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These 20 Caribbean Resorts Define the Barefoot Caribbean Vacation

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Barefoot travel isn’t about the dress code. It’s a state of mind, and you usually feel it before you see it. It arrives in small, telling moments: the decision not to unpack fully because you won’t need much, the realization that your shoes are still by the door two days in, the way your schedule […]

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JetBlue Is Launching Two New Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico 

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Since 2020, Puerto Rico has been one of the hottest destinations for new airlift in the Americas.  And that trend is continuing, as visitors continue to flock to the island.  New York City-based JetBlue has announced plans to add another two nonstop routes to Puerto Rico: year-round service between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and San Juan; […]

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A New Way to Fly Private to The Bahamas 

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Leading luxury airline Tradewind Aviation is expanding, in what will be a major boost for those looking for private charters to The Bahamas.  Tradewind is opening a new aircraft base near Palm Beach, Fla in September, expanding on the airline’s recent growth, including the purchase of 20 new Pilatus PC-12 NX aircraft.  That will include […]

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MSC Launches Bahamas Cruises From New York 

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There’s a new way to cruise from New York to the islands of The Bahamas.  MSC Cruises has launched a new homeport at New York’s Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, meaning the line will now be operating year-round cruises to the region out of the city.  MSC’s Meraviglia will be sailing a combination of seven and 11-night […]


A New Way to Fly Private to The Bahamas 

Jamaica is having its best winter season of all time, according to the island’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett.  Jamaica is estimating 1.18 million visitors in the first quarter, a 94.4 percent increase over the same period last year.  That represents tourism earnings of $1.15 billion, according to Bartlett.  This follows a sizzling 2022 that saw […]

The Caribbean's Greenest Hotels - 2023

The term “green” has had quite the journey over the last few decades. What began as a term that demonstrated concern for the environment has become an all-encompassing philosophy covering everything from clean energy to a holistic approach to sustainable development. Ultimately, it’s about impact — reducing impact on the environment, while expanding impact on the […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Sand in Tobago

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Frank Walkins, who sent in this lovely shot of Store Bay Beach in Tobago. 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. It […]

Why Jean-Georges Is Coming to The Bahamas 

World-renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is coming to The Bahamas for a special one-night beachside dinner next month.  On May 12, the Michelin-starred superstar, whose opened his first Bahamas eatery at The Ocean Club back in 2000, will create a “tantalizing upscale beach menu” for the evening, with guests having the opportunity to interact with Jean-Georges […]

The Caribbean’s Top Chocolate Festival Is Back

The Caribbean’s premier chocolate festival is back again for its 10th edition this year.  The Grenada Chocolate Festival, which first started in 2014, will be running from May 16 to 23, celebrating the rich culture and history of chocolate production in Grenada, considered the Caribbean capital of chocolate. This year’s event will have an added […]

The Best Airport Lounge in the Caribbean 

It can be the exquisite finish to a wonderful vacation, an oasis in the chaotic world of air travel: the perfect airport lounge.  You make your way to the airport, get through security, through customs and immigration and what you really need is a place to unwind, to relax, a moment of tranquility before you […]

This Caribbean Resort Will Have Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods Golf Courses

By Alexander Britell A residential resort in the Caribbean will be the first in the world to have golf courses designed by both Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.  Jacks’ Bay, the residential resort community in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, has announced that a new 18-hole Nicklaus Heritage golf course has broken ground on the property.  It […]

JetBlue Just Added Two More Flights to Curacao 

JetBlue has added two more weekly flights to Curacao out of New York.  The New York City-based airline is now operating five flights each week between New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport and Curacao, with service on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.  The new flights come as the Dutch Caribbean island is projecting […]