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A New Grand Hyatt Resort Is Opening in Grand Cayman This Fall

It’s doubly grand. The Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort and Spa is set to open this fall, Caribbean Journal has learned, a new luxury retreat that will bring 382 guest rooms and suites to the edge of Seven Mile Beach. […]

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The Dominican Republic’s Newest Luxury Resort Is a Jungle Hideaway With Private Villas, Plunge Pools and Personal Chefs

A new all-villa resort has debuted on the Samaná Peninsula, bringing a rare mix of luxury, privacy and sustainability to one of the Dominican Republic’s most unspoiled destinations. It’s called Ocama, and it’s officially open, Caribbean Journal has learned. Tucked into […]

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This Greenpoint, New York Hotspot Just Opened at Atlantis Paradise Island

One of the most highly anticipated culinary openings in the Caribbean this year is now open. Claudio’s Bahamas, the first international outpost of the iconic Claudio’s restaurant in Greenport, New York, has debuted at The Coral, bringing a century-old East […]

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Carnival Is Launching a New Loyalty Program Called Carnival Rewards

Carnival Cruise Line is overhauling its loyalty program with a new system designed to reward guests for both cruising and spending. The program, called Carnival Rewards, will officially launch on June 1, 2026, replacing the long-running Very Important Fun Person […]

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Tropic Ocean Airways Expands Fort Lauderdale–Bimini Flights

The mangroves. The bonefishing. The beaches. In response to rising demand, Tropic Ocean Airways is expanding capacity from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamian island of Bimini. The route, which currently operates seven days a week between Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport […]

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Aruba Is Getting More Daily Flights on American Airlines

Aruba is getting even more nonstop flights for the upcoming winter season The snorkeling at Malmok. The art scene in Oranjestad. The culture in San Nicolas. The beach vibes at Eagle. All those chef’s tables.  American Airlines is ramping up […]

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One of Belize’s Best Beach Towns Is Hidden Between the Sea and the Jungle

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Placencia isn’t a resort town. It’s quieter. Warmer. Slower. The kind of place where the Caribbean still feels intimate — and where you can walk barefoot from your beach cabana to a seaside shack for grilled lobster and a cold […]

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One of The Most Beautiful Places in The Bahamas Is a Pristine Island You’ve Never Heard of 

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There’s pristine, and then there’s Acklins. This remote island in The Bahamas is one of the most beautiful places in the region — and one that remains far off the map of travelers, with stunning flats, beaches and world-class bonefishing. […]

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The 5 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Turks and Caicos, From Private-Island Luxury to Family Fun

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Turks and Caicos isn’t known for endless rows of all-inclusive resorts. In fact, compared to other Caribbean destinations, the options here are surprisingly few. But what the destination lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality. This […]

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Rum Journal: This 12-Year-Old Rum Is a Taste of Grenada 

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Martinique. Cuba. Guyana. Guadeloupe. Barbados. Puerto Rico. When you think of legendary Caribbean rum-making markets, these are some of the first names that come to mind. But hidden away in the southeastern Caribbean is another one that should be on […]

Rum Journal: A Game-Changing Caribbean Rum Gets Even Better 

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It may be hard to remember with the growth of rum in the last decade. But when Dos Maderas came out with its 5+5 rum, it was a bit of a game-changer for the spirit.  At the time (more than […]

St Maarten’s New Airport Bar Makes a Mean Ti’ Punch 

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We love St Maarten’s new airport. It’s been quite the process rebuilding things since Irma, and Princess Juliana just put the finishing touches on the project at the end of last year.  The result is a sparkling new Caribbean airport […]

Momofuku Just Opened a Caribbean Hotspot in New York (With a Rum Bar)

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It’s one of the hottest restaurant brands, well, anywhere: Momofuku, the contemporary Asian hotspot founded by David Chang that now has locations all around the globe.  But Momofuku started life in New York, and that’s where the brand’s newest concept […]

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What $850K Buys You in Cabarete, Dominican Republic

In the heart of the Dominican Republic’s North Coast, just minutes from the beach towns of Cabarete and Sosúa, $850,000 opens the door to an expansive, private villa in one of the region’s most exclusive enclaves. Tucked inside the prestigious […]


Aman to Launch First Janu Resort in the Caribbean With Turks and Caicos Project

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Aman Group is expanding its lifestyle hotel brand Janu into the Caribbean, with a newly announced project on the northwest coast of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The project, set on a secluded stretch of […]


A Guide to All the Projects in Turks and Caicos' Resort Pipeline

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Turks and Caicos is currently undergoing one of the region’s biggest development booms, with more than 10 significant hotel projects expected to be completed in the next five years. Here’s what you need know about the projects opening soon and […]


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This Caribbean Hotspot Has a New Travel Agent Program 

It’s one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean right now, with surging arrivals after decades off the travel radar.  And now it’s got a brand-new travel agent program.  If your clients are asking for fresh Caribbean options, St. Vincent […]


Beaches Resorts Just Launched an "Endless Summer" Sale in Turks and Caicos and Jamaica

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Beaches Resorts has launched its Endless Summer Sale, offering discounts and added inclusions for late summer travel across its resorts in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos. Available to book through June 15, 2025, the promotion applies to travel between August […]


The ASTA Just Named The Bahamas Its Top International Partner. Again.

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For the second year in a row, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has been named the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) International Destination Partner of the Year, reaffirming the destination’s continued partnership with the global travel trade. The award […]


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