The 19 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2019

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 2, 2019

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The main pool at Graycliff in downtown Nassau.

Downtown Nassau If you haven’t been to the capital of The Bahamas lately it’s time to return. Because you’ll see a completely different destination. Downtown Nassau has quietly become a fascinating, culturally rich, and, most importantly, walkable place, filled with great restaurants from Cafe Matisse to Lukka Kairi; boutique hotels led by Graycliff and museums and art galleries that make for the perfect weekend (or longer) getaway.

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United Airlines Has a New Nonstop Flight to an Adventure-Filled Caribbean Island With a Different Kind of Vibe

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A New All-Inclusive Villa Resort Just Opened in Tulum With Private Infinity Pools, Butler Service and a Pizza Bar

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The landings. The beaches. The restaurants. The entertainment. The sheer friendliness. St Maarten has always been one of the Caribbean’s most beloved destinations, and now the island is seeing more visitors than ever. That included more than 600,000 stopover visitors […]

How Spring Break Travel Is Changing in the Caribbean

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Hilton’s 500-Room Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Has a New Opening Date

The highly-anticipated new Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic has a new opening date, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. The new resort is part of a growing network of resorts in the town of Miches on Samana Bay, […]

Kingston, Jamaica Is Heating Up. This is Where Travel Advisors Should Stay to Experience the City

Kingston, Jamaica has been heating up as a travel destination in recent years, with more and more visitors drawn to the capital for its unique blend of art, culture and food. Now there’s a great way to experience the destination […]