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The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, one of Grand Cayman’s premier luxury resorts, has named a new area director of food and beverage.  The property has Hungary native Imre Maraczi to the role, in which he will oversee all dining […] The post A New Culinary Leader at This Top Grand Cayman Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SvQMCK

The Fond Doux Eco Resort, St. Lucia is offering special incentives for advisors and their clients heading to the Caribbean. For agents, the resort is offering 50 percent room rates for travel agents who stay at the resort. Agents also receive 25 percent off […] The post This Saint Lucia Resort Has Big Incentives for Travel Agents appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SvMhZY

Canadian leisure carrier WestJet is restarting several routes to popular destinations in Mexico this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company is restarting service between Edmonton and Mazatlan; Prince George and Puerto Vallarta; and Victoria and Los Cabos.  Edmonton-Mazatlan service […] The post WestJet Restarting Flights to Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SvK2Gr

A top resort in Negril is making the transition to an adults-only property early next year. The all-inclusive Azul Beach Resort Negril, part of the Karisma Hotels and Resorts portfolio, will become an adults-only resort on Jan. 7, 2024. The […] The post This Jamaica All-Inclusive Resort Is Going Adults-Only appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SvGRD5

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Serena Walker, who sent in this lovely shot of Heywoods Beach in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Heywoods Beach, Barbados appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SvDXYj

Christie’s International Real Estate has expanded to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.  Aruba brokerage Bold Properties Aruba has joined the network, becoming the company’s exclusive Aruba affiliate.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean […] The post Christie’s International Real Estate Expands to Aruba  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SvBkbY

Another airline is launching service between the United States and Abaco in The Bahamas: JSX Airlines.  JSX has announced plans to launch service between Miami and Marsh Harbour, Abaco beginning Dec. 14.  “The airline’s plan is to connect Dallas (DAL) […] The post A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sv8G9p

Panama’s Copa Airlines has launched a new nonstop route between Austin, Tex. and Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport.  The new route is yet another addition for Austin, which has quietly become a growing hub for travel to the wider Caribbean […] The post Panama’s Copa Airlines Just Launched a New Route From Austin appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sv5c5T

Bermuda tourism is beginning to bounce back, according to newly-released data from the Bermuda Tourism Authority.  The island reported 41,821 leisure air arrivals in the second quarter, representing an increase of 25.7 percent compared to the same period last year.  […] The post “Continued Rebound” for Bermuda Tourism  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sv2zNK

The island of Cozumel off the Caribbean coast of Mexico has been one of the Western Caribbean’s most popular destinations since the onset of the pandemic.  And with demand continuing to grow, American Airlines has announced plans to add more […] The post American Airlines Is Launching More Cozumel Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sv0Gjx

American Airlines is ramping up its service to Barbados for the peak winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The world’s largest airline is expanding its Miami-Bridgetown service to three daily flights between Jan. 8 and April 3, 2024, it announced […] The post American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Nonstop Flights to Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StxTp3

It’s no secret that Nassau Paradise Island has become the Caribbean’s most dynamic culinary destination in the last few years.  From longtime standouts like the country’s premier dining destination, Graycliff, to local favorites like Cafe Matisse and Sapodilla to new […] The post The Best New Restaurant in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StxTc8

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Susan Stechler, who sent in this lovely shot of Hermitage Bay in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Hermitage Bay, Antigua appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StvSs0

Celebrity Cruises is planning an expanded push to the Caribbean next year, with four ships sailing to the Caribbean out of Florida.  In the winter 2024-2025 season, Celebrity will send Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Equinox, and Celebrity Summit out of ports […] The post Celebrity Is Adding More Caribbean Cruises From Florida appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StsTNR

Curacao is seeing a surge in demand for fall travel, according to a new report from travel giant Expedia.  The Dutch Caribbean destination has seen a 175 percent increase in demand for fall 2023 travel, based on data from Expedia […] The post Expedia: Curacao Seeing Surge in Travel Demand  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Stpr2j

Anguilla’s popular new culinary festival is making its return in 2024, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Anguilla Culinary Experience will be held May 23-26, 2024, an action-packed event featuring chefs’ dinners, resort parties, beach barbecues and cooking competitions.  Tickets will […] The post Anguilla’s Big Culinary Festival Is Coming Back  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Stm5MW

Alaska Airlines is adding more flights to Belize this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier will be ramping up its service between Los Angeles and Belize City to four flights each week beginning in November. That number will increase […] The post Alaska Airlines Is Adding More Flights to Belize  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StjTTM

The Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek all-inclusive resort in Martinique is getting a revamp.  The property is undertaking a complete refresh of 139 existing rooms with new modern furniture, lighting and fabrics, along with a complete refurbishment of bathrooms.  That’s along […] The post Club Med Is Revamping Its All-Inclusive Resort in Martinique appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Stg0bC

One of the top luxury resorts in the Grenadines has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The all-suite Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, the brand’s only resort in the Caribbean, has named Hemal Jain as its new GM.  Jain […] The post The Mandarin Oriental, Canouan Has a New GM appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Stg0Ss

While much of the Caribbean has been seeing a more typically slower tourism summer in 2023, one destination continues to outpace the rest of the region: the Dominican Republic, which just had its best-ever month of tourism in July.  The […] The post Dominican Republic Tourism Just Had It Biggest Month Ever  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StcTs2

Spain’s Iberia Airlines is looking to expand its already-strong footprint in Puerto Rico.  This winter, the carrier is planning a 33 percent increase in seat availability between Madrid and San Juan, after transporting 120,000 passengers to Puerto Rico in the […] The post Iberia Is Planning a Big Puerto Rico Push appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StZd3l

Barbados Tourism is looking for a new CEO, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Board of Directors of Barbados Tourism Marketing and CEO Dr Jens Thraenhart have mutually agreed to part ways, the two sides announced.  “We have reviewed the BTMI’s […] The post Barbados Tourism Seeking New CEO  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StXpFb

In another push to creatively market the destination, the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced a new multi-year partnership with the New York Jets football team.  The USVI will be the official Caribbean destination partner for the Jets, […] The post US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Partnering With the New York Jets  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StVQj9

It’s one of the best-kept secrets in Caribbean diving: the tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Saba, just a short ferry or flight away from St Maarten.  And now the island’s enviable dive offering is getting better, with top operator Sea […] The post Two New Ways to Explore Saba’s Undersea World  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StRrKq

Entering the second half of the year, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) recently released details on the first six months of business in 2023 courtesy of Christie’s International Real Estate US Virgin Islands office. Here are the most notable findings. […] The post Condo Sales Drive USVI Real Estate Market Rebound appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StPG8C

The Landings Resort & Spa, St. Lucia offers a slew of perks for advisors who book the five-star resort. Here are the best. The Landings provides its travel industry partners with its Travel Industry Rate, which is bookable through its […] The post Travel Agent Incentives: The Landings Resort and Spa, Saint Lucia  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StLc7f

Club Med has unveiled a new look at its flagship Caribbean resort: the Club Med Punta Cana.  The popular Dominican Republic all-inclusive has completed renovations and extensions at the property, including a transformation of its signature eatery, Hispaniola, with a […] The post The Club Med Punta Cana Has New Rooms and a New Look  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StJ5jS

This week’s Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Geoff Gregory, who sent in this stunning shot of Rainbow Beach in St Croix, USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW, including […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in St Croix appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StGFjQ

The Dominican Republic’s top luxury resort is launching an exciting new culinary event: the inaugural Casa de Campo Food and Wine Festival.  The festival, held in partnership with golfing country club collection Invited, will be held from Oct. 17-22 at […] The post A New Food and Wine Festival in the Dominican Republic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StDSpJ

It’s the most beloved Christmas celebration in the Caribbean, and now St Croix’s Crucian Christmas has announced its festival dates.  This year’s event will be running from Dec. 10 through Jan. 6, 2024, according to the USVI Department of Tourism […] The post The Caribbean’s Top Christmas Festival Is Back Again in the USVI appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/StB37N

A new flight route will be the first to connect the Cayman Islands and Barbados, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Cayman Airways is already working with regulatory and operational agencies to get approval for the flights.  The company says it has […] The post New Flights to Connect Cayman Islands, Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/St7R4v

Curtain Bluff, one of the top all-inclusive resorts in Antigua, has begun a renovation project during its annual summer closure.  The renovation project includes upgrades to the property’s Hulford Colletion Suites, the Morris and Grace Bay Pool Suites and an […] The post Top Antigua All-Inclusive Begins Renovation  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/St4m9K

The Tranquility Beach Anguilla residential resort is nearing a sellout, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  Of its 15 units, 12 have either been sold or are under contract.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean […] The post Tranquility Beach Anguilla Seeing Strong Sales  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/St257w