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Southwest Airlines Is Launching New Daily Flights to a Caribbean Island Famous for Sand, Beach Bars and Gourmet Eateries

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The approach into Princess Juliana International Airport is one of the most recognizable arrivals in the Caribbean. Jets descend low over the bright water of Simpson Bay before touching down just beyond the edge of Maho Beach, where travelers gather along the sand to watch aircraft pass overhead. Within minutes of leaving the airport, the […]

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Punta Cana Is Getting New Flights from Boston, Chicago and Orlando 

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It’s the fastest-growing airline in the Caribbean right now: upstart Dominican carrier Arajet, which just announced plans for another three routes from the United States.  Arajet is now planning to launch flights between Punta Cana and a trio of US cities: Boston, Orlando and Chicago.  Chicago-Punta Cana will be launching on Nov. 15.  Boston-Punta Cana […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Perfect Sunset on the Beach in Ocho Rios

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Diane Schumacher, who sent in this beautiful shot of Sunset Beach at the Couples Sans Souci resort in Ocho Rios.  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 […]

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Barbados Is Projecting a Big Cruise Season

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Barbados is projecting a big cruise season ahead, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island’s tourism officials are anticipating a 22 percent jump in cruise arrivals for the 2025-2026 season, according to a press briefing at the recent Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference in Antigua.  The 22 percent jump would come across 467 different ship calls, totaling […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Perfect Sunset on the Beach in Ocho Rios

The Nylon Pool. The Caribbean’s oldest rainforest. The curry crab. Tobago is one of the region’s great undiscovered destinations, and it’s going to soon find itself on the travel map in a major way.  Hilton is expanding its Caribbean footprint with the debut of a new resort in Tobago – but it’s not coming quite […]

The 10 Best Hotels in Montego Bay, Jamaica, From All-Inclusive Icons to Villa Hideaways

Montego Bay is one of the Caribbean’s great hotel destinations — a place where legendary resorts meet new expressions of luxury. It’s a city that merges vibrant culture with polished hospitality, where days are measured in ocean breezes, barefoot walks, and the clink of glasses at sunset. From timeless icons to adults-only escapes, these are […]

Four Seasons' New Ultra-Luxe, Small-Ship Cruises Will Come With a "Floating Marina"

Four Seasons has released new details about the marina programming aboard its first yacht, Four Seasons I, which is set to begin sailing in 2026. And they’ll come with a floating marina.  The 14-deck vessel will feature a “transverse marina,” a structure that opens on both the port and starboard sides to place guests directly […]

Sun Country Airlines Is Adding More Flights to This Beach-Filled Caribbean Island

The sands of Magens Bay. The streets of Charlotte Amalie. The sounds of Red Hook. We love so much about the island of St Thomas, an island that just keeps getting better (and is filled with some of the best beaches in the whole Caribbean).  What we also love is how easy it is to […]

Cartagena's Top Wellness Hotel Has Ayurveda, Rooftop Yoga and a Plant-Based Menu

The colonial grandeur, the colorful streets, the vibrant soundtrack. Cartagena is known for many things. But tucked within the stone walls of the Old City lies something altogether quieter, and far more transformative. Welcome to Casa Carolina, a 15-room wellness retreat that just opened in February that’s quietly rewriting the story of luxury travel in […]

How the JetBlue–United Partnership Could Boost Caribbean Travel

In an increasingly competitive airline industry, a newly announced partnership between JetBlue and United Airlines is quietly poised to reshape travel to the Caribbean. The agreement, dubbed “Blue Sky,” links the loyalty programs and booking platforms of two of the largest U.S. carriers. But beneath the corporate branding is a move that could have outsized […]

Hilton’s New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Is Opening Next Month, With Plunge-Pool Rooms and On-the-Sand Bungalows 

The newest Hilton-branded all-inclusive in the Caribbean is set to make its highly-anticipated debut next month, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Hilton Zemi Miches, set in the fast-growing development hotspot of Miches (where brands like Marriott have already staked claims) is officially opening June 30.  The hotel is bookable for stays beginning those dates.  […]

American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Flights to Grand Cayman This Fall 

Mornings on Seven Mile Beach. Afternoons at Rum Point. Evenings in Camana Bay. There’s a rhythm all its own on a visit to Grand Cayman, where a world-class culinary scene meets some of the best beaches on earth.  And now it’s getting easier to visit Grand Cayman this fall, with American Airlines planning to expand […]

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