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John Hix-Designed Home Hits Market in Vieques
A striking home designed by internationally renowned architect John Hix has hit the market in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Casa Cascadas, or “House of Waterfalls,” is set on a 300-foot mountain ridge, with an ultra-modern brushed concrete design. The eco-friendly, open-plan-layout …
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More Ways to Buy Tickets to Culebra, Vieques
Getting to Vieques and Culebra has never been easier, thanks to a new agreement between Seaborne Airlines and Vieques Air Link. The two carriers have announced a distribution partnership and codeshare agreement, meaning Seaborne will host Vieques Air Link’s scheduled …
Booking Flights to Vieques, Culebra and the VI Just Got Easier
Booking trips to some of the Caribbean’s most sought-after (and hard-to-get-to) destinations just got a lot easier. In a big boost for Caribbean air travel, JetBlue has announced the signing of a codeshare agreement with regional carrier Cape Air. That …
Puerto Rico’s Hospitality Growth
Puerto Rico has seen an improvement in its hotel stock in recent years, according to Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla. Last year, Puerto Rico added about 500 hotel rooms to its offerings, according to the Governor, with a 73 percent overall …
How to Live in a Mansion in Vieques
A major new Caribbean villa is on the block. Concerige Auctions will be auctioning the Casa Cielo villa in Vieques, Puerto Rico on March 31 in cooperation with Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty, the company announced. The property, which had …
The 11 Best Caribbean Islands for Sailing, Yachting and Boating
We have often said, to really understand an island you must go out in a boat and look back. Boating and Islands just go together — to really see a place and know a place you must get away from …
VIDEO: 11 Seconds on the Beach in Vieques, Puerto Rico
When it comes to beaches, Vieques has a surplus. While the island off the east coast of Puerto Rico is still very much developing as a tourist destination, its beaches match up with just about anywhere. That includes the sand …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sun Bay, Vieques
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Mark R., who sent in this terrific snapshot of Sun Bay Beach in Vieques. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the …
Caribbean Home: A “House of Waterfalls” in Vieques
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Set atop a 300-foot mountain ridge, Casa Cascadas, or “house of waterfalls,” features views of both the ocean and surrounding landscape of Vieques Island. This two-story, eco-inspired property is characterized by its custom-sculpted waterfall, landscaped orchard, …
“Poorly Organized” Tropical Storm Erika Moves to Leeward Islands
Storm reaches the Caribbean By the Caribbean Journal staff Tropical Storm Erika was expected to move through the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean late Wednesday and early Thursday morning, according to the NOAA. But while the storm had been strengthening …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Secret Beach in Vieques
Above: Pata Prieta beach By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Marinil Astor, who took this lovely shot of Pata Prieta beach on the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. Did you take …
Caribbean Home: A Mansion in the Sky in Vieques, Puerto Rico
Above: Casa Cielo By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Home heads to the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico, a place known for its multitude of beaches and free-roaming horses. It’s called Casa Cielo, a fitting name for …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Vieques
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jose Juan Terrasa-Soler, who took this beautiful snapshot of the bay of Ensenada Honda on Puerto Rico’s island of Vieques. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com and …
This Is the Caribbean’s Coolest New Boutique Hotel
Above: El Blok in Vieques By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s island of Vieques has a a new boutique hotel — and it’s one that just might be the coolest of its kind in the Caribbean. It’s called El Blok, …
The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Resorts
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