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By the Caribbean Journal staff
One of the coolest bars in New York has officially opened its doors in Jamaica.
Miss Lily’s, the Jamaican eatery from Manhattan, has opened a new outpost at the hip Skylark Negril Beach Resort.
The menu is focused on Jamaican specialties and “beach” cuisine.
The newest Miss Lily’s has retained its music focus, with a speaker stack bar, a DJ booth and a wall covered in landmark 70s and 80s album covers.
The menu is the brainchild of chefs Andre Fowles and Adam Schop, with locally-sourced dishes from fresh fish to organic fruits and vegetables.
The centerpiece is a hand-built jerk BBQ smokehouse.
Music is an essential part of the story at Miss Lily’s.
Miss Lily’s, which gained fame in New York as much for its nightlife as its food, will have regular parties on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a full-service bar including a vast collection of rums.
It’s a big addition to Skylark, which injected new energy into Negril when it debuted last year.
For more, visit Skylark.
— CJ
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By Alexander Britell
Radisson Hotel Group is opening a new hotel on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned.
The new Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence Aruba is the product of a partnership between Radisson and Beachside Development Company.
It marks a return to Aruba for the hotel companhy, which had for some time occupied what is now the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort until that hotel was rebranded in 2015 as a Hilton.
The new-build Palm Beach-area hotel is slated to make its debut in the spring of 2020, according to the company.
Palm Beach in Aruba.
“We couldn’t be happier to announce this hotel signing on the beautiful island of Aruba,” said Ken Greene, president, Americas, Radisson Hotel Group. “This signing exemplifies our commitment to executing our five-year strategic plan by growing the Radisson Blu brand in key destinations across the Americas. Our valued guests will truly have the opportunity to unwind and relax at this tropical getaway.”
It will be the only Radisson Blu hotel in the Caribbean region; Blu is one of Radisson’s upscale hotel brands.
The new Radisson Aruba will include 208 suites ranging from 1,000 square feet to more than 2,000 square feet, with amenities like full kitchens and in-room washers and dryers.
The property will include a spa as well, along with two pools, a children’s pool, a covered outdoor yoga space and a fitness center, among other amenities.
Dining concepts will include a “fine-dining steakhouse.” along with a poolside eatery.
“We are thrilled to begin our relationship with Radisson Hotel Group by signing this one-of-a-kind hotel, which will embrace the personalized service and unforgettable experiences of the Radisson Blu brand,” said Vanancio Gonzales of Beachside Development Company N.V. “Aruba is a magical place and we cannot wait to open our doors and become a top destination for our guests on this incredible island.”
Radisson’s current Caribbean portfolio includes three Caribbean hotels: the Radisson Grenada, the Radisson Aquatica in Barbados and the Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
For more, visit Radisson Blu.
— CJ
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… borders of Puerto Rico — “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has featured a Puerto Rican queen … ’s licenses and birth certificates.
Puerto Rico has also established anti-discriminatory … very commercialized.”
LGBTQ activists in Puerto Rico use the close-knit community …
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By the Caribbean Journal staff
Holland America Line is returning to Tampa for the 2020 season for Caribbean cruises, the company said this week.
The cruise line will return to Port Tampa Bay for a “full season” including 18 cruises around the Caribbean on the company’s Veendam ship.
The roundtrip Tampa cruises will include stops in Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala for the season, which will run from Nov. 2020 through March 2021.
“Port Tampa Bay is a fantastic homeport that opens up a wonderful ability to sail further west and south in the Caribbean for more diverse itinerary offerings,” said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. “We’re excited to return to Tampa and give our guests an even wider selection of Caribbean cruises as well as provide a convenient drive market for cruisers along the west coast of Florida.”
Selected cruises will include a five-day cruise to Key West and Cozumel; a 14-day southern Caribbean cruise that stops in ports like St Kitts and Grand Cayman; and four different seven-day itineraries.
It’s yet another boost for Port Tampa Bay, which earlier this month saw the announced entry of MSC Cruises to the market.
— CJ
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