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Southwest Airlines Just Added Another New Nonstop Flight to the Caribbean Island of St Maarten

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Lazy days start on Baie Longue, where the shoreline runs long and quiet and the sand holds the sun well into the afternoon. From there, the island opens up in levels. Beach bars on Pinel Island. Marigot stacked with spices, produce, and local rum, and storefronts in Philipsburg lined with jewelry, duty-free finds, and waterfront […]

Jamaica’s Montego Bay Airport Is Expanding

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamacia’s Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is expanding, Caribbean Journal has learned. The hub for the vast majority of travelers to Jamaica will be adding nearly 26,000 square feet to its departure terminal. The expansion is part of a broader infrastructure improvement project that will also include a new […]

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Hilton Is Opening a New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

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By Alexander Britell Hilton is adding a new Dominican Republic resort to its growing portfolio of all-inclusive properties in the wider Caribbean region. The dual-resort Hilton La Romana will be opening its new family-friendly section on Dec. 1, according to Playa Hotels and Resorts, which is managing the property. The property already opened its adults-only […]

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Hyatt Is Launching a New Hotel Brand

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt Hotels is launching a new brand in its global portfolio: Caption by Hyatt. The new “lifestyle” brand aims to “bring people closer together, allowing them to work, eat or socialize in comfortable, flexible, communal spaces that encourage meaningful conversations and connections,” according to a statement from the company. Most […]


Hilton Is Opening a New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu Hotels and Resorts has officially relaunched its Riu Ocho Rios all-inclusive resort, the company announced this week. The property, which first opened in 2005, has undergone a dramatic refurbishing project, one that included what Riu called a “complete overhaul of its facilities.” The biggest change? Riu has added what […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Sea in St Thomas

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ricky Quamina, who sent in this stunning shot of twilight in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas in the USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and […]

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Is Opening in November

By Alexander Britell What is almost certainly the most anticipated reopening of 2019 will be happening earlier than expected. The long-awaited return of The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas is set for Nov. 22, Caribbean Journal has learned. The reinvigorated resort’s debut is actually earlier than had been announced; the leading USVI resort had been slated to […]

Delta, LATAM Enter into Strategic Partnership

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Two aviation power players are about to start working together in a big way — and one that could have a significant impact on air travel in the Americas. Delta Air Lines and Chile-based LATAM Airlines Group have entered into a strategic partnership that the two carriers said would “combine the […]

Swoop Is Launching Los Cabos Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian low-cost carrier Swoop is adding a new destination: Los Cabos. Swoop is launching two new routes to Los Cabos in November; that will include thrice-weekly service from Edmonton International Airport to Los Cabos, and twice-weekly flights from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The Edmonton-Los Cabos flights will start Nov. 2, […]

Jamaica Has a New Hotspot in Negril

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the coolest bars in New York has officially opened its doors in Jamaica. Miss Lily’s, the Jamaican eatery from Manhattan, has opened a new outpost at the hip Skylark Negril Beach Resort. The newest Miss Lily’s has retained its music focus, with a speaker stack bar, a DJ […]

Southwest Airlines Is Launching New Caribbean Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is set for another expansion of service to the Caribbean in 2020, according to the company. Southwest will be launching new nonstop routes to Cozumel, Mexico and Turks and Caicos next spring. That will include a new twice-daily roundtrip flight between Houston Hobby and Cozumel, with […]

Aruba Is Getting a Radisson Blu Resort

By Alexander Britell Radisson Hotel Group is opening a new hotel on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence Aruba is the product of a partnership between Radisson and Beachside Development Company. It marks a return to Aruba for the hotel companhy, which had for […]

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