Amazing Islands

It’s back — LIAT, the Caribbean airline that was for decades the region’s central way to get around. Now it’s called LIAT 2020, and the reborn carrier keeps adding new Caribbean islands.  The latest? St Vincent and the Grenadines, where […] The post The New-Look LIAT Is Adding Another Caribbean Island: St Vincent  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDdS0x

The wine hour. The yoga mats. The food. The coffee and tea service. There’s a reason Kimpton has such a devoted following: it’s been taking the boutique experience to luxury resorts and city hotels across the US and, in recent […] The post Kimpton’s New Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Is Now Taking Bookings — And Has an Opening Date appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDbxNZ

Restoring mangrove forests to protect low-lying communities. “Climate disaster tagging” to provide data on climate change spending. The world’s first ever protected “seahorse” park.  Sustainability has been a big buzz word in the Caribbean in recent years, with a greater […] The post Why Sustainability Is a “National Passion” in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDbm4X

Maybe you’ve seen the reports. The wide-ranging looks at tourism arrival data for destinations around the Caribbean. Outlooks for the crucial travel season ahead.  Destinations across the region rely on the Caribbean Tourism Organization for its broad-based tourism research, covering […] The post The Caribbean Tourism Organization Just Named a New Research Director  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDYBb0

It’s the biggest trend in Caribbean travel, at least in the luxury segment: the villa vacation, which saw enormous growth during the pandemic — as travelers sought out space, seclusion and an elevated degree of luxury and service.  Now, villas […] The post The Caribbean’s 4 Hottest New Vacation Villas Are on the Island of St Barth appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDX2TL

Flying to the US Virgin Islands has been getting easier in the last year, with more flights on carriers like American Airlines, Delta and United — along with lower-cost carriers like Sprit and Sun Country.  Now, JetBlue is getting in […] The post More JetBlue Flights to St Thomas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDWsyv

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Steve Kimber, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach in Negril, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Hanging on the Beach in Negril, Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDWgl0

It’s one of the Caribbean’s top destinations for health, wellness and active travel: the Eastern Caribbean island of St Kitts, home to eco-resorts, adventure and a thriving farm-to-table movement, the latter something we’ve written about extensively in the past.  This […] The post In St Kitts, a Haven for Wellness in the Caribbean  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDVCw2

Let’s be honest. They’re not always the first things you think of when you think about Saint Lucia. It’s always those towering green Pitons; the rainforest, the chocolate, the rum, the food.  But yes, the island is home to some […] The post At the Very Northern Tip of Saint Lucia, a Secret, Perfect Beach Bar appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDSB1T

It’s no secret that small-ship cruises are just about the biggest thing in the Caribbean travel industry right now, as travel agents have been telling our sister publication, Caribbean Travel Advisor.  While newer boutique brands like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection […] The post Windstar Cruises Has a New Ship Coming Just One Time to the Caribbean. Here’s What You Need to Know.  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDRzfl

There have been some big travel success stories in the post-pandemic period. Antigua and Barbuda. The US Virgin Islands. Turks and Caicos. The Bahamas.  When it comes to the American market, one island has seen particularly strong growth: the Dutch […] The post This Caribbean Island Is More Popular Than Ever With Americans  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDPg5N

The diving, the food, the desert. Whether you’re off-roading in the Washington Slaagbai park, chasing barracuda in the marine park or dining at one of the world’s top restaurants, Bonaire has bit of something for everyone.  This upcoming winter season […] The post From JetBlue to American Airlines, It’s Getting Even Easier to Visit Bonaire Island  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDPfny

It’s the project expected to lead the renaissance of Grand Bahama: the new Six Senses, a residential resort with 70 villas and 28 branded villas and residences.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority […] The post First Look: The New $250 Million Six Senses Grand Bahama  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDPPLb

Six months after its market debut, Vie L’Ven Resort & Residences—a 280-room residential resort in St. Maarten— has hit new milestones in construction, with completion on target for high-season 2027/2028, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.   To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean […] The post New St Maarten Luxury Resort Project On Track for 2027-28 High Season  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDPP6T

Sure, you can spend your Thanksgiving snowed in with a turkey. But why not consider a heading to the Caribbean for a foodie-focused getaway? That’s the plan for a new “residency” by celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito at the Four Seasons […] The post A Foodie-Focused Thanksgiving on the Island of Nevis  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDMMn9

