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Puerto Plata Resort Gets an Upgrade

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Tropical, a resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, is undergoing a major upgrade to its room inventory. The Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort’s renovation project will cover all 282 rooms, of which the first phase […]

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A New Way to Fly to Puerto Plata

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Apple Vacations has expanded its 2018 “Exclusive Vacation Flight” charter program with flights out of Pittsburgh to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic operating on Allegiant Air. For travel March 2-August 24, 2018, Apple Vacations will offer Exclusive […]

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5 Riu Resorts to Visit in the Caribbean Right Now

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Spanish hotel giant Riu Resorts is one of the leading all-inclusive brands in the Caribbean, from adults-only resorts to family-friendly properties. And its footprint in the region may be even larger than you think — from Aruba to the Bahamas to […]

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VIDEO: St Barth’s Quick Comeback

By Alexander Britell GUSTAVIA — It’s Monday night and Eddy’s is hopping. Down the corner, the Caribbean’s most creative bar, 25 Quarter, is serving up rare rums from Martinique, and the patio at Le Select is already full. I’m eating […]


8 Ways to Save on an Aruba Vacation Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff Right now, it’s the beach capital of the Caribbean, and the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is easier to reach than ever, thanks to a host of new deals at resort properties across the island. […]


The Ultimate Luxury Family Vacation in Nevis

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Four Seasons Resort Nevis and Tradewind Aviation inviting guests to celebrate the holidays Caribbean-style with the new Festive Air & Sun Package. Tradewind Aviation is flying up to eight guests on private, round-trip flights from […]

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Turks and Caicos’ Villa del Mar Reopens

By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos’ tourism bounce back continues. Providenciales’ Villa del Mar luxury condominium resort has reopened its doors in the wake of last month’s major storms. Villa del Mar is fully operational and all guest […]


VIDEO: Why You Need to Visit Montego Bay, Jamaica Right Now

By Alexander Britell We drive down the path of an old coastal highway, a now-bumpy dirt road that was here during the jet set days, when Montego Bay was the among the Caribbean’s first big travel hotspots. After a short […]


“Rock of Ages” Musical Comes to Dreams Playa Mujeres

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Broadway’s most successful musicals has come to the Mexican Caribbean. Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts has announced plans to debut Rock of Ages at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort. The […]

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Major Travel Agent Group to Launch Caribbean Tourism Push

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Travel Leaders Group is partnering with the Caribbean Tourism Organization on a campaign to boost Caribbean travel in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The “One Caribbean Family Ambassador” campaign will include resources […]


Virgin Holidays to Open “Departure Beach” in Barbados

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By the Caribbean Journal staff You check out of your hotel, get in a cab and head to the airport. Then you wait. And wait. It’s never the best part of any vacation. But Virgin Holidays has announced a new […]


How to Save Big on an Antigua Vacation Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Antigua is ready to welcome visitors again after bouncing back quickly from Hurricane Irma, the destination’s tourist board said this week. Hotels and resorts are back open, restaurants are buzzing and the […]