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This Bahamas Island Is Just Off the Coast of Florida. And It’s Having a Moment

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There aren’t many places in the Caribbean where you can leave Miami after breakfast and be standing on a white-sand beach before lunchtime. Bimini has always occupied a unique place in The Bahamas: close enough for a spontaneous escape, yet far enough away to feel like you’ve crossed into another world. The water is startlingly […]

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The Renaissance of Frederiksted, St Croix

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By Alexander Britell Something is happening in Frederiksted. This historic town on the western edge of the island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands has long lived in the shadow of its bigger, more famous twin, Christiansted, on the eastern half of the island. But that’s beginning to change, thanks to in large […]

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InterCaribbean Airways Launching Dominica Flights

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos-based InterCaribbean Airways is expanding its network with new flights to the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. Beginning in February 2018, InterCaribbean will be launching nonstop services from Tortola and St Lucia to Dominica. That will mean immediate connections from St Thomas, St Croix, St Maarten, Santo Domingo […]

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Hilton Names New Chief Marketing Officer

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton, which has been rapidly expanding its footprint in the Caribbean, has announced the appointment of a new chief marketing officer. The company has tapped Kelly Smith Kenny as its new senior vice president and CMO, effective Jan. 29. In the role, Kenny will oversee the entire enterprise marketing strategy […]


InterCaribbean Airways Launching Dominica Flights

Curaçao has long been one of the best-kept secrets in Caribbean diving. There’s something for everyone, from wreck diving and reef diving to both bore and shore diving. Indeed, there’s a remarkable array of shore diving options, something that’s hard to find in the region. And if you’re looking for a full-fledged dive hotel, there’s […]

Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Declined Last Month

By the Caribbean Journal staff After a strong rebound in October, Caribbean hotel occupancy saw a 2.8 percent decline in November, according to the latest data from hotel analytics firm STR. The region’s occupancy was 64.4 percent in November, down from 66.3 percent in November 2016. Average daily rates rose, however, with a 3.3 percent […]

Air Canada Launches Flights to Cartagena

By the Caribbean Journal staff Air Canada has continued its Caribbean expansion with a new route to Cartagena, Colombia. The carrier has officially begun operating flights between Toronto and Cartagena, an increasingly popular destination on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. “”We are very pleased to add Cartagena to our global route network,” said Benjamin Smith, President – Passenger […]

Apple Leisure Group’s Caribbean Resort Pipeline Is Booming

By the Caribbean Journal staff Apple Leisure Group has the largest pipeline of all-inclusives in the Caribbean, the company reported this week, as the Caribbean’s fastest-growing all-inclusive company continued its surge this year. In a statement, Apple Leisure Group said it was “poised to expand its portfolio of resort management contracts by 36 percent.” Apple’s subsidiary, […]

St Barth’s Tom Beach Reopens

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most famous spots in St Barth has reopened its doors in time for the holidays. St Barth’s boutique Tom Beach Hotel, set on a beautiful stretch of sand in St Jean, has officially relaunched after undergoing repairs in the wake of Hurricane Irma. “We are delighted to […]

Nigel Spence: Christmas in Jamaica

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As we approach my most favorite time of the year, I am somewhat saddened by the backdrop of fear and apprehension that has slowly taken over our Nation and which now understandably lurks in the back of people’s minds. What has traditionally been known as the “joyous” Season is fighting […]

MSC’s Newest Ship Launches in Miami

By the Caribbean Journal staff MSC Cruises’ new MSC Seaside cruise ship was unveiled in Miami this week with a naming ceremony headlined by Sophia Loren before its maiden Caribbean voyage on Saturday. Seaside, the company’s new flagship, is the second ship MSC has launched in the last six months as part of a 12-ship expansion […]

Video: Playa Santa Cruz, Curaçao

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s another one of the stunning, largely undiscovered beaches on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. This is Playa Santa Cruz, tucked away in a cove on the island’s northwestern shores, far off the tourist map. And this is what it’s like to be there. It’s a must-visit stop on […]