Amazing Islands

Luxury brand Cartier has debuted its newest outpost in the Caribbean, with a boutique at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort.  The new Maison Cartier, the product of a partnership with John Bull, has 2,000 square feet of space in the […] The post Cartier Just Opened a New Boutique in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3Rbvl

Marriott is set to rebrand three all-inclusive resorts it owns in Barbados this year.  The company will be adding the Treasure Beach, The House and Waves resorts into its Autogrpah Collection brand.  Marriott acquired the Elegant Hotels portfolio in 2019, […] The post Marriott Is Rebranding Three All-Inclusive Resorts in Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3PD9B

The twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda has a total of 365 beaches — or, as the islands like to put it, a beach for every day of the year.  But what about leap years like 2024? Acknowledging what Antigua […] The post Antigua and Barbuda Is Adding a “Beach 366″ appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3PCyW

Registration has begun for the Caribbean’s premier conference on sustainable tourism, which will be held this year on the island of Grenada.  The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference, held in collaboration with the Grenada Tourism Authority, will run […] The post How to Attend the Caribbean’s Top Sustainable Tourism Conference  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3LHRk

The first-ever all-inclusive W Hotel in the Caribbean is opening this year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The hotel, part of a broad expansion for parent company Marriott International, is on the list of expected 2024 […] The post A New All-Inclusive W Hotel Is Opening This Year in Punta Cana  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3LHG5

It might be one of the quietest hotel openings of the year in the Caribbean — but it’s also one of the most significant.  While it’s somehow managed to fly under the radar, Marriott is set to debut its JW […] The post Marriott Is Opening a Resort in St Maarten  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3HfTR

The Radisson Blu Aruba has a new general manager — and it’s a familiar face.  The property has announced the return of Luigi Wix as its general manager; Six served as the pre-opening and opening general manager for the resort, […] The post The Radisson Blu Aruba Resort Has a New General Manager  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3HfH1

Fast-growing Dominican Republic-based carrier SkyHigh Dominicana has continued to grow its Caribbean network with the launch of a new nonstop route between Santo Domingo and Georgetown, Guyana.  The new service connecting the Dominican Republic with the CARICOM headquarter state will […] The post Dominican Republic’s SkyHigh Airline Adds New Guyana Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3Hf6f

A three-bedroom, four-bathroom home at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico has hit the market for $15.2 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate […] The post Beachfront Home in Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Lists for $15.2 Million  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3HLlg

Colombian national carrier is launching a new nonstop service from Montreal to Bogota, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new service will kick off next month, with the first flight on March 31.  Avianca is operating the service on Airbus A320 […] The post Avianca Is Launching New Flights from Montreal to Colombia  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3FM9Z

It’s one of the fastest-growing cruise ports in the Caribbean: Antigua Cruise Port, which has continued to see sizzling growth both from cruise arrivals and a budding home-porting industry.  Antigua Cruise Port just welcomed another new ship to St John’s: […] The post Fast-Growing Antigua Cruise Port Welcomes Another Ship  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3Dylf

Ian Fleming began writing the book that would become Casino Royale at his seaside villa in the town of Oracabessa, Jamaica in February 1952.  It was here on the outskirts of Ocho Rios that Fleming would forge the story of […] The post American Airlines Begins New Ocho Rios, Jamaica Flights, With a Nod to James Bond  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3Cltp

The growing Waldorf Astoria brand is adding another new resort in the Caribbean Basin this year, with the planned debut of the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Cacique.  The new resort, the first for the brand in the Central American country, […] The post Waldorf Astoria Is Opening a New Resort in Costa Rica This Year  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3Clmv

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Rhett Arens, who sent in this lovely shot from one of the most popular places in Antigua: Shirley Heights. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Perfect View from Shirley Heights, Antigua appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3Clbc

Belize’s beloved Ambergris Caye has just welcomed a brand-new hotel to the island: the Watermark Belize, part of the growing Muy’Ono portfolio of hotels.  The new hotel is set in the heart of bustling San Pedro, the country’s most popular […] The post Ambergris Caye, Belize Has a Sleek New Hotel With a Rooftop Pool  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T390M2

