Amazing Islands

They’re right on the beach, staying in one of the Caribbean’s top luxury resorts. They’re treated like royalty, with everything they need at any time. They even do yoga.  And while they’re not exactly guests at Nassau’s Baha Mar, they […] The post In Nassau, Celebrating Flamingos    appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDdlqK

It’s back — LIAT, the Caribbean airline that was for decades the region’s central way to get around. Now it’s called LIAT 2020, and the reborn carrier keeps adding new Caribbean islands.  The latest? St Vincent and the Grenadines, where […] The post The New-Look LIAT Is Adding Another Caribbean Island: St Vincent  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDdS0x

The wine hour. The yoga mats. The food. The coffee and tea service. There’s a reason Kimpton has such a devoted following: it’s been taking the boutique experience to luxury resorts and city hotels across the US and, in recent […] The post Kimpton’s New Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Is Now Taking Bookings — And Has an Opening Date appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDbxNZ

Restoring mangrove forests to protect low-lying communities. “Climate disaster tagging” to provide data on climate change spending. The world’s first ever protected “seahorse” park.  Sustainability has been a big buzz word in the Caribbean in recent years, with a greater […] The post Why Sustainability Is a “National Passion” in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDbm4X

Maybe you’ve seen the reports. The wide-ranging looks at tourism arrival data for destinations around the Caribbean. Outlooks for the crucial travel season ahead.  Destinations across the region rely on the Caribbean Tourism Organization for its broad-based tourism research, covering […] The post The Caribbean Tourism Organization Just Named a New Research Director  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDYBb0

It’s the biggest trend in Caribbean travel, at least in the luxury segment: the villa vacation, which saw enormous growth during the pandemic — as travelers sought out space, seclusion and an elevated degree of luxury and service.  Now, villas […] The post The Caribbean’s 4 Hottest New Vacation Villas Are on the Island of St Barth appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDX2TL

Flying to the US Virgin Islands has been getting easier in the last year, with more flights on carriers like American Airlines, Delta and United — along with lower-cost carriers like Sprit and Sun Country.  Now, JetBlue is getting in […] The post More JetBlue Flights to St Thomas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDWsyv

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Steve Kimber, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach in Negril, 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: Hanging on the Beach in Negril, Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDWgl0

It’s one of the Caribbean’s top destinations for health, wellness and active travel: the Eastern Caribbean island of St Kitts, home to eco-resorts, adventure and a thriving farm-to-table movement, the latter something we’ve written about extensively in the past.  This […] The post In St Kitts, a Haven for Wellness in the Caribbean  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDVCw2

Let’s be honest. They’re not always the first things you think of when you think about Saint Lucia. It’s always those towering green Pitons; the rainforest, the chocolate, the rum, the food.  But yes, the island is home to some […] The post At the Very Northern Tip of Saint Lucia, a Secret, Perfect Beach Bar appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDSB1T

It’s no secret that small-ship cruises are just about the biggest thing in the Caribbean travel industry right now, as travel agents have been telling our sister publication, Caribbean Travel Advisor.  While newer boutique brands like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection […] The post Windstar Cruises Has a New Ship Coming Just One Time to the Caribbean. Here’s What You Need to Know.  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDRzfl

There have been some big travel success stories in the post-pandemic period. Antigua and Barbuda. The US Virgin Islands. Turks and Caicos. The Bahamas.  When it comes to the American market, one island has seen particularly strong growth: the Dutch […] The post This Caribbean Island Is More Popular Than Ever With Americans  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDPg5N

The diving, the food, the desert. Whether you’re off-roading in the Washington Slaagbai park, chasing barracuda in the marine park or dining at one of the world’s top restaurants, Bonaire has bit of something for everyone.  This upcoming winter season […] The post From JetBlue to American Airlines, It’s Getting Even Easier to Visit Bonaire Island  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDPfny

It’s the project expected to lead the renaissance of Grand Bahama: the new Six Senses, a residential resort with 70 villas and 28 branded villas and residences.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority […] The post First Look: The New $250 Million Six Senses Grand Bahama  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDPPLb

Six months after its market debut, Vie L’Ven Resort & Residences—a 280-room residential resort in St. Maarten— has hit new milestones in construction, with completion on target for high-season 2027/2028, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.   To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean […] The post New St Maarten Luxury Resort Project On Track for 2027-28 High Season  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDPP6T

Sure, you can spend your Thanksgiving snowed in with a turkey. But why not consider a heading to the Caribbean for a foodie-focused getaway? That’s the plan for a new “residency” by celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito at the Four Seasons […] The post A Foodie-Focused Thanksgiving on the Island of Nevis  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDMMn9

It’s the top global network for luxury travel in the world: Virtuoso, the network of top-level travel advisors who focus on high-net-worth clients and preferred partners.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and […] The post This Is Virtuoso’s Top Caribbean Destination Right Now  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDM6Sk

It’s set in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. It’s one of the Caribbean Basin’s oases of regenerative tourism. And it’s the country’s top carbon-neutral hotel.  And now the popular Hotel Belmar has a new look.  The boutique, 26-room Costa […] The post Costa Rica’s Carbon-Neutral Hotel Just Reopened With a New Look appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDK4r7

The waterfalls. The hiking trail. The boiling lake. It’s the Caribbean’s true “Nature Island,” and the Eastern Caribbean destination of Dominica has always been a popular spot for adventure seekers.  But in recent years, that traveler profile has been changing. […] The post Miami Flights, Luxury Resorts Help Drive a Tourism Rebirth in Dominica  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDK4fd

What’s the fastest-growing economy in the Caribbean? According to a new report from the United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the answer is simple: Antigua and Barbuda.  The twin-island country is projected to see its GDP […] The post Antigua and Barbuda Is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Economy appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TDGwVP