News Riu Reopening Tropical Bay All-Inclusive in Negril
By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu has embarked on a broad renovation and expansion push in the Caribbean, with another revamped hotel set to relaunch. This time it’s the Riu Palace Tropical Bay, one of the two Riu all-inclusives in […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: St Patrick’s, Grenada
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader, who sent in this lovely shot of the town of St Patrick’s in Grenada. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]
Sunwing Is Adding a New Route to Cuba
By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian travel giant Sunwing is adding another new route to Cuba, the company announced in a statement this week. Beginning Dec. 17, Sunwing will operate a new seasonal flight from Toronto to Cienfuegos on the […]
News St Maarten’s Sonesta Ocean Point to Reopen in December
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sonesta Ocean Point in St Maarten has delayed its reopening by one month, a spokesperson for the property told Caribbean Journal this week. The luxury all-inclusive will now be reopening Dec. 15. The adults-only […]
St Maarten Tops 1 Million Cruise Passengers
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A little over a year after Hurricane Irma, St Maarten’s all-important cruise industry set a remarkable milestone for 2018, topping 1 million cruise passengers. Carnival Cruise Lines newest Vista ship, Carnival Horizon, made its inaugural […]
Dominica, the Caribbean’s Adventure Island
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton We’re somewhere in the Roseau Valley, stopped on a cliffside, looking out at imposing, massive green mountains and a scattering of homes dotted on the lowlands. We’ve been spending the day winding on these […]
News The Caribbean’s Top Wellness Hotel Is Open Again
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s top wellness hotel is back open again, Caribbean Journal has learned. Saint Lucia’s landmark BodyHoliday resort has reopened its doors after an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation project timed for its 30th anniversary. “We are […]
Memories Relaunching Punta Cana All-Inclusive
By the Caribbean Journal staff Sunwing Travel Group’s Memories hotel brand is relaunching its Punta Cana all-inclusive resort, the company said this week. The Memories Splash Resort, which is closed for renovations, will be reopening Nov. 16 as two distinct […]
MSC’s New Cuba Cruises
By the Caribbean Journal staff MSC Cruises is bringing its MSC Armonia cruise ship to Miami, with plans to launch a new series of itineraries that include stops in Cuba. Beginning Dec. 10, the Armonia will sail seven-night voyages in […]