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Cap Cana's Bohemian Corner

Above: Juanillo Beach (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Punta Cana region is the Dominican Republic’s tourism engine — an amalgam of all-inclusive resorts and exclusive accommodations. Toward the south on the Dominican Republic’s coast […]

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Belize Tourism Off to Record Start in 2013

Above: El Secreto in Belize (Photo: El Secreto) By the Caribbean Journal staff Tourism in Belize is at an all-time high for the first quarter of 2013, according to a report from the Belize Tourism Board. Airport arrivals increased by […]

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Antigua Unveils Plan For Improved Security at Downtown Quays

Above: downtown St John’s (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s government has unveiled its plans for ramped-up security at the Quays in downtown St John’s. The plan includes an increase in the number of security officers, […]

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An Audience With The King: Elvis’ Beach Bar in Anguilla

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor THURSDAY NIGHT is party night on Anguilla, when what seems like half the population of 16,000 on this 34-square-mile isle converges on the seaside village of Sandy Ground. First stop: the barn-like Pumphouse for […]


CJ Pick: The Taste of Piano in San Juan

Above: Carli’s Fine Bistro & Piano (CJ Photo) OLD SAN JUAN is a snapshot of a different time — it’s the oldest portion of Puerto Rico’s capital and one of the best representations of colonial architecture in the Caribbean. Today, […]


Jamaica's Monty Alexander to Headline Dominica Jazz 'N Creole Festival

Above: Monty Alexander By the Caribbean Journal staff Legendary Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander will headline the upcoming Dominica Jazz ‘N Creole festial. The Kingston native recently celebrated his 50th year in music, accompanied by the release of his latest […]

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Caribbean Room With a View: An Oceanview Villa at St Lucia's Cap Maison

Above: an oceanview villa suite at Cap Maison (All photos: Cap Maison) SOMETIMES, one view is simply not enough. And the oceanview villa suites at the Cap Maison resort in St Lucia simply overflow with stunning vistas of the Caribbean […]


Westin Puntacana Resort & Club Planning December Opening

Above: construction at the Westin Puntacana (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club is on track for a Dec. 20 opening, the project announced Thursday. The 200-room resort, which broke ground in January, […]


Dominican Republic Eyes 10 Million Annual Visitors By 2023

Above: Punta Palmera (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Dominican Republic has big ambitions for its tourism sector, hoping to attract 10 million annual visitors by 2023. That would represent a drastic jump from its current totals […]

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Gray Line Expands to Dominican Republic

Above: Punta Cana By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA – Tour operator Gray Line is expanding to the Dominican Republic, the company announced Wednesday. Gray Line Dominican Republic, which will be based in Punta Cana, will have locations in areas across […]


Island Routes to Open in Dominican Republic, Grenada in Regional Expansion

Above: Island Routes GM David Shields (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA – Jamaica-based tour company Island Routes is expanding to several new destinations in the Caribbean, led by the Dominican Republic. The company, which is part of the […]


Sheraton Returning to Santo Domingo

Above: a rendering of the Sheraton Santo Domingo By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Sheraton brand will be returning to Santo Domingo in December with the opening of the Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel, Starwood Hotels announced. The 245-room hotel, […]