Marriott has just opened its second Courtyard-branded hotel in the Dominican Republic’s fast-growing capital, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has debuted the new Courtyard by Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini, a development by Real Hotels and Resorts.  The hotel, which […] The post Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3906q

In what is expected to be a massive boost for Grand Bahama, Carnival Cruise Line is in the process of building a brand-new cruise destination on the island called Celebrtaion Key, which is slated to open in 2025. Now, Carnival […] The post Carnival is Making Its New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Bigger  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T38zsX

You can travel across the Caribbean and back again and find it hard to find a more beautiful collection of beaches than the ones you get on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The destination is known for its beaches, […] The post The Best Beaches in Aruba, From Crystal-Clear Water to Sublime Snorkeling Spots appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3762F

The Bahamas is the most popular destination in the Caribbean for spring travel, according to a new report from travel insurance company Squaremouth.  The Bahamas was the only Caribbean destination to make the top 10 among the most popular destinations […] The post The Bahamas Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Spring Destination  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T36qbh

NBA star and Grand Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield has been appointed an Ambassador-at-Large for Sports and Cultural Advancement for The Bahamas. Hield was presented credentials during a ceremony this week by Prime Minister Philip Davis at the Office of the […] The post The Bahamas Just Named NBA Star Buddy Hield a Sports Ambassador appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T34CH4

Developer Grace Bay Resorts has another new project in Turks and Caicos: The Point, a highly-anticipated residential resort that will be set on the island’s famous Grace Bay Beach.   This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority […] The post There’s Another New Residential Resort Project in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T33rrQ

Just take a short stroll around downtown Nassau and you see it. On one corner, a sparkling new Margaritaville-branded resort anchoring a new mixed-use development. A few steps away, a cutting-edge gallery by one of The Bahamas’ greatest artists. Just […] The post Why to Visit Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas Right Now appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T321fm

Grenada will play host this year to one of the most impactful conferences on the Caribbean calendar: the region’s top conference on sustainable tourism.  The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference will be held this year from April 22 to […] The post Grenada Is Hosting the Caribbean’s Top Sustainable Tourism Event appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T321Vp

The Caribbean’s hotel sector is off to a strong start so far in 2024, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by hotel analytics firm STR.  The region’s hotel occupancy as 70.6 percent last month, representing a 3.6 percent […] The post Caribbean Hotels Off to Strong Start in 2024  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T31pKr

Club Med’s top resort in the Mexican Caribbean is set for a large-scale renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The all-inclusive hotspot is making upgrades to its Family Oasis wing and adding a new sports and wellness center to the […] The post Club Med’s Cancun All-Inclusive Is Getting a Makeover appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2yznc

There’s a new way for European travelers to visit the island of Saint Lucia, thanks to a creative new program by French carrier Air Caraibes.  It’s called Navigair, and it facilitates connections from Paris to Saint Lucia by a combination […] The post A New Way to Travel From Europe to Saint Lucia  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2yzXr

A luxury villa in St Barth has hit the market for $50.6 million, 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 […] The post St Barth Villa Hits the Market for $50 Million  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2yj0B

St Maarten’s new luxury residential resort project has officially launched sales, 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 […] The post New St Maarten Residential Resort Project Launches Sales  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2yhkn

A bucket of Brights, a few chairs and the perfect beach afternoon. At Aruba’s Surfside Beach Bar, the formula is simple and flawless.  If you’ve been to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, you know the island does not lack […] The post Your Own Little Beach Bar in Aruba  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2wd84

It’s getting easier than ever to fly to the eco-tourism hotspot of Costa Rica, and now American Airlines is set to launch another expansion to the Central American country.  This summer, American Airlines is planning to double its nonstop flights […] The post It’s Getting Even Easier to Fly to Costa Rica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2wPzC

After struggling for several years out of the pandemic, the island of Bermuda saw a renaissance in 2023, according to a new report from the Bermuda Tourism Authority.  Last year saw across-the-board tourism improvements, including air capacity, arrivals and cruise […] The post Airlift Boost Helps Fuel Tourism Comeback in Bermuda  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2wPhh

