Integra Realty Resources Caribbean has expanded in the region.

The company has announced the debut of a new office in San Juan, Puerto Rico, following its merger with REAdvisors, PSC, a valuation and advisory firm in San Juan.

The Puerto Rico office will be led by appraisal experts Carlos Velez and Juan Rivera-Vega.

The Puerto Rico office is part of the company’s larger Caribbean practice that includes offices in the Cayman Islands, the Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.

— Caribbean Journal staff

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Whether you’re searching for a culinary retreat or a luxe getaway, now’s as good a time as any to come to the Caribbean — for whatever kind of trip you’re looking for.

Because the Caribbean just keeps getting better, with an increasingly diverse tourism product and more and more high-quality travel offerings from gastronomy to culture to throwback luxury.

As always, though, you’re probably searching for something new.

And we have you covered, with some new faces and established places that are worth a new look.

Here are nine islands to visit this spring.

Greenwood Beach on Cat Island.

Cat Island

This sparsely-populated Bahamian island is perhaps most famous as the childhood home of Sidney Poitier. But it should be on your radar for far more, from some of the Caribbean’s greatest untouched beaches to world-class kitesurfing to some classic tiny beach resorts. Simply put, there aren’t many places like this left, in the Caribbean or otherwise. And that’s a magnificent reason to go.

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Sandals Resorts has officially unveiled its newest over-the-water bungalows.

The all-inclusive giant debuted its new over-the-water bungalows at the Sandals Royal Caribbean resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica over the weekend.

The bungalows include “glass vision” floor panels, lit water, outdoor tranquility soaking tubs, overwater hammocks and indoor amenities like walk-in rain showers, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and smart TVs.

Above: Sandals opened its first overwater bungalows late last year.

Guests staying in the new bungalows, which opened after the debut of Sandals’ overwater villas (also at Royal Caribbean), get 24/7 butler service, room service and direct resort access via a “Royal Duffy” boat.

Those who book the bungalows also get amenities like personal airport greeting with expedited immigration services; private luxury airport transfers, a welcome gift, Molton Brown bathroom amenities and free Wi-Fi, among others.

The bungalows are built along a heart-shaped boardwalk and are connected to Sandals Royal Caribbean’s offshore private island.

Rates start at $1.078 per person per night.

— CJ

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Where do you go when you’re “jonesing” for jerk? If you’re in Jamaica, head for Scotchie’s. If you’re on Grand Cayman, swing by Season To Taste. And if you’re in Florida, drive to your nearest Walgreens.

Yep, Walgreens.

Because that’s the only place you’ll find Jamaican Jerk Pringles, a new limited-edition flavor of the stackable potato chip available this month only at the drugstore giant’s stores.

I swung by my local branch this week to sample a canister and can report that the crisps taste distinctly smoky and very salty, with a definite spicy kick. I can’t say they taste exactly like jerk – after all, real jerk requires smoking over pimento logs, and I’m guessing that’s not so easy to do at the Pringles manufacturing plant – but they do have a flavor “reminiscent” of jerk … kind of like spicy barbecue chicken.

A quick check of the list of ingredients reveals paprika, onion and garlic powder, and smoke flavoring, with no sign of the thyme and Scotch Bonnet pepper that’s essential to genuine jerk seasoning.

Nevertheless, if you sit in a sunny place, put some reggae on the radio, and accompany a fistful of chips with a frosty Red Stripe (or two), you might be convinced.

And if you’re not?

Well, Jamaica’s just a quick flight away.

— Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor

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What’s the most romantic island in the Caribbean? What’s the greatest destination for those in search of an adults-only getaway?

We’re putting it to Caribbean Journal readers.

We want to know what you think is the best Caribbean island for romance.

We’ve nominated 16 different islands across the Caribbean, and now it’s time for you to choose.

Make your vote below.

Create your own user feedback survey

Voting ends April 6.

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