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Year: 2024

News

Rum Journal: Forget Iced Tea. In The Bahamas, It’s Long Island Rum Punch. 

long island rum punch

There’s not another soul at the bar. On far-off Long Island in Out Islands of The Bahamas, that’s not exactly a surprise.  But even with no one around to hear, Gerald still won’t reveal the secret.  I take a sip, […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Diving in Cayman Brac 

cayman brac fish diving underwater

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dave Lowther, who sent in this lovely shot taken while diving on the south side of Cayman Brac in the Cayman Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  […]

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Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

rooftop pool with views of old san juan puerto rico

If you’ve been to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, you know the vibe: the pastel-hued Spanish colonial buildings; the sound of salsa permeating every corner; the refreshing cool of a freshly-made Mojito.  There’s a reason, after all, why Old San […]

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Grand Hyatt Is Opening a New Resort in Cancun 

grand hyatt in cancun

It’s been nearly a decade since the first Grand Hyatt opened its doors in the Mexican Caribbean. Now, another one is coming to the region’s most popular destination.  Next year, Grand Hyatt will be debuting the new Grand Hyatt Cancun, […]


The Saint Lucia Cruise Port Has a New Operator 

saint lucia cruise port

The world’s largest cruise port operator has officially taken over management at Saint Lucia’s Port Castries, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  Global Ports Holding, which has a growing portfolio of ports across the Caribbean from Nassau to Antigua, is now running […]


Aruba’s Exciting New Resort Is Opening in November 

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It’s the most anticipated new resort to make its debut in Aruba in years.  And it will be a five-star, adults-only resort on one of the island’s best beaches.  Now it has a name and is taking bookings. The new […]

Flights

Delta Air Lines Is Launching Nonstop Flights From New York to Antigua and Barbuda

hammock cove in antigua

Maybe you know about the 365 beaches. Or the spectacular all-inclusive resorts like Hammock Cove, Curtain Bluff and Hermitage Bay. Or the world-class snorkeling. If you don’t, it’s time to start planning your trip to the twin-island paradise of Antigua […]


Another New Way to Fly to St Croix, USVI

st croix usvi buccaneer

It’s getting increasingly easy to visit the island with a “vibe like no other.” St Croix, the largest US Virgin Island an one of the buzziest destinations in the region, continues to see new flights from within the region and […]


In Jamaica, the Travel Boom Continues 

ian fleming villa with beach and green trees

A tourism renaissance that began largely in the summer of 2021 in Jamaica is showing no signs of abating. That’s what the latest numbers show about the high-profile Caribbean destination.  So faro this year, Jamaica has welcomed 1.7 million visitors, […]

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The Cayman Islands’ Seven Mile Beach Has a Brand-New Resort 

seven mile beach with palm tree

A rooftop lounge. A unique food-hall concept. Copious local art. The Cayman Islands has a brand new hotel that just opened its doors this week.  But the biggest amenity is still Seven Mile Beach, famous for its impossibly white sand, […]


The Dominican Republic's Top Tennis Tournament Is Back 

casa de campo tennis

It’s the most legendary tennis tournament in the Caribbean: the long-running International Tennis Tournament at the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo resort.  This year will be the 44th annual edition of the event, which runs from June 27 to June […]


St Thomas Carnival 2024 Was a Big Hit 

machel montano on stage at st thomas carnival

This year’s edition of the St Thomas Carnival was, by all accounts, a big hit.  The event, which kicked off with favorites like the Calypso Monarch and Panorama, brought in thousands of revelers, from locals to visitors, for a multi-day […]


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