It’s raining in Grenada.When I open the car door, there’s a surprise: the cover of an umbrella waiting for me, along with a smile. A staff member has rushed through the drops to ensure I get back to the lobby […] The post At Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort, the Art of the Luxury All-Inclusive  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2v57v

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Beat Muller, who sent in this stunning shot of a colorful sky in Belize City, Belize. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Colorful Sky in Belize City appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2twZt

Coming in May, there will be a completely different way to experience the island of Bequia: an authentic glamping resort.  Wild Lotus Glamping, which had been for years on Valley Church Beach, is now coming to the Grenadines, with a […] The post At Bequia’s Newest Resort, You Can Stay in a Solar-Powered Tent With a Hot Tub appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2rRRn

The next time you’re strolling the streets of downtown Nassau in The Bahamas, you may be getting free high-speed Internet service.  The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism has signed a deal with telecom firm Aliv for a program called “Smart City […] The post Downtown Nassau Is Getting Free High-Speed Wi-Fi  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2rR9k

If it takes a village to make a great vacation, you’ve come to the right place in Curacao’s Kura Botanica Hotel. A boutique property with 46 recently refreshed rooms, the “new” Kura Botanica was carved out of the former Hotel […] The post The Newest Adults-Only Resort in Curacao Comes With Its Own Village appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2q1vX

It’s one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean: the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where cruise passengers flock for the city’s mix of historic charm, towering colonial forts and vibrant culture.  Following a major new investment, a new […] The post San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Cruise Port Is Getting a Makeover appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2pc0W

It’s one of the most dynamic restaurant scenes in the Caribbean: the twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda, which last year kicked off its first-ever Restaurant Week.  The two-week-long culinary celebration highlights discounted meals, special gastronomic events and a host […] The post Why Foodies Need to Visit Antigua and Barbuda This Spring appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2pKd3

Southwest Airlines is planning a big fall push in the Caribbean, with the relaunch of five nonstop routes to popular destinations in the wider Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That will kick off this fall, when Southwest relaunches seasonal weekend […] The post Southeast Airlines Relaunching More Flights to Cancun, Montego Bay  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2m3W5

It’s no secret that the vast majority of travelers to the Dominican Republic come from the United States and Canada, mostly drawn by the country’s overwhelming number of large all-inclusive resorts.  It’s a formula for success that has shown no […] The post A New Way to Fly From Europe to the Dominican Republic appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2ln6t

It is one of the favorite dreams of frequent travelers: hopping around from island to island, exploring the region on small planes, collecting their experiences and seeing the Caribbean in an entirely new way. If you travel to the Caribbean […] The post A New Way to Island Hop Between Puerto Rico and St Croix appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2jSnW

From the pulsing energy of Rodney Bay to the rainforest retreats of Soufriere, the island of Saint Lucia is as diverse a destination as you can find in the Caribbean, whether you’re staying in a three-walled room with an infinity […] The post American Airlines Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to the Island of Saint Lucia  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2jBzg

From a revamped poolsacpe to a transformed aesthetic, Kingston’s venerable Courtleigh Hotel and Suites has entirely new look — and now the popular Jamaica hotel is launching a special way for travelers to save.  The Courtleigh has unveiled a new “book […] The post How Travelers Can Save Right Now at This New-Look Jamaica Hotel  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2jBg3

Riu Hotels and Resorts is adding another new resort in Jamaica this year, with the planned debut of the Riu Palace Aquarelle resort near Montego Bay.  The 753-room, family-friendly property will be set on White Bay in the town of […] The post A New 753-Room Riu All-Inclusive Is Opening Near Montego Bay  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2fjT8

Total visitor arrivals to Jamaica — including the combination of air and cruise passengers — topped 4 million last year, a new record for the Caribbean island, according to local tourism officials.  The country’s 4.1 million visitors represented a 16 […] The post Jamaica Says Visitors Arrivals Are Booming  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2cPNM

It was one of the first globally significant resorts in the Caribbean when it first opened its doors back in 1949.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. […] The post Iconic 652-Room Caribbean Resort for Sale  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T2bQDl