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This Hotel on One of the Caribbean’s Most Iconic Beaches Costs Less Than $200 a Night (And It Has Bungalows)

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It’s the most famous view in Martinique: a sweeping volcanic-sand beach fringed by coconut palms, and rising from the sea just offshore, the sheer volcanic silhouette of Diamond Rock. And right now, you can wake up on that beach for $177 per night. That’s the current starting rate at Diamant Les Bains, the beachfront residence hotel […]

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Jamaica Just Tapped Usain Bolt As the Island's New Global Tourism Ambassador

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Jamaica’s tourism growth hasn’t been quite as brisk as the island might like in the last year. And with the Jamaica Tourist Board looking to change that, it’s made the natural choice: tapping the world’s fastest man: Usain Bolt.  The Olympic legend has been officially named as the island’s new Global Tourism Ambassador.  The announcement […]

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These Are the 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean For Families

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You know the feeling. The flight’s behind you. The ocean’s ahead. And for once, everyone’s smiling. No tantrums, no teen eye-rolls—just wide Caribbean skies, warm trade winds, and the sound of waves syncing with your own exhale. This is the family vacation you’ve been chasing. And these are the places that know how to deliver […]

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Montego Bay Is Getting a New Flight From Antigua 

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The reggae. The jerk. The sand. The ackee. The pulse. Montego Bay is filled with music, beaches and bold flavors, and now it’s getting a new nonstop flight from within the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Fast-growing carrier LIAT 20 is adding a second flight to the island of Jamaica, with plans for a route […]


These Are the 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean For Families

San Juan is where history, style, and the sea converge in one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant cities—and one of its best places to stay. From the iconic pastel buildings of Old San Juan to the golden beaches of Condado and Isla Verde, the Puerto Rican capital is packed with charm, culture, and energy. It’s more […]

6 Caribbean Islands Americans Can Visit Without a Passport

You don’t need to leave the country to find turquoise water, white sand, and that unmistakable Caribbean breeze. For U.S. citizens, several Caribbean destinations offer a full island experience—with no passport required. Whether you’re looking for a weekend escape or a longer tropical recharge, these places combine accessibility with island charm. Here are six Caribbean […]

Turks and Caicos Hotel Rooms Are Filling Up 

Hotel occupancy continues to climb in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The first quarter saw three months of solid growth, tourism officials revealed this week during the Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference in Antigua and Barbuda.  In January, occupancy was 70.5 percent, rising to 71.4 percent in February and 72.4 percent in […]

Aman Is Opening a New Luxury Resort Set Across Two Caribbean Private Islands 

Amanera in the Dominican Republic. Amanyara in Turks and Caicos. They’re some of the most celebrated luxury resorts in the region. And now hospitality brand Aman is adding another new project in the Caribbean.  It’s called Amancaya, and it’s coming to a private island. Or two, to be exact. So what’s in store?  The property […]

This is the Top Residential Listing on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach 

Seven bedrooms. 6.5 bathrooms. 90 feet of frontage on the best beach in the Cayman Islands.  This is the top listing on the Cayman Islands’ Seven Mile Beach right now: Coconut Walk, a private estate that’s now on the market for just under $20m, at $19.995 million. The property, listed with top Cayman real estate […]

Is This Going to Be a Record-Breaking Summer for Caribbean Travel? 

Could this be a record-breaking summer of travel to the Caribbean?  A look at flight search data for the summer just might suggest that, according to analytics firm ForwardKeys.  A growing intent for travel to the region suggests this could be a huge season for the Caribbean, the company revealed this week during the Caribbean […]

The 18 Best Hotels in Barbados, From Luxury Resorts to All-Inclusive Escapes

The rum. The rhythm. The beach. The shopping. Barbados is more than just an island; it’s a a mood, a vibe, a lifestyle. From the sun-soaked shores of the Platinum Coast to the vibrant energy of the South Coast (a place we’ve called the island’s “capital of cool”,) this Caribbean gem offers a mosaic of […]

Barbados Is Getting an Extra Copa Airlines Flight

It’s no secret that South and Central America are playing an increasingly important role in Caribbean tourism.  While much of that growth has come in the Dominican Republic and in southern Caribbean destinations like Aruba and Curacao, other islands are staring to see emerging visitor numbers from the continent.  That includes Barbados, where Panama’s Copa […]