Month: December 2020

Curacao’s Coolest Villa Resort Just Expanded

American Airlines, Delta Expanding Flights to Antigua

More airlines are expanding their flights to Antigua and Barbuda for the winter as demand for the destination continues to rise, officials said this week. Air Canada made its return to Antigua this weekend, while more United States and United …

Four Seasons Is Opening a New Resort in Mexico

Four Seasons is planning to open a new resort in Mexico in 2021, the company said this week. The new Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico is anticipating an opening in “late 2021,” according to a company statement. The property, set …

Kimpton’s Newest Caribbean Hotel Is In Tulum

Kimpton Hotels and Resorts is opening its first-ever hotel in the Mexican Caribbean this month. The new Kimpton Aluna Hotel will open in the ultra-hip destination of Tulum on Dec. 18, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property itself first opened …

The Bahamas’ Resorts World Bimini Is Reopening

The Resorts World Bimini resort in The Bahamas is reopening Dec. 26, Caribbean Journal has learned. The casino resort on North Bimini has been shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic. “Resorts World Bimini couldn’t be happier to be opening its doors …

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Little Good Harbour, Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Charles Worme, who sent in this stunning shot at Little Good Harbour in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the …

This Renowned Caribbean Hotel Just Reopened

You can travel all over the Caribbean and struggle to find a more beautiful beach than Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda. It’s really that good. Conveniently, there’s also a hotel there — and the luxury property that calls it …

Spirit Relaunches Flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti

Spirit Airlines has relaunched its flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cap-Haitien on the northern coast of Haiti. The low-cost carrier resumed the service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Cap-Haitien International Airport on Dec. 3. The service is the only …

The Bahamas’ British Colonial Hilton Nassau Is Reopening

Another leading resort is set to reopen its doors in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The historic British Colonial Hilton Nassau will reopen to guests on Dec. 15, the property confirmed. “The safety and security of our guests and …

Eastern Airlines Is Launching Flights to the Dominican Republic

The revived Eastern Airlines is back in the Caribbean. The new iteration of the once-legendary carrier is set to launch expanded Caribbean flights in December with service to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Eastern Airlines will be launching twice-weekly flights from …

Turks and Caicos Estate Hits the Market for $19 Million

A villa on Providenciales’ tony Long Bay Beach has hit the market for $19 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The “Triton” luxury villa, set at 203 Long Bay Beach Drive, is being listed with Ian Hurdle of The …

Couples Reopens Two Resorts in Jamaica

Couples Resorts reopened its Couples Sans Souci and Couples Negril resorts in Jamaica this week, Caribbean Journal has learned. The relaunch of the two all-inclusive resorts completes the reopening of all of the company’s properties in Jamaica. Both resorts …

A New Boutique Hotel Is Coming to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Preferred Hotels is opening a new boutique hotel in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Palacio Provincial in Puerto Rico’s charming historic capital is set to launch in January 2021, according to …

LIAT Begins Caribbean Relaunch

Caribbean airline LIAT has resumed its commercial schedule, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier, which is currently under administration, will be operating flights to a “limited number of destinations,” according to a company statement. That will include flights on …

Sunwing Relaunching More Cancun Service

Canadian travel giant Sunwing is planning a relaunch of several routes to Cancun beginning next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company will be relaunching service to Cancun from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton beginning Jan. 9. All of those …

Turks and Caicos Has a New Villa Resort

Turks and Caicos’ Beach Enclave has expanded with a brand-new villa resort on Grace Bay, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Beach Enclave Grace Bay, the first new-build resort on Grace Bay Beach in more than a decade, launched …

American Airlines Launching Pre-Testing for US Virgin Islands

American Airlines is expanding its Caribbean pre-testing program to the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. Starting Dec. 9, American Airlines will be the first airline to launch pre-flight testing on flights from the U.S. to the US …

Caribbean Airlines Relaunching New York-Jamaica Flights

Caribbean Airlines is relaunching its flights between New York and Montego Bay, Jamaica, the carrier said this week. On Dec. 19, the Trinidad-based airline will resume the route, with flights from Montego Bay to New York on Saturdays and …

Aruba, St John Trending Vacation Rental Destinations

Aruba and the US Virgin Islands are seeing surging interest for vacation rentals right now, according to a new report from HometoGo. The vacation rental portlal’s internal search and booking data showed significant year-over-year jumps in interest, with Aruba …