It’s the top global network for luxury travel in the world: Virtuoso, the network of top-level travel advisors who focus on high-net-worth clients and preferred partners.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and […] The post This Is Virtuoso’s Top Caribbean Destination Right Now  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDM6Sk

It’s set in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. It’s one of the Caribbean Basin’s oases of regenerative tourism. And it’s the country’s top carbon-neutral hotel.  And now the popular Hotel Belmar has a new look.  The boutique, 26-room Costa […] The post Costa Rica’s Carbon-Neutral Hotel Just Reopened With a New Look appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDK4r7

The waterfalls. The hiking trail. The boiling lake. It’s the Caribbean’s true “Nature Island,” and the Eastern Caribbean destination of Dominica has always been a popular spot for adventure seekers.  But in recent years, that traveler profile has been changing. […] The post Miami Flights, Luxury Resorts Help Drive a Tourism Rebirth in Dominica  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDK4fd

What’s the fastest-growing economy in the Caribbean? According to a new report from the United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the answer is simple: Antigua and Barbuda.  The twin-island country is projected to see its GDP […] The post Antigua and Barbuda Is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Economy appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDGwVP

Ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo, which in the beginning stages of a broader Caribbean expansion, is doubling its flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airline, which is operating the only service between New Haven, Conn. and Puerto […] The post Avelo Is Doubling Its Puerto Rico Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDGwMD

Travelers are making a beeline for one particular destination in the Caribbean right now: the US Virgin Islands, which continues to shine in the post-pandemic period with blazing tourist arrival numbers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The US Virgin Islands is […] The post The US Virgin Islands Is More Popular Than Ever, Buoyed By New St Thomas and St Croix Flights appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDGl94

There was a time not so long ago when “sleepy” was commonly applied to the beach town of Tulum. That was before pop-up boho chic restaurants and hotels put this small community on Mexico’s Riviera Maya on the global tourism […] The post Where to Stay in Tulum Right Now, From All-Inclusive Beach Resorts to Jungle Hotels appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDFfVJ

Maybe you’ve heard about them. The beaches. The endless, spectacular, enchanting beaches in the twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda. Well, there are actually 365 of them — or, as any local will tell you, there’s a beach for every […] The post Heading to the Land of 365 Beaches? American Airlines Is Adding More Antigua Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDFVSR

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Brian Everett Francis, who sent in this beautiful shot of sunset on Main Street in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset on Main Street, St Thomas appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDFBzc

The rainforests, the volcano, the rum, the flavor. There’s nowhere in the Caribbean quite like Martinique, whether you’re visiting the Napa Valley of Caribbean Rum or taking a culinary voyage through some of the most fascinating cuisine in the region.  […] The post Winair Is Adding More Flights to the French Caribbean Island of Martinique  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDCW3v

A Puerto Rico penthouse has been sold in a record-breaking transaction, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe […] The post Puerto Rico Penthouse Sold in Record-Breaking Transaction  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDCDcZ

Sergeant majors and grouper and jellyfish and rays. Elkhorn and staghorn coral, reef sharks and organ pipes and barracuda and needlefish. Snorkeling is a pleasure in the Caribbean. But, let’s be honest, snorkeling isn’t often going to be the singular […] The post The Best Caribbean Resorts for Snorkeling, From Bonaire to Belize to Andros appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD9sD8

It’s being called a “new chapter” for the popular Wyndham Grand Rio Mar resort in Puerto Rico, which is set for a large-scale makeover, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort, which recently rebranded as a “rainforest beach and golf resort,” […] The post “A New Chapter” for This Puerto Rico Golf Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD9fNg

Soaring like Superman above Panama’s Cloud Forest. A journey into the world of local tea production. Exploring the history, habitat and care of bees.  It’s the ultimate adventure resort in the Caribbean: the Los Establos Panama, the all-inclusive resort where […] The post Los Establos, The Caribbean’s Best Adventure Resort, Just Got Better  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD9TSp

Some are filled with them. For others, they’re a rarity. While we all love a great beach bar, not every island is a true beach bar destination — where the beach bar is an art form, and where pilgrims make their […] The post The 10 Best Caribbean Islands for Beach Bars appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD7MsZ

