Amazing Islands

One of Tortola’s top beach resorts has unveiled a big addition: a brand-new pool. The Long Bay Beach Club, set on the island’s spectacular Long Bay, has debuted its new pool, joined by several new amenities including new tennis and […] The post This Tortola Beach Resort Has a Brand-New Pool appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0jbk8

The US Virgin Islands has a big fan in the White House. United States President Joe Biden has touched down at Henry Rohlsen Airport in St Croix for what has almost been an annual vacation dating back to his days […] The post US President Joe Biden Begins Caribbean Getaway in St Croix, USVI  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0grFF

Montego Bay, Jamaica is getting another new nonstop route next March in time for Spring Break, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The booming tourism epicenter of Jamaica is set to welcome inaugural service on Frontier Airlines out of Cleveland.  The new […] The post More New Nonstop Flights Coming to Montego Bay  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0gr5R

American Airlines is adding more nonstop flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire next summer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  American is adding a third weekly flight between Miami and Bonaire in June and July, with service on Wednesdays, Fridays […] The post American Airlines Is Adding More Flights to the Island of Bonaire appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0gqyq

It’s been one of the biggest success stories in the Caribbean since the pandemic, and the US Virgin Islands continues to make major strides in travel and tourism.  International arrivals to the USVI are up 39 percent compared to 2019 […] The post US Virgin Islands Tourism Continues to Soar  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0cvfC

Semi-private airline JSX has launched its first-ever flights to The Bahamas.  The airline has inaugurated its new route between Miami Opa-Locka airport and Marsh Harbour, Abaco.  The flights are operating up to five days a week between Miami and Abaco.  […] The post JSX Just Launched Its First-Ever Bahamas Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0cvRl

Jamaica has a new tourism ambition: 8 million combined air and cruise visitors.  That’s the goal stated by Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, who said the island is already anticipating a “tourism boom.” “We are going after 8 million visitors […] The post Jamaica Has a New Tourism Goal: 8 Million Visitors appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0cvDJ

There’s a new way to get to one of the most sought-after islands in the Out Islands of The Bahamas: the uncrowded, beach-filled, blue-hole covered Long Island.  Fort Lauderdale-based Makers Air has launched new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and […] The post A New Way to Get to This Spectacular Island in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0bW28

Punta Cana-based airline Air Century has launched its newest route: nonstops service between Punta Cana and Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.  It’s part of a bigger expansion for Air Century, which just added new flights from Punta Cana […] The post New Punta Cana-Cartagena Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0bVwL

The Turks and Caicos Islands is forecasting a strong winter tourism season, officials said this week.  Turks and Caicos has received almost 600,000 stopover visitors so far in 2023, a 6.35 percent increase over the same period in 2022, according […] The post Turks and Caicos Forecasting Strong Winter Season  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0Ydy0

Surinam’s national flag carrier Surinam Airways has inaugurated a brand-new route between Miami and the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Surinam Airways is operating the service on a somewhat varied schedule, with flights as many as […] The post Surinam Airways Just Launched Nonstop Miami-Curacao Flights appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0Ydlg

In a significant boost for an island that has been booming in 2023, Delta Air Lines has officially relaunched nonstop service to Curacao.  It’s been nearly 14 years since Delta last served Curacao, and now the carrier is back, with […] The post Delta Just Relaunched Nonstop Flights to This Caribbean Island  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0XZSg

It’s just you and the pool, you and the palms, the perfect cadence to a moment of Aruba Zen. This is the main pool at the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba, and it’s one of the most relaxing, serene places […] The post Caribbean Moment: The Perfect Hammock in Aruba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0XZPF

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tiffany French, who sent in this beautiful shot of the north end of the beach at the Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge on the island of St Croix. Have you taken a […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sandy Point Beach, St Croix appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0XHGG

Rugged, secluded and draped in soaring cliffs, the east side of Barbados has historically been the spot on the island for a private escape. In fact, 99% of the island’s East Coast falls within preserved national park land. This story […] The post A New Real Estate Hotspot in Barbados? appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0VKzQ

The Royal Islander Cancun resort has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, […] The post New Owner for 369-Room Cancun Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0VKls

The rum world is changing rapidly. As the category continues to premiumize, producers are relentlessly searching for new ways to cultivate interesting expressions. From special-cask finishes to single-origin rums, there are countless ways to create a unique sugarcane spirit.  That […] The post Rum Journal: A New Kind of Rum from the Dominican Republic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0VKWF

Its location in the far southern Caribbean means that Trinidad will likely never be a Caribbean cruise powerhouse.  But the destination continues to see growth, with officials now projecting a more than 80 percent increase in cruise arrivals for the […] The post Trinidad’s Cruise Industry Is Seeing New Growth  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0VKFs

