Month: May 2021

The BVI’s New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

Pair of Major Caribbean Resorts Sold

By Alexander Britell A pair of major resorts in St Thomas has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join …

New Barbados All-Inclusive Plans Winter 2021 Debut

A new all-inclusive resort in Barbados is planning to open its doors this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. The O2 Beach Club and Spa boutique all-inclusive will be opening its doors this winter, the latest offering by Barbados’ Ocean …

The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Waives Check-In Testing for Vaccinated Travelers

The Bahamas’ Baha Mar resort has announced it is waiving its check-in testing requirement for fully vaccinated travelers. The property had been requiring all travelers to take a rapid antigen test immediately following check-in. Now, that doesn’t apply to …

A New Margaritaville Beach Resort Is Opening Soon in The Bahamas

Margaritaville’s Caribbean expansion will continue this summer with the launch of the new Margaritaville Beach Resort in Nassau, The Bahamas. The new Jimmy Buffett-inspired resort is lated to open in July 2021 on the eastern end of Junkanoo Beach. …

There’s a New All-Inclusive Hotel in Cancun

A new all-inclusive hotel is now open in Cancun, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called the Garza Blanca Resort and Spa, and its the first-ever Tafer Hotels and Resorts property in the Mexican Caribbean. The resort, which kicked off …

Caribbean Villa Sells for $20.25 Million

One of the leading villas in the Turks and Caicos Islands has been sold for $20.25 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. Providenciales’ Turtle Tail Estate was sold in what is the largest residential sale in the Caribbean so …

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Bahia Principe Reopening Another Riviera Maya All-Inclusive

Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts is reopening another of its resorts in the Mexican Caribbean next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company will relaunch its Bahia Principe Grand Coba all-inclusive on the Riviera Maya on June 4. The …

Wyndham Opens New All-Inclusive in Curacao

There’s a new Wyndham resort in Curaçao, Caribbean Journal has learned. Wyndham has continued its Caribbean expansion with the addition of the Kunuku Aqua resort, which has been rebranded as the Kunuku Aqua Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. The …

Dominica Relaxes Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers

Dominica has updated its restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The country has revealed its new protocols for the fully vaccinated, highlighted by the removal of an on-arrival test. “The government of Dominica have relaxed restrictions …

A Record-Breaking Home Sale in the Cayman Islands

By Alexander Britell The Caribbean real estate market continues to surge — and now one destination has set a new record. A luxury villa in Grand Cayman has been sold in what was the largest home sale on record …

Rosewood Baha Mar “Villa” Lists for $25 Million

A six-bedroom beach “villa” at the Rosewood Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas has listed for $25 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The 5,388-square-foot condominium unit is the crown jewel of the residential offering at the Baha Mar, …

Beach Enclave Turks and Caicos Breaks Ground on Latest Expansion

Beach Enclave Turks and Caicos has broken ground on the company’s latest expansion. The second phase of the Beach Enclave North Shore project in Providenciales is now underway. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on …

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Caribbean Moment: The Beauty of Long Bay Beach in Antigua

In a destination that’s blessed with 365 beaches, it’s hard to choose just one. But we’re rather partial to the sugar-white sands of Long Bay Beach, set on the northeastern edge of the island of Antigua. The beach, which …

Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Resort Is Reopening in October

The iconic Curtain Bluff resort in Antigua is slated to reopen in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 72-room all-inclusive property will relaunch for the winter season after a series of renovation projects, according to the property. That will …

Belize Removes Use of Travel Health App

Belize has made the decision to stop requiring travelers to download and complete its Belize Travel Health App prior to arrival in Belize, the government said. Belize is still requiring travelers to provide either proof of full vaccination; or …

This Top Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Is Open Again

One of the leading all-inclusive resorts in Saint Lucia is open again, Caribbean Journal has learned. The BodyHoliday, the wellness-focused all-inclusive, is back and welcoming guests. The 155-room resort is famous for including a free spa treatment every day …

Sunwing Is Relaunching More Cuba Flights This Winter

Canadian travel giant Sunwing is relaunching more flights to vacation destinations in Cuba this winter. Sunwing will be returning to Windsor International Airport in Ontario for the upcoming 2021-2022 winter season, the company said this week. Sunwing will operate …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Freeman’s Bay, Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jeffrey Groy, who sent in this stunning shot of Galleon Beach and Freeman’s Bay in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with …