Amazing Islands

Hubert Keller, the culinary mastermind behind San Francisco’s Fleur de Lys. Shawn McClain: whose portfolio includes six groundbreaking restaurants in Chicago and Las Vegas. James Beard Award winner Scott Conant of Cello Steak and The Americano.  They’re some of the […] The post Why These Star Chefs Are Coming to the Dominican Republic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBDpr3

Canadian carrier WestJet is ramping up capacity to two of Mexico’s hottest destinations, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airline is ramping up flights from Winnipeg to Cancun to seven weekly flights — a 40 percent increase compared to last winter.  […] The post WestJet Is Adding More Flights to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBDpg2

Aruba has made no secret of its push to court more tourism from South America, and those efforts will get another boost this winter with a brand-new flight from Brazil.  Brazilian carrier Gol is adding a new nonstop flight between […] The post New Brazil-Aruba Flights Are Coming This Winter appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBDYqZ

Iberostar has pushed back the debut of its highly-anticipated new resort in Aruba, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. Subscribe […] The post Iberostar Pushes Back Aruba Opening Date appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBDCKm

The American Society of Travel Advisors has named a Caribbean destination as its international partner of the year: The Bahamas.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel […] The post ASTA Names Top International Destination Partner  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBDBsf

It’s not just all the new flights, or the hotel occupancy growth, or the new-look waterfront in Charlotte Amalie.  There’s a palpable dynamism in the US Virgin Islands right now. You know it when you board a completely-full flight from […] The post Why the US Virgin Islands Is a “Leader” in Caribbean Tourism  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBBCbs

Whether you’re heading to the wide, white sands of Eagle Beach or planning a cultural getaway in Oranjestad, it’s about to get even easier to visit Aruba this winter.  Delta Air Lines is relaunching ints nonstop flights between Minneapolis and […] The post Delta Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Aruba This Winter  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBBCQJ

Sun Country Airlines is adding a new nonstop route to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Minneapolis-based carrier will be adding new seasonal service between Milwaukee and Punta Cana for the winter season.  […] The post Sun Country Is Adding a New Nonstop Route to Punta Cana  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBBCF9

It’s a hidden corner of Montego Bay, southwest of the airport, set out on a peninsula in the heart of the sea.  Head out toward the edge of the water and you’ll find a trio of all-inclusive resorts, all part […] The post A “Secret” All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TB8jsr

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader John Dorazio, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach on Simpson Bay in St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Sand in Simpson Bay, St Maarten appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TB8KFx

Turks and Caicos’ most-anticipated opening of 2024 is set for this fall: the debut of The Strand, Providenciales’ newest residential resort.  The boutique property has already tapped a new general manager and hospitality manager — a husband-and-wife team.  The Strand […] The post New Turks and Caicos Resort Readies for Fall Debut  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TB83kx

The Bahamas has become one of the region’s top sports tourism destinations in recent years, from college bowl games to LPGA tournaments to the Battle for Atlantis and Baha Mar Hoops.  Now, the destination is tapping into another kind of […] The post ESPN Is Hosting a Fantasy Football Weekend in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TB6TDC

 back again. The annual “Truffle Dinner” at the Baha Mar’s Cafe Boulud The Bahamas is making its return this October for the resort’s Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival. The multi-course meal features a menu by Chef Daniel Boulud and Executive […] The post Nassau, The Bahamas Is Hosting the Ultimate Truffle Dinner appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TB4PfN

When it comes to wine lists in the Caribbean, there really is no competition: Nassau’s Graycliff hotel stands far above the rest, with several hundred thousand bottles in its cellar.  And now the legendary Bahamian hotel has been honored again, […] The post The Caribbean’s Best Hotel for Wine  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TB4PTg

A top luxury beach hotel in the Caribbean 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 […] The post This Top Caribbean Luxury Hotel Has a New Owner  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TB46r4

The Caribbean’s newest cruise ship has officially called on the Caribbean’s most popular cruise port.  Royal Caribbean’s new Utopia of the Seas made its first visit to the Nassau Cruise Port on Sunday. The visit came as part of a broader […] The post Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship Just Made Its First Visit to Nassau  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TB1zV7

Tastings of the world’s rarest rums. Cocktail parties on the beach. Spectacular villas. Up-close meetings with the Caribbean’s premier rum-makers. Michelin-level gastronomy.  There’s nothing quite like the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the competition and festival that celebrates the very […] The post How to Spend a Week in St. Barts Tasting the Caribbean’s Best Rums  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9zq2D

