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It’s easier than ever to visit the island of Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

Beginning March 1, 2022, Jamaica will no longer require visitors to complete a Travel Authorization form. 

It’s “one less hurdle for travelers to Jamaica” the Jamaica Tourist Board said in a statement. 

All travelers to the island aged 12 and up will still have to show proof of a negative antigen or PCR test taken and received within 72 hours before they check in at their departure airport. 

It’s the latest step in what has been a very successful tourism undertaking for Jamaica since it was one of the region’s first designations to reopen back in June 2020. 

It’s been a broad success story for the island, both in its traditional tourism hubs of Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios and in burgeoning tourism hotspots like Port Antonio and the capital, Kingston. 

But it’s Montego Bay that has been at the forefront of the rebound, with new hotel energy (headlined by the celebrated debut of the dazzling new Eclipse at Half Moon) reminding travelers why Montego Bay was one of the first big destinations in the jet-set age — and why it is again.

This month, Jamaica has begun the relaunch of its events sector, too. 

That includes February as Reggae Month, which had been celebrated nearly every year since 2008, with a host of festivities across the island from public lectures to performances to the Tryall Club’s popular Reggae Beach Parties. 

In April, Jamaica will relaunch its popular Jamaica Carnival from April 21-26 in Montego Bay, Kingston and Negril; it’s a cultural celebration of “music, dance and national pride,” according to the JTB. 

For more, visit Jamaica. 

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St Barth is an island without an analog, an impossible Caribbean alchemy of the French Riviera.

And now one of the island’s most devoted Riviera inspirations is back.

The Tropical Hotel in St Jean, which had been shuttered since Hurricane Irma, has officially reopened with a brand-new look that’s the essence of French Caribbean chic. 

The 23-room hotel is set in the heart of St Jean, just up the hill from Nikki Beach, in a lush garden setting with some spectacular views of the St Jean Beach. 

It’s a decidedly colorful place to stay, with a bit of a Caribbean-meets-the Riviera ambience. 

And that extends to the menu, which has a mix of Caribbean and South of France influences: think fresh pasta, mahi-mahi in a lime coriander sauce, squid paillard and a decadent fresh egg-topped Caesar salad. 

The property is home to a small, very beautiful pool deck (with spectacular vistas of the Caribbean Sea) and a lovely restaurant and bar, the latter home to the island’s only Tequila Old Fashioned. 

Each of the rooms and suites is unique, with a focus on pastel colors and vintage furniture. 

The aesthetic is quirky, cool and playful, one that takes you to another age, with a lovely mix of inspirations that range from Palm Beach to Saint Tropez, timeless and fun. 

It’s one of the best-kept secrets in St Barth – and a major new addition to St Jean. 

For more, visit the Tropical.

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There’s a new boutique resort on the island of Saint Lucia, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

It’s called Sol Sanctum Wellness Hotel and Studio, and it’s all about wellness. 

The property is home to eight guest rooms, with a decor and aesthetic inspired by Vedic architecture, according to the resort. 

Each of the rooms comes with upscale beds and bedding, high-speed Wi-Fi and large Smart TVs, among other amenities. 

Stays come with complimentary daily vegetarian breakfast, along with one yoga mat per desk and a selection of herbal teas. 

The wellness ethos extended to the design, which included the use of natural local woods like Blue Maho and a focus on “natural feng shui.”

The family-run hotel’s wellness studio offers classes ranging from yoga and tai chi to conscious movement, meditation and “happiness workshops.”

The property is set in the heart of Rodney Bay Village, about five minutes’ walk to the beach. 

“At Sol Sanctum, our sleek and modern suites are perfect for tuning out the rest of the world, whether as a base for island exploration, or working remotely via high speed internet at a hardwood desk,” the resort says. 

It’s a significant new addition to Saint Lucia’s wellness offering, which has already been among the strongest in the Caribbean for years, led by its flagship BodyHoliday wellness-focused all-inclusive. 

And it’s yet another boost for always-bustling Rodney Bay, which continues to see more and more tourism investment. 

For more, visit Sol Sanctum.

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The leading luxury resort on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera is back, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. 

The Cove, Eleuthera, long the most celebrated luxury resort on the island of Eleuthera and among the top hotels in The Bahamas, reopened this week. 

The 55-room hotel is set about 20 minutes from the island’s chief air portal, North Eleuthera International Airport. 

Amenities include a pair of private white-sand beaches; a gym; a gourmet eatery, a spa; an open-air “sunset bar” and a broad watersports offering. 

It’s been closed since the onset of the pandemic. 

“While we greatly missed being in service to our guests during our closure, we enjoyed a rare opportunity to step back and view The Cove through a new lens,” the property said in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming you back to our beautiful, natural setting on Eleuthera Island – where we offer our guests ultimate tranquility and privacy. We look forward to sharing this new vision with you.”

It’s a significant boost for Eleuthera, whose hotel stock largely consists of boutique hotels, with the exception of the Cape Eleuthera resort at the far southern tip of the island. 

The island has been seeing a wave of activity amid the pandemic; that included the debut of the new Jack’s Bay residential community (anchored by a Tiger Woods-designed short course) and the announcement of a planned Ritz-Carlton Reserve property at the historic Cotton Bay development. 

For more, visit The Cove, Eleuthera. 

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