It’s home to one of the top golf offerings in the Caribbean: the island of Anguilla, whose Aurora Anguilla Resort and Club has been solidifying its position as a premier Caribbean golf destination.  That culminated in its recent crown as […] The post Anguilla Looking to Grow Golf Market  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0VJzB

Music superstar Janet Jackson is the latest artist to join Atlantis Paradise Island’s increasingly popular “Music Making Waves” concert series.  Jackson will perform on April 27, 2024 at the Bahamian resort’s Casuarina Beach, launching the 2024 edition fo the series.  […] The post Why Janet Jackson Is Coming to The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0RzVp

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, there’s no place in the Caribbean quite like St Barth.  The tiny French Caribbean jewel is buzzing, with hotels and restaurants full and a roster full of boldfaced names in town for the […] The post The Ultimate Caribbean New Year’s Eve Is in St Barth  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0RzHV

It’s been a record-breaking year for travel in Jamaica, and now the island is projecting an even stronger winter season.  The 2023-2024 season, which effectively kicks off this week, is projected to bring in more than one million stopover visitors, […] The post Jamaica Is Expecting Its Biggest Winter Travel Season Ever appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0QWMs

The fast-growing cruise hotspot in the Dominican Repubilc’s Puerto Plata just broke its single-day record for passenger arrivals.  On Wednesday, the combined ports of Taino Bay and Amber Cove in Puerto Plata reported 27,313 cruise passenger arrivals, the most in […] The post This Dominican Republic Cruise Destination Just Broke a Record  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0QWBx

American Airlines is adding more nonstop flights to the twin-island destination of Trinidad and Tobago next summer, according the company. The world’s largest airline is planning to double flights on its Miami-Port of Spain route next summer.  The enhanced route […] The post American Airlines Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Trinidad appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0QVwv

Hilton has been adding new all-inclusive resorts all over the Caribbean, from Playa del Carmen to La Romana to Cancun.  It’s no surprise why: all-inclusive is the hottest thing in travel, as more and more visitors demand the convenience and […] The post Hilton Just Opened a New All-Inclusive Resort in Curacao  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0M79t

Sanovnik Destang, executive director of Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Resorts, has been named president-elect of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.  Destang, a former winner of Caribbean Hotelier of the Year in the Caribbean Travel Awards, will lead the 500-member […] The post Saint Lucia’s Sanovnik Destang Named President of Caribbean Hotel Association appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0M6tz

South Florida-based carrier Silver Airways has kicked off new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and the Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new service is launching from Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales is operating twice weekly, with flights […] The post Silver Airways Has a New Destination: Turks and Caicos appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0M6bh

As the Dominican Republic continues to experience record-breaking tourism arrivals this year, one destination is seeing more growth than any other, particularly in new air routes: the capital, Santo Domingo.  Beyond traditional tourism hubs like Punta Cana and, to a […] The post Frontier Airlines Just Launched New Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0Jvr4

Canadian leisure carrier WestJet has launched its first-ever flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. The first flight from Toronto touched down this past week in a significant boost for the island out of the Canadian market.  “We looked […] The post WestJet Has a New Caribbean Island: Bonaire  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0Jf4n

San Juan, Puerto Rico continues to see dynamic passenger traffic as the island experiences booming tourism arrivals in the post-pandemic period.  In short, airlines have zeroed in on Puerto Rico, continuing to add new flights to the island from source […] The post Spirit Airlines Has More New Nonstop Flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0Gw0k

Jamaica is expecting to top 4 million combined visitors in 2023 — that is, putting together both air and cruise passenger arrivals.  Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is on pace to record 4.1 million visitors — a number he thinks is […] The post Jamaica Eyeing 4 Million Combined Visitors This Year  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0Gvr8

Low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines has resumed its nonstop service to Belize, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline is once again flying between Minneapolis and Belize City.  The Minneapolis-Belize flights are operating once weekly on Saturdays on a seasonal basis.  […] The post Sun Country Just Relaunched This Nonstop Route to Belize  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0GvjK

The more you travel the Caribbean, the more you feel The Rolling Stones’ footprint. Head to the Rockhouse in Negril, where the group stayed in the 70s, and you easily imagine them on those mystical cliffs. Or you can journey just […] The post The Rolling Stones Fell in Love With Jamaica. Now They Have Their Own Caribbean Rum. appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0F2Xp

Endless beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, the world’s best rum. The French Caribbean island of Martinique is as diverse a getaway as you’ll find in the Caribbean.  In a nod to increasing demand for the destination, Air Canada has officially launched its […] The post A New Way to Fly From Toronto to This Caribbean Island   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0F2RG

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from one of the best little beaches in the Caribbean: Pinel Island in St Martin. Caribbean Journal reader Shivangi Sawh took this lovely photo of one of the paths on Pinel, with the green hills […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pinel Island, St Martin appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0DShB

