Amazing Islands

Tortola’s beloved Sugar Mill Hotel has officially reopened for the season, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The boutique British Virgin Islands resort, also home to one of the island’s most popular restaurants, began welcoming back guests last week.  The hotel has […] The post This Popular Tortola Hotel Just Reopened  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy9spd

St Maarten-based Caribbean airline Winair has expanded, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The popular regional carrier has added a second ATR 42-500 aircraft, which arrived this week at Princess Juliana International Airport.  Winair will be starting its winter schedule with two […] The post St Maarten-Based Airline Winair Just Expanded appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy7JmB

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Charlotte Nenninger, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset at the Sandals Ochi resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Ocho Rios, Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy5Wky

It’s a tucked-away crescent bay at the very southern tip of Aruba: Baby Beach, a sparkling turquoise beach that’s become one of the island’s most sought-after stretches of sand.  Baby Beach, close to the island’s up-and-coming cultural hotspot of San […] The post Caribbean Moment: On the Sand at Baby Beach, Aruba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy5WZh

Panama’s premier all-inclusive resort, the Los Establos Boutique Resort, has just added a major new amenity: pickleball.  The boutique luxury hotel has added a newly-constructed court, set atop a hill, with professional-grade facilities and a view of Panama’s famous Volcan […] The post Panama’s Top All-Inclusive Resort Just Added Pickleball appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy3mhk

St Thomas is getting its first new-build hotel in more than two decades, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The Hampton by Hilton St Thomas officially broke ground this week in the Havensight area of the island, a five-story hotel with […] The post Hampton by Hilton Breaks Ground in St Thomas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy1P6L

It’s quietly become one of the fastest-growing all-inclusive destinations in the Caribbean: the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao, which has become haven for new all-inclusive development in recent years.  The key for Curacao seems to be to be a different […] The post Curacao Is Developing a New Kind of All-Inclusive Destination  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxymqq

Air transport is crucial to the island nations of the region — and now one destination is putting a renewed emphasis on the sector.  The Bahamas just launched its first-ever Aviation Week, a full schedule of events focused on growing, […] The post The Bahamas Just Launched Its First-Ever Aviation Week  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxymgc

The MC Hotel Group, a leading international luxury hotel and hospitality group based in London, recently bought one of the Caribbean’s top luxury resorts, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. MC is the owner of some of the world’s most prestigious […] The post Top Caribbean Luxury Resort Sold for $14M appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxymQ7

It’s the undisputed luxury leader on the island of Dominica: the Secret Bay resort.  But the hotel, which put Dominica on the map for luxury travelers when it debuted a decade ago, isn’t just luxe — it’s also sustainable.  For […] The post Dominica’s Top Luxury Resort Is Also Green  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxw6xV

Atlantis Paradise Island has long been one of the Caribbean’s top New Year’s Eve destinations, and this year’s end-of-year bash will be no different.  Super producer Timbaland, multi-platinum band Maroon 5 and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris will headline […] The post Maroon 5, Timbaland to Headline New Year’s Eve at Atlantis Paradise Island appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxsSMt

One of the world’s premier rugby tournament is coming to Grenada next month.  The Club Rugby 7s Tournament is back in Grenada for its second year, brining together 18 of the world’s best men’s and women’s Elite 7s teams.  This […] The post Grenada Is Hosting a Big Rugby Tournament  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxrRDl

A new adults-only resort is coming to the island of Aruba next year.  Spanish brand Iberostar is opening its first-ever resort in the Dutch Caribbean, with plans to debut in the fall of 2024.  The Iberostar Grand Aruba will have […] The post A New Adults-Only Resort Is Coming to Aruba  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxn3hL

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Linda Slawson, who sent in this beautiful image of Mullet Bay Beach in St Maarten.  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: Mullet Bay, St Maarten appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxn3Vj

Through its partnership with Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico is adding several new routes to Mexico next year, including a new nonstop route to Merida on the Yucatan peninsula.  Beginning in July of next year, Aeromexico will be operating a new […] The post Aeromexico Adding Atlanta-Merida Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxlFkL

The tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Saba is set to launch an impossibly appetizing culinary event: a rum and lobster festival.  The first-ever Saba Rum & Lobster Fest will run from Nov. 6-12, with culinary experiences, music, art and a […] The post This Caribbean Island Is Hosting a Rum and Lobster Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxhn9Z

Cayman Airways has launched service to its newest destination: the island of Barbados, with weekly scheduled service now directly linking the Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman with the Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados.   The inaugural service is […] The post Cayman Airways Just Launched Nonstop Flights to Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxfBlp

Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts is launching a very different kind of culinary festival in the Caribbean next month: a “Food & Slime” Festival.  The inaugural Food & Slime Festival will be held from Nov. 3-Nov. 30 at both the Nickelodeon […] The post Nickelodeon’s New “Food & Slime” Festival in Punta Cana  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxbbQr

Grenada will play host to the return of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Development conference next spring.  The Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will be held from April 22-24, 2024 in Grenada, the first time the conference will have […] The post Grenada to Host Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxXzwF

Barbados is set to begin its popular Food & Rum Festival on the island next week.  Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s culinary celebration, which returned last year after a pandemic hiatus, is being held this year under the theme of “Feed […] The post Barbados Set for Food and Rum Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxVNG2

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ronald Schlundt Sr. ofStewartstown Pa, who sent in this beautiful shot of sunset at the Buccaneer resort in St Croix, USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset, St Croix Style appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxSXLw

The Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival is back again for 2024, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The festival, which debuted to broad praise last March, will be returning March 13-17, 2024.  The five-day event, hosted at Atlantis Paradise Island, […] The post The Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival Is Back appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxQjbq

Hilton is set to unveil its newest all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean next month: the Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort.  The newly-rebranded property is set at the former Royal Uno resort, which had been part of the Royal Resorts […] The post Hilton Set to Debut New Cancun All-Inclusive in November appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxQjNN

The Dominican Republic’s “historic” tourism arrivals continue to grow, according to new numbers from the country’s Ministry of Tourism.  The Dominican Republic reported 478,794 stayover arrivals in September, a whopping 48 percent increase over the same month in 2019, before […] The post “Historic” Tourism Numbers Continue in Dominican Republic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxQj8n

Sonesta is partnering with development firm CLERHP on a major new development in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  It’s called the Larimar City and Resort, with plans for completion in late 2025 to early 2026.  This story […] The post Sonesta’s New Destination Resort Project in the Dominican Republic appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxPqz7

The cruise season has officially begun in one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean: the French Caribbean island of Martinique, one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean, particularly in the luxury sector. Seabourn Pursuit was the […] The post Martinique Is One of the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxMpfS

Music stars, delicious Caribbean food, endless cultural celebration.  This is the best Christmas festival in the Caribbean, and it’s a unique way to spend the festive season in the islands.  St Croix’s beloved Crucian Christmas is back again this year, […] The post This Is the Caribbean’s Best Christmas Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxK0tn

The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference, one of the region’s premier tourism gatherings, has begun in Turks and Caicos.  This year’s event, the first since before the pandemic, is being hosted at the Shore Club resort in […] The post Major Caribbean Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Turks and Caicos  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxJkC8

One of Saint Lucia’s top all-inclusive resorts has reopened following a number of upgrade projects.  The Coconut Bay resort in Vieux Fort is open again following a number of enhancements made during its annual closure.  That includes the launch of […] The post Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Reopens Following Upgrades appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxG686

The first-ever nonstop service between the Cayman Islands and Barbados is launching this month.  Cayman Airways is set to kick off new nonstop service between Grand Cayman and Barbados on Oct. 18, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new flights will […] The post Cayman Islands-Barbados Flights Set to Launch  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxD0Vv

One of the top boutique hotels in Anguilla is reopening for the season next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Manoah Boutique Hotel will be reopening on Nov. 1 in time for the end of the shoulder season and the […] The post This Anguilla Boutique Hotel Is Reopening  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxCndH

It’s the heartbeat of historic Roseau, the endlessly charming and romantic capital of the Eastern Caribbean hotspot of Dominica.  Now, the legendary Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort is reopening its doors following a dramatic $18 million re-imagination and expansion.  […] The post Legendary Dominica All-Inclusive Resort to Reopen in November  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxB1Sb

Hyatt is getting into the short-term vacation rental business, the company announced this week.  Hyatt Hotels is planning a new short-term vacation rental platform called Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, which will include private homes and remote hideaways.  […] The post Hyatt Is Getting into the Vacation Rental Business  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sx9bwN

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Wayne Tyson, who sent in this lovely aerial shot of St Kitts seen from Nevis. 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: A View of St Kitts From Nevis appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sx81tg

One of Saint Lucia’s top all-inclusive resorts has introduced a new way for guests to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life: through art.  The adults-only StolenTime by Rendezvous resort has launched new drawing and painting classes led by local […] The post At This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive, the “Art” of Relaxation appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sx6SbL

Puerto Rico’s air passenger traffic continues to skyrocket, according to new data from Mexican company ASUR, which manages the island’s primary air hub, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.  Passenger traffic in San Juan was 779,645 in September, a 24.1 percent […] The post Puerto Rico Keeps Up Sizzling Passenger Growth  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sx6SPv

Discovery of offshore oil and gas is a major event for Guyana and for the global oil and gas industry, making Guyana, is a small island nation with a population of just over 750,000 people, one the hottest offshore regions […] The post Guyana’s Oil Discoveries Are Making It the Caribbean’s Next Big Investment Frontier appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sx457w

It’s a one-night-only dinner in The Bahamas for truffle lovers, curated by one of the world’s greatest chefs.  Chef Daniel Boulud’s Cafe Boulud Bahamas will be hosting the a “signature truffle soiree” on Oct. 25 at the Baha Mar resort.  […] The post Daniel Boulud’s Truffle Dinner in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sx44yf

A Paradise Island home listed at $37.5 million has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The sale of La Ceiba, set in the Ocean Club Estates community on Paradise Island, was handled by HG Christie’s John Christie and Dylan […] The post $37.5 Million Listing Sells in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sx44j1

If you haven’t heard of Anegada, it’s the beachy, uncrowded paradise at the frontier of the British Virgin Islands.  It’s also a place where lobster is more delicious — and more plentiful – than just about anywhere in the Caribbean.  […] The post The Caribbean’s Greatest Lobster Festival Is Back  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sx1XGj

The Andaz Turks and Caicos resort, which just broke ground last month, has now topped $50 million in sales.  The residential resort, which will include 59 keys in its luxury resort and 74 branded residences, has now sold 40 percent […] The post Andaz Turks and Caicos Tops $50 Million in Sales appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sx0qPF

American Airlines will soon be relaunching its landmark nonstop service between Miami and Tortola, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The popular route, the first-ever nonstop flight between the United States and the British Virgin Islands, will be restarting on Nov. 16.  […] The post American Airlines Set to Relaunch Tortola Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Swyvm0

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has floated out its next “super yacht,” Ilma.  The new boutique cruise ship, which was floated out at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France, will make its maiden voyage next year.  Ilma will follow the company’s […] The post The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Is Adding a New Ship for the Caribbean appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Swxw7v

Dominican Republic-based Arajet has been on a rapid expansion push in the last few years, and now the carrier is adding another new destination: Sao Paulo.  This week, Arajet been operating thrice-weekly service between Santo Domingo and Sao Paulo, with […] The post New Brazil-Dominican Republic Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sww3kg

The new Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival is back for its second edition this month at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau.  This year’s food and art event will run from Oct. 26-29, with a series of live events and […] The post Why Sting and Marcus Samuelsson Are Coming to The Bahamas   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SwvfKv

Cayman Airways’ popular Los Angeles-Grand Cayman service is expanding in November, and now the carrier is launching a special sale to celebrate.  The new LAX-Cayman flights begin operating twice weekly on Nov. 9, and Cayman Airways is offering a special […] The post Cayman Airways Just Launched a Sale on Los Angeles Flights appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sws09z

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

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