News Jamaica Just Removed All Testing Rules for Travelers
Jamaica has officially eliminated all pre-arrival testing rules for travelers. International visitors to Jamaica are no longer required to present a negative antigen or PCR test before their trip to the island. Additionally, Jamaica has ended its mandate to wear […]
Bonaire’s Divi Flamingo Resort Has a New Executive Chef
The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino in Bonaire has a new top chef. Parent company Divi Resorts has announced the appointment of Aruba native Raymond Jansen as the property’s new executive chef. A 12-year veteran of the industry, Jansen […]
Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Swoop Has a New President
Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has a new president. The company, which is part of the WestJet Group, has announced the appointment of Bob Cummings to the role, which took effect on Monday. “I am delighted to welcome Bob back to […]
Caribbean Cape Air Will Become the Caribbean's First Electric Airline
Cape Air, the Massachusetts-based airline that has a strong presence in the Caribbean, is going electric. The company has signed a letter of intent to purchase 75 all-electric Alice commuter aircraft, meaning the longtime regional carrier will become the Caribbean’s […]
JetAir Launches New Curacao-Suriname Flights
Regional carrier Jetair Caribbean has launched its newest route in the region. The Curacao-based carrier has added its sixth destination, kicking off new service between Curacao and Paramaribo, Suriname. Jetair is operating the route once each week, with service on […]
IHG to Debut New Hotel Brand in Mexico
IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to debut its newest hotel brand in Mexico. The company will unveil its first two voco [sic] hotels in the country later this year, with locations in Guadalajara and Saltillo. The signings “mark the […]
News There’s a New Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Playa del Carmen
Buoyed by the region’s most liberal testing policies, the Mexican Caribbean has seen stunning tourism growth since the summer of 2020 — outpacing much of the rest of the region and cementing its place as one of the Caribbean’s most […]
Sofitel’s First Caribbean Beach Hotel Is in Cartagena
Sofitel has opened its first Caribbean beach hotel, its second hotel on the Caribbean coast of Cartagena. It’s called the Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort, joining the brand’s existing Sofitel Legend Santa Clara. It’s the first beach hotel for the […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Secret Beach in Belize
The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jeannette Berthold, who sent in this beautiful shot of sunset from Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye in Belize. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […]