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Why I Loved This Wellness-Forward Luxury Beach Resort in St Barth

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It’s rare to find a place that understands both luxury and wellbeing on a cellular level. Le Barthélemy is that rare gem—effortlessly elegant, endlessly thoughtful, and genuinely restorative. After a week-long stay, I left feeling clearer, lighter, and fully myself again. This isn’t a resort that simply offers wellness services; it’s a place that invites […]

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Is Launching a Travel Advisor Program

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Vanessa Ledesma, acting CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), said the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Travel Advisor Program is expected to be launched this summer. “The program, currently being finalized, will include educational sessions supported by destinations and CHTA member hotels and resorts, showcasing the unique and diverse […]

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American Airlines Is Launching a New Flight to The Bahamas 

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American Airlines is adding a new route to The Bahamas, launching flights to its second airport on the island of Eleuthera.  Beginning in February 2024, American Airlines will be launching a new route between Miami and Governor’s Harbour in Eleuthera.  The new service, which officially kicks off Feb. 3, will be operating twice weekly, with […]

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Statia Kicks Off the Dutch Caribbean’s Hottest Summer Carnival 

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The island of Statia has kicked off the Dutch Caribbean’s hottest summer carnival.  Statia Carnival, the “Golden Rock Mas,” began July 13th with the opening of carnival, with events planned through July 24.  That ranges from the Fusion-Bouyon night on July 14 to a calypso showcase on July 16 to the “Little Miss Statia Pageant” […]


American Airlines Is Launching a New Flight to The Bahamas 

The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization has its long-awaited new top executive.  Saint Lucia native Dona Regis-Prosper has been appointed as the organization’s new Secretary General and chief executive officer.  Regis-Prosper’s appointment will take effect on Sept. 1, 2023; she will be the first permanent CEO for the regional tourism organization since the departure of former […]

The Loren Group Is Opening a Residential Resort in Turks and Caicos

The Loren hotel in Bermuda is getting a sister property in Turks and Caicos, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The hotel and residences brand called the Loren Group is adding its second island outpost in the wider region, with the new Loren at Turtle Cove coming to Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos. (The Loren […]

Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Colorful Retreat in Martinique 

The French Caribbean island of Martinique has a rather eclectic collection of places to stay, with a focus on smaller, boutique-style getaways.  But even on an island with every kind of hotel, La Suite Villa is, let’s say, a bit different.  You see it the moment you walk through the doors of this boutique hotel […]

Four Seasons’ Costa Rica Resort Is Getting a New Look 

The Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo is getting a new look, headlined by a new beach club and a transformed Arnold Palmer golf course, Caribbean Journal has learned.  This fall, the resort will undergo a renovation project led by Peninsula Papagayo developers Mohari and Gencom, meaning it will pause operations from August to October 2023.  […]

Wingo Launches New Flights to Aruba 

Colombian low-cost carrier Wingo has launched a new nonstop route between Cali, Colombia and Aruba.  The new flight, which kicked off last week, was first announced as a summer-season service. With already-strong demand, Wingo has aged to extend the flights all the way to the high season, however. Including December 2023 and January 2024.  Cali […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Is Making History

There is a bit of unease in some parts of the Caribbean this summer, as sometimes absurdly high airline prices have cooled off arrivals.  Not in the Dominican Republic, where the country keeps churning out new tourism records with the apparent frequency of waves on Bavaro Beach.  The Dominican Republic just compiled its tourism numbers […]

“Highest” Real Estate in Turks and Caicos Breaks Ground 

A new villa development has broken ground in Turks and Caicos, and it’s the “highest” in the British Overseas Territory.  It’s called The Summit, and it’s a new villa community that, at more than 150 feet, is the highest elevation of any residential real estate in Turks and Caicos.  The Summit, which offers panoramic views […]

The Bahamas Celebrates 50 Years of Independence

A half century ago, the Union Jack was lowered at Nassau’s Clifford Park, replaced by the Aquamarine, Gold and Black flag, signaling the birth of a new nation: the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.  And this week, The Bahamas triumphantly celebrated the 50th anniversary of its independence in jubilant fashion.  The country hoisted its flag in […]