Amazing Islands

Gourmet restaurants. A rooftop infinity pool. Tequila tastings. A “garden” style shopping and art center.  Cancun’s newest hotel isn’t quite like any other resort in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot, and that’s a very welcome development in an area that has […] The post Cancun Has a New Adults-Only Vacation Spot: Hotel Mousai  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8zlk1

We’ve called it the Sandals Effect. When Sandals goes into a destination, big things usually happen in the airlift sector.  It’s happened before — in destinations like Grenada, when the island welcomed its first Sandals back in 2013, a significant […] The post In Saint Vincent, a Sandals-Fueled Tourism Boom  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8zXcT

JetBlue is seeking to add a second daily low fare nonstop flight between Washington D.C. and San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline will apply with the U.S. Department of Transportation for slot exemptions in order to […] The post JetBlue Is Looking to Double This Nonstop Flight to Puerto Rico appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8y6RK

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Maria Yabes-Gillett, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach in the travel hotspot of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8xfdq

Jamaica just topped the one million stopover visitor mark for 2024, a significant milestone for the island’s continued tourism boom.  So far this year, the island has posted just under 1.1 million stopover visitors, according to top tourism executive Donovan […] The post Jamaica Tops 1 Million Visitor Mark  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8wCdv

Maybe you know Punta Cana, or Santo Domingo, or La Romana. But there’s one place in the Dominican Republic that’s seeing particularly significant growth in the last few years: Santiago de los Caballeros.  The area south of Puerto Plata has […] The post Frontier Just Launched a New Dominican Republic Route appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8vWYG

Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet resort (the sister property to Jade Mountain) has a host of familiar amenities, including a spa, cooking classes, chocolate making classes, and water sports activities like scuba diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking. But it’s also the […] The post At Anse Chastanet in Saint Lucia, The Art of Adventure appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8srBy

IHG is opening its first-ever Vignette Collection resort in the Mexico-Caribbean region next year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new El Gran Encomendero is set in the town of Valladolid at the corner of the Yucatan Peninsula, at the crossroads […] The post IHG Is Opening a New Mexican Caribbean Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8sbg1

Nobu Matsuhisa, Jose Andres, Michael White, Alon Shaya. Now another celebrity chef has debuted a restaurant at The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island resort.  The newest name? Chef JJ Johnson, who has debuted his FIELDTRIP, a fast-casual, “community-driven” rice bowl shop […] The post Another Celebrity Chef Just Opened an Atlantis Paradise Island Restaurant  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8sHc0

If you’ve been to the French side of St Martin, you know the food (yes, there are more members of the 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean than any other destination). You know the ambience. You know that unmistakable brand […] The post American Airlines’ New Nonstop Flights to St Martin appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8pydr

New boutique hotels like the Pink Palm. Private-island destinations like Lovango. A transformed Charlotte Amalie. A reborn Frenchman’s Reef.  The US Virgin Islands was already the biggest success story of the post-pandemic era in the Caribbean. Now, it’s rising to […] The post Travelers Keep Flocking to the US Virgin Islands  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8pgXR

The restaurants, the beaches, the vibe like no other. If you love St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, it’s never been easier to get there.  And now, it’s never been cheaper. You can take Frontier Airlines from one of […] The post You Can Fly From San Juan to St Croix for $29 appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8pgGl

It’s a unique event in the Caribbean: a top Caribbean luxury resort spends a week devoting itself to the conservation of critically endangered sea turtles.  Each summer, the Four Seasons Resort Nevis partners with the Sea Turtle Conservancy and the […] The post Four Seasons’ Big Caribbean Sea Turtle Week Is Back in Nevis appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8mZGc

The Eastern Caribbean island of St Kitts is hotter than ever, from its world-famous music festival to a booming farm-to-table movement.  And that’s led a number of major airlines to ramp up service to the destination.  So how are the […] The post It’s Getting Easier to Fly to the Island of St Kitts  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8mLkX

Kempinski is coming to a new market in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today […] The post Kempinski Is Entering a New Caribbean Market appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8m4XD

San Juan’s newest luxury residential project isn’t large.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our […] The post A Unique New Luxury Home Project in San Juan appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8m4F0

A 250-acre private island has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock […] The post This 250-Acre Caribbean Private Island Just Listed for $38 Million  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8m44M

Preferred Hotels has added a new Los Cabos resort to its portfolio, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has added the newly-debuted Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos to its Legend Collection, which now has more than 100 members across the […] The post Preferred Hotels Just Added a New Los Cabos Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8jsQ4

