Jamaica is hoping for a tourism bounce from the country’s Olympics performance, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said.

Jamaica has received a tremendous amount of exposure for its performance in Rio de Janeiro, led of course by global superstar Usain Bolt.

In total, the country has earned 6 medals so far, including four golds.

Holness recently returned from a trip to Rio, where the country opened its Jamaica House marketing platform in the city.

“What I witnessed were travel agents coming in, asking questions about Jamaica, about our packages and our food. I (also) met many executives who were all asking about opportunities in Jamaica. Representatives from the Jamaica Tourist Board and other government agencies were there. So, I am certain that connections were made,” he said.

In 2013, following Jamaica’s strong performance in London in 2012, the country did not see a large increase in tourism, at least in the short term, with just a 1.1 percent increase in stayover arrivals compared the previous year.

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The US Coast Guard responded on Wednesday to a fire aboard the 561-foot passenger ferry vessel Caribbean Fantasy half a mile off of Punta Salinas, Puerto Rico. At approximately 7:42 am on Wednesday, Coast Guard Sector San Juan…

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The former Viceroy hotel in Anguilla will soon become a Four Seasons resort, a major change that will also impact the property’s luxury residences.

Yes, there are a host of real estate opportunities at the Four Seasons Anguilla, chief among them this $10 million beachfront villa.

The pool deck at the villa

Its got five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and a total of 6,185 interior square feet, 3,331 exterior square feet, outdoor showers, an outdoor kitchen and an infinity edge pool.

It’s even got a private stretch of beach, along with a jacuzzi.

And the Four Seasons brand means you get all the amenities of staying at the hotel itself.

The price? $10 million.

— CJ

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Set upon the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, French Leave Resort overlooks a paradise of pink sand.

The French Leave Resort

To accompany the view, the resort’s restaurant, 1648 Bar & Grille, offers a signature rum punch that’s as laid back as the tropics.

Here’s how to perfectly set the mood for a day in paradise with 1648 Punch.

Combine:

¾ oz. Wray & Nephew Rum

¾ oz. Ricardo Coconut Rum

¾ oz. Plantation Dark Rum

1 oz. Grapefruit Juice

1 oz. Orange Juice

1 oz. Oleo Saccharum

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Strain into glass and garnish with mint leaves.

— Dana Niland, CJ Contributor

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Trinidad — it’s home to some of the Caribbean’s best rum (and appreciation for rum), led by the world-famous Angostura.

Whether you’re in the rum shop, at carnival or just sitting in a hotel bar, rum is always here in abundance.

That brings us to the latest cocktail creation from Trinidad’s Hyatt Regency, the Chutney Rhythm.

It’s a delicious blend of fruit and spice, with a lovely Angostura foundation.

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

Angostura White Rum -1 oz

Angostura 1919 Rum -1 oz

Fresh mango  juice – 2 oz

Native clove syrup -0.5 oz

Method:

Directions:

Mix all ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass with a salted rim and add a maraschino cherry as garnish.

— CJ

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