St Maarten is officially reopening for tourism on July 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Dutch Caribbean destination will begin receiving travelers from Europe and North America on that date, according to St Maarten Tourism Minister Ludmila de Weever. …
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A lot of the bullish shine has left the cruise line stocks these days. All three publicly traded players suffered double-digit percentage declines last week, and Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) enters the new week trading nearly 40% below the high it …
Albert and Ginger Lagerman had to cancel four planned trips earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, they were back talking with their travel agent about rescheduling. The Herndon couple had planned to go to DisneyWorld, Costa …
If you’re looking to visit luxe destinations like St Barth, Anguilla and Nevis in style, there’s long been one way to do it: a flight on Tradewind Aviation. The luxury carrier, which has a hub in San Juan, is …
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As is now customary, June was declared Caribbean American Heritage Month in the USA to celebrate the contribution of Caribbean migrants to American society. The month is being commemorated, this year, within the COVID-19 pandemic and amid widespread protests against …
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Hyatt Hotels is set to get back to business with its all-inclusive properties in the Caribbean with a phased, regional reopening approach. The news was first reported by the Caribbean Journal. The lodging giant will start by reopening four properties …
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Marriott International has announced that long-time company executive Brian King has been appointed president of the Caribbean and Latin America region. King will take on his new role in January and will report to Craig Smith, who will assume the …
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The company has implemented the Playa Safe Stay program in partnership with Hyatt and Hilton, including sanitizing high-touch areas hourly, redesigned common areas and dining venues to accommodate social distancing guidelines, and enabling guests to request contactless room cleanings. Buffets …
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The Mexican Caribbean, including Cancun, Grand Costa Maya (Bacalar, Chetumal, Mahahual), Costa Mujeres, Maya Ka’an, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum), and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres have now reopened to visitors, …
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the U.S. with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t been seen in half a century. Air quality across …
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