Amazing Islands

St Croix’s top all-inclusive resort has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island’s adults-only Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino and Oceans has appointed Raul Urbina as General Manager. Urbina is a native of the […] The post This St Croix All-Inclusive Has a New General Manager appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T25vQ6

Barbados is home to one of the most impressive golf offerings in the Caribbean: seven world-class tracks, including the recently-transformed Apes Hill. Now, the island is looking to ramp-up its position in the golf world with a new partnership with […] The post Barbados Tourism Just Partnered With the PGA Tour  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T25vDP

It’s a mile-long pond in Hatchet Bay on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. But this body of water is filled with wonders.  Sweetings Pond, a land-locked saltwater pond, is home to what is said to be the densest […] The post The Bahamas’ Newest National Park Is the Seahorse Capital of the World  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T22cYC

Pullman’s first Caribbean resort is slated to open its doors towards the end of the summer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The 102-room, four-star Pullman Royal Key will be set on Moule Bay on Guadeloupe’s popular island of Grande Terre, with […] The post Pullman’s First Caribbean Hotel Is Opening in Guadeloupe  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T22cGv

Lush jungles, sparkling coral reefs and a pervasive sense of adventure have helped Belize captivate travelers in recent years, with tourism continuing to soar to the destination on the Caribbean coast of Central America.  Now, it’s getting even easier to […] The post American Airlines Just Added More Nonstop Flights to Belize appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T22c0v

You’re up on a hillside overlooking St Barth’s particular brand of turquoise, peering out at Flamands Bay, nibbling on accras de morue and sipping on a freshly-made ti’ punch. As they say on this tiny jewel in the French Caribbean, […] The post This Top Caribbean Luxury Resort Has a New Brand appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T20ts3

Puerto Rico has long been a hotel-focused destination, not much of a luxury villa destination. But the island’s post-pandemic travel boom has seen a wave of new-build luxury villas and a newly-strong position on the radar of high-net-worth travelers specifically […] The post Villas of Distinction Just Added a New Destination: Puerto Rico appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T20k1j

Most visitors who make the trip to St Thomas find their way at least once to downtown Charlotte Amalie, with its enviable shopping and broad array of restaurants. Far fewer, though, ever stay in Charlotte Amalie overnight. But St Thomas’ […] The post The Pink Palm Is the Best Boutique Hotel in St Thomas, USVI appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1zH13

Hyatt is opening a pair of new all-inclusive resorts in Cancun this year, with the planned debut of the Dreams Grand Island resort and an adjacent Hyatt Vivid resort, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Dreams Grand Island will have 616 rooms […] The post Two New All-Inclusive Resorts Are Coming to Cancun in 2024 appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1zGnd

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jamont Hoage, who sent in this beautiful shot from a catamaran off the coast of Montego Bay. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Water in Montego Bay appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1z5Ts

For more than two decades, this has been the must-visit beach bar in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera: Tippy’s perched above a stunning crescent of sand on the island’s eastern coast.  The colorful yellow and blue, the warm service and great food […] The post Rum Journal: A Secret Rum Punch in Eleuthera  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1wSkF

Blue Diamond Resorts is adding more overwater bungalows on the island of Antigua, with the imminent debut of its Royalton CHIC Antigua resort.  The property, which has pegged late April for its debut, will have a collection of 12 “overwater […] The post More All-Inclusive Overwater Bungalows Are Coming to Antigua  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1wSNZ

A new San Juan-based service will add another option for travelers looking to the islands of St Croix and St Maarten.  Beginning in June, Frontier Airlines is launching new flights between San Juan and both St Croix in the US […] The post A New Way to Travel to St Croix and St Maarten  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1tmwq

It’s the newest luxury resort in the Mexican Caribbean: Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, which reopened and relaunched following a dramatic transformation last year.  Now, the hotel has unveiled another major addition: the first-ever Guerlain Spa in Latin America and just […] The post The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Spa Is in the Riviera Maya appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1tmph

The ever-popular Bagatelle restaurant is coming to the Caribbean, with a pop-up eatery set to debut in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos next month.  Bagatgelle Miami x Rock House Turks and Caicos will take over the Vita Restaurant and Cliffside Cave […] The post A Bagatelle Pop-Up Is Coming to Turks and Caicos  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1tmgV

The Dominican Republic’s most exclusive enclave will be home to a new Wyndham-branded resort, 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 […] The post A Wyndham Residential Resort Is Coming to Cap Cana, Dominican Republic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1rsSy

The Moorings, the Caribbean’s top yacht charter company, has announced a big expansion at its base in Tortola, British Virgin Islands this year.  The Moorings and sister company Sunsail have added 78 new yachts, including 19 new monohulls, 35 new […] The post The Moorings Has New Yachts in the British Virgin Islands appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1n5h7

