Month: October 2020
The Caribbean Island of Bonaire Is Now Open for Tourism
Nigel Spence: From Jamaica, Mom’s Recipe for Brown Stewed Chicken
With the pandemic overload and the underlying depression accompanying it, and with take-out options so underwhelming these days, it makes me yearn for the elaborate old school dishes my mom would prepare even during the week. Especially those on the …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Natural Pool in Aruba
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Humprey Tromp, who sent in this lovely shot of the “Natural Pool” in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the …
All-Inclusive Coconut Bay Reopens in Saint Lucia
One of the Caribbean’s most popular all-inclusive resort has officially relaunched on the island of Saint Lucia, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa begins welcoming guests this weekend in Vieux Fort on the island’s picturesque …
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Air Antilles Expanding Barbados Flights
Guadeloupe-based Air Antilles is expanding its flights to Barbados, Caribbean Journal has learned. The regional carrier will be increasing its service to eight weekly flights between Saint Lucia and Barbados and four weekly flights from Barbados to Dominica. The move …
Air Canada to Offer All-Business Class Flights to Barbados
Air Canada is redeploying its Jetz all-business class fleet on select Caribbean routes this upcoming holiday, the company said this week. That will include flights from Montreal to Barbados and from Toronto to Barbados. The Air Canada Jetz flights have …
Two New Marriott Hotels Coming to Dominican Republic
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In Turks and Caicos, a “Hotel Disguised as a Home”
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The Bahamas Launches “BEATS” Extended-Stay Program
More and more Caribbean destinations are launching extended stay programs for those able to work remotely — in other words, offering the chance to live on an island for a year. But the newest remote work program in the region has …
Anguilla’s Newest Resort Is Reopening
Tranquility Beach Anguilla, the newest resort on the island, is reopening Nov. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Meads Bay bay beach resort will relaunch as part of the new Meads Bay Beach “bubble,” meaning vacationing-in-place guests can swim in …
Mandarin Oriental Project Moving Forward in Grand Cayman
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Hyatt Expands Remote Work Program in the Caribbean
Hyatt has expanded its “Work From Hyatt” program to a number of new hotels in the Caribbean, the company said this week. The program encourages longer-term visits for remote work or extended vacations. The portfolio of “Work from Hyatt” properties …
Life House Expands With Three Boutique Hotels in Playa del Carmen
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The Park Hyatt St Kitts Is Reopening in November
One of the Caribbean’s most celebrated luxury resorts is making its return in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Park Hyatt St Kitts will be reopening to guests on Nov. 1, the property confirmed. The reopening comes as St Kitts …
TUI Returns to Saint Lucia
Travel company TUI has made its return to Saint Lucia. The travel giant has resumed weekly direct flights from London Gatwick to Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport. The flights will run through March 2021, according to Saint Lucia tourism officials. …
Caribbean Airlines Launching New Route From Toronto
Caribbean Airlines is continuing its expansion with the launch of a new route between Toronto and Guyana, Caribbean Journal has learned. On Nov. 1 the carrier will launch twice-weekly flights between Toronto and Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The flights …
JetBlue Is Adding a New Caribbean Destination: Guyana
JetBlue is set to launch its newest route to the broader Caribbean on Dec. 11, Caribbean Journal has learned. The New York City-based carrier is launching its first-ever service from New York to Guyana, with flights up to four times …
Secrets St Martin Resort to Reopen in November
St Martin’s newest all-inclusive resort is reopening its doors in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Secrets St Martin resort, set on Anse Marcel in St Martin, will relaunch operations on Nov. 13, according to Secrets. The AMResorts property is …
Caribbean Airlines Adds Another Route From Barbados
Caribbean Airlines is expanding with new service between Barbados and Guyana’s Ogle International Airport. On Oct. 31, the regional carrier will be introducing three weekly nonstop flights between Barbados and Guyana, with service on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Caribbean Airlines …
