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New Flights From New York to Honduras’ Caribbean Coast
San Pedro Sula: it’s the portal to the Caribbean coast of Honduras, a destination that includes some of the most beloved islands in the Caribbean, including the increasingly hot destination of Roatan (which just welcomed its first-ever Kimpton). With demand […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Arashi Beach, Aruba
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Matt Boshcka, who sent in this lovely shot of Arashi Beach in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject […]
Avianca Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Honduras
Avianca is launching new nonstop flights to the gateway of Honduras’ Caribbean coast: San Pedro Sula. On Dec. 11, the Colombian carrier will be launching a new nonstop route between New York and San Pedro Sula, with flights on Mondays, […]
Marriott’s Newest Caribbean Hotel Is in Honduras
Marriott’s Aloft brand has opened its newest hotel in the Caribbean Basin: the Aloft San Pedro Sula in Honduras. It’s a major new brand for a Caribbean-coast country that is quietly seeing renewed tourism investment — including the highly-anticipated Kimpton Grand […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Arashi Beach, Aruba
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tom Werner, who sent in this lovely shot of Arashi Beach in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject […]
Spirit Airlines Is Adding New Routes to Honduras
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is adding three new routes to Honduras, Caribbean Journal has learned. In November, the carrier will launch new flights from Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Houston to San Pedro Sula’s Palmerola International Airport. The new Palmerola Airport […]
Playa Completes $34.5 Million Sale of Dreams Puerto Aventuras
Playa Hotels and Resorts has completed its sale of the Dreams Puerto Aventuras resort in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism […]
The State of Real Estate in Roatan, Honduras
Set off the Caribbean coast of Honduras, the island of Roatan has long held a privileged place in the harts of many die-hard Caribbean travelers — but it’s also remained largely under the radar of mass tourism and investment. This story […]
Spirit Airlines Relaunching Honduras Flights
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is relaunching its flights to Honduras on Aug. 17, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company will be resuming routes from both Fort Lauderdale and Houston to San Pedro Sula. Honduras has reopened its borders after shuttering […]
Carnival Pushes Back Launch Date for Mardi Gras Ship
Carnival Cruise Line has pushed back its planned launch for its highly-anticipated new Mardi Gras cruise ship. The cruise line said shipbuilder Meyer Turku had informed it that delivery would be delayed, meaning the first revenue sailing of the ship […]
What to Expect on Carnival’s Newest Ship, Mardi Gras
By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the first look at its highly-anticipated new Mardi Gras ship. The ship, named as a nod to the line’s first ship in 1972, has already launched construction. The 20-deck ship, […]
Hyatt Place Expands in Honduras
By the Caribbean Journal staff Another Hyatt Place has opened its doors in the Caribbean Basin. The new Hyatt Place San Pedro Sula is the second Hyatt Place in Honduras, and the second Hyatt-branded hotel in the country. The new […]
Honduras Seeing Cruise Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the best-kept secrets in regional cruising, and it’s seeing strong growth. Honduras is reporting 5 percent growth in cruise passenger arrivals, compared to its performance in 2016. That’s along with a host […]
Marriott Expanding Courtyard Brand to Honduras
The fast-growing Courtyard by Marriott brand is expanding again in the Caribbean Basin, with a new Courtyard slated to debut in San Pedro Sula, Honduras next year. The news follows similar Courtyard debuts in Caribbean cities including Kralendijk, Bonaire, Nassau […]
Hilton Expanding in Honduras
Hilton has announced plans to build a new 173-room Hilton Garden Inn in the capital city of Tegucigalpa. Set to open in 2021, the hotel will be the first Hilton Garden Inn in Hnoduras, located on Boulevard Juan Pablo II […]
Why the Caribbean Needs to Strengthen Its Internet Infrastructure
By GERARD BEST CJ Contributor PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten—The Caribbean will have to strengthen its Internet infrastructure if it is to keep pace with the world’s growing digital economy. That’s the view held by Bevil Wooding, an Internet Strategist with US-based […]
How to Do a Digital Detox in Honduras
Honduras is one of the Caribbean’s up-and-coming destinations, and that’s in large part to the increasingly popular Indura Beach & Golf Resort in the seaside town of Tela. And now Indura is looking to carve out another niche for the […]
Honduras Sees Continued Tourism Growth
Honduras continues to see growth in tourist arrivals, according to the latest data from the Honduran Institute of Tourism. The country reported 2.177 million stayover visitors last year, up 4 percent from 2.092 million in 2015. International tourism spending reached […]
Temptation Cancun Is Getting a New Look From Karim Rashid
World renowned designer Karim Rashid is leading a major renovation project at the Temptation Cancun adults-only. The multimillion-dollar project includes a seven-story multicolor facade, along with 430 newly-redesigned rooms and suites, in addition to restaurants, bars and other changes. The […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Crashing Waves in Barbados
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kris Julin, who sent in this lovely shot of crashing waves in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject […]
A New Pop-Up Brasserie on Holland America
Holland America Line is adding a new pop-up to its cruise ships. The company has announced plans to launch the Sel de Mer brasserie as a pop-up on six ships in its fleet, including ms Eurodam, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms […]
Honduras’ Barefoot Cay Resort Sold
The Barefoot Cay Resort in the Bay Islands of Honduras has changed ownership. Barefoot Luxury, Inc. has acquired the property, which includes 15 acres on the Caribbean sea and a private three-acre island called Barefoot Cay. Also included in the […]
Jamaica to Upgrade Ocho Rios Tourism Infrastructure
The Jamaican tourist hub of Ocho Rios is getting a major infrastructure upgrade, according to Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett. The town will see around $2.21 million USD in infrastructural developments, including the construction of a boardwalk from the Ocho Rios […]
St Lucia’s Big Infrastructure Projects
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia is embarking on a series of high-profile infrastructure projects on the island. The projects include the Kuwaiti-funded Choc/Gros Islet Highway, the east coast highway and the reconstruction of the Millennium Highway to Cul […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Crashboat Beach, Puerto Rico
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Valerie Sherrer, who sent in this spectacular shot of Crashboat Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […]
Kaeeni Beach Coming to Las Galeras
By Guy Britton A major new hotel is coming to one of the Dominican Republic’s up-and-coming destinations. Amhsa Marina Hotel and Resorts has announced plans to launch construction of the Kaeeni Beach Hotel in the Las Galeras beach enclave of […]
Forget Trashing the Dress. At This Caribbean Hotel, You Can Snorkel the Dress.
A new post-wedding option By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’ve heard of “trashing the dress” – the phenomenon in which newlywed couples have photos taken after the ceremony in non-traditional environments such as abandoned buildings and open fields that […]
Hyatt Opens New Honduras Hotel
A new Hyatt Place By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of a new hotel in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. The 126-room property is the first Hyatt Place hotel in the country. It’s part of […]
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