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Year: 2022

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TSA PreCheck Debuts in Nassau, The Bahamas 

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For the first time ever, travelers at an international airport will have access to TSA PreCheck. TSA PreCheck, the US program that lets eligible low-risk travelers enjoy expedited security screening at airports, has officially debuted at Lynden Pindling International Airport […]

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Caribbean Airlines to Launch Houston-Guyana Flights 

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Guyana’s booming oil industry has led to another new route from the United States. Caribbean Airlines is launching a new route to the region, with nonstop service from Houston, Texas to Georgetown, Guyana.  The new route will also include onward […]

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Caribbean Travel Marketplace Is Coming to Puerto Rico  

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace is making a comeback.  The popular industry event is set to return in October in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after having been canceled last year amid the pandemic. (A virtual version […]

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St Maarten to Waive Testing for All Vaccinated Travelers 

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St Maarten is updating its travel protocols on March 1, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The centerpiece of the update will see testing waived for all fully vaccinated travelers.  St Maarten will also waive pre-testing for anyone who has recovered from […]


Dominican Republic Tourism Keeps Surging

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The Dominican Republic has yet again topped its pre-pandemic tourism arrival numbers — and the month isn’t even over yet.  The country has already exceeded 390,000 tourists in February, a 210 percent jump over the same month in 2021 and […]


Cruise Ships to Return to the Cayman Islands

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Cruise ships are coming back to the Cayman Islands next month.  The British Overseas Territory’s government says it is projecting the first ships to return to Cayman beginning March 21, pending formal Cabinet approval.  It’s been almost two years since […]

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British Virgin Islands’ Bitter End Yacht Club Debuts New Villas

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The legendary Bitter End Yacht Club has reopened after a complete rebuild from damage sustained in 2017’s Hurricane Irma, including the debut of the first of a planned string of waterfront villas. Designed to resemble traditional sailmakers’ lofts, the two-story […]


Dominica Has New Entry Protocols for Travelers 

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The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica has announced a series of major changes to its entry protocols, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The biggest change is that all travelers are now permitted to show proof of a negative antigen test within […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Water in Aruba

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sandy Ruyack, who sent in this lovely shot of the water at the Pelican Pier Bar in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com […]

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Barbados Has New Travel Protocols 

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The island of Barbados has announced another update to its travel protocols, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The latest update means travelers have more options — including the acceptance of rapid antigen tests for entry.  Visitors can use either a negative rapid […]


How Marriott Bonvoy Is Becoming More Than “Just a Loyalty Program”  

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For years, Marriott International’s loyalty program has been at the forefront of the travel industry, allowing members to earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with […]


A New Oceanfront Spa Is Coming to Dominica

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Dominica’s historic Fort Young hotel is planning to open a major new spa for the island.  It’s called the Zemi Spa and Compass Gym, and it’s a new oceanfront wellness destination in the heart of downtown Roseau.  The new spa […]


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