Surging tourism numbers have helped lead Aruba’s airport to record-breaking passenger traffic numbers in the first half of 2024, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airport handled 803,287 revenue-generating passengers in the first six months of the year, an all-time high […] The post Aruba’s Airport Just Broke a Record  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9zd1r

The Cayman Islands will play host to the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry conference this year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The annual event, a high-level gathering of top tourism stakeholders from around the region, will run Sept. […] The post Cayman Islands to Host Major Caribbean Tourism Conference  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9zcrV

Puerto Rico is easy to get to. It’s one of the easiest, cheapest places to fly in the Caribbean — making it a particularly good place for a destination wedding. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides […] The post The Best Puerto Rico Wedding Resorts, According to Travel Agents appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9zMjf

Bahamasair is launching new nonstop flights between Nassau and Montego Bay, Jamaica this November.  The new service will be kicking off on Nov. 17, 2024.  Bahamasair will be operating two weekly flights, with service on Thursdays and Sundays “to better […] The post Bahamasair to Launch New Montego Bay Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9xDjT

World-class chefs, magnificent resorts, pristine beaches and dynamic art galleries. Whether you’re looking for a classic sand-filled vacation, a foodie getaway, a golf week or a culture trip, Nassau Paradise Island has it all.  In the last few years, it’s […] The post American Airlines’ New Daily Nonstop Flights to Nassau, The Bahamas appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9tjVR

Miles Mercera, one of the top tourism directors in the Caribbean, is stepping down, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Mercera, who has helped lead Bonaire to record-breaking tourism arrivals since taking over back in 2021, is departing as CEO of Tourism […] The post Bonaire Tourism CEO Stepping Down  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9tTNJ

A dip in the ocean and lounging by the resort pool are quintessential components of a Caribbean resort vacation, but for a stay that literally drips with luxury there’s no topping a private swimming pool attached to your suite. Rooms […] The post Every Room at These 7 Caribbean Resorts Has Its Own Private Pool appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9sZFh

It’s just past what might be the oldest church in The Bahamas, the St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church — or what’s left of it.  Today, it’s a stone shell of a once-impressive structure. You can feel the energy as […] The post A Secret, Must-Visit Spot on Long Island in The Bahamas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9sZ8Z

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michael Lockwood, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach in Cancun, Mexico. 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 Cancun, Mexico appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9sPyH

Montego Bay. Port Antonio. Ocho Rios. Negril. Green Island. The last one may not be very familiar to most travelers, even those who know Jamaica well. But the area on the northwestern coast of Jamaica is set to become a […] The post Two Big Resorts Are Opening in a Little-Known Corner of Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9qHDF

In a boost for Bonaire’s efforts to tap into the increasingly important South American market, a new nonstop flight is launching between Colombia and Bonaire.  Later this month, Z Air will kick off a new nonstop route between Barranquilla and […] The post More New Nonstop Flights Between Colombia, Bonaire appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9qH2C

All-inclusive resorts are more popular than ever, particularly in the Caribbean. The all-inclusive concept just keeps winning over travelers, who have been drawn to the ease, comfort and convenience of the concept. But the biggest thing within the space isn’t […] The post The 10 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, From Antigua to Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9nKSd

The Dominican Republics’ premier culinary event is back again for its second year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The country’s leading resort, the Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, is hosting the second edition of its Casa de Campo Food and […] The post The Caribbean’s Hottest Food Festival Is Back in the Dominican Republic appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9n7bS

Hotels across the Caribbean are continuing to outpace last year’s very strong performance, according to new data from hotel analytics firm STR.  The region’s hotel occupancy in June was 68.1 percent, a 3.4 percent jump compared to the same period […] The post Strong Summer Continues for Caribbean Hotels appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9n7Rp

Jamaica has topped 55,000 visitors since reopening tourism in the wake of the hurricane, officials said this week.  On July 2 and July 3, no tourists arrived in Jamaica, with the storm largely shutting down the island.  In the first […] The post Jamaica Tops 55,000 Visitors Since Reopening  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9kTDg

A new waterfront condo project has launched construction in the Cayman Islands.  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 […] The post New Grand Cayman Waterfront Project Launches Construction  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9jph5

The Caribbean aviation sector is hotter than ever: new flights, new routes and new-entry airlines have turned what was a quiet, lethargic sector into a competitive intra-regional market.  The Caribbean, which in the wake of LIAT’s demise was largely devoid […] The post Caribbean Airlines Just Launched Its First Flights to Puerto Rico  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9h1gg

A new all-inclusive resort is coming to the Riviera Maya this winter, 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 in the Caribbean. […] The post This Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Is Set for a Big Renovation and a Rebrand  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9gNWZ