The beaches, the elegance, the food, the rum. It’s no surprise that Barbados is a top Caribbean wedding destination.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […] The post The Best Wedding Resort in Barbados, According to Travel Agents  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8jbqK

White sand, overwater bungalows, a sparkling spa and a lively adults-only all-inclusive experience.  This is the newest Marriott all-inclusive in the Caribbean, and it’s the newest resort on the sought-after island of Antigua.  Marriott has officially added the new Royalton […] The post Marriott Just Added a New Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8ggpS

Another new route is coming to the southern Caribbean next week, part of ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines’ new Caribbean expansion.  The latest destination? Port of Spain, Trinidad, which will be welcoming its first-ever flights on Frontier beginning July 11.  The […] The post New Trinidad and Tobago Flights Are Coming in July  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8gVxT

The Pitons, Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay and Soufriere. Saint Lucia is filled with memorable places, and the island is more popular than it has been than at any time since the pandemic.  After Saint Lucia recovered 90 percent of its […] The post Saint Lucia Is Outpacing Its Pre-Pandemic Tourism Levels appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8f8ld

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Heidi-Marie Boakye, who sent in this lovely shot of a beach in Trelawny, Jamaica. 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: On the Beach in Trelawny, Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8ds53

Maybe you know the Hard Rock Punta Cana. Or the UNICO Riviera Maya. Or the Nobu in Los Cabos.  Now the company behind some of the region’s most popular resorts has opened another new destination: AVA.  The all-inclusive AVA Resort […] The post A Massive New All-Inclusive Resort Just Opened in Cancun appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8c6cc

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has quietly been developing into a full-fledged Caribbean airline.  The airline just opened a new crew base at San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, and has been adding a host of new intra-Caribbean […] The post New, Cheap Flights Are Coming to Fly to the Island of Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8bvNW

Regional carrier Winair is making it even easier to visit the buzzing Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao.  Winair, which is based in St Maarten, is adding more flights between St Maarten and Curacao this summer.  The carrier is adding four […] The post There’s Another Way to Fly to the Island of Curacao appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8bv8n

The long-awaited debut of Secrets’ first Dutch Caribbean resort is planned for next year, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Secrets Bay Beach Aruba, which has been in development for years, is expected to open in 2025, according to parent […] The post A New Secrets All-Inclusive Is Coming to Aruba Next Year  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8Yk9y

The proximity doesn’t hurt. And in recent years, South America has been increasingly important source market for the destinations of the Dutch Caribbean.  Now, another new nonstop flight will connect the region with South America, thanks to new service on […] The post Bonaire Is Getting New Flights From an Increasingly Important Travel Market appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8Yk3Q

A portfolio of three development properties in Belize has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. […] The post Massive Belize Resort Development Portfolio Hits the Market   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8YTp3

It’s the first of its kind in the Caribbean. A resort destination with hotel brands including Aman, Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment […] The post New $2 Billion Caribbean Project to Include Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood Resorts appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8Y9zs

From the cultural renaissance in San Nicolas to the emergent energy of downtown Oranjestad, Aruba has never been hotter.  The Dutch Caribbean island has been one of the most popular destinations in the hemisphere since the pandemic, and that continues […] The post Aruba Tourism Is Sizzling Right Now appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8W90T

Jamaica’s record-breaking tourism growth keeps heating up — and not just from traditional source markets like the United States.  That includes a growing number of travelers from still-untapped markets like Latin America.  And new nonstop flights on major carrier LATAM […] The post LATAM Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8Vx5G

The beaches. The world-class restaurants. The conch. The Junkanoo. The unrivaled resorts. The energy.  It’s hard to imagine a more complete destination than Nassau Paradise Island in The Bahamas, whether you’re staying at resorts like Atlantis Paradise Island or Baha […] The post Nassau Paradise Island Is More Popular Than Ever. Here’s Why.  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8Sh3b

If you’re based in Europe and looking to island-hop around the Caribbean, things just got a whole lot easier for you. Leading regional carrier Winair and France-based Air Caraibes have renewed their interline agreement, Caribbean Journal has learned. The agreement […] The post From Tortola to St Kitts, a Caribbean Island-Hopping Boost for European Travelers  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8SS82

A major new hotel is opening next year on the island of Saint Martin, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. […] The post A Major New Hotel Is Coming to Saint Martin  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8S91C

It’s called Xcel, and it’s setting sail in fall 2025 in the Caribbean.  And the newest cruise ship pegged for Celebrity Cruises’ fleet has officially launched construction.  The ship held its official “keel laying” at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard […] The post Celebrity’s New Caribbean Cruise Ship Just Launched Construction appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8PyVm

