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It’s no secret that the pandemic changed things for the Caribbean travel industry. Perhaps most notably, it changed the calendar.  The whole notion of seasonality changed. For many Caribbean destinations, that now means hotels that are full in the summer, […] The post Curacao Is Hot This Summer. And We’re Not Talking About the Weather.  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCHm5Z

Last month, cruise giant Royal Caribbean debuted a new concept for the brand: a “short getaway” ship, designed for weekend trips and quick jaunts. But the company’s newest ship, set to sail for the first time next summer, is about […] The post Royal Caribbean Just Revealed a New Ship, Star of the Seas — and It’s Designed for Families appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCHlnw

Legendary musician Sir Rod Stewart is joining The Bahamas’ big autumn culinary festival, which is taking place at the Baha Mar resort in October, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Stewart will headline the Beach Party at the Baha Bay Lagoon for […] The post Rod Stewart Is Joining The Bahamas’ Biggest Fall Event  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCG21g

It’s been a strong year for Caribbean hotels, with hotel occupancy climbing every month from January to June. Unsurprisingly, in July, that changed, the direct result of the passage of Hurricane Beryl.  Indeed, July saw a 1.9 percent reduction in […] The post Where Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Stands Right Now  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCCfrG

It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: the boutique Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Jamaica, the luxury resort where Ralph Lauren is a part-owner and even designed the hotel rooms.  But what you may not realize is […] The post There’s a New Villa at the Round Hill Resort in Montego Bay appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TCCfjQ

“You don’t need to worry about life. Just go with the flow,” she tells me. I’m chronicling beach bars in Saint Martin’s Orient Bay, and the very friendly woman advertising her beach massage business assures me the clouds overhead will […] The post Exploring Saint Martin’s Orient Bay, Beach Bar by Beach Bar  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC9V8h

It’s been nearly a half century since Club Med opened its first resort in the Mexican Caribbean (1976 to be exact), and now the company is planning a big renovation to its Cancun resort.  In what the company is calling […] The post Club Med’s Cancun All-Inclusive Is Getting a Makeover, With Plans for a 2025 Reveal appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC9JD3

It’s most famous for its just-beyond-the-beach landings. But St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport is now making its mark in another way: with a major improvement in passenger traffic.  Airport officials told Caribbean Journal that the airport has made a […] The post St Maarten Says It Is Seeing a “Significant Recovery” in Airport Traffic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC9J3l

Nassau’s popular Margaritaville Beach Resort is set to honor the late Jimmy Buffett with a weekend of the legendary musician’s works.  To mark Jimmy Buffett Day on Aug. 30, the resort will host live performances of Buffett’s greatest hits from […] The post A Jimmy Buffett Weekend in Nassau appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC6wdc

The Pitons, the drive-in volcano, the chocolate, the floating water parks, the infinity pools.  Saint Lucia remains one of the most diverse destinations in the Caribbean, whether you’re seeking out a couples-only sanctuary in the rainforest or an authentic cacao […] The post Heading to Saint Lucia? American Airlines Is Adding a New Flight.   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC6wQG

It was the crown jewel of San Juan’s hotels: the nearly 420-room Ritz-Carlton, San Juan, set in the heart of the beachfront neighborhood of Isla Verde and home to a popular casino, too.  Then came the storms of 2017. The […] The post Ritz-Carlton Is Reopening Its San Juan, Puerto Rico Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC4qXT

Volcanoes, black-sand beaches, towering mountains and sweeping waterfalls. If you haven’t been to Dominica, you’re missing out on one of the most naturally beautiful places in the whole Caribbean.  Of course, Dominica still remains something of a well-kept secret, off […] The post A Tourism Rebirth in Dominica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC4qNN

Jamaica’s tourism train keeps running, as the island looks to emerge from a post-Beryl dip with a strong third and fourth quarter.  Jamaica is nearing 2.5 million total visitors for 2024, when considering both stopover and cruise arrivals. It’s a […] The post Jamaica Nears 2.5 Million Total Visitors for 2024, Looking for Post-Beryl Rebound  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC4qJC

I remember the first time I saw Rendezvous Bay in Anguilla. Even as a veteran of more Caribbean beaches than just about anyone, I was stunned. The sand was perfect. So soft, so white. And then there was the view […] The post How the Island of Anguilla Is Becoming a Year-Round Destination  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC33g6

When it comes to beaches in Aruba, it’s hard to top Eagle. There’s just something about the vibrant white of the sand; that dynamic turquoise. The remarkable width of the shoreline.  Even on an island like Aruba, where beautiful beaches, […] The post Caribbean Moment: Finding Zen on the Sands of Eagle Beach, Aruba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC2vLM

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dan Walker from Massillon, Ohio, who sent in this photo of one of the Caribbean’s most legendary beaches: Trunk Bay in St John.  Have you taken a great photo in the […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Trunk Bay in St John, USVI appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC2j3S

It’s one of the top cruise destinations in the region: St Maarten, which has been steadily seeing its numbers return to pre-pandemic levels buoyed by a stream of major cruise lines. Now, the island’s port has even bigger goals for […] The post St Maarten Has a Big Cruise Forecast for 2025 appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC17jW

