Amazing Islands

  By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Sailrock South Caicos, a luxury villa resort and residential community in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is launching several new luxury villas with a range of configurations and homesites.  Among these is … The post Turks and Caicos’ Sailrock Adds New Villa  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlmK1k

  There’s a new way to travel between Antigua and Aruba, following the launch of a new route on British Airways.  The new route kicked off this week, with service from London to Antigua to Aruba.  “We are pleased with … The post A New Antigua-Aruba Flight  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SljHYY

  Jamaica has big tourism plans for Negril on the island’s northern coast.  Both Negril and the city of Lucea are pegged for major development, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, … The post Jamaica Has Big Tourism Development Plans in Negril  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlfK30

  By Joe Pike. Special Contributor to CJI The Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) is set to kick off its 14th annual event in Florida this May, bringing together an unrivaled collection of the region’s top hotel and … The post Major Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference Coming to Miami appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlbK3Z

  Playa Hotels and Resorts’ Jewel brand has officially opened its second all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Playa confirmed to Caribbean Journal. The new Jewel Palm Beach resort is set in the Cabeza de Toro area of greater Punta Cana.  … The post Jewel Officially Opens New Punta Cana All-Inclusive  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlXNBG

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ed Cave, who sent in this stunning shot of Trunk Bay on St John in the USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Trunk Bay, St John, USVI appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlVFXm

  It’s getting even easier to fly to Nassau, The Bahamas from New York.  Delta Air Lines is adding a second daily flight between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport, with service set … The post More New York-Nassau Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlS5rV

  Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is set to add another new nonstop route to the Dominican Republic in May.  Frontier will be kicking off a new nonstop route between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic beginning May … The post Frontier Airlines Is Adding New Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlPDDh

  More and more travelers are traveling to The Bahamas via ferry from Florida, according to Spanish firm Balearia, which operates a pair of ferry routes to the country.  Baleria, which runs ferries from Fort Lauderdale to both Grand Bahama … The post More Travelers Are Taking Ferries to The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlLD4q

  Eleuthera is known for its beaches, its blue holes, its scenery and its inimitable culture.  It’s not known for all-inclusive resorts.  But one of the island’s top hotels is changing that.  The French Leave Resort in Governor’s Harbour is … The post How to Take an All-Inclusive Vacation in Eleuthera appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlHCNr

  American Airlines has added more flights to St Croix, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airline is now running two daily flights from Miami to St Croix’s Henry E Rohlsen Airport from now through the summer.  The service will go … The post American Airlines Adds More St Croix Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SlD8DZ

  Hyatt has continued its regional expansion with a new hotel in Mexico: the new Hyatt Regency San Luis Potosi.  The new 134-room hotel is set in the city’s Las Lomas neighborhood, adjacent to the San Luis Potosi’s historic downtown.  … The post Hyatt Just Opened a New Regency Hotel in Mexico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sl99Jh

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Barbro Fri, who sent in this lovely shot of the coast in Soufriere, Dominica. 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: Soufriere, Dominica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sl712X

  Caribbean Airlines is launching new flights between Barbados and St Vincent next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Trinidad-based regional carrier will be kicking off its new flights on Aug. 3, with service running through at least Nov. 6, … The post New Barbados-St Vincent Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sl4sQ9

  A new project by Florida Atlantic University aims to help restore the population of Queen Conch in Grand Bahama.  The school’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received a $2.8 million grant from Builders Initiative to establish a new queen … The post In The Bahamas, A New Kind of Conch Farm  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sl20pc

  One of the top resorts in the Mexican Caribbean has unveiled a major new look: the Fairmont Mayakoba, which has completed a massive renovation.  The project included a complete renovation of all guest rooms, an “overhaul” of its eateries … The post This Playa del Carmen Luxury Resort Has a New Look  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkyxlK

If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, you might be wondering if there are mosquitoes on the islands. After all, mosquitoes are known to be carriers of diseases like Zika, dengue fever, and West Nile virus. In this article, we’ll explore whether or not there are mosquitoes in Hawaii and what you can do to… Read More »Are There Mosquitoes in Hawaii? http://dlvr.it/Skvv85

  By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Recent interest rate increases have certainly given pause to buyers considering plunking down cash on a new Caribbean home. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, … The post The Climate for Caribbean Home Financing appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Skrr0f

  It’s been a Caribbean music Mecca for nearly three decades, an annual summer gathering that’s an essential stop for any music star with an interest in the Caribbean.  A staple of the region’s music scene for 25 years, the … The post This Is the Summer’s Must-Visit Caribbean Music Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SknsBJ

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Trevor David, who sent in this spectacular shot of the view from Land O Reef Estate on the island of Carriacou in Grenada. Have you taken a great photo in … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Enjoying the View in Carriacou appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sklpty

  InterCaribbean Airways is adding more flights between Grenada and Barbados.  Beginning next week, InterCaribbean will be adding more frequencies on the route, up-gauging its aircraft from a 30-seat Embraer 120 to a 48-seat ATR 42.  Grenada continues to rebuild … The post InterCaribbean Is Adding More Barbados-Grenada Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkjlHj

  Royal Caribbean is moving ahead with its planned Royal Beach Club development in The Bahamas.  The beach club will be set on 17 acres at the far end of Paradise Island; the project was just approved by the government … The post Royal Caribbean Moves Forward on New Bahamas Beach Club  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkfwMn

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  By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI A new home has hit the market, and it’s the most expensive home currently for sale in the Caribbean: to the tune of $200 million. This story is part of Caribbean Journal … The post This is the Most Expensive Home in the Caribbean appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkXv9s

  A new $300 million private-island residential resort project has broken ground in The Bahamas.  The new Montage Cay, a partnership between Sterling Global and Montage International, held its groundbreaking this past week on what was formerly known as Matt … The post $300 Million Private Island Project Breaks Ground in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkXtx6

Looking for a peaceful environment and first-class dining experiences near Stockholm and Arlanda? Look no further than Thoresta, where everything revolves around you to create the experience you need. At Thoresta Herrgård, guests are the center of attention. The famous kitchen and scenic surroundings are just two aspects that make Thoresta so special. On selected… Read More »Thoresta Herrgård : A Weekend Paradise http://dlvr.it/SkTn7D

  Marriott has reopened Solaz, its Luxury Collection resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort, set on the Sea of Cortez, has relaunched with more rooms and a new dining concept.  “We are excited to reopen … The post Marriott Just Reopened Its Los Cabos Luxury Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkQn6f

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader of Michael Blake, Chagrin Falls, OH, who sent in this spectacular photo of Princess Diana Beach in Barbuda. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Princess Diana Beach, Barbuda appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkNf8q

  By Dana Niland The Dutch side of St Maarten is getting what could be its first true luxury resort.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join … The post A New Luxury Residential Resort Is Coming to St Maarten  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkLWfN

  Doubles, anyone?  British Airways is launching new nonstop flights to Port of Spain this month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new nonstop route from London Gatwick will launch Sunday, March 26, according to British Airways.  The route will be … The post British Airways Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Trinidad appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkHhFG

  The PGA Tour has returned again for the 15th edition of the Puerto Rico Open golf tournament.  This week, some of the world’s top players will compete for a $3.8 million purse at the Grand Reserve Golf Club in … The post PGA Tour Returns for Puerto Rico Open  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SkDbzQ

  By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI For Jill Cherubin, managing broker for Christie’s International Real Estate US Virgin Islands, the best part about her decision to live in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, was the diverse cultures and … The post How to Move to St Croix, Explained appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sk9XR1