Amazing Islands

A new invitational tennis tournament is coming to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island will play host to the the first-ever BVI Cup Presented by Rosewood Little Dix Bay in May.  The event, […] The post A New Tennis Tournament Is Coming to the British Virgin Islands in May appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4m7ZP

It’s the most expensive listing in the Caribbean right now: a stunner at a Ritz-Carlton resort set right on the beach.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. […] The post This is the Most Expensive Condo in the Caribbean Right Now  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4lmyM

We’ve been saying it for years, and we’ll keep saying it: in some ways, the Caribbean is even better in the summer months. The water is warm. It’s a bit less crowded, a little bit quieter. At night, the trade […] The post The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit This Summer, From Antigua to St Croix appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4jkyk

Anguilla breaks ground this week on a major new airport terminal, with plans for a 50,000-square-foot space slated to make its debut in the fall of 2025.  The new terminal will be able to accommodate as many as 215 passengers […] The post Anguilla Is Breaking Ground on a New Airport Terminal appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4jSBJ

Jamaica is coming off a banner year that saw more than 4.15 million visitors last year, when combining sea and air arrivals.  Now, the island has a bigger goal: 5 million, a number which Jamaica Tourism Minster Edmund Bartlett says […] The post Jamaica Has a New Tourism Goal: 5 Million Visitors  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4j5zs

A buzzing culinary scene anchored by the Caribbean’s number one restaurant. A growing number of authentic, hip hotels and resorts. And did we mention some of the best diving and snorkeling on earth?  The Dutch Caribbean island has been one […] The post American Airlines Is Making It Easier to Fly to Bonaire   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4g4MG

The former Biras Creek Resort, which has been closed since the summer of 2015, is planning to reopen as a residential resort destination, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort is being rebranded as “Biras Marina & Resort” with plans for […] The post Long-Shuttered British Virgin Islands Resort to Reopen, Rebrand appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4g47K

Legendary Chef Alain Ducasse will be opening his only Caribbean restaurant at a new resort currently in development in St Maarten, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real […] The post Alain Ducasse Restaurant to Headline New Caribbean Resort Project  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4fT4N

If you have been following Caribbean aviation since the pandemic, one name seems to standout: Frontier Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that has been adding new Caribbean routes at a breakneck pace since the early days of the travel reopening.  The […] The post Frontier Airlines Is Adding a Pair of New Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4cS3n

My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to […] The post In St Martin, the Legacy of a Legendary Caribbean Hotelier   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4cBCn

Antigua’s fast-expanding cruise port just set an all-time record for visitors in a single day, Caribbean Journal has learned. The St John’s port welcomed 15,808 passengers last week, with a total of five different cruise ships in t John’s — […] The post Antigua Cruise Port Just Broke Its Single-Day Record appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4bsxp

It’s very rare that a casino-hotel comes on the market in the Caribbean. 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 This Caribbean Casino-Hotel Is Now on the Market appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4bsnv

There’s something about Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. If you’ve been there, you know. The sand is just softer. The water is clearer. And warmer. It’s just a magical beach.  It’s the crown jewel of Grand Cayman, and remains […] The post The Cayman Island’s Newest Hotel Is Opening Soon on Seven Mile Beach  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4YgrF

Nassau, The Bahamas has been selected as the host country for the Routes Americas conference in 2025, the hemisphere’s premier aviation conference.  Routes Americas 2025 will be held from Feb. 10-13, 2025 at the Atlantis Paraidse Island resort.  “The hosting […] The post Nassau, The Bahamas to Host Hemisphere’s Top Aviation Conference  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4YRPn

“It’s one of those places where you just feel a connection,” he says.  Past the old fairways, tucked beyond the casuarinas, is High Rock. It’s an outcropping of ironshore perched above the clearest blue water you’ll ever see.  People come […] The post Eleuthera’s Best-Kept Secret Has The Coolest New Rooms in The Bahamas appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4WwMB

It began with an adventurer.  Papa’s Pilar, the rum brand part owned by the Hemingway Estate and crafted in a spirit of adventure, gets its name from Ernest Hemingway, the great American novelist, explorer and champion of adventure. It’s a […] The post Rum Journal: The Newest Papa’s Pilar Has a Surfing Story  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4WSSY

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Gregory Williams, who sent in this lovely shot of his view in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Above the Palms in Montego Bay, Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4W9PP

Another huge development opportunity has hit the market in Grand Cayman, 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 “Massive” Grand Cayman Parcel Hits the Market for $25 Million  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4SrMm

It’s one of the most popular hotel destinations in Mexico: Los Cabos, which has seen a broad boom in recent years with the entry to market of brands like Nobu, Thompson, Marriott and Waldorf Astoria, among others.  That has led, […] The post Frontier Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight to Los Cabos  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4QqMF