Folks seeking their own slice of paradise in the Caribbean continue to opt for the Bahamian destination with Paradise in its name. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and […] The post Paradise Island Demand Is “High” As New Offerings Emerge appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9gNCX

TAFER Hotels, best known for its Garza Blanca resort in Cancun and the recently-debuted Hotel Mousai, is opening its first resorts on a Caribbean island, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is […] The post TAFER is Adding Two New Caribbean Hotels  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9gMdR

For a destination that has helped lead the way for the Caribbean out of the pandemic, it’s no surprise that the US Virgin Islands is at the forefront with another innovation: a brand-new Caribbean tourism summit.  The new US Virgin […] The post The US Virgin Islands Is Hosting a New Caribbean Tourism Summit in St Thomas appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9dXVS

Playa Hotels and Resorts owns or operates 25 different resorts in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region.  After Hurricane Beryl barreled through the Caribbean Sea earlier this month, it was no surprise that Playa would offer an update on its portfolio.  So […] The post Playa: Caribbean, Mexico All-Inclusive Resorts Open and Operational  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9cwDJ

It’s the newest jet-set retreat in The Bahamas: the Goldwynn Resort and Residences, the residential-style resort that’s a return to the classic glamour of Cable Beach.  And this summer, the resort is making it easier than ever to visit.  The […] The post How to Save at Nassau Paradise Island’s Hottest New Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9cWQd

From the sparkling new Sandals Royal Curacao to its always-dynamic capital, Curacao is in the midst of a travel boom — with travelers continuing to flock even in the typically slower summer season.  Even last month, normally one of the […] The post Travelers Keep Flocking to Curacao, With Demand Higher Than Ever appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9bC8h

American Airlines is significantly ramping up its service to the British Virgin Islands for the holiday season, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning Dec. 7, American will be increasing its BVI flight schedule to five peak-day flights starting Dec. 7.  That’s […] The post American Airlines’ Big British Virgin Islands Expansion  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9b0qN

Passenger traffic continues to decline at Cancun International Airport, with the largest single-month slowdown in traffic in more than a year.  That’s according to newly-released data from ASUR, which manages the airport.  Overall traffic in Cancun was 2.476 million in […] The post Cancun Passenger Traffic Continues Decline  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9Zmsx

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kevin Michitsch, who took this lovely shot of Carlisle Bay from the Curtain Bluff resort.  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: Overlooking Carlisle Bay in Antigua  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9YVq4

One of Turks and Caicos’ top luxury resorts has announced a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos has tapped Louella Brezovar-van Veen to the role.  Brezovar-van Veen will oversee operations for the 147-room resort, […] The post The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos Has a New General Manager  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9YKSJ

The brilliant sands of Seven Mile Beach. The laid-back cool of Cayman Kai. The wonder of the Crystal Caves. The palpable history of Bodden Town. All those world-class restaurants.  If you’ve been to Grand Cayman, you know just how rich […] The post American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Nonstop Flights to Grand Cayman appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9WY50

One of San Juan’s hottest boutique hotels is now a Hilton: the Palacio Provincial, the intimate retreat set in a former diplomatic building in Puerto Rico’s capital.  The hotel, a sister property to Old San Juan’s beloved El Convento, is […] The post This Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Hotel Is Now a Hilton  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9WFZy

Mexico’s ultra-popular destination of Los Cabos is set to welcome a new hotel next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new 68-room Tropicana Los Cabos will be opening its doors in August, in the heart of San Jose del Cabo’s […] The post This Historic Los Cabos Hotel Is Getting New Life   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9StZF

It was another positive tourism month for the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire in June, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal. Last month, 12,117 stayover visitors came to Bonaire, a 5.4 percent increase compared to the same period […] The post Bonaire Tourism Numbers Keep Climbing appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9StKT

The Caribbean has become a hotbed for residential resort activity, with branded residences surging in popularity. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe […] The post Four Seasons Has a New Caribbean Residential Resort Project appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9SVdX

Jamaica has had “no major tourism fallout” from the passage of Hurricane Beryl, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, with its top tourism destinations on the north coast, from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios and Negril, spared significant damage. “While […] The post Jamaica: “No Major Tourism Fallout” From Hurricane  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9RlYv

Sunrise Airways just begin offering same-day service between St. Kitts and Saint Lucia. The new connectivity, which started this week, will help connectivity between the two islands and provide a boost for island-hoppers. “We are excited about this new flight […] The post This Caribbean Airline Just Launched Saint Lucia-St Kitts Flights appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/T9RlDx

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