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Dominican Republic Keeps Rewriting Tourism Records, Topping 8 Million Visitor Mark By August

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The Dominican Republic continues to rewrite its own records, welcoming 8,005,257 visitors in the first eight months of 2025, according to new data released by Tourism Minister David Collado. The figure represents a 49 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, a 13 percent jump over 2023 and a 2.8 percent rise against […]

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This St Martin Beach Bar Was Destroyed By Irma. Here’s How to Help Rebuild It.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff It was one of St Martin’s legendary beach bars: Calmos Cafe, the always-happening nightlife and culture hub in the heart of the French Caribbean town of Grand Case. But as it did for much of the island, Hurricane Irma destroyed Calmos, leaving the bar and its staff looking for new […]

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Bimini Big Game Club Reopening Next Week

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas’ legendary Bimini Big Game Club resort and marina will be reopening Sept. 29 in the wake of Hurricane Irma, the property announced. The property, which already reopened its signature restaurant, the Bimini Big Game Club Bar & Grill, will be fully open and operational on the 29th. The […]

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Jewel Grande, a Major New All Inclusive Resort in Jamaica

By Alexander Britell A game-changing resort has opened its doors in Jamaica. Set on a private cove in the heart of Montego Bay, the beautiful Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa officially debuted this week as a new kind of all inclusive resort in the Caribbean. Indeed, Jewel Grande is the first all-suite, all-inclusive […]


Bimini Big Game Club Reopening Next Week

By the Caribbean Journal staff As Puerto Rico works to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria, one hotel on the island has already announced its reopening date. The Verdanza Hotel, a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts’ Lifestyle Collection, said it suffered “no significant structural damage,” with impact limited mainly to water and landscaping. […]

Haiti-Based Sunrise Airways Expands Fleet

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-growing Haiti-based airline Sunrise Airways has continued its fleet expansion with a new Boeing 737. The 168-seat aircraft is being acquired through a wet lease agreement with Czech Republic-based Travel Service. Sunrise will deploy the new aircraft on its routes from Orlando and Miami to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Sunrise is launching […]

Cayman Islands “Fully Open For Business”

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Western Caribbean was untouched by this month’s major hurricanes, and the Cayman Islands is reminding travelers that it is “fully open for business.” “The Cayman Islands is fortunate to provide all travelers, including any displaced groups the opportunity to experience its world-class beaches, dining, accommodations and deepest Caymankind hospitality […]

Jamaica Is the Next Big Golf Destination

By Alexander Britell “I don’t want people to play golf while they’re in Jamaica,” Donnie Dawson says. “I want people to come to Jamaica to play golf.” While for years destinations like the Dominican Republic have been at the forefront of the region’s golf industry, the island of Jamaica, particularly Montego Bay, is quickly turning […]

Delta Vacations’ Caribbean Plans

By Guy Britton ATLANTA — The Caribbean was well represented at one of the longest running and largest travel agent educational events of the year last week: Delta Vacations University, which took place at the Georgia International Convention Center and showcased over 200 destinations, hotels and product representatives. The event was sold out again this year […]

Norwegian Escape Shifting Caribbean Itineraries

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Escape will be shifting its Eastern Caribbean itineraries to the Western Caribbean for the remainder of 2017, Norwegian Cruise Line announced. The changes come after the passage of Hurricane Maria and Irma impacted destinations including Tortola, St Thomas, San Juan and St Maarten. “We are working with our partners […]

American Airlines Resumes Turks and Caicos Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines has resumed its flight service to the Turks and Caicos Islands, the carrier announced in a release. Flights to Providenciales resumed on Saturday, Sept. 23, according to the company, with flights from both Miami and Charlotte hubs arriving and departing safely. Flights had been suspended during the passage […]

Delta Resumes “Full Schedule” of Dominican Republic Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Delta has resumed its full schedule of flights to the Dominican Republic, the carrier announced in a statement Sunday. That included flights to Punta Cana, Santo Domingo and Santiago. The Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana was largely untouched by Hurricane Maria, although the storm did cause flooding in […]