Amazing Islands

There’s a new way to fly to the British Virgin Islands — and it’s instantly the most stylish way to get there.  Luxury airline Tradewind Aviation, which already operates flights between San Juan and Virgin Gorda, is planning to launch […] The post A New Way to Fly to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7Z5zw

The Caribbean’s top wellness resort has always been a haven for couples. But now Saint Lucia’s BodyHoliday is launching a new slate of fitness program geared for families.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean […] The post How Saint Lucia’s Top Wellness Resort Is Becoming Family-Friendly  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7YjqZ

A 17-suite beachfront resort that was once the vacation home of music legend Bob Marley is on the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real […] The post Bob Marley’s Caribbean “Resort” Is For Sale  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7YjSw

Hiking trails, pristine beaches, organic farms and eco-resorts. St Kitts has been increasingly popular as one of the Caribbean’s most unique sustainable destinations, and now the island is getting even easier to reach.  Beginning this winter, American Airlines is doubling […] The post American Airlines Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to St Kitts appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7XHsq

Turks and Caicos’ Somerset on Grace Bay resort just completed a “refresh,” according to the property.  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 […] The post This Turks and Caicos Resort Just Completed a Refresh appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7WVXH

It’s getting easier to fly from New England to Puerto Rico. First there was Spirit’s new route between Hartford, Conn. and San Juan last year.  Then, rebranded carrier Avelo kicked off the first-ever flights between New Haven and San Juan.  […] The post New Nonstop Flights Between Rhode Island and Puerto Rico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7ThPk

British Airways is ramping up flights to one of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations right now, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news […] The post British Airways Is Adding More Flights to This Caribbean Hotspot  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7ThJB

Another month, another record. It’s been that kind of year for the Dominican Republic, the most-visited destination in the Caribbean and one that continues to see blazing tourism arrival numbers.  Last month, the Dominican Republic reached 4.178 million combined air […] The post Dominican Republic on Track for 11 Million Total Visitors  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7Th9r

A new beachfront luxury real estate project has broken ground in Nassau, 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 New Luxury Real Estate Project Breaks Ground in Nassau  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7Th2x

A $25 million listing in Harbour Island has been sold, 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 $25 Million Home Sells in Harbour Island, The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7Qp2P

Travelers are flocking to Jamaica, something that’s been a trend since the island’s tourism reopening during the pandemic. It’s easy to see why: the beaches, the fantastic resorts, the culture.  But if you’ve been to Jamaica, particularly Montego Bay, you […] The post The Caribbean’s Best Airport Lounge Is in Montego Bay, Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7PRGc

One of Grenada’s top luxury resorts is planning an expansion, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The lovely Calabash Hotel is adding four new suites, an expansion that will raise its total room stock to 34.  The new suites are expected to […] The post This Grenada Luxury Resort Is Adding New Suites  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7PGn2

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Corinne Mclean, who sent in this stunning photo of Montserrat, taken from a boat. 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: Montserrat, From the Water appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7NqRP

It all starts with that landing, the one best seen from the Sunset Beach Bar, when the Boeings and the Airbuses every so slightly graze the top of the runway’s chain-link fence on Maho Beach — or at least that’s […] The post A New Way to Fly from New York to St Maarten  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7MQPJ

Think about that last all-inclusive resort you stayed at in the Caribbean from the likes of Marriott, Hyatt, Playa Resorts other big-name brands. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate […] The post The Next Caribbean Development Frontier: Branded All-Inclusive Residences appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7M8bP

The new Four Seasons residential resort project in The Bahamas 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 […] The post Four Seasons Bahamas Just Launched Sales for Its New Residences appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7M8Kw

That impossibly-clear water on Seven Mile Beach. The buzzing dining scene. The endless activity in Camana Bay. The world-class diving.  If you’ve been to the Cayman Islands, you know the feeling, and the richness of one of the Caribbean’s most […] The post Southwest Airlines Is Starting a New Nonstop Flight to the Cayman Islands  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7Jdl6

