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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Flights to the Caribbean are getting cheaper, according to the latest report from Airlines Reporting Corp., a travel intelligence firm.

Average ticket prices across the Caribbean’s most popular destinations have fallen, with only flights to Punta Cana seeing an increase.

So what’s the cheapest average ticket to the Caribbean? Flights to Puerto Rico, which were down to $438.58 according to Airlines Reporting Corp.’s latest numbers.

The top destinations in the Caribbean as measured by airline ticket transactions were Cancun, followed by San Juan, Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Nassau and Santo Domingo.

Here’s how their average prices stacked up:

Of course, this data is based on the highest-volume destinations.

Some destinations like the French Caribbean island of Martinique are seeing significantly reduced airfare on low-cost carriers like Norwegian (for as low as $79 each way).

Results were based on roundtrip air tickets purchased from US travel agencies to destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl ship has returned to its seasonal homeport of Miami after a two-week-long dry dock.

The ship underwent a renovation project that “revitalized” every stateroom and many of the ship’s public areas, according to the company.

The renovation is part of the cruise line’s wider “Norwegian Edge” investment program.

“Norwegian Pearl is one of our most beloved ships. With this dry dock we wanted to provide her with a refreshed, clean and modern onboard atmosphere while maintaining the ship’s overall charm and flexibility that our guests enjoy so much,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. “Through The Norwegian Edge™ program we are continuing to heavily invest in our fleet to ensure that guests have a consistent experience across all Norwegian ships and the freedom to create their ideal cruise vacation.”

All of the ship’s 1,197 staterooms saw a completely refreshed look, with new furniture, new carpeting, new headboards, new TVs and additions like USB outlets.

Also undergoing changes were the ship’s Cagney’s Steakhouse, the Haven Courtyard and the pool deck.

Norwegian Pearl is sailing from Miami from now through April, with itineraries including round-trip sailings through the Panama Canal.

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