Barbados has its landmark historic places. The Garrison in Bridgetown, with its parade ground and UNESCO World Heritage designation, anchors the island’s story (including the George Washington House). St. Nicholas Abbey draws visitors with its centuries-old Jacobean mansion and rum estate history. Gun Hill’s signal station and lion statue still look out across the countryside […]
Delta Air Lines is set to add more flights to the Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier is adding a second Saturday flight between Atlanta and Saint Lucia from January through April 2024. American Airlines is also ramping up service to the island, with a second daily […]
It has been called the “New Cancun,” and the area of Costa Mujeres on the outskirts of Cancun has become one of the fastest-growing destinations in the wider region in recent years. Now, Wyndham, which has been rapidly expanding its all-inclusive portfolio in the Caribbean and Mexico with its Alltra brand, is now expanding to […]
A new film coming to Amazon Prime next month puts the US Virgin Islands at the front and center. “Timeless: A Virgin Islands Love Story,” written and directed by Edward La Borde, Jr, will come to Amazon Prime on Sept. 6, telling the story of two love stories set in different eras. The first is […]
The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, one of Grand Cayman’s premier luxury resorts, has named a new area director of food and beverage. The property has Hungary native Imre Maraczi to the role, in which he will oversee all dining outlets at the resort, including the renowned Ave and the recently-opened Library by the Sea […]
Bimini has become one of the most exciting hotspots in the Caribbean in recent years, in large part to a regular schedule of weekend parties at Resorts World Bimini. And that’s exactly what’s happening for Labor Day, when the resort throws its “Rock N’ Labor Day Weekend” event. From Sept. 1 to Sept. 3, the […]
It’s been six years, but the new departure terminal at Princess Juliana International Airport in St Maarten is opening soon. This November, the new Departure Hall at Princess Juliana is officially launching operations, a major milestone for an airport that was largely destroyed by Hurricane Irma back in 2017. The new departure hall is a […]
Jamaica is concluding what is likely to be its best tourism summer in history — and the projections look good for the fall, too. That includes the numbers from the all-important United States market, where Jamaica is now expecting an increase of 140,000 additional seats in scheduled air capacity between September and December. That represents […]
The Fond Doux Eco Resort, St. Lucia is offering special incentives for advisors and their clients heading to the Caribbean. For agents, the resort is offering 50 percent room rates for travel agents who stay at the resort. Agents also receive 25 percent off all rooms even during the winter season. The winter deal is available from December 22 […]
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the name for its planned destination in Grand Bahama: Celebration Key. The new destination, the first-ever port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests, will be set on a one-mile-long stretch of beach in Grand Bahama. The company is opening itineraries late next month for cruises that call on […]
The East Bay Resort on the island of South Caicos in Turks and Caicos is set for a major rebranding and redevelopment effort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The nearly 100-room resort is closing on Sept. 9 to undertake a “significant” renovation project, one that will result in both a new look and a new name: […]
Canadian leisure carrier WestJet is restarting several routes to popular destinations in Mexico this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company is restarting service between Edmonton and Mazatlan; Prince George and Puerto Vallarta; and Victoria and Los Cabos. Edmonton-Mazatlan service will kick off on Nov. 4, operating twice each week. Prince George-Puerto Vallarta service will […]
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