Renowned Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass was recently crowned Caribbean Hotelier of the Year by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.  Affonso-Dass, the group general manager of Barbados’ Ocean Hotels Group, earned the honor during the CHTA’s Caribean Travel Marketplace conference, […] The post The Secret to Great Hospitality? For Barbados’ Top Hotelier, It’s “Excellence Everywhere” appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7JdXm

Secret Bay: it’s one of the crown jewels of the Caribbean, a six-star eco-luxury resort that single-handedly put Dominica on the map for luxury travelers.  And now, it’s about to get a whole lot easier to reach the legendary resort.  […] The post It’s About to Get Easier to Fly to the Island of Dominica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7JdJr

The island of Anguilla is launching a big push for summer travel.  It’s called “Exclusively Yours, Anguilla,” and it’s focused on courting visitors now through August, when things on the island start to calm down.  The idea is to reposition […] The post Anguilla Is Making a Summer Push. Here’s Where You Should Stay. appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7GYwC

It’s hard picking a cruise option these days, as the industry continues to roar back in the last few years, along with a slew of new offerings. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content […] The post The Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean, According to Travel Agents  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7G55G

If you’re seeking the remote natural beauty of Middle Caicos or the barefoot luxury of Grace Bay Beach, you’re not alone. In the last four years, few destinations anywhere in the world have seen the growth of the Turks and […] The post Beaches and Luxury Resorts Have Travelers Flocking to the Turks and Caicos Islands appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7Cy39

It’s been one of the biggest success stories in the Caribbean since the pandemic — and the US Virgin Islands continues to pace the rest of the Caribbean tourism industry.  The US Virgin Islands’ most-popular island, St Thomas, was recently […] The post US Virgin Islands Tourism Keeps Up Surging Growth  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7CxwM

If you’ve been following Caribbean aviation recently, you’ve seen the growth of airlift out of San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, where a host of carriers are adding new flights around the region.  Now you can add […] The post JetBlue Is Adding a New Nonstop Route to Cancun appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T7Cxnh

Corendon Dutch Airlines will begin twice weekly service from Amsterdam to Bonaire, following the success of its flights to Curaçao and what it called “growing demand” for holidays in Bonaire. The flight, which will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays, will make […] The post New Nonstop Flights From Holland to Bonaire  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T78XXY

Some of the best golf courses in the world. A superyacht marina. The Caribbean’s hottest new wellness destination. A new luxury boutique resort.  This is Casa de Campo, the crown jewel of La Romana in the Dominican Republic, and now […] The post American Airlines Will Soon Fly Nonstop to the Dominican Republic’s Top Resort   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T76dFY

A pair of new hotels will soon debut in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, part of the expansion of Southeast Asian operator Archipelago International.  The company, whose Caribbean operations have been focused in Cuba, will be opening two new hotels in […] The post Two New Hotels Are Coming to the Dominican Republic’s Capital  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T76Cvr

It’s one of the biggest trends in travel right now: multi-generational travel, where families travel and stay together on their vacations, from the little ones to the grandparents. While more and more resorts are trying to capitalize on it, some […] The post In Punta Cana, an All-Inclusive Designed With Multi-Generational Travel in Mind appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T74p5k

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jennifer Vaandering, who sent in this beautiful shot of Seven Mile Beach in Negril, 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: Seven Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T74cqb

It’s one of the most unique accommodations in all of Aruba: a place where you can take out your pair of binoculars and peer out into the island’s rugged wilderness.  It’s the closest thing Aruba has to a full-fledged nature […] The post How to Stay in a Nature Lodge in Aruba  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T74Pcl

The coolest rooftop pool in St Martin is getting an upgrade.  The pool at the island’s uber-popular Grand Case Beach Club is undergoing a renovation project beginning this summer.  The project will see the surrounding pool area rebuilt, with the […] The post St Martin’s Coolest Rooftop Pool Is Getting an Upgrade  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T72Q7Z

I’ll never forget that ooey-gooey feeling in Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon. Its floor was a squishy and thick cloudlike mud. Perhaps in a normal circumstance, it would have grossed me out. But recently it was part of something special. It was […] The post Splashing Around in Jamaica’s Bioluminescent Bay appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T723GG

