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Grand Cayman Has the Best Ritz-Carlton in the Caribbean, From the Service to Seven Mile Beach

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Extraordinary hospitality, Blue by Eric Ripert, a Greg Norman golf course and a spectacular beach make this our favorite. The service at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is as good as any resort we’ve ever been to. It’s the first thing we think about when we remember our stay, and the strongest reason this is our […]

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Tradewind Aviation Extends Bahamas Flight Season Through October

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They’re two of the most popular luxury destinations in the region right now: Marsh Harbour, Abaco and North Eleuthera in The Bahamas.  Now,  Tradewind Aviation has announced an extension of its scheduled flight service to both islands in The Bahamas, with routes now available through Oct. 27, 2025. Travelers can continue to fly from Stuart, […]

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The Dreamiest Rainforest Resorts in the Caribbean, From Dominica to Belize

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The Caribbean is often imagined as a string of sun-drenched beaches — white sand, turquoise water, and endless horizon. And while that version of the Caribbean is very real, it’s only part of the story. Move beyond the shoreline, and the islands begin to change. The terrain rises, the air cools, and the landscape transforms […]

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St Maarten Is Getting a New Nonstop American Airlines Flight From Chicago 

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If you’ve ever been to St Maarten, you know it’s one of the most memorable landings anywhere in the Caribbean: your plane feels like it only just misses grazing the chain-link fence on sand at Maho Beach. It’s exhilarating – and when you arrive, you’re even more grateful to reach one of the most exciting […]


The Dreamiest Rainforest Resorts in the Caribbean, From Dominica to Belize

Delta is launching new nonstop service from Atlanta to the island of Saint Vincent, opening up a fresh, seamless connection between the United States and one of the Caribbean’s most untouched destinations. The new flight, which begins in late December, will operate daily between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Saint Vincent’s Argyle International Airport, giving […]

A New Residential Development Is Coming to the Dominican Republic: The Dom Dom

A new residential community is underway in the coastal town of Dominicus-Bayahibe in the Dominican Republic. The project, called The Don Dom, is being developed by BECCA, a real estate firm focused on sustainable and lifestyle-oriented development, in partnership with GRITT, its architecture and planning studio. The gated enclave will cover more than 1.3 million […]

The Best-Kept Secret in Punta Cana Is a Beach Restaurant Shaped Like a Jellyfish

You won’t see signs for it on the highway. There’s no velvet rope, no resort shuttle. But follow the curve of Punta Cana’s Bavaro Beach just past the last cluster of sun loungers, and something begins to shimmer in the distance. It rises from the sand like a mirage, at the end of a long […]

How to Vote for The Bahamas Travel and Sustainability Awards 2025

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, in collaboration with Caribbean Journal, is proud to announce the return of the Bahamas Travel & Sustainability Awards for its third year. These awards serve is a platform to recognize, honor and celebrate Bahamian stakeholders and industry partners who have made significant contributions to our sustainable development […]

Every Traveler to Jamaica Needs to Fill Out This Form Before Arrival

If you’re heading to Jamaica, you are required to complete this online step — here’s what to know. Even in 2025, there’s one thing every traveler headed to Jamaica needs to do before arriving: fill out the Enter Jamaica form. Whether you’re visiting for a beach escape in Negril, a music-filled weekend in Kingston, or an […]

This Beach Town Is a Laid-Back Getaway With a Famous Rock, Wild Waves, and French Caribbean Charm

Le Diamant is alive. It starts before you arrive — a winding drive through banana trees and old Creole homes, the Caribbean Sea shimmering just beyond the hills. Then it hits you: that moment when the town opens up and the beach stretches out in front of you, long and wide and unbothered. You feel […]

Aruba's Airport Just Named an Interim CEO

Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport is getting a familiar face at the helm. The Aruba Airport Authority has named James Fazio as interim CEO, with his appointment set to take effect on August 1, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The move comes as the airport wraps up a year of leadership under an Interim Management Team, […]

JetBlue’s Paisly Just Added Holland America, Cunard, Virgin Voyages and Oceania 

JetBlue’s tech-forward travel arm just made a serious move at sea. Paisly, JetBlue’s wholly-owned managed travel company, has officially expanded its cruise offerings with four major new partners: Holland America Line, Cunard, Virgin Voyages (which just made our list of the top cruises from Miami) and Oceania Cruises. For travelers booking through JetBlue Vacations, that […]