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Hyatt Pushes Back Reopening of Seven Jamaica All-Inclusive Resorts as Delays Continue Into 2027

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Hyatt’s return to Jamaica just moved again. The company is pushing back the reopening of several major all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay and Rose Hall to the first quarter of 2027, following continued recovery work after Hurricane Melissa. It’s the latest adjustment in a timeline that has already been extended, and it affects one of […]

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Antigua’s Buzziest Eateries Are Open Again

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Catherine’s Cafe and Sheer Rocks, two of the buzziest eateries in Antigua, are both back open again.  Catherine’s Cafe, the English Harbour-area beach bar and Sheer Rocks, one of the leading restaurants in the wider Caribbean, have reopened with a new requirement that all guests over 18 show proof of at least one vaccination.  The […]

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The Caribbean Island of Montserrat Is Now Open to Vaccinated Travelers

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The tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat is now open to fully vaccinated visitors, albeit with a strict five-day quarantine requirement.  The island set southwest of Antigua officially reopened its borders at the beginning of this month.  So what do travelers need to know?  Fully vaccinated visitors need to quarantine for five days at their hotel […]

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Dominican Republic Tourism Just Set an All-Time Record

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The Dominican Republic just set an all-time tourism record, Caribbean Journal has learned. Last month was the best September for tourist arrivals in the history fo the country — with more visitors than in high-powered years like 2018 and 2019.  That represented a total of 365,544 arrivals in September.  So far, the country has reported […]


The Caribbean Island of Montserrat Is Now Open to Vaccinated Travelers

In a major move for travelers, St Kitts has reduced its “vacation in place” hotel quarantine requirement to just 24 hours, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Within 24 hours upon arrival in St Kitts, travelers staying at an approved tourist accommodation will be tested.  The “vacation in place” requirement means travelers are free to roam their […]

The Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards Are Back

It’s the largest community of experts on Caribbean travel anywhere: Caribbean Journal readers.  And now the Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards are back, featuring the best of the Caribbean travel industry as voted by CJ readers.  Caribbean Journal’s editorial team of unmatched Caribbean travel authorities have nominated candidates in 20 different categories, from luxury hotels […]

Dominican Republic Nearing 3 Million Tourists in 2021

August was another strong month for the Caribbean’s most popular travel destination — and now the Dominican Republic is approaching 3 million visitors for the year.  So far, 2.9 million travelers have come to the country so far this year, following the arrival of 476,575 non-resident visitors in August.  That represented a 96 percent recovery of […]

Turks and Caicos Now Requires All Travelers 16+ to Be Vaccinated

Turks and Caicos’ new vaccination rules have officially taken effect, headlined by a new vaccination requirement for incoming travelers. The British Overseas Territory is now requiring all visitors 16 and over to show proof of full vaccination in order to be granted entry into the destination.  All visitors additionally need to show proof of a […]

Belize Has New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

Belize was the first Caribbean destination to waive pre-testing requirements for fully vaccinated visitors.  But following similar moves by a number of Caribbean destinations, Belize will now require all travelers, vaccinated and unvaccinated to prevent a negative PCR test.  All travelers must present a negative PCR test taken and received within 96 hours of travel […]

Puerto Rico to Require All Hotel Guests to Be Vaccinated

Puerto Rico is set for a major update to its travel requirements — requiring vaccinations for all guests of hotels, guest houses and short-term rentals on the island.  Beginning Aug. 16, vaccinations will be required for both employees and guests of all such properties.  Those not vaccinated must present a negative PCR or antigen test […]

Turks and Caicos to Accept Both Digital and Paper Vaccination Cards

The Turks and Caicos Islands recently announced that, beginning Sept. 1, the destination would require all visitors 16 years and older to show proof of vaccination.  And in an update to that protocol, the destination has announced that it will accept both digital and paper vaccine records.  That includes the typical vaccine cards issued by […]

The Bahamas Has New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

The Bahamas has announced new rules for fully vaccinated travelers, set to take effect Aug. 6. Notably, all fully vaccinated travelers will now have to obtain a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than 5 days prior to arrival to The Bahamas. Additionally, all children ages 2-11 will also have to obtain a […]

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