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  Royal Caribbean Group will be implementing SpaceX’s Starlink internet service on its cruise ships, the company said this week.  That would make the company the first in the cruise industry to adopt the high-speed, satellite-based service.  Deployment of Starlink … The post Royal Caribbean Is Putting Starlink on Its Cruise Ships  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXW5yx

 The newest Caribbean destination to waive all of its travel health restrictions?  Antigua and Barbuda, one of the Caribbean’s booming tourism destinations.  The twin-island hotspot just announced that travelers no longer needed to show proof of vaccination or a negative … The post Antigua and Barbuda Just Lifted All of Its Travel Restrictions appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXRxCf

 Norwegian Cruise Line has officially christened its newest ship: Prima, a 965-foot-long, 143,535-ton vessel that’s the first of six ships in the company’s new Prima class.  Prima, which has capacity for 3,100 guests at double occupancy, has what Norwegian says … The post Norwegian Cruise Line Has a New Ship: Prima   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXRfJc

 French Caribbean stars Admiral T and Chire LaKay are among those headlining this year’s World Creole Music Festival in Dominica.  The event, which is being held for the first time since the pandemic, will run from Oct. 28-30 at the … The post Admiral T, Chire LaKay to Headline Dominica Music Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXRGqk

  It was another positive month in what has been a very strong summer for tourism in Curacao.  The month of July saw hotel occupancy of 73.7 percent, a 9 percentage-point jump compared to July 2019, before the pandemic, according … The post Another Positive Month for Curacao Tourism  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXNykd

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sharon Nichols, who sent in this beautiful shot of Pigeon Point Beach in Tobago.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pigeon Point, Tobago  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXM5v7

  The popular Hotel Esencia on the Riviera Maya of Mexico is expanding, Caribbean journal has learned.  The Hotel Esencia is adding a new villa to the property: the Esencia Mansion, slated to open its doors in September 2022. The … The post This Riviera Maya Luxury Hotel Is Expanding  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXJQLg

 Spirit Airlines is relaunching its daily route between Fort Lauderdale and Managua, Nicaragua.  The daily nonstop service will begin operating on Nov. 30, with connections to 26 cities across Spirit’s network.  It’s a gateway to destinations like Managua, the charming … The post Spirit Airlines Relaunching Nicaragua Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXJ4DX

  Marriott has opened a new AC Hotel in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new AC Hotel by Marriott Monterrey Valle is the newest AC hotel in the brand’s portfolio.  The 166-room hotel, which also includes an AC restaurant … The post Marriott Just Opened a New AC Hotel in Mexico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXF0yL

 It’s one of the great fantasies of Caribbean travel: your own private island, teeming with white-sand beaches, edged by sparkling turquoise, just you and the wonder of the Caribbean Sea.  And for decades, that’s what Palm Island has been, the … The post A Bucket-List Caribbean Private Island Villa (And It’s All-Inclusive)  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXBWrG

  The Cove, Eleuthera resort in The Bahamas is set to undergo a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Eleuthera luxury resort is upgrading its accommodations and undertaking a top-to-bottom transformation of its Freedom Restaurant and Grill.  The renovation … The post The Bahamas’ Cove Eleuthera Resort Plans Renovation  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXBD7W

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  Statia’s Golden Rock Nature and Dive Resort, the island’s first luxury hotel, is expanding.  The 32-suite hotel is debuting its final phase this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That will include the addition of 26 new villas, along with … The post Statia’s Golden Rock Resort Is Getting Bigger appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SX4CkF

  Marriott has opened a new hotel in Costa Rica, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has opened its first-ever Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Costa Rica with a new property at the San Jose Airport.  The Fairfield by Marriott … The post Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Costa Rica  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SX4Cds

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  Apple Leisure Group has named a new Vice President of Development to lead its expansion push.  The company has tapped Sergio Gascon, who will be based in Mexico City, for the role, in which he will “spearhead efforts to … The post Apple Leisure Group Names New VP for Development  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SX0zHw

  The Turks and Caicos Islands is the hottest Caribbean travel destination this fall, according to new data from TripAdvisor.  The Caribbean hotspot is the top overall trending destination for the fall worldwide, according to the travel giant.  That means … The post TripAdvisor: Turks and Caicos Leading Fall Travel Demand  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWzYnp

 The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Holly Francisco, who sent in this stunning shot of Cupecoy Beach in St Maarten. 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: Cupecoy, St Maarten appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWzLqW

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  Royalton has named a general manager for its new Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort.  The property has tapped Luis Miguel Ojeda to the role; Ojeda is a longtime veteran of the all-inclusive industry in Mexico.  … The post Royalton Names GM for New Riviera Cancun Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWsYxx

 Air Canada is relaunching its service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao.  The carrier’s new Curacao schedule includes flights from both Toronto and Montreal.  “This means that more visitors from Canada can now visit our country. Canada is an … The post Air Canada Is Returning to Curacao  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWsBJZ

 Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has been rapidly expanding its Caribbean network in the pandemic, and now the company is adding two more routes to the region.  Frontier has announced plans to launch new flights from Atlanta to both Nassau, The … The post Frontier Airlines Adding New Flights to The Bahamas, Jamaica  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWpQvn

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  Dutch carrier KLM is returning to Barbados for the upcoming winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airline will be operating a direct flight from Amsterdam to Barbados beginning Oct. 18, 2022.  The route will operate three weekly flights, … The post KLM Is Returning to Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWlMf6

  Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts is bringing back its popular preschool program in Punta Cana.  The Nick Jr. Friends Event, an annual fall event for preschoolers, is back in Punta Cana from Sept. 8 through Oct. 31, 2022.  The event, … The post Nickelodeon Resorts’ Preschool Event Is Back in Punta Cana appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWhX0h

 Delta Air Lines has named a new Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The air carrier has tapped Alex Antilla for the Santiago, Chile-based role, in which he will oversee the company’s business and … The post Delta Names New VP for Latin America, Caribbean  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWgpPb

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  Longtime Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board CEO Fred Lounsberry is retiring.  Lounsberry has announced his planned retirement from the position he has held for the last 17 years.  He is being succeeded by Joy Jibrilu, former Director General of … The post New CEO for Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWdD2W

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Angela Lee, who sent in this stunning shot from Rum Point in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Rum Point, Grand Cayman appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWbSfj

  The Caribbean’s newest food festival is kicking off this month in Grand Bahama.  It’s called Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Fest, and it’s a two-week-long culinary celebration across the island.  For two weeks, restaurants across Grand Bahama will feature special … The post There’s a New Restaurant Fest in Grand Bahama  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWXt2K

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  European travel giant is adding more flights to Jamaica, the company said this week.  TUI plans to expand its presence in Jamaica in the summer of 2023 with increased flights.  The news was revealed during a meeting with the … The post TUI Is Adding More Flights to Jamaica  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWTHmJ

As Labor Day’s long weekend looms near, one might feel that the time to plan a weekend getaway has long since passed. Last year, some 49.2 million Americans hit the road to make the most of summer’s close in what is typically one of the nation’s busiest travel times. But don’t let the impending flood … Where to Go for Labor Day Weekend 2022: Weekend Getaways in Florida, Maine, Washington, and More Read More » http://dlvr.it/SWPk2t

Beaches were among the first public spaces to be reclaimed in South Africa, opening up even before apartheid officially ended in the early ’90s. Under that policy, the country’s shores were forcibly segregated, with the cleanest and safest waters set aside for whites. Now, nearly 30 years later, the country’s first Black African to be … How South Africa’s First Black African Free-Diving Instructor Spends a Day in Cape Town Read More » http://dlvr.it/SWPDfq

 Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is opening a new all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company’s newest all-inclusive resort is the Wyndham Grand Cancun All-Inclusive Resort and Villas, which is slated to open its doors on … The post Wyndham Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in the Mexican Caribbean   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWLg1b

  Small-ship cruise line Windstar is expanding in the Caribbean, including its first-ever homeport in Miami.  The company is adding a new itinerary in the winter of 2023: Beach Fun and Sun: a Caribbean Getaway, that will feature seven days … The post Windstar Expanding in the Caribbean, Adding Cruises From Miami  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWKk5R

 Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion resort has named a new director fo sales for the Americas.  The luxury resort has tapped Caribbean hospitality veteran Frank Pierce to the role.  Pierce comes to the resort with more than 30 years of experience … The post Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion Names New Director of Sales  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWGwr1

  Norwegian Cruise Line has floated out its newest cruise ship: Viva.  The new ship is the second of six ships in the company’s new Prima Class.  The ship was floated out from her dry dock at the Fincantieri shipyard … The post Norwegian Cruise Line Floats Out Newest Ship  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWDCtQ

 The Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau in The Bahamas has named a new director of sales and marketing, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort in Downtown Nassau has tapped Brett Lindsay to the role, in which Lindsay will spearhead the resort’s … The post Bahamas’ Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau Names New Sales Director  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWCxlN

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Joshua Hazell, who sent in this stunning shot of sunset on Eagle Beach in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset on Eagle Beach, Aruba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SWBgVS

 Plainly, there’s no more buzzing tourism destination anywhere in the wider region than Cancun on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Since the onset of the pandemic, and thanks to loose travel restrictions, Cancun has been growing at a breakneck pace, … The post The 5 Best New All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SW7tZt

  Hilton’s Motto by Hilton brand is opening its first-ever Caribbean hotel in the Mexican hotspot of Tulum.  The hotel will be set in the Hunan Lifestyle Center, a popular mixed-use destination in Tulum about 10 minutes from the city … The post Hilton’s Motto Brand Is Opening a Hotel in Tulum  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SW7tXV

 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is launching an “island version” of the iconic autumn beer event, Oktoberfest in the Dominican Republic. The nearly two-month-long event will be held at the all-inclusive Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana, a resort that is the product … The post An All-Inclusive “Oktoberfest in Paradise” in Punta Cana  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SW7YNL

 Traveling to the French Caribbean island of St Barth just got a whole lot easier.  The tiny Caribbean paradise just removed all travel restrictions to the island, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  That means travelers no longer need to show proof … The post The Caribbean Island of St Barth Just Removed All Testing, Vaccination Rules appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SW4d0H

  Tourism is sizzling in Cancun, and the trend is being borne out in the traffic numbers at Cancun International Airport.  Cancun’s air hub reported passenger traffic of 2.876 million in July, representing a 19.9 percent jump over the same … The post Cancun Is Eclipsing Pre-Pandemic Traffic Numbers  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SW4cxs

  The Viva Wyndham Azteca all-inclusive in the Riviera Maya has completed a major renovation project.  The oceanfront resort, part of the Playacar complex in the Riviera Maya, has unveiled a refurbished pool and undergone a complete upgrade of all … The post Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort Completes Renovation  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SW4csk

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  Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed more than three million passengers since its July 2021 restart, the company said this week.  The news comes after what Carnival said was the “biggest booking week” in the cruise line’s 50-year history this … The post Carnival Cruise Line Tops 3 Million Passengers Since Restart appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SW0yt1

 Demand for long-term stays continues to grow in the Caribbean, according to a new report from Airbnb.  Recent Airbnb data showed that nights booked for long-term stays by travelers in the Caribbean almost doubled between 2019 and 2021.  Several destinations … The post Airbnb: Long-Term Stays Growing in the Caribbean appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SW0Xrl

  The annual Sip of Martinique event came to Miami last night, with a celebration of rhum agricole to launch the 2022 edition of the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth.  The tasting party at Miami’s Empire Social Lounge (home to … The post In Miami, a Celebration of the Rums of Martinique  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SVxyfl

 Playa Hotels and Resorts is taking over management of the Seadust Cancun Family Resort, an all-inclusive on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.  Playa will be managing all operations, sales and marketing of the property.  The 502-room Seadust, set in the … The post Playa to Manage Seadust Cancun All-Inclusive  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SVxcKG

 One world-famous Tour just concluded, with almost 200 entrants traversing the entirety of France.  Another Tour just began, half a world away; but this one is far, far bigger, spanning the entire Caribbean and beyond.  Except the participants don’t even … The post The Caribbean’s Tour de Turtles  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SVtKPX

  St Maarten’s Ministry of Tourism has resigned, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Tourism Minister Roger Lawrence has stepped down because of “medical challenges,” according to a statement from Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.  Health Minister Omar Ottley, who had been filling … The post St Maarten Tourism Minister Resigns  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SVsw2r