The 19 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2019

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The pool deck at the Fort Young has become one of the most happening spots on the island.

Roseau, Dominica You’re sitting in a rooftop hot tub, peering out at intimidating green mountains at the edge of the Atlantic, before heading downstairs for an exquisitely prepared local dinner. This is the new Dominica, and the heart of the island’s recovery is here at the Fort Young hotel, the new epicenter of Roseau. While the island has changed, its beauty hasn’t, and that means it’s the perfect jumping off point for the adventures that make Dominica such a fascinating place to visit, from snorkeling champagne reef to grueling mountain hikes.

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A New Way to Fly to Nassau

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Nassau is booming right now, with surging arrivals, new places to stay and a host of hot new eateries. And now there’s another new way to fly the capital of The Bahamas, as part of American Airlines’ broad Caribbean expansion. The world’s largest airlines has added another new route from […]

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A New Way to Fly to Belize

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Sun Country Airlines has added a new route to the Caribbean destination of Belize. The new route is the first-ever nonstop service between Minneapolis and Belize, having launched alongside similar new service from Minnesota to St Kitts. The new Belize flights are running once each week on Saturdays, operating seasonally […]

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Luxe Paradise Island Villa Heads to Auction

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By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most luxurious villas on The Bahamas’ Paradise Island is heading to auction. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 5,334-square-foot villa is set on a quarter-acre waterfront lot on the western end of Paradise Island, according to Concierge Auctions, which is handling the sale on Jan. 29. It had previously been […]

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St Maarten Eyes Continued Cruise Growth

 By the Caribbean Journal staff After an impressive recovery from Hurricane Irma in 2018, St Maarten is expecting another big year for its all-important cruise industry in 2019. And Port St Maarten is hitting the ground running, with six ships coming to the destination on Jan. 2, with a total of 31,000 cruise passengers in […]
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American Airlines’ New Route to Grand Cayman

 By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines has launched another new route to the Caribbean. The carrier has added a new route from Chicago O’Hare, with a new weekly service between Chicago and Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. The new service, which will run through the winter season, will be operating every week on […]
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Melia Opens Two New Punta Cana Beach Hotels

 By the Caribbean Journal staff After an impressive recovery from Hurricane Irma in 2018, St Maarten is expecting another big year for its all-important cruise industry in 2019. And Port St Maarten is hitting the ground running, with six ships coming to the destination on Jan. 2, with a total of 31,000 cruise passengers in […]
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11 New Caribbean Hotels We're Excited About in 2019

 Anichi Resort and Spa, Dominica Yes, another Dominica hotel, this time a property that will be part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Also in Portsmouth in the north of the country, this Picard Beach resort will have 128 rooms, including suites with private plunge pools, along with a spa, all set on a 12-acre site. It’s […]