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Caribbean Airlines Is Bringing Back Its Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay, Jamaica 

For years, it was one of the most popular routes to the Caribbean island of Jamaica: Caribbean Airlines’ nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport.  But since before the pandemic, travelers looking to hop on Caribbean […]

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This Jamaica Villa Resort Offers 10 Percent Commissions 
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Riu Just Reopened Its Negril, Jamaica All-Inclusive With New Swim-Up Rooms 
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Sandals Has New-Look Villas at This All-Inclusive in Jamaica 
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LATAM Just Relaunched Its Peru-Montego Bay Flights 
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The New LIAT Is Adding Another Caribbean Island: Jamaica 
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Avelo Just Launched New Routes to Two Caribbean Destinations: Montego Bay and Cancun 
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This Top Riviera Maya Resort Brand Is Expanding to Montego Bay, Jamaica 
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This Under-the-Radar Airport in Jamaica Is Getting Daily Flights on American Airlines 
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Jamaica Is Looking to Become a Global "Leader" in Wellness
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Two New All-Inclusive Resorts Just Opened in Jamaica: One for Families, the Other Adults-Only 
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Jamaica Vacation? Family Getaway in Turks? Sandals Resorts Has a Big Sale With Up to 65 Percent Off 
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Sandals and Beaches Just Launched a Fall Sale on Their Resorts in Jamaica 

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Sandals Resorts International has launched a fall sale for its Sandals and Beaches resorts in the Caribbean.  The Experience Jamaica sale, which is commissionable for travel agents, includes a $350 air credit on stays of five or six nights.  It […]

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Why You Should Visit Montego Bay, Jamaica Right Now, From a New Riu to a Hip All-Inclusive

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Montego Bay is the gateway to Jamaica for most tourists who visit the island, and while some journey on to resort areas like Ocho Rios or Negril, ‘Mobay’ itself is the final destination for millions of visitors each year. And […]

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Jamaica Just Topped 2 Million Visitors for 2024, in "Remarkable Achievement"

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In another strong milestone for the island’s tourism efforts, Jamaica just topped 2 million stayover visitors so far in 2024, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Just over 2 million stayover visitors have already come to Jamaica through mid-September, according to the […]

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Two New Resorts Are Coming to Jamaica, With Swim-Up Rooms and Overwater Villas 

Overwater villas. Swim-up rooms. A water park. Private butlers. A pair of new resorts is coming to Jamaica this fall, and now the first-ever Princess Hotels properties on the island have an opening date.  The dual-resort complex is set to […]

How to Take an All-Inclusive Montego Bay Vacation This Fall 

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A rooftop pool deck. Shimmering white sand. A Roman-style underground spa. Authentic Jamaican flavors.  This is the story at the newest, hippest resort in Montego Bay: the S Hotel, which has helped transform downtown Mobay in recent years with a […]

The 10 Best Hotels in Jamaica, From Half Moon to Goldeneye

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Travelers to Jamaica have lots of choices of where to stay on the Caribbean island. For most, that includes some of Jamaica’s outstanding all-inclusive resorts (which we’ll cover in a later article). But the island has a strong selection of […]

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There’s a New Villa at the Round Hill Resort in Montego Bay

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It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: the boutique Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Jamaica, the luxury resort where Ralph Lauren is a part-owner and even designed the hotel rooms.  But what you may not realize is […]

Jamaica Nears 2.5 Million Total Visitors for 2024, Looking for Post-Beryl Rebound 

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Jamaica’s tourism train keeps running, as the island looks to emerge from a post-Beryl dip with a strong third and fourth quarter.  Jamaica is nearing 2.5 million total visitors for 2024, when considering both stopover and cruise arrivals. It’s a […]

Sandals’ Top Resort in Jamaica Right Now, According to Agents

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Sandals is always right around the top when it comes to the resorts that travel agents book the most.  In the buzzing destination of Jamaica, one of the company’s brands is seeing the most demand right now, a collection of […]

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Why to Spend Your Labor Day Vacation in Jamaica

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It’s the iconic vacation hotspot for everyone from John F. Kennedy to Paul Newman, where the rooms were designed by part-owner Ralph Lauren.  In a word, Round Hill is magical, and now the boutique resort near Montego Bay is making […]

United Airlines’ Big Growth in Montego Bay 

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United Airlines has increased its total flights to Jamaica by over 50 percent since 2019, according to Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett.  The disclosure was made last week as Bartlett and his senior executives met with airline executives at […]

Avelo Airlines Launching First-Ever Flights to Montego Bay, Cancun

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It was just over half a year ago that upstart carrier Avelo began its first-ever Caribbean service: nonstop flights connecting Puerto Rico with a city bereft of Caribbean flights: New Haven, Conn.  Fast forward to the summer of 2024, and […]

About Jamaica

Welcome to Jamaica, an island renowned for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. Located in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is a veritable paradise for travelers seeking a tropical getaway.

Are you wondering what local time is in Montego Bay or Kingston? Maybe you are planning your next all-inclusive vacation getaway. How about researching what is needed to retire in Jamaica? You came to the right place. Caribbean Journal is your first step towards your Jamaican dream.

Tourism is a pivotal sector for Jamaica, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. The island attracts millions of visitors yearly, drawn to its sandy beaches, lush mountains, and vibrant local culture. Whether it’s the rhythmic allure of reggae music, the tantalizing flavors of jerk cuisine, or the refreshing experiences offered by adventure sports such as river rafting and snorkeling, Jamaica offers a diverse range of attractions and activities to suit all preferences.

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