This summer, ALG Vacations (ALGV) will be launching Luxe by ALG Vacations, a comprehensive luxury travel program designed to cater to a high-end clientele. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for […] The post The Future of Tour Operators in the Caribbean appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8PhFs

Your room comes with its own pool. All of them do. Every single suite at the new Six Senses in Grenada is a two-level, nearly 600-square-foot one-bedroom with an expansive deck looking out at the lagoon, the bay or the […] The post In Grenada, the Caribbean’s Best New Luxury Resort appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8MnrD

If you’re planning on a summertime cruise to the Caribbean, Royal Caribbean has another new option for you: the ambitiously-named Utopia of the Seas, which is headed to Port Canaveral for a July launch.  The massive new ship officially joined […] The post Royal Caribbean Has Another New Cruise Ship, With Short Getaways in Mind   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8McsS

The beach bars, the world-class eateries, the boutique hotels, the breezy Gallic brand of cool. The French side of St Martin remains one of the Caribbean’s richest, most dynamic places to visit.  And now, thanks to new airlift, it’s easier […] The post There’s a New Way to Fly to Saint Martin  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8MchM

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Heather Knechtges, who sent in this stunning shot on the beach in Long Island, The Bahamas. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Long Island in The Bahamas appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8KhCx

The growing Margaritaville at Sea cruise brand has hit another milestone: launching its first-ever cruise to Cozumel, Mexico on the new Islander cruise ship.  Margaritaville at Sea Islander, the company’s second cruise ship, set sail this weekend out of Tampa […] The post Margaritaville Just Launched Its First-Ever Cozumel Cruises  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8Kh31

Grace Bay Beach; the restaurants, the shopping, the boating, the golf. They’re all a big par of the reason why Turks and Caicos has been one of the hottest destinations in the hemisphere over the last few years.  But hidden […] The post At Turks and Caicos’ Regent Grand, A Different Way to Experience Grace Bay appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8JD6n

From colorful Willemstad to buzzing Mambo Beach, the Curacao travel boom is showing no signs of slowing down.  The Dutch Caribbean island saw another record-breaking month in May, with 53,970 stay over visitors — a 24 percent increase compared to […] The post Visitors Keep Flocking to Curacao  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8JCzF

The St Kitts Tourism Authority has named a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  St Kitts has named Anne Kelly Fontenelle-Clarke to the role, effective July 1.  “The wealth of experience Ms. Fontenelle-Clarke brings to the table, spanning […] The post St Kitts Tourism Has a New CEO appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8JCmB

Luxury airline Tradewind Aviation has launched sales for its highly-anticipated new routes to The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning Dec. 19, Tradewind will launch nonstop flights from Palm Beach to both Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera in The Bahamas.  […] The post Tradewind Aviation Just Launched Sales for Its New Bahamas Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8GHGG

Palladium Hotel Group has rolled out some of the most modern, game-changing all-inclusives in the region.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. Subscribe today to unlock […] The post The Is the Best Palladium Resort in the Caribbean, According to Travel Agents  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T8BV86

It’s the next big resort destination in the Caribbean. Think Baker’s Bay or Barbuda Ocean Club. Or at least it could be.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and […] The post The Next Big Destination? 9,000-Acre Beachfront Site Hits the Market in The Bahamas appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T89HNm

The food fair, the pageants, the boat races, the parties. St John Celebration, the US Virgin Island’s biggest event of the year, has kicked off its milestone 70th annual edition.  St John Celebration began on June 8 with the popular […] The post A Milestone Festival Just Began in St John, USVI appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T86k2G

May was one of the worst-performing months for passenger traffic in Cancun in several years, according to new data from ASUR, which manages Cancun International Airport.  Passenger traffic in Cancun was 2.438 million in May, a 7.2 percent decline compared […] The post A Traffic Decline in Cancun. Is Tulum the Culprit?  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T86jmX

Hilton’s new Curio Collection-branded residential resort in Grand Cayman has launched sales, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. […] The post A New Hilton-Branded Residential Resort Is Coming to Grand Cayman   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T86jRr

The St. Regis Los Cabos is on track for a 2025 opening, after achieving $35 million in new contracted properties in the last 30 days, according to Waypoint Real Estate, which is marketing the property.  To access this content, subscribe […] The post St Regis Los Cabos Residences Project Tops $200M in Sales appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T86hym

It starts with the accommodations. A stunning blend of Bali and the Caribbean, every one is a sanctuary, from the plunge pools to the soaking tubs, the marvelous service and the intoxicating views.  Then there is the food: an exceptional […] The post The Best Luxury Resort in Curacao Is A Bali-Style Oasis With a Private Beach appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T86hVr