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The Caribbean’s Newest Boutique Hotel Opening in Vieques
Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Vieques
By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes to us from Caribbean Journal reader Mathias Kirchmer, who sent in this beautiful picture of Sun Bay on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Do you have a great photo …
Caribbean Concierge: Hiram Cabral of the W Retreat & Spa, Vieques
It’s the largest and most luxurious hotel on the still-untouched Puerto Rican island of Vieques — the W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island. And when there’s something you need, or something you need to find, Hiram Cabral is the man …
Meet the Caribbean: Vieques, Puerto Rico in 9 Photos
Our Meet the Caribbean feature introduces you to the most photogenic place on earth: the Caribbean. We’ll be taking you through places large and small with an assortment of photos that capture the spirit and essence of a place. We …
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Island Hop: Vieques From San Juan
YOU’RE IN the Caribbean, naturally having a great time. But you want to turn an already exciting vacation into a full-fledged adventure with a few extra days on an island you’ve never explored. The solution? Some good, old-fashioned island hopping, …
Puerto Rico Names Special Commissioner For Development of Culebra, Vieques
Above: Vieques (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico has named Professor Carlos Severino a special commissioner for the sustainable development of the islands of Vieques and Culebra. The move was announced by Acting Governor David Bernier on …
Rediscovering the Caribbean in Vieques
Above: Vieques (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell VIEQUES — I’m in a taxi with a couple from Boston that just arrived here from the neighbouring island of Culebra. “I hear they’ve got great beaches there,” I say. Quickly, …
Cape Air, Regional Carriers Step Up As American Eagle Departs Caribbean
Above: a Cape Air plane in Vieques (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell The last flight from Tortola on Sunday night marked the end of the American Eagle era in the Caribbean, a process that has been in the works for …
Light Earthquake Shakes Southern Coast of Dominican Republic
Above: a map of the quake (Graphic: USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.0-magnitude earthquake shook the southern coast of the Dominican Republic early Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake’s epicentre was approximately 17 …
Starwood Eyeing Caribbean Expansion
Above: the St Regis Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico By Alexander Britell PARADISE ISLAND — Last month, Starwood’s Richard Suarez said the company was pursuing an “aggressive expansion strategy” in Latin America. But that strategy appears to include the Caribbean …
