April 2024 - Caribbean Journal

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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

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Anguilla Is Seeing Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers

The island of Anguilla is hot, with tourism arrivals off to a record-breaking start in 2024, Caribbean Journla has learned. The island welcomed a total of 62,1898 visitors in the first quarter, up from 50,884 in the first quarter of last year and, more importantly, up from 49,952 in the first quarter of 2019. Stayover […]

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Hilton Has a New Hotel in Puerto Rico

Hilton has quietly opened a new hotel in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has debuted a new Hilton Garden Inn in San Juan’s vibrant Condado district. The hotel, which has a total of 240 rooms, is set in what was previously the Condado Plaza complex. It’s set right on Condado’s main thoroughfare, […]

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These Are The Two Most Popular Resorts in Montego Bay, According to Travel Agents

The two most popular places to stay Montego Bay, Jamaica are both owned by the same company, according to a new survey of travel agents by Caribbean Travel Advisor. In our latest in a series of surveys of agents on their favorite Caribbean hotels, we’ve headed to the buzzing travel hotspot of Montego Bay, itself […]

Hilton Has a New Hotel in Puerto Rico

First it was Cancun. Then Punta Cana. Now, Royalton’s CHIC brand, its hip spin on the adults-only all-inclusive concept, has officially debuted on the island of Antigua. The new 235-room resort is the second Royalton-branded resort in Antigua, a beachfront all-inclusive that’s exclusively for adults. Royalton CHIC Antigua caters to couples, groups and solo travelers, […]

Turks and Caicos Is Predicting Record-Breaking Arrivals

The Turks and Caicos Islands has been one of the most sought-after destinations in the hemisphere since the initial travel reopening during the pandemic — and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Turks and Caicos is predicting “record-breaking arrivals” through at least August, according to a report from Experience Turks and Caicos. In a statement, […]

The CHTA Is Looking for the Caribbean’s Next Tourism Leaders

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is looking for the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders in the Caribbean. The CHTA has launched the next session of its Young Leaders Forum, chaired by Barbados hotelier and former CHTA President Patricia Affonso-Dass. “The Young Leaders Forum serves as a cornerstone in developing the next generation […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas

The historic charm of Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay. The always-bustling cocktail hours of Nippers on Great Guana. The rarefied homes of Baker’s Bay. Tranquil turtle cocktails at The Bluff House. The world-class golf at The Abaco Club on Winding Bay. The Bahamas’ Abaco chain is home to some of the most beloved little islands in […]

Copa Is Adding More Flights to Belize

In a big boost for South American travelers, Panama’s Copa Ailrines is enhancing its nonstop service to Belize. Starting in June, Copa will be running flights on both Mondays and Fridays, Caribbean Journal has learned. That service will be operated on Boeing 737-700 aircraft, and, most importantly, will be operating year-round. Copa’s hub at Panama’s […]

This Is the Most Popular All-Inclusive in Aruba, According to Travel Agents

An island’s most successful resort can be defined in many ways from its service to its privacy and, most importantly to Caribbean specialists, its popularity among travelers. With all those factors in mind, advisors, in an official pool that included more than 100 advisors, named their go-to hotel to pitch to adult clients looking for […]

United Is Extending Its Bermuda Schedule for the Summer

United Airlines is expanding its service to Bermuda this summer season, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier’s seasonal service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Bermuda is being extended this summer. United had initially planned to sunset the service in early September; instead, the airline will be extending flights through Oct. 26, 2024. That’s another […]

This Is the Best-Value All-Inclusive Vacation in the Caribbean

It’s one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Period. That perfect, vibrant, almost neon turquoise. Sugar-white sand so white you sometimes have to squint depending on the sun. It’s the beach you dream about on cold winter days, or when the hustle and bustle gets to be too much. This is Jolly Beach in […]