Month: July 2024

News

New Brazil-Aruba Flights Are Coming This Winter

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Aruba has made no secret of its push to court more tourism from South America, and those efforts will get another boost this winter with a brand-new flight from Brazil.  Brazilian carrier Gol is adding a new nonstop flight between […]

Caribbean Travel Advisor

Caribbean and Mexico Travel Advisors on the Karisma-Lomas Split

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It’s been more than half of a year since Karisma Hotels & Resorts announced it would no longer manage selected properties that are owned by Grupo Lomas. So, what has the impact been on advisors’ business since this longstanding partnership came to […]

Caribbean Travel Advisor

Iberostar Pushes Back Aruba Opening Date

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Iberostar has pushed back the debut of its highly-anticipated new resort in Aruba, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  So when is the new property welcoming its first guests?  While the property had announced a Nov. 1 opening date, that has […]

Caribbean Travel Advisor

ASTA Names Top International Destination Partner 

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The American Society of Travel Advisors has named a Caribbean destination as its international partner of the year: The Bahamas.  The award was presented at the ASTA’s 2024 Travel Advisor Conference earlier this month in Dallas.  “We feel privileged to […]


Why the US Virgin Islands Is a “Leader” in Caribbean Tourism 

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It’s not just all the new flights, or the hotel occupancy growth, or the new-look waterfront in Charlotte Amalie.  There’s a palpable dynamism in the US Virgin Islands right now. You know it when you board a completely-full flight from […]


Delta Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Aruba This Winter 

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Whether you’re heading to the wide, white sands of Eagle Beach or planning a cultural getaway in Oranjestad, it’s about to get even easier to visit Aruba this winter.  Delta Air Lines is relaunching ints nonstop flights between Minneapolis and […]

Flights

Sun Country Is Adding a New Nonstop Route to Punta Cana 

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Sun Country Airlines is adding a new nonstop route to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Minneapolis-based carrier will be adding new seasonal service between Milwaukee and Punta Cana for the winter season.  […]


A “Secret” All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay

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It’s a hidden corner of Montego Bay, southwest of the airport, set out on a peninsula in the heart of the sea.  Head out toward the edge of the water and you’ll find a trio of all-inclusive resorts, all part […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Sand in Simpson Bay, St Maarten

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader John Dorazio, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach on Simpson Bay in St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]

News

New Turks and Caicos Resort Readies for Fall Debut 

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Turks and Caicos’ most-anticipated opening of 2024 is set for this fall: the debut of The Strand, Providenciales’ newest residential resort.  The boutique property has already tapped a new general manager and hospitality manager — a husband-and-wife team.  The Strand […]


JetBlue Is Adding Daily Nonstop Puerto Rico Flights From a New Market

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In recent years, the Caribbean has begun tapping into emerging source markets in the United States, concentrated in the Midwest and California.  But another area is becoming increasingly important for island destinations in the Caribbean: New England.  In the last […]


Dominica Taps New CEO to Lead Push for 500,000 Annual Visitors  

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The Discover Dominica Authority has named a new CEO to succeed longtime top executive Colin Piper, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island’s tourist board has tapped Marva Williams to the role, effective Aug. 1.  Williams previously served as festivals and […]