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Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya Has 10 Ocean-View Suites With Private Pools

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They have lots of names. Preferred clubs. Diamond clubs. Hotels-within-hotels. But one thing is constant — they’re worth the splurge. There’s just something about that extra level of service, the privacy, the amenities — the rooms themselves. And now the Caribbean has a brand new one, at one of its most legendary resorts — and the […]

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A New $43 Million Caribbean Cruise Port Project

Another cruise pier is coming to Curacao. The island has announced plans to build a $43 million second cruise pier called the Tula Pier. The project aims to keep up with an increase in cruise traffic demand to the area, according to the island’s tourist board. The new pier will be located in the Otrabanda […]

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This Is the Biggest Cruise Ship to Ever Visit Antigua

A major cruise moment By Dana Niland CJ Travel Editor The Antiguan Cruise Sector registered an historic moment this week when Norwegian Breakaway, the largest cruise ship to dock at its port, arrived at the Nevis Street Pier. Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism Asot Michael, alongside other top officials from the tourism sector, welcomed […]

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The Best Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts

When it comes to all-inclusive resorts, we’ve always said that the Dominican Republic is the regional king — and that’s borne out in the numbers. And while many of the country’s top all-inclusives are focused in Punta Cana, there are so many great resorts all over the Dominican Republic, from Cap Cana and Uvero Alto to […]


This Is the Biggest Cruise Ship to Ever Visit Antigua

A new port By Dana Niland CJ Contributor MSC Cruises has made its inaugural call to Belize. After departing its home port in Falmouth Jamaica this week and making its way through Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico, MSC Divina landed in Belizean waters. “We welcome the new European cruise line, MSC Cruises, in their […]

VIDEO: The Caribbean’s Best Cruise Port Beach

There are so many great cruise ports around the Caribbean, but few of them have a great beach in close proximity. While you can explore in Old San Juan, shop in St Kitts, find your duty free desires in St Thomas, there’s no cruise port with a beach quite so close or as beautiful at […]

A Busy Cruise Season in Grenada

A crowded season By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Over 110,000 cruise passengers have arrived in Grenada during the first three months of the 2015-2015 winter season, spending an estimated total of about $4 million, according to the Grenada Tourism Authority. The GTA recorded 50,000 arrivals from 29 calls in November alone, while the season expects […]

The Best Tour Guide in Dominica

You’ve been on a tour. You’ve probably been on a tour in the Caribbean. And there are great tour guides around the region — ones who offer that extra insight, or take you to that place no one else seems to have heard of. When you’re in Dominica, that’s Devon Greenaway. This energetic guide behind […]

MSC Cruises to Build $200 Million Private Island in the Bahamas

A huge new island project By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor MSC Cruises has announced plans to develop its own private Caribbean island experience in the Bahamas. The company said it would be spending around $200 million on the project. Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie and MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago have signed a 100-year […]

The Best Way to Spend New Year’s Eve in the Caribbean

There are great parties across the Caribbean on New Year’s Eve. But if you want to experience the ultimate island experience, the one that you’ll always remember, there’s simply one option: Old Year’s Night. It’s an annual, legendary fete held at Foxy’s Beach Bar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands — a mix […]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s New Bahamas Itineraries

New itineraries for 2017 By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its Summer 2017 deployments, featuring two Bahamas itineraries. The recently-refurbished Norwegian Gem will sail seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from New York from April 29 to August 26, 2017. This family-friendly itinerary features visits to Orlando and the Beaches; Norwegian’s private […]

Viking Ocean Cruises to Debut New Caribbean Itineraries

More offerings in the Caribbean By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Viking Ocean Cruises will make its first transatlantic crossing in September 2016, launching three new Caribbean cruise itineraries. After several stops around North America, Viking Star will sail down to San Juan, Puerto Rico – which will serve as her homeport for the winter – […]