Puerto Rico tourism holds steady in 2016 despite zika

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Despite a challenging year, demand for the destination of Puerto Rico in 2016 remained strong. Coming off of a historic record breaking 2015, The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) is reaching its aggressive goal of welcoming ten million passengers to Puerto…

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VIDEO: A Perfect Beach Hotel in Turks and Caicos

 

It never hurts to be on one of the world’s best beaches.

But some places take a great beach and turn into something more.

That’s decidedly the case at The Sands at Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, a 114-suite beach resort that is one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets.

Grace Bay is one of the Caribbean's top beaches.

Grace Bay is one of the Caribbean’s top beaches.

Set on Grace Bay, the resort has very large, fully-equipped suites, a pair of pools and a boutique spa, along with its Hemingway’s restaurant, one of Providenciales’ must-visit restaurant (indeed, it’s as authentic a beachside dining experience as you’ll find in the region).

Cracked Conch at the wonderful Hemingway's restaurant.

Cracked Conch at the wonderful Hemingway’s restaurant.

There’s just a special kind of energy here, an overwhelming tranquility that permeates the property; it’s always calm, quiet and all about enjoying the wonders of Grace Bay. As you walk around, it feels as if the guests here know they’ve found the perfect beach retreat.

See more in the latest CJ video above.

— CJ

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A New Airport Experience in Aruba

 

Getting through airports quickly is never easy — particularly in the Caribbean.

But one company in Aruba is looking to change that with new VIP service at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix Airport.

It’s called First Class Experience Aruba, and it offers VIP arrival and departure service; the arrival service includes greeting by a professional host and expedited procedures, personalized attention in a VIP club lounge, baggage delivery and assistance from an airport escort.

VIP departure services includes a welcome by a VIP host, facilitation of documents, fast-track through immigration and escort and access to the VIP club lounge.

It’s a welcome sight in the Caribbean’s airport sector.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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Puerto Rico mayor arrested for public corruption

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On Wednesday, Victor Ortiz-Díaz aka “Manolito”, the mayor of the municipality of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, was arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents on charges of extortion and soliciting a bribe. According to the indictment, on or about October 2012…

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Puerto Rico investor awarded record $18.5 million against Swiss bank

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Financial Industry Regulatory Association (FINRA) Office of Dispute Resolution has published a record $18.5 million securities arbitration award on behalf of Puerto Rico investor Rafael Vizcarrondo against UBS Financial Services, Inc. (UBS) and its Puerto Rico affiliate…

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