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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Dusk on a Dive Boat in Exuma

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dan Miller, who sent in this stunning photo taken aboard the Aggressor Bahamas II liveaboard dive yacht in the waters of Exuma in The Bahamas. 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 […]

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JetBlue Set for New Nonstop Flights to the French Caribbean

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JetBlue Airways is set to launch its newest Caribbean route at the beginning of next month.  The New York City-based carrier is launching its first-ever flights to the French Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe beginning Feb. 1, 2020.  The airline’s new service will be operating three times per week, with flights on Mondays, Saturdays and Wednesdays.  […]

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The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020

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The number of world-class Caribbean restaurants continues to multiply, making this landmark selection, which first launched back in 2013, more and more difficult each year.  The Caribbean food sector continues to send a strong message to the world that this is, truly, one of the world’s great food regions, with arguably the most diverse cuisine […]

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Saint Lucia Gets New American Airlines Flights From Chicago

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American Airlines’ winter expansion has now reached Saint Lucia, with the launch of a new nonstop route from Chicago.  American’s newest Caribbean route will be operating weekly on Saturdays, with flights between Chicago O’Hare and Hewanorra International Airport.  “We are pleased to welcome residents of Midwestern states to Saint Lucia, where they can experience our renowned cultural […]


The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020

Aruba Airlines has launched a new nonstop service between Aruba and Barranquilla in Colombia.  The new service, which launched last week, will operate twice weekly, with flights on Mondays and Fridays, the company said. It’s part of quietly strong tourism growth for Barranquilla, which has seen new flights and new hotel development in recent years, […]

Marriott Is Bringing Its Moxy Brand to Mexico

Marriott International is bringing its newest hotel brand to Mexico.  The world’s biggest hotel company has signed a contract to open a new Moxy hotel in Mexico City, with work set to begin late next year.  The 120-room hotel will be set in Mexico City’s hip Paseo de la Reforma; it’s pegged to open in […]

15 Hot New Hotels for the Caribbean in 2020

The Caribbean hotel sector is, in a word, buzzing. New hotels seem to be popping up every week, and it’s not just the traditional hotel hubs. Sure, there are new Caribbean hotels on the way in places like the Dominican Republic and Cancun, but a wave of developers are betting big on destinations from Dominica […]

Bahamas Set for Air Service Expansion in 2020, Continuing Boom

The Bahamas is seeing an airlift boom, with air service expanding in 2019 and set for more growth in 2020, according to the country’s tourism officials.  The Bahamas is reporting an increase in airlift to three of its major destinations, making it easier for visitors to travel from cities across the United States and Canada.  […]

From The Bahamas to Barbados, Our Favorite Travel Videos of 2019

Caribbean Journal scours the Caribbean for the best places to stay, the best beaches, the best food and the must-try experiences of the region, focusing on properties big and small and destinations both heavily visited and far under the radar.  In the process, we also regularly produce travel films, featuring our favorite destinations and adventures […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Margarita Aris, who sent in this lovely shot of the early morning on Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. 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 last name […]

Dominica’s Historic Fort Young Hotel Is Expanding

Dominica’s historic Fort Young Hotel is getting bigger. The premier place to stay in Roseau is unveiling 60 new rooms called the Fort Collection. This development comes as part of the seaside resort’s 30th-anniversary celebration, which includes an expansion and enhancement plan. “We are absolutely thrilled to finally give guests an opportunity to experience these […]

Rum Journal: The Best Rums of 2019

In 2012, Caribbean Journal’s Rum Journal first launched the Rum Awards — a unique celebration of the best rums of the year.  And after seven previous incarnations, the annual Rum Awards morphed into a full-fledged rum event in St Barth, the recently-concluded Caribbean Rum Awards, now an annual event on the Caribbean’s most exclusive island […]