It just might be the most active airport in the Caribbean right now — and it hasn’t even opened yet: Tulum, Mexico the white-hot Riviera Maya destination that will soon be home to its first-ever international air gateway.  While Tulum’s […] The post JetBlue Is Flying to a New Caribbean Airport: Tulum  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0C6g8

It’s still the most stylish — and comfortable – way to arrive in Anguilla: Tradewind Aviation’s nonstop service between San Juan and Anguilla, which just resumed again this week. The new services which makes for easy connections from across the United States […] The post This Luxury Airline’s Big Expansion to Anguilla   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0C6St

Hilton is opening its first Tapestry Collection hotel in Los Cabos next year: the new Tropicana Los Cabos.  The 70-room resort, expected to open early in 2024, is a reimagination of the former Tropicana Inn. The property, set near the […] The post Hilton Is Opening a New Tapestry Collection Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T0Bsf2

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has been named the official “icon” of Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship.  The Inter Miami star will be welcoming the new Icon of the Seas cruise ship when it debuts in Miami next month, Royal Caribbean […] The post Lionel Messi Has a New Royal Caribbean Partnership   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T08kNC

The American Midwest is increasingly becoming an important source market for Caribbean travel, from a ramp-up in Detroit to a wave new flights out of cities like St Louis.  Now, another major route is kicking off thanks to Frontier Airlines, […] The post Frontier Airlines’ New Nonstop Montego Bay Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T088cC

Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection just debuted its second new all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic in less than a month: the new Sunscape Coco Punta Cana.  Just a few weeks after it opened another Sunscape-branded resort in Puerto Plata on the […] The post Hyatt Just Opened A New All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T06GfY

Live Aqua Beach Beach Resort is arguably the best all-inclusive in Cancun, Mexico. Here’s why, from the sparkling rooms to the service to some very cool touches you won’t often find at Cancun-area resorts. For starters, the rooms: 371 newly-remodeled […] The post Is This the Best All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun? appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T06GWP

The United Kingdom has long been the biggest source market for travel to Barbados, and now travelers from the UK are getting another option to fly to the Caribbean island.  Fast-growing Norse Atlantic Airways has commenced flights between London Gatwick […] The post A New Way to Fly From London to Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T06GML

It’s the most beloved hotel in St Martin, with a passionate, devoted following of year-after-year guests: the Grand Case Beach Club, the 73-room beachfront gem in the heart of the beach town of Grand Case, a place that’s also the […] The post What to Know About St Martin’s Grand Case Beach Club Resort appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T05jjq

It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards, the first true regional celebration of travel and tourism in the Caribbean. In 10 years, the Caribbean tourism industry has dramatically changed, […] The post The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024 appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T04Wlp

The sign on the first tee says “about 90 yards,” and that’s a pretty good indication this isn’t like any golf course you’ve played before.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate […] The post Tiger Woods’ Caribbean “Playground”  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T03W6M

Nearly a century after it first opened its doors, the historic British Colonial hotel in the heart of downtown Nassau is making its return after a three-year closure.  The nearly 300-room resort, which had been under the Hilton brand prior […] The post This Century-Old Resort Is Relaunching in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T020hT

One of St Maarten’s most popular resorts is offering a significant savings for 2024. The Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, along with its elevated hotel-within-a-hotel, Oceans at Divi Little Bay, has launched a holiday program for travel beginning next year.  […] The post How to Save on a St Maarten Vacation, With an All-Inclusive Option appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T020Kc

Nassau’s booming culinary scene includes a number of sought-after Sunday brunches. Now, there’s another must-visit meal on the calendar.  Atlantis Paradise Island’s Cafe Martinique has debuted a new Gospel Brunch, a festive, vibrant Sunday affair set in one of Nassau’s […] The post This Is the Hottest New Brunch in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T01zxJ

Guyana’s massive oil discoveries are turning to the country into a significant new investment destination in the Americas. Guyana, the headquarters of the Caribbean Community, is already seeing its economy transformed, and questions remain about the future direction of the […] The post How Guyana’s Oil Boom Is Turning It Into the Next Big Caribbean Investment Destination appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T01zbW

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jared Bunzey, who sent in this stunning shot of Turtle Beach on Buck Island, St Croix, US Virgin Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Perfect Beach in St Croix appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SzzWxL

In the shadow of one of the hemisphere’s most popular travel destinations, the tiny Caribbean island of Isla Mujeres has long been something of a closely-guarded secret for travelers.  But the charming little island a short boat ride from Cancun […] The post Marriott Is Opening an All-Inclusive in Isla Mujeres, Mexico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SzzWdH

It’s no secret that the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao is hot right now. Travelers are flocking to the destination in never-before-seen numbers, and the hotel continues to add new hotels and experiences.  Early next year, it’s going to get […] The post It’s Getting Easier to Visit the Island of Curacao  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SzzWFJ