Amazing Islands

  By Alexander Britell, CJI One of the most beloved hotels in the US Virgin Islands, additionally famous for its visit from former US President Jimmy Carter, is now on the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  This story is … The post This Historic US Virgin Islands Hotel Is For Sale  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpvWY5

  Air Canada is adding more flights this winter to one of the fastest-growing hotspots on the Caribbean Basin: Cancun, Mexico, in what is a significant expansion of service.  The carrier is ramping up flight service from Montreal, Vancouver, Halifax, … The post Air Canada Is Planning a Big Expansion to Cancun This Winter appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SprXQN

  Online Travel Agencies (OTA) haven’t posed much of a threat to the business of travel advisors as they did in the past, but should an agent put OTAs in the rearview mirror for good or should they still be … The post Are OTAs Still a Threat to Travel Agents? appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Spnmg4

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Stefanie M. Tyson, who sent in this stunning shot of Dorsch Beach on the western coast of St Croix in the USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Dorsch Beach, St Croix appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SplQx0

  One of the top all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean is embarking on an “extensive” renovation project with plans to reopen in October, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Curtain Bluff resort in Antigua is launching a “multimillion-dollar” renovation timed for … The post A Major Renovation for This Antigua All-Inclusive  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Spj8G4

  The Caribbean Tourism Organization recently reported that the large cruise companies are starting to recover a lot of lost revenue from the last two years. And now several travel advisors are reporting that the smaller cruise lines and expedition … The post Travel Agents: Small-Ship Cruises on the Rise in the Caribbean  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpfF7N

  Leading South American carrier LATAM is launching a new nonstop route to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba in time for the peak winter travel season.  The carrier is set to kick off a new route between Lima, Peru … The post LATAM Is Launching a New Route to Aruba  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Spb5qq

  Four all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean have been sold to Holiday Inn Club Vacations, the vacation ownership company and partner of IHG Hotels and Resorts.  The portfolio includes four beachfront resorts in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera … The post Four Caribbean Beach Resorts Sold to IHG Partner  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpWxMt

  The Caribbean tourism industry has rebounded spectacularly from the pandemic – and so, too has the cruise sector. Plainly, Caribbean cruises are back in a big way, according to travel agents.  More cruise ships, some larger, are sailing, operating … The post Caribbean Cruises Are Back in a Big Way   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpSpTl

  Atlantis Paradise Island has been cementing itself as a new kind of music hub in the Caribbean in the last few years, centered around its “Music Making Waves” series. Now, the Bahamian resort is stepping things up again with … The post Why Lionel Richie Is Coming to Paradise Island in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpPsLL

  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kevin Hunter, who sent in this lovely photo of the beach on Protestant Cay in St Croix, the home of the Hotel on the Cay.  Have you taken a great … The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Cay in St Croix appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpMjRL

  If Puerto Rico wants to continue to grow its tourism arrivals in keeping with the last two years of surging visitor numbers, it’s going to have to look to new markets. That includes South America, where top Colombian carrier … The post Avianca Adds More Puerto Rico Flights for Summer Season  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpKclV

  Cancun has been posting sizzling tourism numbers for the last three years, a trend that is continuing through this summer. The Mexican Caribbean hotspot is the top international destination for Americans planning their summer vacations, according to a new … The post Cancun Tops Summer Vacation Destinations: Report  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpKcRb

  Bermuda will soon be home home to its first branded hotel condominium project: the Bermudiana Beach Resort’s condo hotel.  The Bermudiana will have a range of residential units, from studio condos with balconies to three-bedroom, three-bathroom Allamanda units with … The post A New Way to Own a Vacation Home in Bermuda appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpGpSW

  Hilton is expanding its all-inclusive portfolio with the signing of Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. It will be located in the Dominican Republic’s next big tourism destination, Miches, where Dominican officials have placed much of their tourism focus.  This … The post Hilton Signs New All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic’s Miches Area appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SpCrVp

  The US Virgin Islands is continuing its innovative partnership with the Boston Red Sox baseball club with a multi-year extension, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The plan is part of a broader push by the US Virgin Islands Department of … The post US Virgin Islands Extends Partnership With Boston Red Sox  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sp8rWm

  By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to Caribbean Travel Advisor The pandemic forced a lot of travel advisors to restructure their business models or strategies, but is charging or not charging fees one those practices that had to be amended? … The post Has the Pandemic Impacted Travel Advisors’ Fees?  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sp5qsc

