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Hilton Just Opened 16 New All-Inclusive Bungalows in the Dominican Republic, With Oceanfront Plunge Pools, Butlers and a Private Rooftop Lounge

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The Dominican Republic’s buzziest new destination just got its most exclusive place to stay. There’s a new top tier at one of the Caribbean’s most talked-about new resorts. And it’s the kind of thing that tends to sell out before most people even hear about it — timed about a year after the resort first […]

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Celebrity Equinox Relaunches Caribbean Cruises

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Celebrity Cruises has relaunched another ship in the Caribbean.  The brand’s Celebrity Equinox ship officially restarted Caribbean cruises this week with a sailing out of Fort Lauderdale.  Equinox is visiting ports including St Maarten, St Thomas and Nassau, The Bahamas, this week; it will be rotating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, according to the company.  […]

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All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Grows to 25 Resorts in Caribbean, Mexico

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All-inclusive resorts are hotter than ever, and since the world’s largest hotel company has made a high-profile entry into the space, the segment is becoming increasingly interesting. The All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio currently includes 25 properties across destinations including Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Mexico; the Dominican Republic; Jamaica and Saint Lucia. That includes the […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise in Nevis

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Allan McLean, who sent in this spectacular shot of sunrise from the Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […]


All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Grows to 25 Resorts in Caribbean, Mexico

Spirit Airlines has been one of the fastest-expanding carriers to the Caribbean in the pandemic, and now the low-cost airline is at it again.  Spirit has announced plans to launch new service from Atlantic City to both Cancun and San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The new flights will kick off in October, with four weekly flights […]

Cruises Are Back in St Kitts and Nevis

The cruise industry in St Kitts and Nevis is back. The twin-island federation welcomed back its first ship this week with the arrival of Seabourn Odyssey, and there are more to come. That will soon be followed on July 29, when Celebrity Summit arrives at Port Zante.  That will be followed by Royal Caribbean’s Allure […]

Margaritaville Beach Resort Officially Opens Doors in Nassau

The Bahamas’ newest resort is officially open.  The highly-anticipated Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau held its ribbon-cutting ceremony in the heart of downtown Nassau this week.  It’s the first-ever Margaritaville resort in The Bahamas, set at The Pointe, the new luxury destination in the capital.  The $350 million project is a significant infusion of energy to […]

A Major Milestone for This Bahamian Hotel

Long one of the best-kept secrets in The Bahamas, the Comfort Suites Paradise Island hotel has hit a major milestone — its 30th year in operation.  The hotel celebrated its 30-year anniversary this week on Paradise Island “When we opened our doors in 1991 we envisioned becoming a landmark in the inventory of Paradise Island […]

Turks and Caicos' New Travel Rules

Turks and Caicos has announce an update to its travel protocols, Caribbean Journal has learned.  All travelers now need to present a negative PCR or antigen test result taken and received within three days before travel.  The new rules take effect on July 28, 2021.  It’s a change from the earlier requirement of five days.  […]

In St Thomas, a New Kind of Off-the-Grid Caribbean Development

By Alexander Britell It’s the newest development in St Thomas: Magens Junction, composed of 108 affordable rental apartments at the former St Thomas Dairy Site — and it’s rather unique for the entire Caribbean. It’s a project by Jackson Development Company, one of the leading developers in the US Virgin Islands, which had very specific objectives, […]

British Airways Resumes Antigua Flights

British Airways has officially relaunched its service from London Heathrow to Antigua and Barbuda.  The carrier’s resumption comes as Antigua and Barbuda is included on the UK’s Green List of travel destinations.  “The increase in airlift with British Airways is a very positive step for Antigua and Barbuda. The island is currently the number one […]

There’s a Real Estate Boom in Kingston, Jamaica

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Although the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has a lot to do with recent and aggressive investments made throughout the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica’s current spike in investor interest has been in the making for five years. Douglas Ewbank, director and sales manager for reality firm Richard James Associates Limited in […]