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The Bahamas Has 5 Under-the-Radar Hotels for an Authentic Vacation, With Waterfront Bungalows, Pink Sand and Historic Marinas

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From Staniel Cay and Cat Island to Green Turtle Cay, Harbour Island and Bimini, these five small Bahamas hotels deliver the kind of authentic Out Islands vacation that is increasingly hard to find. There is Staniel Cay Yacht Club, where brightly colored bungalows sit beside one of the great boating crossroads in the Exumas, and […]

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Bonaire to Implement “Streamlined” Tourist Entry Tax 

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Bonaire is set to implement what the island’s officials are calling a “streamlined” new tourist entry tax.  The new tax, which goes into effect on July 1, aims to replace its current room tax and rental car taxes with a $75-per-visit tourist tax.  The tax will “continue to support the island’s infrastructure, tourism product, eco […]

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Jamaica Just Removed All Testing Rules for Travelers

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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 a mask in public places.  “Eliminating mask mandates and the need for travelers to present […]

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Bonaire’s Divi Flamingo Resort Has a New Executive Chef 

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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 is working to cultivate new concepts and dishes, according to a statement.  “He’s fun and […]


Jamaica Just Removed All Testing Rules for Travelers

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 the WestJet Group to lead Swoop through this pivotal time for affordable air travel in […]

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 Tuesdays.  The flights are operated on 80-seat Fokker 70 aircraft.  “This new Jetair route will […]

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 first electric airline. “Truly sustainable aviation not only reduces the impact of air travel 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 introduction of the voco hotels upscale hospitality brand to the Mexico market,” and likely pave […]

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 popular travel hotspots.  And it’s not just new flights and travelers – the Caribbean coast […]

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 it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name […]

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 brand in the region, a 187-unit property set on the beautiful island of Baru off […]

Caribbean Airlines to Launch New York-Tobago Flights

Caribbean Airlines has launched a major new route to the Caribbean island of Tobago.  For the first time in years, the island will have nonstop service from the continental United States.  Beginning May 5, Caribbean Airlines will be running nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Tobago’s ANR Robinson International Airport.  […]