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By the Caribbean Journal staff
As Jamaica plans to expand its tourism footprint beyond traditional poles like Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, it’s looking to cultivate new destinations — and that includes what could be one of Jamaica’s next niche destinations: St Mary.
Home to a robust history from Jamaica’s indigenous Taino people to the legends of the Maroons, St Mary could be a new travel hotspot, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.
“As part of our commitment to reimagine destination Jamaica, we are committed to building out new experiences east of Oracabessa towards Port Antonio,” Barthlett said.
The new vision is part of what Bartlett called a “reimagining exercise” for Jamaica’s tourism product — with the added priority of developing tourism with low density and a low carbon footprint.
“[St Mary] has huge geophysical assets in terms of its beaches, waterfalls and rivers that can definitely be converted into tremendous experiences for tourism and the time is now for us to capitalize on this potential,” Bartlett said.
It’s part of a wider push to develop what Bartlett is calling “mini-destinations” across Jamaica.
— CJ
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By the Caribbean Journal staff
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kirk Crumpton, who sent in this magical shot of sunset at the Abaco Inn in The Bahamas.
Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?
Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.
It could be the next Caribbean Photo of the Week!
— CJ
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… SPRINGS, Colo. — Don Guillo Puerto Rican Native Cuisine opened about a … you’ve never been to Puerto Rico.
Scott Kilbury and I … Guillo himself, cooking up authentic Puerto Rican food in the kitchen.
… same it’s done in Puerto Rico, with giant, wooden mortar …
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By the Caribbean Journal staff
Major Canadian leisure carrier WestJet is expanding again in the Caribbean with a new nonstop route to Punta Cana.
The carrier will be launching a new weekly nonstop route from Calgary to the Dominican Republic’s most popular travel destination, with service set to launch on Dec. 13.
Punta Cana.
“Get ready for some spectacular beach vibes this winter with WestJet,” said Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet’s Chief Commercial Officer. “With our new route between Calgary and Punta Cana, along with 24 other sun destinations to choose from, WestJet is getting our guests from Alberta to the sun and sand sooner than ever this winter.”
It’s a boost for Punta Cana, one of the most popular destinations for all travelers to the Caribbean and particularly Canadians.
Punta Cana is also home to several resorts part of Canadian travel giant Sunwing’s umbrella, including four Royalton-branded resorts and two Memories resorts.
The waterslide at the Royalton Punta Cana.
“This nonstop flight to the beautiful beaches of Punta Cana builds on WestJet’s commitment to put Calgary first when it comes to growing travel options. Congratulations from everyone at YYC Calgary International Airport,” said Bob Sartor, President and CEO of the Calgary Airport Authority.
The new flights from Calgary to Punta Cana will be operated on WestJet’s Boeing 767 aircraft with premium and economy cabin service.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, in Punta Cana’s tony enclave of Cap Cana.
WestJet also announced another nonstop route to Mexico this winter, with a new weekly route from Victoria to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.
That service will launch on Dec. 17, according to the company.
Heading to Punta Cana? Check out the recently-updated look at the top all-inclusive resorts to try in Punta Cana.
— CJ
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