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The Caribbean’s Newest Tourism Officials

  The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association elected a new slate of Caribbean tourism officials at its Annual General Meeting held at the Hyatt Regency Miami this week. The officers will serve with CHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy, owner and executive director of Lucia’s Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain Resort, who started her term in January. “I look…

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Royal Caribbean Planning Another Cruise Ship Renovation

  By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is planning another major renovation on on of its ships. The company is planning a $61 million revitalization project on the Adventure of the Seas ship. The changes will include new “dual racer” waterslides called Cyclone and Typhoon, a FlowRider surf simulator and a new children’s waterpark…

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House passes Puerto Rico restructuring and oversight bill; removes USVI

ST CROIX, USVI — The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday by a 297-127 vote to address Puerto Rico’s fiscal and economic crisis after several months of contentious debate. The bill, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act… Powered by WPeMatico

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Panama’s Secret Caribbean

  By Beatriz Torres MarinCJ Contributor “The place where you’ll change Uber for boat rides that will take you from island to island.” A FRIEND and I wanted to go on a short getaway and do nothing but chill by the beach. Our friends suggested Bocas del Toro, Panama, which is a surfers’ paradise. So…

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Anguilla Has a Serious New Rum Bar

  By Alexander Britell Increasingly, Caribbean hotels have begun acknowledging both the demand and appreciation for fine rum. That’s often manifested itself in the form of “rum bars,” or bars that offer rums from around the region, not just one particular island. But there’s a new rum power in the Caribbean: Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House. The island’s newest…

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