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Barbados Is the Caribbean Island for People Who Love to Explore, With Rum Shops, Fish Cakes and Atlantic Coast Road Trips

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Barbados rewards the Caribbean traveler who wants to get out and explore, with three very different hotel bases, a remarkable food scene, centuries of rum history and an island made for getting in the car and seeing what you find. Sandals Barbados gives you the full-service all-inclusive experience on the South Coast; The Rockley puts […]

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Princess Cruises Has a New Ship

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Princess Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship, the highly-anticipated Discovery Princess.  The ship was delivered in a ceremony this week at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Italy.  It’s the 15th MedallionClass ship for Princess, with capacity for 3,660 guests.  The ship is the sixth and final “Royal-class” ship for the company, featuring new culinary […]

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US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Sizzling

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It’s been one of the greatest tourism success stories of the pandemic — and tourism continues to sizzle in the United States Virgin Islands.  Last year was a banner year for travel in the territory, according to new data released by the destination’s Department of Tourism.  Indeed, the USVI reported just under 740,000 air arrivals for […]

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British Airways Resumes Saint Lucia-Trinidad Flights

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British Airways has resumed service between Saint Lucia and Port of Spain, Trinidad.  The extension of the carrier’s flights to Saint Lucia operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.  This summer, the carrier will operate service five times per week.  British Airways is also operating flights from London to Tobago this year.  “As an extension […]


US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Sizzling

Riu is set to open a pair of new resorts on the Caribbean coast of Mexico this year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That will include the new Riu Latino in Costa Mujeres and the Riu Palace Kukulcan in Cancun.  Both openings were announced in a statement by Riu Owner Luis Riu, who said 2022 was […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Friar’s Bay, St Martin

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Theresa Costanza, who sent in this lovely shot of Friar’s Bay Beach in St Martin.  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 of the photo. Make […]

Best Western Opens New Hotels in Aruba, Curacao

Best Western is in the midst of a major expansion in the Caribbean, and now it’s added two more hotels in the region.   The company has debuted a pair of Best Western Signature Collection hotels in Aruba and Curacao, its first in the Dutch Caribbean.  They’re also the Caribbean’s first BW Signature Collection hotels, […]

The Perfect Recipe for Caribbean Curried Vegetables

Living a plant-based lifestyle eventually gets your fridge overloaded from time to time with random fruits, vegetables, condiments and the occasional exotic ingredient. By the time I get back to them from when they were hastily shoved in the fridge from my too numerous retail therapy sessions, they may be well on their way to […]

The Caribbean's Coolest New Rooftop Bar Is In Nassau

It’s five o’clock on the edge of Nassau Harbour; the cruise ships have begun pulling out to sea, a must-watch maritime performance.   And here, high above the water, are the best seats in the house.  This is the Graycliff Sky Lounge, the newest entry to downtown Nassau and the Caribbean’s coolest new rooftop bar.  […]

Grenada Sailing Week Is Back

One of the Caribbean’s most celebrated sailing events is back for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. The Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week is set for this weekend with a new program by the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club, set at the Camper and Nicholson Port Louis Marina. Grenada Sailing week was first run […]

Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Newest Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its newest cruise ship: Wonder of the Seas.  The new ship is making its debut after three years of construction, with plans to kick off sailings in Fort Lauderdale on March 4.  Wonder of the Seas will be sailing seven-night cruises to the Caribbean before a summer in Europe.  […]

Paradise Island Estate Heads to Auction

A $12.25 million estate on Paradise Island in The Bahamas is heading to auction, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  Beach Villa #3, which includes stretches from the harbor to the ocean and includes its own deepwater dock with room for a megayacht, is being marketed by Concierge Auctions.  Bidding opens on Feb. 22, 2022 with […]