Amazing Islands

  The Dominican Republic’s most popular all-inclusive destination just set an all-time record for passenger traffic.  Punta Cana International Airport just topped 8 million passenger movements for 2022, an all-time record for the Dominican Republic’s highest-volume airport.  “We celebrate 8 … The post Punta Cana Airport Just Set an All-Time Record  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sg9yjc

  Curacao is seeing unprecedented levels of tourism in 2022, and that number will only increase next year with a new flight expansion by JetBlue.  The New York City-based carrier is adding more flights from New York to Curacao in … The post JetBlue Is Adding More Flights to Curacao From New York  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sg9yXJ

  Grenada is seeing visitor numbers ahead of its record-breaking pace from 2019, before the onset of the pandemic.  The island just saw its visitor numbers surpass its pre-pandemic totals for the third consecutive month.  That included 14,232 visitors in … The post Grenada Is Breaking Tourism Records appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sg7bKp

  Turks and Caicos’ newest residential resort is expanding, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The Rock House resort, the new cliffside residential resort in Providenciales, is adding a new development with 10 ocean-view homes.  This story is part of Caribbean … The post Turks and Caicos’ Rock House Is Adding 10 New Homes  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sg52MS

  The new-look Eastern Airlines has launched flights to a new Caribbean destination: the Dominican Republic. Eastern Airlines, a new incarnation of the legendary aviation brand, is now operating nonstop flights between Miami International Airport and Las Americas International Airport … The post Eastern Airlines Launches Dominican Republic Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sg2TG6

  Marriott has been rapidly growing its branded residential portfolio in the Caribbean, most notably with its new St Regis properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.  And now it’s taking another brand into the residential resort space in the … The post JW Marriott Is Opening Its First Caribbean Residential Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfzxbZ

  Princess Cruises has returned to the Port of Galveston in Texas.  The cruise line, part of the Carnival portfolio, has resumed sailing Caribbean cruises from Texas for the first time since 2016.  The brand’s Ruby Princess ship is sailing … The post Princess Relaunches Caribbean Cruises from Galveston appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sfxlf8

  For year’s it’s been Saint Lucia’s top culinary-focused hotel: Cap Maison, the boutique resort set at the northern tip of Saint Lucia.  The resort is home to the island’s best wine program, and anchored by the world-class Cliff at … The post Saint Lucia’s Cap Maison Hotel Has a New Guest Chef Series appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfvzbK

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Phil Crane, who sent in this beautiful shot across Manjack Cay in Abaco, looking toward Great Abaco in The Bahamas.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Manjack Cay, Abaco, The Bahamas appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfvzMM

  Gaming giant Caesars has expanded its Sportsbook operation to the island of Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The move is the latest entry by a big-name gaming company to Puerto Rico, following last year’s expansion by Foxwoods to … The post Caesars Sportsbook Just Expanded to Puerto Rico appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sft3f8

  It’s one of the hottest beach towns in Mexico, and now it’s home to one of the fastest-growing hotel brands in the Caribbean.  Marriott’s Aloft Hotels brand has opened its first-ever hotel in the Yucatan beach town of Playa … The post Marriott’s Aloft Just Opened a Hotel in Playa del Carmen  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfqTSW

  It’s been a year of expansion for Frontier Airlines, with the ultra-low-cost carrier continuing to add new routes to its network in the Caribbean Basin.  Now the airline has added another one.  Frontier is now operating once-weekly service between … The post Frontier Adds New Nonstop Flights to Costa Rica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfqTBs

  The lounge at Nassau’s Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant has played host to luminaries the world over, from Winston Churchill to Billy Joel to Jay Z.  And this week, the hotel welcomed another boldfaced name — Jimmy Fallon.  The Tonight Show … The post Video: Jimmy Fallon Serenades Guests at Legendary Nassau Hotel appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfmZ9b

  By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The desire by homeowners created by COVID-19 to work remotely has resulted in a real estate boom in the Caribbean and perhaps no other island is benefitting as much as Antigua and Barbuda. This … The post How to Move to Antigua and Barbuda, Explained appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfjZ7l

  Luxury airline Tradewind Aviation has officially relaunched its scheduled flight service to the island of Anguilla, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airline is once again operating nonstop service between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Anguilla from now through April … The post Tradewind Aviation’s Anguilla Flights Are Back  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SffVKp

  Jamaica is projecting a “record” winter tourist season, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  The winter tourism season typically begins Dec. 15, running through mid-April  Bartlett said the island is projecting a total fo 1.3 million seats, more … The post Jamaica Eyes “Record” Winter Tourist Season  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfbSwV

  Luxury cruise line Azamara has a new ship coming to the Caribbean: Azamara Onward.  The ship has already arrived at PortMiami in Miami, where it will be home-porting.  Azamara Onward first launched operations in Monaco this past spring. It … The post Azamara Has a New Caribbean Cruise Ship  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfbSjp

  The world’s newest golf tour is coming to the Caribbean next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. Upstart golf league LIV Golf is adding its first-ever Caribbean tournament next year with the new LIV Golf Mayakoba. The tournament will run … The post LIV Golf Is Hosting Its First Caribbean Tournament at Mayakoba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfYHg4

