Tourism

Guyana President Irfaan Ali to Keynote Caribbean Tourism Conference in Georgetown

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Guyana President Irfaan Ali will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference, which is heading to Georgetown in October. The regional tourism conference will be held from Oct. 5-9 under the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive.” It will be the first time Guyana has hosted […]

Travel

At Saint Lucia's Jade Mountain Resort, The Art of the Next-Level Caribbean Vacation

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It begins with a journey—not just a flight, but a passage into another realm. The winding roads of Saint Lucia climb through emerald hills, anticipation building with each turn. Then, like a revelation, Jade Mountain emerges—a sanctuary suspended between sea and sky, a work of art doubling as a hotel.  Architect Nick Troubetzkoy’s vision defies […]

News

Air Canada Is Adding Flights to a New Caribbean Destination: Cartagena 

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It’s part of what Air Canada is calling “New Frontiers.” The country’s national flag carrier is adding more new destinations, particularly in the Caribbean — with a focus on the kinds of travel spots that are a bit off the beaten path.  The newest addition in the Caribbean? Cartagena, the fascinating, centuries-old city on the […]

Flights

The Riviera Nayarit’s Airport Is Getting Its First International Flight 

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The Mexican state of Nayarit, home to the in-demand travel hotspot of the Riviera Nayarit, will officially join the international air travel map this summer, with the launch of a new nonstop flight connecting Los Angeles International Airport and Tepic-Riviera Nayarit International Airport, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning July 16, air carrier Volaris will operate […]


Air Canada Is Adding Flights to a New Caribbean Destination: Cartagena 

It’s the biggest celebration of the Caribbean in the Big Apple: Caribbean Week, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual summertime event that puts the spotlight on the region in the world’s biggest media market.  Now, the Caribbean Tourism Organization has added a new event to the Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025 schedule: the Caribbean […]

St Vincent and the Grenadines Is Making a New Push for UK Travelers

St Vincent and the Grenadines has launched a year-long tourism campaign in London aimed at increasing awareness and driving visitor arrivals from the United Kingdom. The campaign, called Discover More, debuted this week in Kensington Court in collaboration with Virgin Atlantic. It includes a fleet of 10 branded black cabs featuring destination imagery, which will […]

Auberge Resorts’ Riviera Maya Retreat Just Named a New GM

Etéreo, Auberge Resorts’ Riviera Maya luxury resort, has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The property has appointed Laura Villalobos as its new General Manager, the company announced. The oceanfront resort is located within the Kanai development on Mexico’s Riviera Maya (joined by a St Regis and an Edition resort).  Villalobos, a […]

American Airlines Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight to Curacao, a Caribbean Island That Is Buzzing Right Now

The colors of Willemstad. The waves of Cas Abao. The rosé at Saint Tropez. The live music at the Avila. Curacao is a rich mosaic of culture, food, art and vibes. And the Caribbean island is as buzzy as it’s ever been.  Travelers just keep coming to Curacao, which has been experiencing a travel surge […]

Royal Caribbean Just Revealed the First Look at Its New Perfect Day Destination in Mexico, Including the World's Longest Lazy River

Royal Caribbean International has revealed new details about its forthcoming private destination, Perfect Day at Mexico. The project is currently under development in the coastal town of Mahahual, located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Set to debut in 2027, the destination will be exclusive to guests sailing on Royal Caribbean cruises departing from Florida and Texas. […]

This Trinidad Beach Has Golden Sand, Green Hills, and the Country’s Most Famous Sandwich

Golden sand. Beach shacks and cold beer. Perfect street food.  Maracas Beach isn’t just the best beach on the island of Trinidad. It’s the best place on the whole island. The sand is perfect, a coastline edged by Trinidad’s verdant green hills. The palms are straight out of a Corona commercial, angled and friendly. And then […]

A New Caribbean Airport Hotel Opportunity 

One of the Caribbean’s top airports is looking to add a hotel, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  It would be a major new project for one of the busiest airports in the region.  So where is it?  Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau. The Nassau Airport Development Company has issued a request for expressions of […]

Avianca Just Added New Daily Nonstop Flights to Nicaragua and Guatemala

Avianca has officially kicked off two new nonstop routes connecting South Florida with countries with Caribbean coastlines. The airline will begin service between Miami and Guatemala City and between Fort Lauderdale and Managua, Nicaragua.  The new flights are part of Avianca’s broader strategy to expand its U.S. network, which now includes more than 40 direct […]