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Paul McCartney Honeymooned Here. Now, a Legendary Bahamas Hotel Is Being Reborn 

Paul McCartney honeymooned there. Greta Garbo stayed there, as did Raymond Burr and Rita Gam. It was a bold-faced, jet-set hotspot in the 1960s and 1970s.  But then Eleuthera’s Potlatch Club fell into disrepair.  For the last seven years, Bruce […]

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How You Can Save at St Croix’s Top Beach Resort Right Now 

It’s the most legendary place to stay in St Croix: The Buccaneer, the storied beach resort near Christiansted that’s home to one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Caribbean.  If you’re planning a springtime vacation, the resort has […]

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Dominican Republic Cruise Tourism Keeps Growing 

It’s no secret that the Dominican Republic is the most popular destination in the Caribbean, as measured by air visitors.  But the country’s cruise industry has quietly been seeing rapid growth, too.  Indeed, the Dominican Republic welcomed just under 867,000 […]

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Antigua and Barbuda Has New Programs for Travel Advisors

Travel advisors have a lot to look forward to about selling Antigua from new luxury resorts aimed at wealthy travelers to new programs designed to make travel agents more money. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]

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Wyndham Opens Dominican Republic All-Inclusive, Plans Second Resort in Punta Cana 

Pristine beaches, lush rainforests and winding rivers; the Dominican Republic’s Samana peninsula is a haven for nature lovers and those in search of a more untouched Caribbean.  Now, the area has a new resort, combining all-inclusive convenience with easy access […]

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WestJet Is Coming Back to Bonaire for a Second Season

The newest gateway for Canadian travelers to the Dutch Caribbean is coming back again for a second season this upcoming winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  WestJet, which kicked off its first-ever flights between Toronto and Bonaire last year, has announced […]

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American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Saint Lucia Flights 

The world’s largest airline is expanding its nonstop service to the Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia ahead of the summer season, Caribbean Journal has learned.  American Airlines is doubling its daily nonstop flights between Miami and Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra […]

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Dominican Republic Cruise Tourism Keeps Growing 

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It’s no secret that the Dominican Republic is the most popular destination in the Caribbean, as measured by air visitors.  But the country’s cruise industry has quietly been seeing rapid growth, too.  Indeed, the Dominican Republic welcomed just under 867,000 […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Is Adding Caribbean, Bahamas Cruises From a New US Homeport

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Norwegian Cruise Line is adding a new homeport next year: Jacksonville, Fla, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has signed a three-year agreement to homeport its Norwegian Gem cruise port in Jacksonville, beginning in November 2025.  The 2,394-guest-capacity ship will […]

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Antigua Cruise Port Just Broke Its Single-Day Record

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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 — […]

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Rum Journal: The Caribbean’s Best New Rum Is From Grenada 

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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 […]

Rum Journal: The Best Rum in Belize

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The focus of the rum world has traditionally been eastward. The vast number of distilleries across the islands of the Eastern Caribbean have always dominated the attention of rum consumers and connoisseurs alike, with only Guatemala’s Ron Zacapa and Nicaragua’s […]

Rum Journal: A Secret Rum Punch in Eleuthera 

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For more than two decades, this has been the must-visit beach bar in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera: Tippy’s perched above a stunning crescent of sand on the island’s eastern coast.  The colorful yellow and blue, the warm service and great food […]

Rum Journal: From Bermuda, a New Kind of Old Rum 

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Bermuda’s Gosling’s Rum has a special place among rum lovers. For years, before rum’s renaissance in the last decade, Gosling’s was often one of the few premium rums you could find a bar shelf.  For true rum aficionados, its unmistakable […]

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“Transformational” Project to Redevelop Two Caribbean Airports 

A pair of major airports in the Caribbean will be undergoing a significant remodeling through a new public-private partnership, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The new public private partnership led by VIports Partners would remodel St Thomas’ Cyril E. King […]


Is Canouan the Next Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Hotspot? 

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Whether stepping foot on Canouan for the first time or seeing its green Mount Royal peak and coastal posh surroundings from afar, there’s a visible vibe. And, that vibe is ultra-luxurious. Compared to its St. Vincent and the Grenadines counterparts […]


Turks and Caicos Villa on the Market for $40M

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A luxury villa on Long Bay in Providenciales is on the market for $40 million. The Triton Luxury Villa, which has been listed in the past for $30 million (as recently as 2022), is on the market with Ian Hurdle […]


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Antigua and Barbuda Has New Programs for Travel Advisors

Travel advisors have a lot to look forward to about selling Antigua from new luxury resorts aimed at wealthy travelers to new programs designed to make travel agents more money. In a question-and-answer session with Dean Fenton, the U.S. director […]


Island Routes Has a New Travel Advisor Loyalty Program 

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Island Routes has a new loyalty program for travel advisors, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The company has launched Island Route Rewards, which offers benefits like free experiences, preferred rates and priority access for clients, among other inclusions.  That includes […]


This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Has a New "Double Bonus" for Travel Agents

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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 […]


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