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Op-Ed: The Y Youth – A Personal Reflection on Cuban Blogs
By Ylena Zamora-Vargas Op-Ed Contributor THEY PREFER speaking English to Spanish, they feel as American as a McDonald’s Big Mac, and they are tired of the insistent preoccupation their parents’ generation has with the current regime. But when second-generation, third-generation, […]
Celebrity Cruises Has a New Destination in the Bahamas
The Bahamas’ Perfect Day at CocoCay has been one of Royal Caribbean’s most popular cruise stops in the Caribbean in recent years. Until now, though, Celebrity Cruises itineraries didn’t visit the port. That just changed this week with the first-ever […]
Marriott Is Opening a New Resort in Turks and Caicos
South Caicos is a pristine, beach-filled, untouched eight-square-mile gem in the heart of Turks and Caicos’ “sister islands.” While the island is already home to the popular Sailrock Resort, little South Caicos is about to get a boost from the […]
The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024
They’re different. They’re fun, they’re colorful, they’re unique. They’re themselves. The Caribbean has no shortage of cool hotels and in this, Caribbean Journal’s 12th annual Cool List, we highlight the places that hit you in a different way, that do […]
Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Caribbean Ship
Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship has officially arrived in the Caribbean. Celebrity Ascent, the fourth and newest ship in the company’s Edge series, is now making regular sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades cruise […]
How the “Aruba Effect” Is Creating Sustained Tourism Growth
“You leave Aruba as a different person. You’ll see. There’s a normal you, then an Aruba you.” That was the feeling from Luis Perez, a repeat visitor to Aruba, who took part in a recent study the Aruba Tourism Authority […]
Celebrity Cruises Is Adding Two New Destinations in The Bahamas
Celebrity Cruises is planning a “revamped” Caribbean program next summer, one that will for the first time include stops at sister brand Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay destination in The Bahamas, along with the tiny island of Bimini. The […]
In Kingston, Jamaica, a New “Urban Oasis”
For decades, the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel has been the most iconic place to stay in the country’s capital of Kingston. As the city grows as a tourism destination, the Pegasus is unveiling a brand-new look, repositioning itself as a new […]
Frontier Airlines Returns to Antigua and Barbuda With Orlando Flights
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the biggest success stories of the Caribbean in the pandemic era, with record-breaking arrivals last year and even bigger numbers so far in 2023. Now, the twin-island destination is getting another boost with the […]
The 7 Best Hotels on the Caribbean Island of Saba
Tiny Saba is a short flight (or ferry) from St Maarten, but it feels like a totally different universe. Low-key, charming and naturally beautiful, it’s a destination that’s all about nature, tranquility and laid-back island vibes. That’s also true of […]
Marriott Just Opened a St Regis Resort in the Riviera Maya
Marriott has opened its newest St Regis resort in the Caribbean region: the striking new St Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya. The luxury resort has 124 rooms and 19 suites in a setting in the new Kanai development on the […]
Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Sanctuary in Martinique
You’re sitting in your own private plunge pool, gazing out a green-hill-lined lagoon, sipping on a ti’ punch. It’s the ultimate French Caribbean afternoon. That’s just another day at one of our favorite places to stay in the French Caribbean: […]
St Croix’s Big Christmas Festival Is Back
It’s one of the Caribbean’s greatest Christmas celebrations: the St Croix Crucian Christmas Festival, now in its 70th year. This year’s event runs from Dec. 11 through Jan. 7, returning in person for the first time since the onset of […]
Caribbean Airlines Reopens Trinidad Airport Lounge After Renovation
Caribbean Airlines has reopened its Caribbean Club lounge at Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport. The relaunched, renovated Caribbean Club lounge is open to the airline’s business class and Caribbean Club members. The 3,062-square-foot lounge has a new, modern look. “In 2022 […]
MSC Is Launching Another New Caribbean Cruise Ship
MSC Cruises is set to launch its newest cruise ship for the Caribbean, with plans to ultimately homeport in New York. The MSC Seascape will hold its naming ceremony in Manhattan on Dec. 7, 2022, with film legend Sophia Loren […]
The Chill List: The Caribbean’s Most Relaxing Hotels
What’s the sound of one palm tree shaking? It’s one of the most beautiful sounds in the Caribbean, an instant reminder that you’ve reached the zenith of tropical beauty. And it’s a guarantor of instant relaxation. But as ubiquitous as […]
Tradewind Aviation Is Expanding Its Fleet
Tradewind Aviation, the Connecticut-based airline that has become the Caribbean’s top luxury carrier, is expanding. The company has announced the order of 20 brand-new Pilatus PC-12 NGX single-engine turboprop aircraft. Tradewind offers both on-demand private charter and scheduled shuttle service […]
Paradise Island Estate Heads to Auction
A $12.25 million estate on Paradise Island in The Bahamas is heading to auction, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean […]
KLM Launches Barbados Flights
Dutch carrier KLM is launching its new flights to the island of Barbados. The new service, which kicks off this weekend, will operate between Amsterdams Schiphol and Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport. KLM is adding over 20,000 seats from Europe […]
Caribbean Moment: A Secret Beach in Cayman
Maybe you’ve been to Seven Mile Beach, or had a mudslide at Rum Point. But if you want to go deeper, to find that sought-after Cayman Islands fantasy, you need Little Cayman, still one of the Caribbean’s greatest secrets. It’s […]
Royal Caribbean Orders New Oasis-Class Cruise Ship
By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is expanding its Oasis class with another huge new cruise ship, the company announced this week. Royal has entered into an agreement with French shipcuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique for a sixth Oasis-class ship. […]
Spirit Airlines Is Launching a Big Caribbean Expansion From Orlando
By the Caribbean Journal staff Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is continuing its rapid Caribbean expansion with a host of new routes out of Orlando International Airport. Beginning Oct. 4, the Miramar, Fla.-based carrier will begin offering international nonstop flights to […]
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 […]
The 10 Best Caribbean Wellness Resorts
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Sometimes, when everyday stresses threaten to dim our dazzle, what we really need is a restorative getaway, a few days devoted to our physical and emotional health in an idyllic location. If that sounds […]
Norwegian Launching New Routes to Martinique
Getting to one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating destinations is getting easier — and cheaper. Low-cost carrier Norwegian is launching two new routes to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, and they’ll be among the region’s lowest fares. Beginning Oct. […]
A Fish Recipe for Lent from the Caribbean
In the Caribbean, many celebrate the pre-Lenten season with various festivities. With Catholicism being the dominant religion in the Caribbean, Lent is widely observed on the islands. In Trinidad, the pre-Lenten season is celebrated with weeks of fetes (or parties), […]
A New Beach Bar at the Four Seasons Nevis
One of the Caribbean’s most innovative luxury resorts has a new creation: a classic Caribbean beach bar. It’s called the Kastawey Beach Bar, and it’s a restaurant and bar serving “hook-to-table fare” and rum cocktails. Set on the property’s southern […]
Celebrity Cruises Signs Demi Lovato to Kick Off Concert Series
Celebrity Cruises has signed music superstar Demi Lovato to kick off its new Concert Series this winter season. The concert will take place in St Maarten, and be available for four Caribbean itineraries: a 14-night Caribbean holiday on Celebrity Equinox, […]
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