It’s no secret that the Turks and Caicos has been one of the hottest places to visit in the Caribbean since the pandemic. But it’s also been one of the most sought-after development destinations, with a growing pipeline of luxury […] The post Turks and Caicos’ Newest Resort Will Have Beach Villas and a Club Boat   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4Qq36

Located on the luxurious Rum Point Drive in the the Cayman Islands, #956 Rum Point is a newly-constructed, fully furnished “smart beach” estate home that was first listed in mid-January for $24,254,741. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, […] The post Cayman Islands Villa on the Market for North of $24 Million appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4QWSL

In 1986, Laurance Rockefeller, the founder of Rock Resorts, developed 27 acres of prime beachfront land into what was for decades one of the sought after places to stay in the Caribbean. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, […] The post This Former Caribbean Rockefeller Resort Is for Sale appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4QW8M

Hotels serving organic food grown by local farmers. Airports powered by large solar fields. Pristine coastlines protected by marine parks. Real estate developments fueled by clean energy. It’s an exciting time for the Green movement in the Caribbean, a region […] The post Vote for the 2024 Caribbean Green Awards, from Green Energy to Sustainable Hotels appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4N0ny

Royalton’s newest Caribbean resort is making its debut in Antigua next month, with the launch of the new Royalton CHIC.  The third Royalton CHIC in the Caribbean, the new property is slated to open its doors on April 29, according […] The post New All-Inclusive Resort Set to Make Antigua Debut Next Month appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4MKJQ

It’s easier than ever to fly to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire right now, thanks to expanded service from a number of major carriers.  United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and WestJet are all currently operating service to […] The post How to Fly Nonstop to Bonaire Right Now  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4MHzz

A stunning modernist villa on remote Rum Cay in The Bahamas is now on the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. […] The post Rum Cay’s “Van Gogh Villa” Hits the Market  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4K0RW

One of the oldest properties on Harbour Island has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest.  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 Historic Harbour Island Estate Lists for $15M appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4JfQB

It’s back again: the 55th annual edition of Antigua Sailing Week, the Caribbean’s premier sailing event, which runs this year from April 27 to May 3.  More than 80 boats from around the world will convene on Antigua’s English and […] The post Antigua Is Getting Ready for the Caribbean’s Premier Sailing Event  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4GGmM

Silver Airways, which operates out of both Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico, has launched two routes between West Palm Beach and The Bahamas.  That includes nonstop service between West Palm Beach and Nassau, along with nonstop service between West […] The post Silver Airways Just Launched Two Routes to The Bahamas   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4GGb9

It was a tiny beach town, tucked amid mangroves and Mayan ruins, the stomping ground of yogis and artists and creative types.  In the last decade, though, the Mexican Caribbean town of Tulum has exploded, surging into one of the […] The post Tulum Is About to Welcome Its First Nonstop Flights from the US appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4Cw1v

The Virgin Islands Boating Expo will take place May 10-12, 2024 at Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, the USVI’s top yachting destination. This boutique destination show, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association, ticks the top three boxes of […] The post The Caribbean’s Must-Visit Yacht Show Is Coming to St Thomas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4Cvv1

Just a few weeks after Marriott opened its new Courtyard Marriott in the Dominican Republic’s capital, the company has debuted another new hotel in Santo Domingo.  The new Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini is the first classic Marriott-branded hotel in […] The post Santo Domingo Has Its First Marriott-Branded Hotel   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4Ch07

The British Virgin Islands is debuting a brand-new music festival in May, Caribbean Journal has learned. . The BVI has announced plans for the new Virgin Islands Music Festival, which is slated to run from May 24-26, 2024.  This year’s […] The post The British Virgin Islands Has a New Music Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T4B7mQ

Puerto Rico has more than 130 hotels, which is a lot to choose from. But there are some that stand out for their history, unique location, authentic vibe, luxury experience — and some with a combination of all of the […] The post 10 Resorts in Puerto Rico for Your Next “Isla del Encanto” Vacation appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T49xnk

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michael Blake, who sent in this lovely shot of the Brimstone HIll Fortress in St Kitts. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Brimstone Hill, St Kitts appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T49l61

It just might be the most remarkable rum distillery in the whole Caribbean: the Rhum JM distillery in Macouba in Martinique, set inside the rainforest at the base of the island’s towering Mont Pelee volcano.  For nearly two centuries, Rhum […] The post Rum Journal: From Martinique, an Exciting New Trio of Caribbean Rums appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T47jZv

Serenity at Coconut Bay, the Saint Lucia resort known for its relaxed luxury and romantic couples resort experience, has unveiled a limited-time Double Bonus Offer for travel agents.  This promotion offers agents the opportunity to earn up to $300 for […] The post This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Has a New “Double Bonus” for Travel Agents appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T47jPl

