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A Floating Soca Party Is Coming Soon to St Thomas

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When the UberSoca Cruise docks in St. Thomas on Nov. 19, the harbor won’t just welcome a ship — it will transform into a full-scale celebration of Caribbean culture. The arrival of the Norwegian Encore cruise ship will turn the waterfront into a festival of color, sound, and flavor as thousands of soca fans join […]

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Dominica’s Fort Young Hotel Completes Renovation Project

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Dominica’s Fort Young hotel has completed a renovation project, giving a new look to 21 of its oceanfront deluxe rooms.  The historic Rosea hotel is in the midst of a broader project that will see another 13 rooms updated this summer.  The Fort Young is also planning to unveil a new waterfront spa, along with […]

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Eleuthera Boutique Hotel Lists for $3.6 Million

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By Dana Niland A waterfront boutique hotel in Eleuthera has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The Unique Village Hotel and Villas is set on a 2.2 acre site near Palmetto Point in Eleuthera.  The beachfront resort is comprised of 14 units – 10 hotel rooms; two two-bed, two-bath villas and two one-bed […]

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Barbados’ New Luxury All-Inclusive Is Opening in October

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A new luxury all-inclusive resort is set to make its highly-anticipated debut in October: the O2 Beach Club and Spa on Barbados’ bustling southern coast.  The new “five-star” all-inclusive is set on Dover Beach in the heart of Barbados’ St Lawrence Gap.  It’s a transformation of the former Ocean Two Resort and Residences, part of […]


Eleuthera Boutique Hotel Lists for $3.6 Million

Saint Lucia’s tourism sector is continuing to recover, particularly in the all-important United States market.  Indeed, the company has recovered 81 percent of the US market as compared to May 2019, according to the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.  Since the island’s tourism reopening in June 2020, the destination has welcomed back almost 81,000 visitors.  Saint […]

JetBlue Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Antigua

JetBlue is kicking off a new route to Antigua and Barbuda next week, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The fast-expanding carrier is launching its first-ever service from Newark-Liberty International Airport to Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport.  The new service, which begins July 3, will operate three times each week, with service on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays.  […]

Swoop Is Adding New Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop is expanding in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company will kick off service from Victoria, British Columbia to Puerto Vallarta this fall.  The company will operate nonstop service to Puerto Vallarta’s Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport once weekly on Sundays.  The introduction of Puerto Vallarta is the “perfect addition” […]

WestJet to Resume Belize Flights This Winter

Canadian leisure carrier WestJet is relaunching its service to Belize this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  WestJet will be offering nonstop seasonal flights from both Toronto and Calgary to Belize beginning in November.  “WestJet’s return to Belize will allow Canadians to enjoy Belize’s tropical weather, the warm hospitality of Belizeans, the myriad attractions, culture and […]

St John Celebration Is Back With a Pair of Events

The ever-popular St John Celebration event is back this year, in a safe format amid the pandemic.  The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals will hold two events for St John Celebration on July 3 and 4, respectively.  That will include the Love City Food Fair and Love Fete, both of which […]

A New $1 Billion Caribbean Destination Project Breaks Ground

The Dominican Republic has big plans for a new tourism destination: Pedernales in the southwestern corner of the country.  Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader was on hand this week for the groundbreaking of the estimated $1 billion project in Pedernales, which is part of the municipality of Cabo Rojo.  The aim is to draw investment […]

Top Caribbean Resort Sold for $55 Million

Playa Hotels and Resorts has sold another hotel in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has completed the sale of the former Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean for a total consideration of $55 million in cash.  The new owner has signed a franchise agreement with Hyatt Hotels to rebrand the […]

The Island of Statia Is Is Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers

The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia is officially reopening for tourism, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The island, located a short flight from St Maarten, will reopen its borders to tourists beginning Aug. 2, 2021.  During this new phase of the island’s reopening, only fully vaccinated travelers can visit Statia.  Visitors from high-risk countries must adhere […]