  Drawn to its luxury hotels, secluded beaches and vibrant culture, American travelers are flocking to the Caribbean island of Grenada.  Grenada is one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean right now, according to new data from a regional … The post Americans Are Flocking to the Island of Grenada  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sp2yR1

  The Dominican Republic’s top luxury resort has launched a new program that offers players unlimited golf for the entirety of their stay in a villa.  Even better? Its all-inclusive.  Casa de Campo’s new Unlimited Golf Package includes accommodation in … The post The Ultimate All-Inclusive Golf Vacation in the Dominican Republic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sp0yck

  Dominic and Mandy Wyndham-Gittens were running a successful cafe in Barbados until they discovered a problem.  It was the first true Italian-style cafe on the island, but there was a problem. They wanted to go beyond Italian espresso, to … The post The Best Coffee in Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Snyyfj

  Tourism to Cancun continues to grow, even after the end of the typical high season, according to new data from ASUR, which manages the destination’s international airport.  Total passenger traffic in Cancun last month was 2.825 million, an 8 … The post In Cancun, the Travelers Keep Coming  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnwFC5

  The tiny Caribbean island of Statia is heating up as it sees new growth coming out of the pandemic.  The island, located a short flight from St Maarten (there’s a ferry too) is starting to see tourism pick up, … The post The Caribbean Island of Statia Is Heating Up  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnsLDq

  One of Cancun’s most prominent all-inclusive resorts is embarking on a major expansion of its culinary program: the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach, which is opening three new restaurants this summer. The all-inclusive resort has transformed a 40,000 square … The post This Cancun All-Inclusive Is Adding Three New Eateries  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnpQV4

  Tiny Saba is one of the buzzier destinations in the Caribbean right now, with its alluring mix of laid-back island charm and stunning natural vistas.  And now it’s getting even easier to visit the Dutch Caribbean island, with a … The post How to Save on a Saba Vacation This Summer appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnpQFz

  A new culinary destination has opened its doors in Turks and Caicos: Marine Room, a Mediterranean-inspired concept that is the first phase of the new Bight Hotel.  Marine Room is the brainchild of developer EA Group, led by Executive … The post A New Culinary Hotspot in Turks and Caicos  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnlQW8

  The Caribbean’s hottest new culinary event kicked off this week in Antigua and Barbuda, with the debut of the destination’s new Restaurant Week.  The event, which actually runs from May 7 to 21, showcases the best of the twin-island … The post Antigua and Barbuda Kicks Off First-Ever Restaurant Week  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnhYhv

  It’s the original musical art form of The Bahamas: Rake ’N Scrape, the percussive, energetic pulse of the 700-island archipelago.  The ingredients are simple: an accordion, a drum and a hand saw; the sound is bold and sonorous, a … The post A Must-Visit Music Festival on Cat Island in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnfTFB

  There’s a new dive festival coming on one of the Caribbean’s top diving destinations: the island of San Salvador in The Bahamas. The inaugural Bahamas Dive Week on San Salvador runs May 6-13, part of a new diving push … The post New Dive Festival Begins in The Bahamas appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SncS1b

  Exuma is heating up, and now another new project has been announced on the island.  Great Exuma’s Hooper’s Bay will play host to a new project called The Marina at Hoopers Bay, which will feature 11 villas, a marina … The post New Marina Hotel Project Breaks Ground in Exuma  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnYmN0

  The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has named a new chairman of its board of directors.  The organization has announced the appointment of Vernon Jeffers Sr to the role, succeeding Dr Lorraine Raeburn.  Raeburn had served in the role … The post New Chairman for Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnVskY

  The formerly adults-only Viva Wyndham V Heavens in the Dominican Republic is going family-friendly, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata on the country’s north coast is being “reimagined” as a resort for all ages.  “After … The post This Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Is Going Family-Friendly  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnRvY9

  By the CJI Staff Montage International’s Pendry is coming to the Caribbean, with a pair of resorts in Barbados.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join … The post Pendry Hotels Is Expanding to Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnNy4w

  The popular Taste of Cayman Food and Drink Festival is making its long-awaited post-pandemic comeback in Grand Cayman, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The festival, which is being held May 13 at Grand Cayman’s Camana Bay, has added a pair … The post Taste of Cayman Is Making a Big Comeback appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SnLKPF