Month: June 2021

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New Nonstop Flights to St Maarten

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American Airlines has launched its newest Caribbean route, with nonstop service from Dallas-Fort Worth to St Maarten.  The new flights, which launched this week, are operating every week on Saturdays.  American Airlines is operating the service on Airbus A321 aircraft, […]

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Caribbean Moment: Vessup Bay, St Thomas

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It’s hidden between a pair of landmarks: Red Hook and the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas, a lovely little beach called Vessup Bay.  It’s the essence of what makes St Thomas so wonderful — everywhere you look, in every corner, there’s a […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Boardwalk in St Croix

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Marcus Weitzman, who sent in this lovely shot of the boardwalk in St Croix, US Virgin Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]

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This Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort Is Relaunching

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Melia is relaunching its premier resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  On June 15, the company will launch the former Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real as the new Paradisus Grand Cana, according to a statement.  The […]


Riu Completes Reopening of Caribbean Resorts

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Riu Hotels and Resorts has now completed the reopening of all of its properties in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region. Luis Riu, CEO of Riu Hotels and Resorts, confirmed the move, with the relaunch of a total of four hotels in […]


Delta Vacations Has a New President

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Delta Vacations, the official vacation provider of Delta Air Lines, has named a new president. The company has tapped Kama Winters to the role, which will take effect June 21. Winters had most recently served as director of product retailing […]

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A Major New Caribbean Airport Project

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One Caribbean island is set for a dramatic new international airport.  The government of Dominica has officially signed the agreement for the construction and development of a new international airport fort he island.  The project, which is slated for completion […]


The Island of Bonaire Is Back

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The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is back. The southern Caribbean destination has welcomed back flights from the United States, with the return this week of both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. It’s the first time American carriers have […]


A New Way to Get to Samana in the Dominican Republic

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There’s a new way to get to one of the Dominican Republic’s hottest destinations. American Airlines has kicked off its first-ever service to Samana, with new weekly service out of Charlotte. It’s a big addition for Samana, which has largely […]

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Cancun Pushes Pack Boat Show to December

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The Cancun International Boat Show has been postponed to December, organizers announced this week. The show had initially been scheduled for July. The show will now be held from Dec. 3-5, Caribbean Journal has learned. “We have made the difficult […]


Bahamas Private Island Hits the Market for $5.25 Million

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Another day, another private island in The Bahamas.  The world’s hottest private-island market has another new listing, this time with Roberts Cay.  The 12-acre island in the Exuma archipelago has been listed for $5.25 million.  Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty has […]


Spirit Airlines Planning Major Caribbean Expansion from Miami

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Spirit Airlines is expanding to Miami International Airport, and that means a wave of new flights to the carrier’s wheelhouse in the Caribbean. Crucially, it will represent an expansion — meaning it will supplement Spirit’s existing service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International […]