Flights

JetBlue Is Bringing Back Fort Lauderdale Flights to the Cayman Islands This Winter

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The descent into Grand Cayman is always striking — turquoise water glinting in the sun, white sand stretching along the coast, and the island’s green interior unfolding below. Beginning this winter, that view will be within easy reach again from South Florida. JetBlue is resuming year-round flights from Ft. Lauderdale to Owen Roberts International Airport, […]

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Bahamasair Relaunching Raleigh-Durham-Grand Bahama Flights 

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Bahamian national flag carrier Bahamasair is relaunching its service between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Grand Bahama, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The service between Raleigh and Grand Bahama International Airport will resume on Nov. 12, Bahamian tourism officials confirmed this week.  The seasonal flights first launched operations in November 2022.  It’s the only service of its […]

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United Just Launched New Daily Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico 

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Continuing a growing trend of Caribbean flights from the western United States, United Airlines just kicked off a new route between Denver, Colo. and San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The new flight officially began operations this week between Denver and San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.  The new service is operating daily, adding about 50,000 […]

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Air Canada Is Adding New Flights to the French Caribbean

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Air Canada is set to launch a new nonstop route between Canada and the French Caribbean this winter.  The carrier will be kicking off a new route between Toronto and Fort-de-France, Martinique beginning Dec. 16.  The new service will be operating once weekly on Saturdays, according to Air Canada.  It will complement the airline’s longstanding […]


United Just Launched New Daily Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico 

Royal Caribbean has revealed the name for its newest cruise ship, set to debut in the summer of 2025: Star of the Seas.  The new cruise ship will be the second in the company’s new “Icon Class,” following Icon of the Seas, which will be making its debut later this year.  Star of the Seas […]

St Kitts Is Expecting a Big Cruise Season 

It’s one of the top cruise ports in the Caribbean: Port Zante, the popular stop on the island of St Kitts.  Now one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the region is expecting another big years, tourism officials said this week.  St Kitts and Nevis is projecting 342 cruise ships for this year’s tourism season, […]

This Punta Cana All-Inclusive Is Reopening After a Renovation

Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts has reopened its Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  The property is reopening on Dec. 1 after nearly eight months and a $35 million investment, with a focus on what Bahia Principe called a “culturally immersive experience.” “We recognize the importance of investing in the […]

This Popular Tortola Hotel Just Reopened 

Tortola’s beloved Sugar Mill Hotel has officially reopened for the season, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The boutique British Virgin Islands resort, also home to one of the island’s most popular restaurants, began welcoming back guests last week.  The hotel has a restaurant, a spa, a pool and is set across from a spectacular beach (home […]

Spirit Airlines Is Adding New Nonstop Caribbean Flights 

Following the lead of Delta, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is launching flights to the Caribbean’s newest airport next year.  Beginning March 28, Spirit will be operating nonstop flights from both Orlando and Fort Lauderdale to the Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Tulum.  “Tulum is an increasingly popular choice for leisure travelers, and our direct flights from Florida will make […]

St Maarten-Based Airline Winair Just Expanded

St Maarten-based Caribbean airline Winair has expanded, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The popular regional carrier has added a second ATR 42-500 aircraft, which arrived this week at Princess Juliana International Airport.  Winair will be starting its winter schedule with two ATRs, the company confirmed.  “We are excited to welcome our second ATR 42-500 aircraft to […]

In Nassau, a Culinary Celebration of Mexico

Nassau’s Baha Mar resort is hosting a big Dia de Los Muertos celebration this week, focusing on the culinary world of Mexico. The Rosewood Baha Mar is bringing in Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, the executive chef of Texas restaurant Jose, for a week of culinary experiences celebrating the time-honored Mexican tradition.  Quiñones-Pittman and her team will be […]

From Belize to Saint Lucia, the Best Caribbean Eco-Resorts

Some of us dream of sleeping on beaches; others fantasize about being cocooned by lush jungle, with the sounds of the night forest a lullaby. If your vacation desires are colored green as well as blue, consider a getaway to a Caribbean resort where nature is the star. Here are our favorite eco-resorts in the […]