There are just four cabanas on this tiny private island off the coast of Montego Bay in Jamaica, designed for the ultimate in exclusivity and seclusion. But they’re not for everyone.  You have to book the special Private Island Diamond […] The post This Montego Bay, Jamaica All-Inclusive Comes With Its Own Private Island Experience appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD6zlc

They came from all over the Caribbean, high-level tourism thinkers gathered in Grand Cayman to discuss what’s next for the Caribbean’s most important industry.  But no, I’m not talking about the Tourism Ministers, directors and executives at the CTO’s State […] The post In Grand Cayman, A Look at Caribbean Tourism Through Younger Eyes   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD6zfH

During the third annual American Society of Travel Advisors’ (ASTA) Caribbean Travel Showcase in Curacao, many agents shared the hottest trends currently thriving in the Caribbean. But one seems to be the biggest, agents told Caribbean Travel Advisor. Here’s what […] The post This Is the Biggest Trend in Caribbean Travel Right Now, According to Travel Agents  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD6kQb

The Bahamas is firing on all cylinders. Last year was a landmark year in which the destination welcomed more than 9.65 million visitors, a nearly 33 percent increase over its prior 2019 record. With strong infrastructure and year-round appeal – […] The post The Bahamas Is Booming: An Interview with Director General Latia Duncombe appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD6k72

It began with the debut of Paranza, the eatery at The Cove at Atlantis in The Bahamas that instantly found its way onto the list of the 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean.  Now, renowned Michelin-starred Chef Michael White is […] The post Chef Michael White’s Second Caribbean Eatery Will Be in Puerto Rico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD4d4C

The Nikki Beach brand is set to break ground on its first-ever resort in the Caribbean next month, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate […] The post Nikki Beach’s First-Ever Caribbean Resort Is Breaking Ground appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD4MYT

Colorful design. A stunning pool deck. A hip rooftop bar. And did we mention It’s just a short walk from one of the best beaches in the Caribbean?  IHG’s Hotel Indigo brand officially opened its first Caribbean hotel this spring […] The post Inside the Cayman Islands’ Sleek New Hotel Indigo, the First One in the Caribbean  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD2xqF

One of the world’s top cycling events is coming to The Bahamas this November, Caribbean Journal has learned.  GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series has added The Bahamas to the 2024 race schedule on Nov. 3.  The competitive long distance is […] The post This Global Cycling Race Is Coming to Nassau in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD2jbr

Heading to the Dutch Caribbean’s hottest destination? It’s getting even easier to fly to the island of Curacao, with regional carrier Winair planning an expansion of its flights out of the all-important hub of St Maarten.  Airline officials told Caribbean […] The post More Flights Coming Between St Maarten, Curacao  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD2jMx

St Kitts is in the midst of a tourism renaissance, buoyed by a new sustainability-fueled tourism branding and new flights from carriers like JetBlue. This summer, the island tapped a new CEO to lead its next tourism push: industry veteran […] The post The Caribbean Island of St Kitts Is Looking to Become an All-Year-Round Destination appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TD055y

JetBlue is set to kick off a brand-new route to St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s the newest way to get to the culinary capital of the US Virgin Islands, which is hotter than […] The post JetBlue Is Launching New Flights From San Juan, Puerto Rico to St Croix This Winter appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCzhBR

It’s the beauty of the Caribbean undersea world that has divers the world over descending on the region to explore it. And one island’s major dive festival is all about protecting that beauty.  This is the Dive Conservation Fest, a […] The post In Grenada, a Different Kind of Dive Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCzh2w

Days on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach, evenings with Eric Ripert’s culinary masterpieces. Golfing getaways in Dorado Beach with a side of a world-class spa. Sunset sails to St John after a day at the US Virgin Island’s most spectacular […] The post From Puerto Rico to Aruba, A Guide to Marriott’s Top Luxury Caribbean Resorts for the Holiday Season appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCyfJS

Have you ever taken a stroll on the boardwalk in Christiansted? The latest Caribbean Photo is a beautiful shot of St Croix’s famous waterside promenade. Caribbean Journal reader Eric Schaeffer took the photo on last week while on a vacation […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset on the Boardwalk in St Croix, USVI appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCyKd7