A pair of Hyatt-branded Caribbean hotels has been purchased by California-based JRK Property Holdings, 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 […] The post Two Hyatt-Branded Caribbean Hotels Sold  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1kxwW

Christie’s International Real Estate has added another Dutch Caribbean brokerage to its growing network in the region, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business […] The post Christie’s International Real Estate Just Expanded Again in the Dutch Caribbean  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1kxnS

Leading construction management firm DCK Worldwide Group has named a new president.  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, including […] The post Construction Firm DCK Names New President appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1kxgX

A 523-room wellness-focused resort is under development in Saint Lucia, 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 […] The post New 523-Room Wellness Resort Planned in Saint Lucia  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1kxWX

A new real estate project just broke ground this weekend, a sprawling collection of four 28-story towers that will reshape the landscape in one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, […] The post A “Bold” New $400 Million Caribbean Real Estate Project Just Broke Ground appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1kBpC

Saint Lucia’s biggest music festival is back again with a star-filled slate of performers.  This year’s Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival will run from April 30 to May 12, with everyone from Air Supply to Davido to Machel Montano […] The post Air Supply to Headline Saint Lucia Jazz Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1hNTq

Atlantis’ Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival has unveiled its lineup of chefs for the 2024 edition of the festival, and it’s a star-studded one.  This year’s culinary festival, which runs from March 13-17, will include celebrity chefs from […] The post This is the Chef Lineup for the Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1h9y0

You walk in to what seems like an art gallery, with marble floors and a few modern pieces on the walls. Suddenly the door opens and you’re inside a dimly-lit, state-of-the-art speakeasy with a dozen chairs and a kitchen.  This […] The post Why Aruba Is the Caribbean Capital of Chef’s Tables  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1fzJL

IHG’s Hotel Indigo brand is set to expand to the Cayman Islands this year, with the debut of a new hotel in Grand Cayman this spring.  The hotel, set a short stroll from Grand Cayman’s legendary Seven Mile Beach, will […] The post A New Hotel Indigo Is Opening in Grand Cayman  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1fz9R

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Matt Boshcka, who sent in this lovely shot of Arashi Beach in Aruba. 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: Arashi Beach, Aruba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1fqPB

A new hotel has broken ground on the island of St Kitts, with the launch of the Hotel Indigo.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to […] The post New Hotel Breaks Ground in St Kitts  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1cFpm

The Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth resort has named four new hires to its leadership team, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The celebrated St Barth resort has announced a new director of sales and marketing, director of food and beverage, director […] The post Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth Names New F&B, Marketing Directors  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1cFQW

Since the pandemic, no carrier has added more new routes in the Caribbean than Frontier Airlines, particularly to the island of Puerto Rico. Now, the low-cost carrier is expanding at the island’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport with a new […] The post Frontier Is Opening a Crew Base in Puerto Rico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1cF3q

Just a short stroll from the lobby at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau is one of the nicest art galleries you’ll see in the Caribbean, called The Current. Walk up another story and you’ll find another one, this time […] The post How The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort Became a Caribbean Art Destination appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1Zbmh

Antigua and Barbuda’s surging cruise industry is off to a very strong start so far in 2023, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That includes welcoming Virgin Voyages’ newest ship: Valiant Lady.  The ship, led by Captain Justin Lawes, was welcomed this […] The post A Strong Start to the Year for Antigua’s Cruise Industry  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1ZPKX

It has been almost seven years since one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated private-island destinations was shuttered by Hurricane Irma. Now, the Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is making its triumphant return. This year, Peter Island will […] The post The British Virgin Islands’ Legendary Peter Island Resort Is Reopening appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1X7J3

The Caribbean’s greatest swimming event is back again in April, with the return of the annual Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim.  The four-kilometer race, which crosses the narrows between the two islands, will be held on April 6, […] The post This is the Caribbean’s Greatest Swimming Event appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1X78V

The Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana resort is undergoing a renovation, Karisma Hotels and Resorts announced.  The family-friendly property is adding new culinary concepts and an expansion of its popular Aqua Nick waterpark.  That’s along with updates to the […] The post Nickelodeon Punta Cana Is Undergoing a Renovation appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1X6yF

It’s the coolest hotel brand in Costa Rica: Nayara, which has three hotels in the country and recently expanded with an overwater resort in Panama, too. Now, Nayara has reopened its original Costa Rica hotel after a complete rebuild.  The […] The post Every Room at This New-Look Costa Rica Resort Has a Plunge Pool  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1TP8J

There’s a new way to golf in St Kitts, with the island’s first-ever Topgolf Swing Suite. The Park Hyatt St Kitts luxury resort has unveiled the amenity, one of just a two resorts in the Caribbean to have one (the […] The post This St Kitts Resort Now Has a Topgolf Swing Suite appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1TNzg

Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House, one of the island’s top luxury resorts, has named a new director of sales and marketing. The LXR Hotels and Resorts property has tapped Frank Pierce for the role.  It’s a return for Pierce, who had […] The post Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House Names New Marketing Director  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1Qf7f

Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport set new records for passenger traffic last year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airport saw a 13 percent increase in traffic compared to 2022 — and an 8 percent improvement over its numbers in 2019, before […] The post Aruba’s Airport Is Booming  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1QdvW

American Airlines is in the midst of a significant expansion in the Mexican Caribbean, centered in the area’s buzzing hotspot of Cancun.  American has just launched a trio of new routes to Cancun International Airport, with new service from Cincinnati, […] The post American Airlines Just Launched Three New Nonstop Flights to Cancun appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1NjHD

One of Kingston’s top hotels has just completed a significant renovation and rebranding, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites has finished a $2 million renovation program, one that began in December 2022.  The project included upgrades to […] The post This Kingston, Jamaica Hotel Just Completed a $2M Renovation  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1Nj8w

The Park Hyatt brand is opening its second hotel in the Caribbean-Mexico region later this year: the new Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo del Sol resort.  The new property is expected to open by the “end” of 2024, according […] The post Park Hyatt to Debut New Los Cabos Resort This Year  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1Nj2r

It’s set on one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll lay eyes upon anywhere in the Caribbean: the sugar-white sands of Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica.  But the S Hotel Montego Bay is not your typical beach resort: […] The post This is the Best All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1M66H

Mérida, capital of the state of Yucatán, is one of the most beautiful places in México. And there’s one hotel you should definitely consider staying at. Fiesta American Merida has 371 newly remodeled rooms. The best room here is the […] The post The Best Things to Do (And Where to Stay) in Merida, Mexico appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1M626

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jeff Howard, who sent in this stunning shot of sunset on Roatan Island on the Caribbean coast of Honduras. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset on Roatan Island appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1LVWq

Continuing its active expansion in the wider region, Silver Airways is adding a pair of new nonstop routes to the islands of The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning in March, Silver will be relaunching service from West Palm Beach […] The post Silver Airways Is Adding Nonstop Flights to Two Islands in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1JxKm

Bermuda’s big annual culinary celebration makes its return on Jan. 18 with the relaunch of Restaurant Weeks.  The six-week culinary celebration runs through Feb. 29, 2024.  This year’s event includes a special dining experience by Michelin-star Chef Charlie Mitchell, who […] The post Bermuda’s Big Culinary Celebration Is Back  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1Jx6Y

Jamaica’s record-breaking 2023 included a total of 4.15 million total combined visitors to the island, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  That included a record 2,886,064 stopover visitors, a 16.4 percent increase over 2022.  The stopover record was accompanied by […] The post Jamaica Just Topped 4.15 Million Total Visitors  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1Jwvr

In a a bid to expedite processing at two of the Caribbean’s busiest airports, Jamaica is adding new automated passport control kiosks in Kingston and Montego Bay.  The new kiosks aim to “streamline passenger flow,” according to a statement from […] The post Jamaica Adding New Automated Passport Kiosks appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1HSTp

Royal Caribbean’s massive new Icon of the Seas cruise ship has arrived in Miami ahead of its Caribbean launch.  Icon, the largest cruise ship in the world,  will begin its first Caribbean cruise on Jan. 27.  The ship, which will […] The post Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Arrives in Miami appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1HS6M

Longtime JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes is stepping down.  Robin Hayes, who has served as CEO of the New York City-based carrier since 2015, said he is retiring to “put more focus on my health and well-being.” Hayes will be succeeded […] The post JetBlue CEO Stepping Down appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1Dzyq

On the heels of a new year, the Bahamian island of Eleuthera is one to keep an eye on that offers seamless access as well as a growing real estate landscape. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the […] The post Eleuthera Real Estate Is Heating Up appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1DzdX

They’re different. They’re fun, they’re colorful, they’re unique. They’re themselves. The Caribbean has no shortage of cool hotels and in this, Caribbean Journal’s 12th annual Cool List, we highlight the places that hit you in a different way, that do […] The post The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024 appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1DzL9

Continuing a recent trend of Caribbean destinations expanding their reach through sports partnerships, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has announced new partnership with the Dallas Cowboys. The multi-year partnership aims to tap into the US Southwest market and the team’s […] The post The Bahamas Is Partnering With the Dallas Cowboys appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1Dysp

The celebrated Four Seasons Resort Nevis is upping its culinary game this winter with the addition of a new beachfront sushi bar. The property’s Kastawey Beach Bar has been transformed into a “traditional seaside sushi sensation,” led by expert sushi […] The post Nevis’ Top Luxury Resort Has a New Beachfront Sushi Bar appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T1DyPk