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Marriott Just Opened a New Autograph Collection Hotel in the Dominican Republic

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For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise in Punta Cana

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal subscriber Charity Sullivan, who sent in this lovely shot of sunrise at the Iberostar Dominicana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. “One of my most favorite shots we took on vacation there,” Charity tells us. Have you taken a great photo in the […]

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VIDEO: Sunrise in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bavaro Beach. The signature stretch of sand in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana is as good as beaches come. It’s just miles and miles of perfect white sand beach, dotted with all-inclusive resorts along the way like the Paradisus Palma Real. And it’s even better at sunrise.

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From Haiti to Cuba, One CEO's Big Plans For Caribbean Aviation

By Simons Chase Cuba Journal HAITI — On a bright February morning amid a mild westerly breeze, a newly painted plane sticks out like a fresh blade of grass as it parks and prepares to load passengers on the tarmac of Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Price, Haiti. Philippe Bayard, the CEO and founder of […]


VIDEO: Sunrise in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Haiti’s Sunrise Airways has announced the expansion of its fleet with a new ATR 42-320 aircraft. The company said it would accept delivery in late February 2016. “Bringing an ATR into the Sunrise fold represents a bright new beginning for our airline; one that will see us branching out swiftly to serve longer-haul routes connecting more of the […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise in Condado

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Julie Atwell, who sent in this stunning snapshot of the sun rising over the Condado neighbourhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It […]

Haiti’s Sunrise Airways Approved For Regular Dominican Republic Flights

Above: a Sunrise Airways plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Sunrise Airways has been awarded a “Part 129” operating permit from the Dominican Republic’s Institute of Civil Aviation, enabling the company to begin regularly-scheduled flights between Port-au-Prince and Santo Domingo. The move also helps pave the way for additional expansion to other Caribbean destinations, […]

A New Haiti-Jamaica Flight?

Above: a Sunrise Airways plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally designated Sunrise Airways to operate new flights between Port-au-Prince and Kingston, Jamaica. The Haiti-based Sunrise Airways has been on a rapid expansion push that has seen the addition of regularly scheduled charter service from Port-au-Prince to Cuba and […]

Haiti's Sunrise Airways, BVI Airways Sign Operations Agreement

Above: a Sunrise Airways plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Sunrise Airways is continuing its regional expansion. The Port-au-Prince-based carrier announced that it had signed a Subservice Flight Agreement with Tortola-based BVI Airways, meaning it will operate BVI Airways flights from Tortola to Dominica and St Maarten while a BVI Airways plane undergoes scheduled […]