the region’s all-inclusive product comes in a host of shapes and sizes, from hidden boutiques to larger properties with unmatched amenities. Our Must-Visit list appropriately reflects that mix, with a selection of properties including small, intimate places, […]

The Newest Sandals Resort Is Opening Soon in Barbados

Above: the beach at the Sandals Barbados resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals has announced its planned opening date for the company’s newest Caribbean resort: Sandals Barbados. The all-inclusive property will open on Jan. 28 following an extensive renovation project of the former Couples Barbados near the St Lawrence Gap. The resort will include […]

What’s Next for Sandals? A Conversation With Adam Stewart

By Guy Britton MONTEGO BAY — What’s next for one of the Caribbean’s tourism titans? To find out, Caribbean Journal sat down down with Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals Resorts International. Stewart’s company has 24 Caribbean properties (Stewart is also CEO of The ATL group of engineering, design and automotive and appliance companies), cementing its […]

Sandals Expanding Grenada Operations

Above: Sandals and Grenadian officials this week By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals is expanding its footprint in Grenada. The company announced Thursday the “imminent” establishment of a new sales and marketing centre for Sandals Resorts International and a new conference centre on the island. The investment in both projects will total more than $1.6 […]

Sandals Carlyle Resort to Remain Sandals-Branded Property

Above: Sandals Carlyle By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sandals Carlyle in Jamaica will remain a Sandals-branded resort, the company announced Monday. Sandals Resorts International had earlier announced that the property would be transitioned to one of its other brands, Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts. But that changed following a consultation by SRI Chairman Gordon “Butch” […]

Sandals to Offer Free Wi-Fi in All Resorts

Above: Sandals LaSource Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s leading hotel companies will soon be offering free, universal Wi-Fi. Sandals Resorts International announced that it would be introduce Wi-Fi in all Sandals and Beaches resorts beginning Dec. 1, 2014. “Offering free Wi-Fi is an important Sandals Resorts difference, not […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Negril

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from CJ reader Chris Crispo of Canada, who sent in this beautiful snapshot of sunset at Sandals in Negril. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line and it could be the next one! — CJ

Sandals Rebranding Jamaica Resort

Above: the soon-to-be Grand Pineapple Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals is rebranding one of its Jamaican resorts. The company announced Thursday that it would be rebranding its Sandals Carlyle Inn in Jamaica into the Grand Pineapple Montego Bay. The change will go into effect Jan. 15, 2015, according to Sandals Resorts International. […]