“We have Myers’s.” If you were a rum enthusiast a few decades ago, you’d know this common refrain.  You’d walk into a decent-looking bar in the United States, scour the back shelf, ask for an aged rum, and get that […] The post Rum Journal: From Jamaica, a Legendary Brand Grows Up appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T70Krl

St Maarten’s top all-inclusive family-friendly resort has unveiled a new dining concept, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Sonesta Mayo Beach Resort, Casino and Spa has officially debuted the new Cantina Paradiso, a Mexican-inspired eatery.  The restaurant, led by Chef Francisco […] The post This St Maarten All-Inclusive Just Opened a New Eatery  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6zpqJ

American Airlines is adding an extra weekly flight to Anguilla this upcoming winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning Dec. 21, American Airlines will be operating a third daily flight on Saturday out of Miami.  The third Saturday flight will be […] The post American Airlines Is Adding More Flights to Anguilla appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6zSKC

There’s something for everyone in the US Virgin Islands, from historic boutique hotels to large beach resorts.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. Subscribe today […] The post The Best Resort in St Thomas, USVI, According to Travel Agents  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6zS2N

It’s one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean right now: Nassau Paradise Island, home of some of the region’s most iconic resorts, most beautiful beaches and most vibrant culinary scenes.  And next month, it’s about to get even easier […] The post Southwest Airlines Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6x7zy

The ultimate water park. One of the best beaches, well, anywhere. The nightlife, the food, the marina village. It’s the essential destination resort in the Caribbean. There’s a reason Atlantis Paradise Island has travelers coming back, year after year, generation […] The post How to Take a Summer Vacation to Atlantis Paradise Island appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6wkcm

One of the fastest-growing cruise ports in the Caribbean just set another record.  Thanks to recent calls by Celebrity Beyond and Norwegian Sky, the Antigua Cruise Port just set an all-time passenger record, with more than 500,000 passengers since the […] The post This Caribbean Cruise Port Just Set a New Record  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6wkLv

Marriott. Hyatt. Hilton. The biggest names in travel have all been making major moves in the all-inclusive space in the Caribbean, as travelers continue to demand the concept in their vacations.  You can add Wyndham to that list.  The travel […] The post Wyndham Just Added New All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6tjJ0

Canadian travel company Air Transatlantic is expanding its service to the Caribbean’s two most popular destinations: Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  This winter, Air Transat is increasing frequencies to both Cancun and Punta Cana, adding a pair of […] The post Air Transat Is Adding More Flights to Cancun, Punta Cana appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6tQXD

Last week, JetBlue announced plans to launch flights to St Vincent and the Grenadines. Now, the carrier is planning another high-profile launch of a new nonstop route.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and […] The post JetBlue Is Adding Another New Caribbean Destination  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6tQJZ

Aruba tourism has been surging, and that’s led to continued strong performance for the island’s Queen Beatrix International Airport, which is becoming an increasingly popular hub for the wider region and beyond.  The airport just released its annual report, and […] The post Aruba Airport Traffic Keeps Climbing  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6r2nT

Six Senses just opened its first-ever resort in the Caribbean.  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 […] The post Grand Bahama’s New Six Senses Project Just Launched Sales appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6qmBG

In a region of islands, marine construction isn’t just important — it’s essential. For more than three decades, one company has been at the forefront of marine construction: Trinidad and Tobago’s Capital Signal, which has worked on some of the […] The post How Capital Signal Is Leading the Caribbean Marine Construction Industry appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6qlvz

As the summer season approaches, travelers have lots of questions, from how to avoid overly expensive flights to where to stay. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and […] The post The Caribbean Summer Travel Guide, According to Travel Agents appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6qPfM

The colorful streets of Willemstad; the floating bridge; the all-day party at Mambo Beach; the endless possibilities at Jan Thiel. Curacao has always been one of the most diverse places to visit in the region. Now, travelers have finally started […] The post Curacao Travel Is Booming, With More Hotels, Added Flights and a New Energy  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6nRCk

For some of JetBlue’s longer flights to the Caribbean — think New York to Aruba, for example — the carrier has been offering its premium Mint cabin service for years.  One destination, however, has never had it: Puerto Rico, despite being […] The post For the First Time, JetBlue Is Adding Mint Service to Puerto Rico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6nDgq