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Margarita Rogers, who sent in this stunning shot of the varying shades of blue in the Exuma archipelago of The Bahamas.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Exuma Blue in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfYHQ6

  Caribbean Airlines’ fleet is getting bigger.  The Port-of-Spain-based air carrier introduced its ninth Boeing 737-8 aircraft into commercial operations this week.  The new plane operated the return flight from Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport to Miami this week.  ““The entry … The post Caribbean Airlines Continues Fleet Expansion  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfW9y1

  JetBlue is adding new nonstop flights to Bermuda this spring, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The New York City-based carrier will be running daily nonstop service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Bermuda, with flights kicking off in March 2023. … The post JetBlue Is Adding New Nonstop Flights to Bermuda  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfSKMg

  Sandy Ground: it’s one of the Caribbean’s beach bar capitals, an array of world-class beach bars on a single stretch of sand.  And now Sandy Ground is home to another one: Sandbar, and it’s the brainchild of what has … The post Anguilla’s Newest Beach Bar Has a Serious Culinary Pedigree appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfP9Q6

  Spirit Airlines is adding more flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba early next year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The low-cost carrier is adding a second nonstop flight between Fort Lauderdale and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport starting … The post Spirit Airlines Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Aruba  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfL56S

  St Croix’s top boutique hotel has named a new chef to lead its culinary program, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Fred hotel in Frederiksted has named St Croix native Michael Matthews as its new executive chef.  Matthews, who was … The post St Croix’s Top Boutique Hotel Has a New Executive Chef  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfGyq3

  The Dreams all-inclusive brand is opening a new Punta Cana resort in February 2023, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Dreams Flora Punta Cana is slated to open its doors in the Cabeza de Toro section of greater Punta … The post Dreams Is Opening Its New Punta Cana Resort in February  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SfCx05

  The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jenni Bergen, who sent in this lovely shot of a superyacht between St Maarten and Saba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Superyacht in St Maarten appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sf9qFM

  The hottest boutique hotel in the Riviera Maya is opening a new destination restaurant this month.  The new Estero restaurant will open its doors at La Casa de la Playa on Dec. 19.  Estero is the brainchild of world-renowned … The post The Riviera Maya Has a New Destination Restaurant   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sf7myn

  The storied Four Seasons Resort Nevis has a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The luxury resort has tapped hospitality veteran Billy Cueto for the role, in which he will oversee all operations at the property.  Cueto was … The post The Four Seasons Resort Nevis Has a New GM appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sf4zRZ

  By Alexander Britell The Edition hotel brand, the brainchild of legendary hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International, is planning to open its first-ever resort in the Caribbean region.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on … The post Marriott Is Opening Its First Edition Hotel in the Caribbean  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sf21rC

  One of Playa del Carmen’s coolest hotels has added a sizzling new rooftop hotspot.  It is called UMI Rooftop + Tokyo Kitchen, and it’s the newest addition to the ultra-chic Thompson Playa del Carmen in the heart of the … The post A New Rooftop Hotspot in Playa del Carmen  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sdyyl8

  By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Proximity, specifically a three-hour flight, coupled with the pandemic’s effect on Americans’ desire to have a back-up home to retreat to, has created a trend of New Yorkers moving to one particular … The post New Yorkers Are Migrating to This Caribbean Island in Droves appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sdvwfm

  Saint Lucia has some of the most compelling gastronomy in the Caribbean: an intoxicating blend flavors and tastes, cultures and cuisines.  Celebrating that diversity was precisely the aim of the island’s newest festival, Taste the Bay, which held its … The post In Saint Lucia, a Different Kind of Food Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SdrtS8

  Bequia’s largest hotel has added a new luxury villa collection.  It’s called Grenadine Hills, and for now it’s a portfolio of two villas at the Bequia Beach Hotel: Villa ONE and Coral Hill.  Villa ONE has 7,000 square feet … The post New Villas to Try in Bequia: Grenadine Hills  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SdpjYm

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal readers Ken and Jane Ogle, who sent in this lovely shot of Mahoe Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Mahoe Bay, Virgin Gorda, BVI appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SdpjNp

  It’s been a strong year for Cayman Islands tourism as the destination continues its post-pandemic rebirth.  That growth has continued through what is traditionally the Caribbean’s shoulder season — and it’s been borne out in surging numbers for the destination’s … The post Cayman Islands Tourism Resurgence Continues appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SdmcfP

  It’s one of the Caribbean’s greatest Christmas celebrations: the St Croix Crucian Christmas Festival, now in its 70th year.  This year’s event runs from Dec. 11 through Jan. 7, returning in person for the first time since the onset … The post St Croix’s Big Christmas Festival Is Back  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SdjlwZ

  Hyatt Hotel Corporation is making another high-profile hotel company purchase, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company has announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s hotel brand and management platform.  This story is part … The post Hyatt Is Buying Dream Hotel Group appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SdfgyQ