Month: April 2017

Caribbean Video

VIDEO: The Wonder of Bathsheba, Barbados

Barbados Airlift

BATHSHEBA — The energy here is different. The sky is brighter, the waves stronger, the blue bluer. It’s the late afternoon and a group of young surfers are gathered on the golden shores of Bathsheba, looking to catch the right […]

News

Marriott’s Big Renovation in St. Kitts

The St. Kitts Marriott is in the midst of a major multimillion-dollar renovation project, slated for completion by the end of 2017. The project includes a total renovation of all of the property’s 389 guest rooms, which will be ready […]

News

CHRIS Hotel Investment Conference Begins in Miami

By Alexander Britell MIAMI — The Caribbean’s leading hotel investment summit, CHRIS, has kicked off in downtown Miami. This week’s Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit is being held at the JW Marriott Marquis hotel in Miami and runs through […]

News

15 Small Caribbean Hotels to Visit Right Now

Small Hotels

There’s just something different about a small hotel. Maybe it’s the intimate service you get, or the way the design vision of the owner seems to manifest itself better in the decor. Maybe it’s the little quirks, or the warm, […]


Curaçao’s Scuba Lodge Completes Renovation

The Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites resort in Curaçao has completed a major renovation project. The upgrade included the addition of six new Superior Rooms, raising the hotel’s stock to a total of 28 rooms. The renovation comes after the […]


VIDEO: Wading in the Shallow Waters of Shark Creek

Hidden away on Shark Creek in the Berry Islands is one of the best beaches you will ever see. This is what it’s like to walk there. This is just one of the multitude of amazing beaches hidden away in […]

News

St. Regis Coming to Los Cabos

St. Regis Hotels and Resorts is expanding in Mexico. The Marriott International brand has announced the signing of a 120-room hotel in Los Cabos, which has been seeing a wave of new investment, most recently by Solmar Group. The St. […]


These Are the Best Caribbean Countries to Live In

barbados tourism booming

The United Nations Development Programme has released the latest edition of its Human Development Index, it’s periodic  ranking that effectively names the best countries in the world to live in. The index is based on a number of factors, including […]


JetBlue Changing New York-Curaçao Flight Schedule

JetBlue Airways is adjusting its flight schedule to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. Beginning June 19, travelers can fly from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport to Curaçao’s Hato International Airport every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. That’s a change […]

News

Tradewind Aviation Expands Fleet

Tradewind Aviation, which operates luxury flights around the Caribbean region, has expanded its fleet. The carrier has added three new Pilatus PC-12 aircraft to its fleet for a total of 21 aircraft in the Tradewind-operated fleet. With hubs in San […]


CTO Eyes Stronger Ties With Emirates Holidays

The Caribbean Tourism Organization is looking to deepen its relationship with the Middle East’s largest tour operator. The Barbados-based regional tourism development agency is meeting this week with Emirates Holidays at the Arabian Travel Market to build on the relationship […]


Atlantis to Complete Coral Towers Renovations in July

Atlantis Paradise Island is set to complete its major renovation project in July, the property announced this week. The projects include a complete renovation of the Coral Towers and a “fully transformed” Marina Village. “We’ve taken a step back to […]