She’s Saint Lucia’s greatest athlete: Julien Alfred, the sprinter who won the island’s first-ever gold medal at the Paris Olympics last month.  It’s appropriate, then, that he’s the newest partner for a Caribbean resort that’s all about fitness: Saint Lucia’s […] The post At This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive, You Can Train With an Olympic Gold Medalist appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCwF04

We’ve called it the best airport lounge in the Caribbean. And if you’ve been to Montego Bay’s Club Mobay, you know why. The amenities, the space, the inclusions, the food, they’re far above any other lounge in the region. Every […] The post Montego Bay’s Airport Lounge Just Got Better  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCwDhm

Puerto Rico’s Hotel Miramar, a boutique property between Condado and Old San Juan, is now under new management, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The hotel is now managed by Remington Hospitality, which has been steadily growing its footprint in the Caribbean […] The post This Puerto Rico Hotel Has New Management — And It’s Getting a New Look, Too appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCsqsr

The Caribbean’s biggest travel conference is coming to the land of 365 beaches. Next May, Antigua and Barbuda is hosting the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference.  The announcement was made during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State […] The post The Caribbean’s Biggest Travel Conference Is Coming to Antigua  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCsqjn

Planning a getaway to the Platinum Coast? Or a wellness vacation to the Pitons? British Airways just launched a sale on flights to Barbados, Caribbean Journal has learned. So what’s the national flag carrier offering right now? The sale covers […] The post British Airways Just Launched a Sale on Barbados Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCsqSN

BWH, the hotel portfolio that includes brands like Best Western and SureStay Hotels, has been on an expansion push in the Caribbean in recent years. That includes new properties in destinations like Aruba and Curacao and an even larger pipeline […] The post BWH Hotels Has Big Plans in the Caribbean: A Conversation With Bill Clegg appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCqKgr

The Caribbean hotel pipeline continues to grow, according to a new report from the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […] The post Caribbean Hotel Pipeline Keeps Growing  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCpxrd

Hilton is planning an expansion to the Caribbean’s fastest-growing economy: Guyana.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article […] The post Hilton Is Expanding to Guyana With Two Hotels  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCpxVZ

The last few years have seen the growth of a new category of cruising: luxury super “yachts,” with a small number of guests, a high level of service and a decidedly boutique feel.  They’re also mostly from a new kind […] The post Ritz-Carlton’s New Luxury “Yacht” Is Heading to the Caribbean This Winter, With Stops in St Barth, Virgin Gorda and St John  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCnJLM

The exact location of the Caribbean’s newest glamping resort is a secret. That’s because the owners of the new Wild Lotus resort want to protect the endangered species that inhabit the area. Because, you see, this isn’t like any resort […] The post The Ultimate Birding Resort Is Opening Soon On This Caribbean Island   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCmlqz

2020 changed things. It changed the nature of real estate globally — and it sent high-net-worth buyers in numbers to the islands of the Caribbean, in search of space, seclusion and new levels of luxury. That led, in large part, […] The post Turks and Caicos’ Top Luxury Residential Project Just Eclipsed $78 Million in Sales appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCk7BT

The colonial architecture, the art galleries, the thumping live music. Cartagena, Colombia has been one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean Basin in recent years, with new hotels, new brands and a host of new flights on major airlines.  […] The post Aeromexico Just Added a New Cancun Flight. Now It’s Launching Cartagena Service.  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCk6y2

What’s next for tourism the Caribbean? The region’s biggest economic driver is front and center at this week’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference, held in Grand Cayman by the Caribbean Tourism Organization.  This year’s theme is “Fueling our Lifeblood,” […] The post In Grand Cayman, “a Vital Platform for Caribbean Tourism”  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCk6bn

You may know the Ocean View Club, the chic retreat on Harbour Island’s Pink Sand Beach. What you may not know that the sought-after little hotel is part of a broader collection, one called Little Island Hotels, that also includes […] The post A Tiny Solar-Powered Hotel Is Opening in Eleuthera, Built Around a Working Farm  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCgb0q

The newly-reborn LIAT is adding new nonstop routes to four more Caribbean islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  LIAT 20, a reinvigoration of the former regional carrier, is adding new routes to St Kitts and Grenada, Barbados and Saint Lucia.  That […] The post LIAT Is Launching Flights to Four More Caribbean Islands  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCgH39