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  Wyndham is opening another new all-inclusive resort in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit resort, which is opening Oct. 10, has 229 rooms in a family-friendly, beachfront setting on the Riviera Nayarit. It’s the third … The post Wyndham Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Mexico appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SZ6wPC

  St Maarten is set to remove its requirement that visitors possess Covid-19 insurance.  Beginning Oct. 15, the insurance will no longer be mandatory for travelers into St Maarten.  “We would like for this to be optional for travelers,” said … The post St Maarten Removing Covid Insurance Requirement for Visitors  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SZ3Wn6

  Hurricane Fiona passed roughly 75 miles to the west of Bermuda, giving the island a healthy dose of wind and rain.  But the island says it is already back and open for tourism business.  “Bermuda is ready to host … The post Bermuda Tourism “Open For Business”  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SZ0L39

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Pam Slye Whittle, who sent in this stunning shot the blue water of Eagle Beach in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Blue of Eagle Beach, Aruba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYxzNj

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  Caribbean Airlines has reopened its Caribbean Club lounge at Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport.  The relaunched, renovated Caribbean Club lounge is open to the airline’s business class and Caribbean Club members.  The 3,062-square-foot lounge has a new, modern look.  “In … The post Caribbean Airlines Reopens Trinidad Airport Lounge After Renovation appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYrRXp

  The hottest new beach club in the Riviera Maya has officially opened its doors in the heart of the Riviera Maya’s luxury capital.  The new Maykana has debuted at the Fairmont Mayakoba resort, the latest addition to the Fairmont’s … The post This is the Hottest New Beach Club in the Rivera Maya  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYm0wC

  Hilton Grand Vacations has officially expanded to St Maarten.  The company has rebranded a pair of resorts in St Maarten following the company’s acquisition of Diamond Resorts.  The company is holding ribbon-cutting ceremonies this week for its new resorts: … The post Hilton Vacation Club Debuts Two Resorts in St Maarten  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYhs1l

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 There’s a new luxury hotel on one of the most beloved little islands in the Caribbean: Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands.  Jost, as it’s affectionately known, has long been famous for its enviable collection of world-famous beach … The post The BVI’s Jost Van Dyke Has Its First Luxury Hotel  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYZ6rf

  Parent company Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a new chief executive officer for Apple Leisure Group.  The company’s CEP, Alejandro Reynal, has decided to pursue other opportunities outside of the company, following a tenure of three years with ALG.  … The post Hyatt: Leadership Change at Apple Leisure Group  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYYZp9

 The highly-anticipated new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa has officially opened its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The newest all-inclusive resort on the beloved island off the Caribbean coast of Mexico welcomed its first guests this weekend.  Dreams Cozumel … The post Hyatt’s Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Is Open in Cozumel  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYWyBq

 It began a few years ago, when P La Cangri, one of the top DJs and Latin artists in New York, visited Davidoff of Geneva.  It was there that she was first introduced to a boutique luxury cigar brand called … The post From The Bahamas, a New Fusion of Music and Cigars appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYWkzS

 The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Marydorsey Wanless, who sent in this lovely shot of twilight at the Royal Uno resort in Cancun. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Twilight in Cancun appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYWVrS

  Canadian travel company Sunwing is returning to the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama this winter.  On Dec. 17, Sunwing is kicking off service to Grand Bahama from both Toronto and Montreal.  Both routes will be operating once weekly, with … The post Sunwing Is Returning to Grand Bahama This Winter  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYT0fC

  Princess Cruises has unveiled the plans for what will be the brand’s biggest ship ever.  The new Sun Princess, which will accommodate more than 4,000 guests, is currently under construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard, with plans to begin sailing in … The post Princess Cruises Is Building Its Biggest Ship Ever  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYScWL

  Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is launching its newest route to The Bahamas in just over a month.  Frontier is kicking of its first-ever flights from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Nov. 5.  The new route will operate between Atlanta … The post Frontier Set to Launch Atlanta-Bahamas Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYPwF0

 Tourism in Curacao is surging, with the month of August eclipsing pre-pandemic arrival totals, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Dutch Caribbean island reported 42,633 stopover arrivals in August, a 10 percent improvement over the same period in 2019.  The wave … The post Curacao Tourism Surges, Tops Pre-Pandemic Levels  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYP8wZ

 There’s nothing like a Caribbean hotel that’s right on the sand.  There’s nothing standing between you and a blissful morning bobbing in the ocean, lazing at the edge of the waves, listening to the Caribbean’s original album.  Sure, you can … The post 5 Secret Caribbean Beach Hotels to Try Right Now  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYLTWk

  The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The property has tapped Eric Sala to the role, in which he will oversee all kitchen operations at the resort’s four dining concepts.  Sala … The post A New Executive Chef at the Curacao Marriott appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYLBhC

  The tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Saba has been at the forefront of the eco-tourism movement for decades.  And a big part of that has been the island’s popular Sea & Learn Month, a beloved program focused on raising … The post In Saba, The Caribbean’s Pioneering Eco-Tourism Month  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYHBhn

  There’s a new connection between the Dominican Republic and the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.  Upstart airline Arajet is launching new service this week from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Oranejstad, Aruba.  “Without a doubt, Aruba is for AraJet … The post New Dominican Republic-Aruba Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYGW0L

 Jamaica just had its best summer of tourism – ever.  The Caribbean island posted its best stopover visitor arrivals figures and highest foreign exchange earnings for any summer in the history of the country.  The island has eclipsed what had been … The post Jamaica Tourism Just Had Its Best Summer Ever  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYCpPD

  The third annual edition of the Baha Mar Cup tennis tournament is back this year in Nassau, The Bahamas.  The celebrity tennis fundraising event will run from Dec. 9-11, playing host to tennis greats including Andy Roddick, Victoria Azarenka … The post The Baha Mar Cup Is Back in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SYCWSk

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 Melia Hotels and Resorts is launching a new all-inclusive brand and a new-look resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  The new Falcon’s Resorts By Melia will be the product of a partnership between Melia and global entertainment development company Falcon’s … The post Melia Is Launching a New All-Inclusive Brand in Punta Cana  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SY8Rq0

  Grand Cayman’s Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa has expanded its culinary team.  The Seven Mile Beach property has added Executive Sous Chef Christian Gonzalez Ponce to the team, while promoting Chef Andre Wilson to Banquet Chef and Chef Abhimanyu … The post Grand Cayman’s Kimpton Seafire Resort Expands Culinary Team appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SY89XM

 The Mexican Caribbean’s hottest beach spot is getting a tiny new beach hotel, Caribbean Journal has learned.  It’s called Casa Chablé, and it’s set to open its doors on Nov. 1, 2022. But while Tulum is its nearest destiantion, it’s … The post A New Tiny Caribbean Beach Hotel, South of Tulum appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SY6jkv

  new all-inclusive yacht charter company has opened up operations in the British Virgin Islands.  Dream Caribbean Blue, which is sailing with a fleet of 14 yachts, has set up a new base at the Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina.  … The post A New All-Inclusive Yacht Charter Company in the BVI appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SY6WGx

 The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Belinda Boss, who sent in this marvelous shot at the Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort on Long Island in The Bahamas.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Cape Santa Maria, The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SY6J4C

  The highly-anticipated Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival is set for Oct. 21-23 at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau.  The first-ever edition of the festival will be headlined by celebrity chefs Daniel Boulud, Marcus Samuelsson and Dario Cecchini.  All … The post Boulud, Samuelsson Set for Bahamas Culinary Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SY41Ys

  Jamaica-based nature adventure company CHUKKA Caribbean Adventure is expanding to Antigua.  The company is working with the government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Ministry of Tourism and Investments on a public-private partnership to develop, manage and operate a … The post Chukka Caribbean Is Opening a New Attraction in Antigua  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SY0vnS

  The Grenada Tourism Authority has a new chairman and a new board of directors.  Entrepreneur Randall Dolland has been named chairman of the organization, which has a new 11-member board.  Dolland was a director of the former Grenada Board … The post New Chairman for Grenada Tourism Authority  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXxd1F

 The Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia has officially removed all of travel restrictions, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Saint Lucia has removed all of its pre-testing and vaccination requirements — meaning traveling to the island is largely as it was before … The post Saint Lucia No Longer Requiring Testing, Vaccination for Travelers  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXtLqB

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 Just after Labor Day, the fantasy returns: travelers begin plotting their Caribbean winter escapes, dreaming of that next unforgettable island vacation.  And for most frequent Caribbean travelers, particularly families, it’s hard to beat a villa vacation, with the combination of … The post From Turks and Caicos to St Martin, the Best New Caribbean Vacation Villas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXqVZH

  Chef Adrien Delcourt from Paris’ celebrated Jules Verne restaurant (the one in the Eiffel Tower) is coming to The Bahamas.  Next month, Delcourt takes over at the legendary Cafe Martinique restaurant at Atlantis Paradise Island.  The storied eatery, which … The post Top Paris Chef to Take Over Paradise Island, Bahamas Restaurant  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXqFfs

  Another Michelin-star chef is coming to The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island.  The resort is set to open Paranza, an ocean-inspired Italian eatery by Michelin-starred Chef Michael White, in December 2022.  White has received four James Beard nominations from the … The post Atlantis Paradise Island Is Adding Another Michelin-Star Chef appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXmDtX

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Barbara Outten, who sent in this lovely shot of Water Cay in Grand Bahama, The Bahamas. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Water Cay, Grand Bahama appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXksrk

  Jamaica has big expectations for tourism in 2023, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  The island’s tourism chief says 2023 will be a “great comeback year” for the hospitality sector, with both earnings and arrivals expected to exceed pre-pandemic … The post Jamaica Tourism Is Expecting an “Unbelievable Year” in 2023 appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXhWcf

  St Maarten’s cruise rebirth is continuing in 2022, according to new data from Port St Maarten.  The Dutch side’s cruise port has received 316 cruise calls so far in 2022, bringing in a total of 493,000 passengers.  That outpaces … The post St Maarten Cruise Numbers Are Outpacing Projections appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SXdkr7