After the Dominican Republic set the Caribbean’s all-time record with 10 million total visitors, local tourism officials have another major ambition for 2024: 11 million.  That’s the goal stated by Tourism Minister David Collado, who said that the number should […] The post The Dominican Republic Is Eyeing 11 Million Visitors This Year  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T47j4l

If you haven’t noticed, the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has been among the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean in the last year, with record-breaking arrivals, a surging hotel pipeline, major new flights (including a big expansion from Delta) and […] The post 11 Curaçao Resorts for Your Next Trip, From All-Inclusive to Historic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T450Hc

The private-island Lovango Resort and Beach Club off the coast of St John is bringing back its Taste of Lovango food festival for a second edition, Caribbean Journal has learned.  This year’s Taste of Lovango will run from May 29-June […] The post This Tiny Caribbean Island Has a Must-Visit Food Festival   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T44gQ7

From the rainforests to the rum, the haute cuisine to the beaches, the French Caribbean island of Martinique is among the most diverse, fascinating places to visit in the wider region.  And now it’s easier than ever to fly to […] The post American Airlines Just Expanded Its French Caribbean Flights appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T42bjp

It’s one of the most magical boutique hotels in the Caribbean: Jamaica’s legendary Round Hill, the place where the rooms are designed by part-owner Ralph Lauren.  But what some may not realize is that the resort is actually home to […] The post How to Save on a Villa Retreat in Jamaica Right Now appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T42N42

A third La Quinta by Wyndham project is coming to the Dominican Republic, 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 La Quinta By Wyndham Adds Another Dominican Republic Project  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T41jqc

The sky is purple as the boat makes its way from tiny Union Island, and we’re met by torchlight and smiles as we make our way onto the dock.  For the next few days, this will be our island, our […] The post In the Grenadines, the Caribbean’s Ultimate All-Inclusive Private Island Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3zptC

Canadian leisure carrier WestJet says it is significantly ramping up its flight network in the Caribbean for the summer season.  WestJet’s Latin American and Caribbean routes are growing by 57 percent this summer compared to the summer of 2023, according […] The post WestJet Is Planning a Big Summer in the Caribbean appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3zpkV

Popular liquor-infused ice cream shop Tipsy Scoop is opening its first-ever international location in The Bahamas next month.  Tipsy Scoop, which has three locations in New York State and another in Washington, DC, is opening its Bahamian location in Calpyso […] The post Tipsy Scoop Is Coming to Downtown Nassau  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3zpb3

A 403-acre private island near Eleuthera has been listed for $42.5 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 this […] The post Private Island Near Eleuthera Lists for $42.5 Million  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3x0CZ

The Frenchman’s Reef resort has been a landmark standing watch over St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor for more than 50 years, and its recent rebirth as the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef may be its spiffiest incarnation […] The post The US Virgin Islands’ Biggest Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3wzzy

Cancun and Punta Cana are the top Caribbean destinations as American travelers plan their spring break vacations this year, according to a new report from travel insurance company Allianz Partners.  The company found that, among international destinations, Cancun and Punta […] The post Americans Heading to Punta Cana, Cancun for Spring Break This Year appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3wfFY

It’s become one of the most prominent concert series in the wider Caribbean: Atlantis Live, the Paradise Island’ resort’s increasingly popular music program.  This summer, Atlantis Live will add another big name to its lineup: Christina Aguilera, who will be […] The post Why Christina Aguilera Is Coming to The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3wdx3

It was arguably the most high-profile resort on the Dutch side of St Maarten: the Westin Dawn Beach resort, set on one of the most beautiful shorelines on the island and the area’s most famous branded hotel.  Then that unwelcome […] The post JW Marriott Just Opened Its First Caribbean Beach Resort in St Maarten  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3vSdG

Puerto Rico has been finally seeing growth in international traffic, and that’s in large part due to two markets: Spain and Colombia, with the latter coming from a new push from Colombian carrier Avianca.  Now, Avianca is expanding its footprint […] The post Avianca Is Adding More Flights to Puerto Rico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3XFLH

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michaela Dawkins, who sent in this lovely photo of the beach in Speightstown on the northwestern coast of Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Speightstown, Barbados appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3X2mj

They have been making rum here in some form for almost three centuries, in a 500-acre estate anchored by waving cane fields on the southern coast of Grenada.  As you walk around the grounds, you find the remnants of centuries […] The post Rum Journal: The Caribbean’s Best New Rum Is From Grenada  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3V87H

The highly-anticipated new St Regis resort in Aruba is anticipated to open in 2024, according to parent company Marriott International.  The luxury resort is slated to make its debut before the end of this year, according to a recently-released pipeline […] The post Marriott: St Regis Aruba Resort Anticipated to Debut in 2024  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3TrD8

It’s been a strong start to the year for tourism in St Kitts, with a number of accolades and a growing number of stay over arrivals.  “We are thrilled with the ongoing success that St. Kitts has received over the […] The post Strong Momentum for St Kitts Tourism  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T3TqsM

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