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United Airlines Is Going Daily to Barbados From Newark and Washington, D.C. for the Holiday Season

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A table at The Cliff. A week at Sandy Lane. A villa in Paynes Bay with the whole family coming in for Christmas. Barbados has long had its own version of the Caribbean festive season, one defined by packed hotels, hard-to-get restaurant reservations and repeat visitors who return every December. This year, United Airlines is putting considerably more seats […]

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This Iconic Resort in Jamaica Is in the New Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue — For the First Time in Four Decades

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Round Hill Hotel and Villas, the storied luxury resort in greater Montego Bay, Jamaica, is back in the spotlight—this time as a featured location in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The issue, known for spotlighting the world’s most breathtaking destinations, includes a high-profile photo shoot at Round Hill, with models including Alix Earle, Roshumba, […]

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Grand Cayman’s Best-Value Resort Is Getting a New Name – And a New Look

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It’s always been one of the best-value resorts in the Cayman Islands: the Sunshine Suites resort. Now the 132-suite resort is getting a rebrand, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new identity? The property will be renamed The Sunshine Hotel and Suites, it was revealed during this week’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference in Antigua.  The resort […]

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The Best Adults-Only Resorts in the Caribbean Right Now

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Looking for a relaxing, kid-free Caribbean getaway? The Caribbean is home to some of the world’s best adults-only resorts, from all-inclusive luxury hideaways in Jamaica to boutique romantic escapes in Antigua. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, a couples’ retreat, or a peaceful solo vacation, these adults-only Caribbean resorts offer the perfect blend of privacy, pampering, […]


Grand Cayman’s Best-Value Resort Is Getting a New Name – And a New Look

The Concord Wilshire company is buying the Grand Lucayan resort in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The international real estate development firm has signed an $827 million deal with the government of The Bahamas to buy the resort.  The actual consideration for the property was $120 million.  The company has a “very ambitious” […]

How the Caribbean Film Industry Is Taking Center Stage at Cannes

The energy, artistry, and opportunity of the Caribbean film industry is taking the spotlight in Cannes. This year is seeing the the festival’s first-ever Caribbean Day, which is putting the spotlight on the region’s growing film industry. The event was held this week at Pavillon Afriques, the Cannes Film Festival’s hub dedicated to African and […]

Alex Rodriguez Is Planning a Major Dominican Republic Real Estate Investment 

Major League Baseball legend and soon-to-be Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez is planning a major real estate investment in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Rodriguez is leading an investment that will pour approximately $1 billion into the Río San Juan area of the country, which is located on the north coast of the […]

Curaçao Is Expanding Its Tourism Workforce as Tourism Numbers Keep Climbing

Curaçao is ramping up efforts to strengthen its tourism sector with a renewed focus on hospitality training. A total of 57 participants recently received certificates after completing the Hospitality Industry Training Program, an intensive course designed to prepare workers for entry-level roles in the hospitality field. The graduates were trained across multiple service areas, including […]

One of the Best Beaches in The Bahamas Comes With a World-Famous Blue Hole

It doesn’t look real at first. You step out from the pines and palms onto a curve of soft, white sand, and there it is—this perfect, impossible circle in the sea. A portal. The blue gets darker the longer you stare. Dean’s Blue Hole isn’t just a geological wonder. It’s something deeper. I got there […]

This Part of Aruba Is the Fastest-Growing Destination in the Caribbean Right Now, According to Tripadvisor

The white sand. The almost-neon turquoise water. The kitesurfing. The palapas at Arashi. The northern corner of Aruba is a reason by itself to come to the island. And it’s proving to be a very compelling one, indeed. Aruba is the top trending destination in the Caribbean for American travelers this summer, according to a […]

Anguilla’s New Tourism Campaign Is About “Less Screen Time, More Island Time”

Anguilla has been making a push as a year-round tourism destination (in large part thanks to hotels like Aurora Anguilla), something that’s been starting tp pay off.  Now, the island is looking to position itself as an escape — and a place for immersive experiences and digital detox.  The idea? Less screen time, more island […]

Christie’s International Real Estate to Represent Kempinski Grace Bay Residences in Turks and Caicos

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Christie’s International Real Estate Turks & Caicos has announced a sales partnership with Kempinski Grace Bay, a breathtaking new luxury residence and resort on the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. This strategic alliance positions Christie’s as the premier brokerage for the sales of Kempinski Grace […]