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This Bahamas Island Is Just Off the Coast of Florida. And It’s Having a Moment

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There aren’t many places in the Caribbean where you can leave Miami after breakfast and be standing on a white-sand beach before lunchtime. Bimini has always occupied a unique place in The Bahamas: close enough for a spontaneous escape, yet far enough away to feel like you’ve crossed into another world. The water is startlingly […]

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Royal Caribbean Says 2025 Bookings “On Track” 

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Bookings for 2025 have “remained on track,” Royal Caribbean President and CEO Jason Liberty said in its recent earnings report, in a positive sign for the travel industry amid global uncertainty.  The company cited record bookings during the key Wave season and sustained strength in April demand — including a notable uptick in close-in reservations. […]

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These Are the Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean Right Now

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Overwater bungalows are relatively new to the Caribbean. But in the last decade, they have started to proliferate, both in islands like Jamaica and Antigua and their traditional stronghold in the Bocas del Toro archipelago on the Caribbean coast of Panama. (And there are more on the way, including the highly-anticipated new Four Seasons on […]

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This Hidden Luxury Caribbean Resort Has a Private Beach and Incredible Snorkeling

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The first thing you fall in love with here is what isn’t here. No crowds, no loud music. You can hear the palm trees actually shake. You can take a nap on the beach. You can find the Caribbean you’re really after.  Bonaire’s Harbour Village Beach Club makes you feel like the beach is really […]


These Are the Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean Right Now

The overwater bars of Ambergris Caye. The jungles of Cayo. The beachy charm of Placencia. Belize is as diverse a getaway as you’ll find in the Caribbean, whether you’re looking for rugged adventure or a classic island retreat. And this winter, it’s getting even easier to visit Belize, with Delta planning to double its flights […]

How a Caribbean Travel Auction Is Helping Young People Build Hospitality Careers

They’re bidding on vacations—but what they’re really doing is building futures. Across the Caribbean, a special kind of auction is quietly making a big difference. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has kicked off its Spring Caribbean Travel Auction, with luxury hotel stays up for grabs—and every winning bid helping young hospitality […]

How to Take an All-Inclusive Dive Vacation in Grand Bahama

The first thing you need to know is this: you’ll wake up steps from the sand. The second? You’ll be diving some of the best waters in the Caribbean before lunch. This is Dive Week at Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham, the only all-inclusive resort on Grand Bahama Island with its very own full-service dive […]

American Airlines Is Adding a New Flight to St Croix, Where Beaches, Forts and Food Await

The yellow grandeur of Fort Christiansvaern. The bubbly brunch at The Fred. Torch-lit dinners at Savant. Lazy days on Cane Bay. St Croix is a vibe all its own, and the US Virgin Islands’ biggest island is increasingly a home for sophisticated, adventurous travelers.  Starting this fall, it’s getting even easier to reach. Beginning Dec. […]

Cruise Arrivals Keep Climbing in St Kitts, Hitting a New Post-Pandemic High

St Kitts saw another big climb in cruise passenger arrivals in the just-concluded peak cruise season, with more travelers heading to the island’s Port Zante.  In all, the island welcomed nearly 750,000 cruise passengers between October of last year and the end of last month, an 8 percent increase compared to last season.  That was […]

The Bahamas Is Coming Alive in May — With Coral Reefs, Powerboats and Marlin Tournaments

May is when The Bahamas hits a different groove — the waters warm up, and the islands come alive with everything from powerboat runs to deep-sea fishing tournaments. It’s the perfect time to dive a little deeper, cruise a little faster, and experience the islands in their most vibrant rhythm, with the kinds of authentic, […]

Punta Cana Just Got Closer: New Nonstop Flights Are Launching From Miami

Beach days in Bavaro. Golf at Corales. Adventures at Cap Cana’s Scape Park. Punta Cana is the most popular destination in the most popular country in the Caribbean, at least when you look at total visitation. And the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub isn’t slowing down. In fact, it’s getting even easier to visit, with a […]

Curaçao, Belize and St Vincent Are the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Hotspots

Sun, sand and sea are more popular than ever. But that’s just the beginning of the story for a Caribbean region that is hotter than ever: the Caribbean tourism industry continues to soar, exceeding even its pre-pandemic heights. In 2024, the Caribbean welcomed approximately 34.2 million international overnight visitors, marking an impressive 6.1 percent increase […]