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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s Puntarena tourism project is making progress, officials said this week. The projected aims to be the “Punta Cana of the South,” in a setting about two hours from Santo Domingo in the area of Los Corbanitos in the Peravia province. The project will cover a total…
By the Caribbean Journal staff The transformed Appleton Estate has reopened for visitors after a $7.2 million renovation and rebranding project. The new Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience in Siloah, Jamaica, is the brainchild of parent company Gruppo Campari. It’s named after the rum’s legendary master blender, Joy Spence. Already the biggest attraction…
By the Caribbean Journal staff Looking to experience one of the Caribbean’s most energetic carnival celebrations? Think about Haiti, where the country’s national carnival is returning to the capital, Port-au-Prince, from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13. This year’s celebration is being held under the theme “Ayiti sou wout chanjman,” or “Haiti on the road…
By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional Caribbean air carrier Winair has launched new service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The new service between St Maarten and Haiti is begin operated by Sunrise Airways on Airbus A320 aircraft. While Sunrise is operating the flight, all seats are sold and marketed by Winair, according to the company. The…
Is it the most beautiful beach in Antigua? It’s certainly the happiest. This is Jolly Beach, home to the eponymous hotel (now with new management) and in the heart of Antigua’s most beautiful stretch of shoreline. There’s something striking about the hue of the water, a sort of turquoise-teal that defies categorization. You need to…