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Viva Wyndham Reopens Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive

Viva Wyndham Resorts has reopened its all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The company is now welcoming back guests to the Viva Wyndham Azteca resort, set in one of the most popular beach towns […]

Viva Wyndham Reopens Bahamas All-Inclusive

Viva Wyndham Resorts has officially reopened its Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach all-inclusive resort in The Bahamas. The resort is set on 26 acres of beachfront property in Freeport on the island of Grand Bahama. The resort has amenities including an […]

Grand Bahama’s Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort to Reopen

The Viva Wyndham all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama is slated to reopen in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 26-acre property on the south shore of Grand Bahama will reopen Nov. 1, Grand Bahama tourism officials confirmed. The 274-room resort […]

Grand Bahama’s Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Completes Renovation

The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach in Freeport, Grand Bahama has completed extensive renovations, the property announced. The project entailed upgrades to the resort’s dining experiences, guest rooms, pool area, gym and common areas. The resort, which includes four restaurants, a […]

Cabarete’s Viva Wyndham Tangerine to Reopen in December

The Viva Wyndham Tangerine all-inclusive on the north coast of the Dominican Republic is undergoing a renovation project. The hotel, which has 276 rooms and suites in the Cabarete area, will reopen on Dec. 11, the company said. The $9.5 […]

Haiti Tourism Ministry, Viva Wyndham Resorts Hold Talks

Above: Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Viledrouin with Viva Wyndham officials By the Caribbean Journal staff An all-inclusive resort in Haiti? While that’s become the norm in Haiti’s neighbour on Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic, Haiti’s developing tourism sector could be looking […]

Dennis Chung: Jamaica’s Survival Under the International Monetary Fund

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor AT THE END of December 2012, when it became clear no International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal was coming, I wrote an article titled “Jamaica without the IMF,” as I felt that it was important to […]

A Revival for Jamaican Manufacturing?

Above: Industry Minister Anthony Hylton By the Caribbean Journal staff Manufacturing is a “major area of growth potential” for Jamaica, and it will regain its status as a critical driver of growth, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. Manufacturing is […]

Jamaica’s Black River Plans for a Revival

By the Caribbean Journal staff The capital of Jamaica’s St Elizabeth parish is looking to engineer a revival, with a plan to attract new investment and new businesses. It’s the city of Black River which is the centre of those […]

Tulum Is About to Welcome Its First Nonstop Flights from the US

It was a tiny beach town, tucked amid mangroves and Mayan ruins, the stomping ground of yogis and artists and creative types. In the last decade, though, the Mexican Caribbean town of Tulum has exploded, surging into one of the […]

At These 13 Resorts, You Can Take the Perfect Adventure-Filled Vacation in Belize

Belize, a Caribbean travel destination full of natural wonders that also happens to have some of the coolest adventure resorts on the planet, from top-flight jungle hotels to luxurious river lodges and just about everything in between, whether you’re seeking […]

Delta Air Lines Is Launching New Dominican Republic Flights

While much of its growth in recent years has come in the cruise industry, the Dominican Republic’s Puerto Plata remains one of the most popular places to visit in the country. Now, Delta Air Lines has announced plans for a […]

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 […]

The 10 Best New Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024

The Caribbean hotel pipeline isn’t slowing down, and that means another wave of hotels set to open their doors in 2024. Our list of the hottest new hotels for 2024 includes some that just opened their doors at the end […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2024

Don’t be fooled: there is a formula to creating a great restaurant. It’s the same formula we use to evaluate the region’s best places to eat. You see, every great restaurant is built on three core pillars: food, service and […]

More Dominican Republic Flights Coming from Miami

The Dominican Republic is receiving more tourists this year than any other period in its history — in large part because the country is attracting visitors beyond its traditional tourism hub of Punta Cana. That’s nowhere more true than in the […]

Sunwing Set to Resume Grand Bahama Flights

Canadian vacation company Sunwing is set to resume its nonstop flights to Grand Bahama in December. The company will relaunch service from both Toronto and Montreal to Grand Bahama in The Bahamas beginning Dec. 16, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The […]

Sandals Is Adding an All-Inclusive Dine-Around Option in Nassau

It’s a new concept in the world of all-inclusive: the dine-around — giving guests at resorts vouchers or credits to go out and explore local restaurants as part of their all-inclusive plan. The program, first pioneered by the Bay Gardens resort […]

Sunwing Relaunching Grand Bahama Flights

Sunwing is planning a big push to the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas this winter. The Canadian travel giant is relaunching a pair of routes to Freeport in December: service between Montreal and Freeport and service between Toronto […]

Norwegian Launches Sales for Newest Cruise Ship’s Caribbean Sailings

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched sales for its newest cruise ship, Norwegian Aqua. Aqua, part of the line’s expanded “Prima Plus Class,” will be setting sail in April 2025. The company has launched sales for Aqua’s first sailings to the […]

This Turks and Caicos Hotel Just Reopened After an Upgrade

Turks and Caicos’ The Somerset on Grace Bay hotel has officially reopened for the season, following property-wide upgrade project. The 53-villa resort just completed a “refresh” including upgrades or total refurbishments to many of the rooms, including new state-of-the-art kitchen […]

How to Save on a Grand Bahama Vacation This Winter

It’s The Bahamas’ eco paradise: Grand Bahama, home to resplendent natural beauty, laid-back beach vibes and endless adventure. Now it’s easier than ever to visit the island, thanks to new “hot deals” from a host of Grand Bahama hotels this […]

A New Kind of Culinary Adventure in Nassau

The Caribbean’s ultimate gourmet hotel, Graycliff in Nassau, The Bahamas has launched a new series of culinary adventures for the bon vivant. It’s called the Indulgences series, and the offering mixes the pairing of fine wines and spirits with delectable […]

You Need to Go to This Caribbean Rum Festival in St Bart’s

Some call it the “Cannes of Caribbean Rum.” Each year, the top rums from across the Caribbean Basin face off in a blind-tasting competition that is the most exclusive field in the industry, with heavyweights from countries like Martinique, Jamaica, […]

12 Tiny Caribbean Luxury Resorts to Visit Right Now

World-renowned wine cellars; geothermal energy systems; private beach houses. The Caribbean’s luxury hotels continue to innovate, and that’s nowhere more true than in its boutique hotels. But for some travelers, even a boutique hotel can be a bit too much. […]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s New Caribbean Cruise Ship

Norwegian Cruise Line has officially launched what will be its newest cruise ship in the Caribbean. The new Norwegian Viva welcomed its firsts guests in Europe this week, the second ship in its new Prima class. Norwegian Viva will be […]

Puerto Rico Is Breaking Tourism Records

From hotel occupancy to new flights to cruise ship arrivals, Puerto Rico is breaking many of its tourism records, according to Carlos Mercado Santiago, the executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. The destination’s numbers from the just-closed fiscal […]

Atlantis Is Building The Bahamas’ First “Coral Gene Bank”

It’s a growing problem for coral reefs in the Caribbean: stony coral tissue loss disease, which continues to decimate coral populations in The Bahamas and the Caribbean. More than half of the 45 reef-building coral species in the wider region […]

How to Take the Perfect All-Inclusive Summer Vacation in the Caribbean