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10 Caribbean Overwater Bungalows and Villas With Private Pools, Secluded Decks, and Ladders Right into the Ocean

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From two-story villas in St. Vincent to private-island retreats in Belize, these are our favorite ways to stay over the Caribbean. You can see the water through your bedroom floor. Outside, a ladder descends from your deck into the sea, and your private pool gives you another place to cool off before breakfast arrives. That’s […]

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This Luxe Turks and Caicos Resort Just Reopened After a Renovation 

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One of the most luxurious places to stay in Turks and Caicos has reopened with a new look: the refreshed Amanyara, Turks and Caicos, part of the Aman portfolio.  The resort has reopened after its seasonal closure as what the property calls a “reinvigorated haven,” with a new Entrance Pavilion and a new casual dining […]

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A New Way to Fly Nonstop to the Turks and Caicos Islands

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While Silver Airways has been steadily expanding its network in the Caribbean out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, it’s easy to forget that the carrier is actually based in South Florida.  For years, Silver has been operating a host of routes between Florida cities and destinations, mostly, in the Out Islands of The Bahamas.  Now, […]

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Jamaica Is Expecting a "Surge" in American Travelers This Winter

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Jamaica has been one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the Caribbean since the pandemic, a trend that has strengthened in 2023. Now, the island’s tourism officials say they are expecting another “surge” for the upcoming winter season.  Jamaica has secured 1.05 million airline seats for the upcoming winter season out of the US market […]


A New Way to Fly Nonstop to the Turks and Caicos Islands

Cruise passengers are flocking to the revamped Nassau Cruise Port in The Bahamas, with the Caribbean’s most popular cruise destination topping its all-time record with a month to spare in 2023.  So far this year, Nassau Cruise Port has received 3,869,003 passengers through the end of November, the highest total in its history.  That eclipsed […]

Caribbean Moment: Davis Beach, Eleuthera, The Bahamas 

Eleuthera is a big island. It is a long island. It is nigh impossible to explore it in one trip. 112 miles by 1 mile on average, three main airports, it is place of many different corners and realms.  And at the far northwest of the island is one of its least-trafficked places: Davis Beach, […]

The 10 Best Things to Do and See in Cancun, Mexico

There was a time in the mid-90’s where MTV and rowdy college drinkers neglected Cancun’s vast amount of attractions and opted to party the night away and sleep, well, until housekeeping arrived That is no longer the case. A hurricane in 2004 largely destroyed most of Cancun’s “party” hotels, which were repaired and upgraded, making […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Setting Sun in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Lila Schultz, who sent in this stunning shot of the setting sun in Aruba. 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 […]

Hyatt Has a New Family-Focused All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana 

If you’re Punta Cana all-inclusive vacation, you won’t lack for choices. The Dominican Republic’s number one travel destination teems with large all-inclusive resorts, including a number of the family-friendly variety.  Now there is another one.  Hyatt Hotels, which has been steadily expanding its all-inclusive portfolio in the Caribbean (a push that began in earnest with […]

Norse Atlantic Just Launched New Nonstop Flights From London to Montego Bay 

There is a new way to get from the United Kingdom to the white-sand beaches and positive vibes of Montego Bay, Jamaica.  European carrier Norse Atlantic Airways has kicked off its new nonstop service between London Gatwick and Montego Bay, in another boost for Jamaica’s efforts to court new airlift from the UK.  Flights between […]

Melia Just Opened a New Hotel in Havana, Cuba 

Spanish hotel giant has added another new hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital of Havana: the new Sevilla Habana Affiliated by Melia Hotel.  The new hotel, with a rooftop lounge and a pool, is set in the heart of Old Havana, overlooking the city’s famous Malecon waterfront boulevard.  It’s the first Affiliated by Melia […]