There are different resorts for different vacations, different tastes, different moods. For some, there’s something delicious about a pint-sized, tiny Caribbean resort, where the emphasis is on the intimate, the serene. Where the soundtrack isn’t a piped-in DJ set, but […] The post From Belize to Grenada, 10 Little Caribbean Beach Resorts to Visit Right Now  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6mCGP

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dave Lowther, who sent in this lovely shot taken while diving on the south side of Cayman Brac in the Cayman Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Diving in Cayman Brac  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6kvJD

A tourism renaissance that began largely in the summer of 2021 in Jamaica is showing no signs of abating. That’s what the latest numbers show about the high-profile Caribbean destination.  So faro this year, Jamaica has welcomed 1.7 million visitors, […] The post In Jamaica, the Travel Boom Continues  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6kND1

A rooftop lounge. A unique food-hall concept. Copious local art. The Cayman Islands has a brand new hotel that just opened its doors this week.  But the biggest amenity is still Seven Mile Beach, famous for its impossibly white sand, […] The post The Cayman Islands’ Seven Mile Beach Has a Brand-New Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6kN1z

It’s the most legendary tennis tournament in the Caribbean: the long-running International Tennis Tournament at the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo resort.  This year will be the 44th annual edition of the event, which runs from June 27 to June […] The post The Dominican Republic’s Top Tennis Tournament Is Back  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6kMkp

This year’s edition of the St Thomas Carnival was, by all accounts, a big hit.  The event, which kicked off with favorites like the Calypso Monarch and Panorama, brought in thousands of revelers, from locals to visitors, for a multi-day […] The post St Thomas Carnival 2024 Was a Big Hit  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6kMSd

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is looking for the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders in the Caribbean.  The CHTA has launched the next session of its Young Leaders Forum, chaired by Barbados hotelier and former CHTA President […] The post The CHTA Is Looking for the Caribbean’s Next Tourism Leaders appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6BPZp

The Turks and Caicos Islands has been one of the most sought-after destinations in the hemisphere since the initial travel reopening during the pandemic — and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.  Turks and Caicos is predicting “record-breaking arrivals” through […] The post Turks and Caicos Is Predicting Record-Breaking Arrivals appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T6BPDF

In a big boost for South American travelers, Panama’s Copa Ailrines is enhancing its nonstop service to Belize.  Starting in June, Copa will be running flights on both Mondays and Fridays, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That service will be operated […] The post Copa Is Adding More Flights to Belize  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T67xfK

United Airlines is expanding its service to Bermuda this summer season, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier’s seasonal service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Bermuda is being extended this summer.  United had initially planned to sunset the service in […] The post United Is Extending Its Bermuda Schedule for the Summer appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T67xWD

An island’s most successful resort can be defined in many ways from its service to its privacy and, most importantly to Caribbean specialists, its popularity among travelers. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean […] The post This Is the Most Popular All-Inclusive in Aruba, According to Travel Agents  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T67TDq

The Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Cancun is getting another boost for the summer season with the return of one of Vacation Express’ southern flights.  Beginning May 19, Vacation Express will be relaunching its flights between Memphis International Airport and Cancun […] The post Vacation Express Is Bringing Back This Cancun Flight  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T66SyZ

British Airways has plans to expand its service to one of its most popular Caribbean destinations next winter, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive […] The post British Airways Is Doubling Daily Flights to This Caribbean Island  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T66StG

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Annette Melching, who sent in this lovely shot of Boca Catalina beach on the island of Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Boca Catalina Beach in Aruba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T65v07

Sipping on an ice-cold Negroni on a warm Caribbean afternoon, peering out at the super yachts in the Caribbean Sea, a DJ set bumping in the background. This is precisely the purpose of the Caribbean’s newest (and most exciting) rooftop […] The post The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T64pjZ

Hilton is opening its first hotel on the island of Bermuda later this year, with a new property for its Tapestry Collection, Caribbean Journal is reporting.  The new Bermudiana Beach Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, will be making its debut […] The post Hilton’s First Bermuda Hotel Is Opening This Year  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T64pNm