The beaches, the all-inclusive resorts, the food. Antigua and Barbuda has always been a favorite of Canadian travelers. But the biggest change for the twin-island destination is that Canadians are flocking year-round. Indeed, so far in 2024 more than 21,000 […] The post Canadians Are Flocking to This Caribbean Island Right Now  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC17Yt

A luxury villa at the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo resort is on the market for $27.5 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate […] The post Dominican Republic Beachfront Home Lists for $27.5 Million  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC0syF

Our new series looks at the value proposition for different price ranges of homes 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. […] The post Caribbean Home: What $1.4 Million Buys You in Aruba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TC0XvP

You may not be familiar with Green Island, set off the highway between Montego Bay and Negril on the western corner of Jamaica. But a pair of new resorts mean the area will likely soon be on the radar of […] The post Jamaica’s Two Newest Resorts Now Have an Opening Date  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBz5ZG

Two of the world’s most sought after destinations came together this week with the holding of the annual Antigua Barbuda Hamptons Challenge Regatta.  The event brought Antigua’s signature sailing spirt to Long Island, promoting Antigua’s sailing tradition to the Hampton’s […] The post Bringing Antigua and Barbuda to The Hamptons appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBycWr

Beginning in December, the sizzling Caribbean destination of Antigua and Barbuda is set for a major ramp-up of service on American Airlines.  The world’s largest airline is planning to expand its existing Charlotte-Antigua flights to daily nonstop service, Caribbean Journal […] The post American Airlines Is Adding Daily Flights From Charlotte to Antigua  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBwgx3

The hemisphere’s hottest luxury villa company has revealed another major addition in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Nocturne Luxury Villas, which operates best-in-class luxury villa rental companies in the US, Caribbean and Mexico, has acquired the Grand Cayman Vilas […] The post Nocturne Luxury Villas Is Now in Grand Cayman appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBwgpf

A 35-acre private island in Abaco is now on 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 […] The post 35-Acre Abaco Private Island on the Market appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBwQQ5

What isn’t there to love about Puerto Rico? It’s a U.S. territory that uses the U.S. dollar. It certainly has its own cultural charm and identity, spanning the white sand West Coast surfing utopia of Rincon to the visibly historic […] The post How to Move to San Juan, Puerto Rico appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBwQ9V

The Dominican Republic’s top resort has launched a new partnership with luxury airline Tradewind Aviation.  The partnership gives Casa de Campo guests who are new to Tradewind $1,000 off their first private charter to La Romana — or a complimentary flight […] The post The Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo Just Partnered With Tradewind Aviation  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBtMRk

A top hotel in the Placencia area of Belize is joining the Hyatt portfolio, 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. […] The post This Belize Hotel Is Becoming a Hyatt  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBsnNW

The two newest resorts in St Thomas now have new operators, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Marriott’s Westin Beach Resort and Spa and Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef in St Thomas have tapped Davidson Hospitality Group as their […] The post New Operator for Two Top Resorts in St Thomas, USVI appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBrDfQ

Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport just broke its all-time record for passengers in a fiscal year.  The Bahamian capital’s airport reported 4.06 million passengers in fiscal year 2024, up from the previous record of 3.99 in fiscal year 2019. The […] The post Nassau’s Airport Just Broke an All-Time Passenger Record appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBrDXg

The beach bars, the charter yachts, the private islands. The British Virgin Islands is among the more fascinating destinations in the Caribbean — but it’s not always easy to get to.  Enter Caribbean Airlines, which just announced plans to launch […] The post Caribbean Airlines Is Adding a New Island: Tortola, BVI  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBr2Qj

Sandals is always right around the top when it comes to the resorts that travel agents book the most.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. […] The post Sandals’ Top Resort in Jamaica Right Now, According to Agents appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBqp07

It’s been one of the biggest success stories of the post-pandemic travel period: the Turks and Caicos Islands, which has been one of the hottest destinations in the wider Caribbean since its travel reopening in 2020 and hasn’t really slown […] The post Turks and Caicos Is Booming, With a New Marriott and American Airlines Flights on the Way  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBnfZC

Maybe you’ve heard of Cabo. Or Acapculco. Or Puerto Vallarta. When it comes to destinations on Mexico’s Pacific coast, there are some clear standouts.  But another coastal getaway has been getting increasingly hot in recent years: Mazatlan,  Mexico tourism officials call […] The post Mazatlan Is Getting Hot. Now Delta Is Adding a New Nonstop Route.  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBnfR2

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has shared the initial lineup of presenters for its upcoming State of the Industry Conference in Grand Cayman early next month.  This year’s SOTIC, which is being hosted at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach […] The post Grand Cayman Caribbean Tourism Conference to Cover Everything from AI to Sustainability   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBnfKp

While Cancun’s passenger traffic has been sliding of late, it remains one of the most popular destinations in the hemisphere.  This winter, American Airlines has announced plans to add even more flights oto Cancun, with an increase from two cities […] The post American Airlines Is Adding More Cancun Flights This Winter appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBmk4F

French Caribbean airline Air Antilles has officially relaunched following a restructuring.  The regional carrier had ceased operations in 2023 following a bankruptcy, but launched its “first” new flight this week.  The airline was resurrected thanks to a takeover by a […] The post Air Antilles, the French Caribbean Regional Airline, Is Back appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/TBmjlN

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