August 2025 - Caribbean Journal

This Secret Hotel in the British Virgin Islands Has Colorful Bungalows, Fresh Lobster, and a Postcard-Perfect Beach

Flights

JetBlue Has New Nonstop Flights to St. Maarten, the Dual-Destination Caribbean Island With Food, Fun, and Picture-Perfect Beaches

Sunset cocktails along the boardwalk. An afternoon of shopping in Philipsburg. Dinners in Grand Case that stretch late into the night — St. Maarten is just a fun place to be — and the Caribbean island has a way of making even simple rituals feel like part of its identity. With JetBlue’s new nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale, travelers now […]

All-Inclusive

This All-Inclusive Resort Has Sea Hammocks, a "How to" Program, and 1,000 Feet of White-Sand Beach in Barbados

Some resorts are built around rooms and restaurants. Sea Breeze Beach House is built around experiences. With just 122 rooms, it has the intimacy of a boutique hotel, but what makes it truly different is the way it folds Barbados into every day. The resort’s How To program brings the island to life in unexpected […]

News

Antigua, Saint Lucia to Host Second Annual Cruise Connect Forum

The Caribbean remains the most sought-after cruise destination in the world, with ports across the region preparing for another strong winter season. Against that backdrop, two of the Eastern Caribbean’s busiest cruise ports are teaming up to host Cruise Connect 2025, a regional forum designed to bring industry leaders together to chart the next phase […]

News

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Launches Barbados Bus Campaign

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has rolled out a bold new bus advertising campaign in Barbados, wrapping a full-size bus with the destination’s “Be Here” branding. The design features imagery of Antigua Carnival, the twin-island nation’s 365 beaches, local cuisine and cultural vibrancy. The bus runs daily along Barbados’ busy Highway 1, stretching from […]

Antigua, Saint Lucia to Host Second Annual Cruise Connect Forum

There’s a new way to reach the Caribbean coast of Honduras. Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is adding a nonstop flight between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The service kicks off on Dec. 20, 2025, with weekly flights and fares starting at just $49*. San Pedro Sula may be Honduras’ commercial […]

St Thomas Has Duty-Free Shopping, Historic Streets and Iconic Bars — Here’s What to Do on a Cruise Stop

The ship glides into Charlotte Amalie, and suddenly you’re looking at one of the Caribbean’s most famous cruise ports. St. Thomas is more than just a stop — it’s a gateway to shopping, sightseeing and adventure all in a single day. From duty-free shopping at Havensight Mall right at the dock to wandering the historic streets of […]

New Resorts Are Reshaping the All-Inclusive Landscape in Cancun, From a Next-Gen Marriott to a Sleek SLS

Cancun has always been the epicenter of the all-inclusive dream. But these days, the scene feels different — more elevated, more ambitious, and buzzing with new energy. From bold debuts to reimagined classics, these are the five resorts everyone is talking about in and around Cancun. Nowhere else in the Caribbean has defined the modern […]

This Volcano Hike in St Kitts Has Rainforest Trails, a Crater, and Endless Views

There’s a different kind of St Kitts waiting high above the beaches and the pastel-colored streets. A place where the island’s pulse is measured not by waves or music but by the crunch of boots on volcanic soil and the rhythm of your own breath. That place is Mount Liamuiga. At nearly 3,800 feet, Mount […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Hamilton Beach, Nevis

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Billy Kaderli, who took this lovely shot of Hamilton Beach on the island of Nevis. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo. […]

This Caribbean Island Has a Dive Fest With Reefs, Wrecks, and Food — Here's Where to Stay

There’s another Saint Lucia waiting for you — one that begins the moment you slip beneath the surface. The water is impossibly clear, the sunlight dances on volcanic walls, and the sea life seems to move in rhythm all around you. This is the Saint Lucia that divers know well: a place of wrecks and […]

Bonaire Is Getting Popular — Here’s How to Take an All-Inclusive Vacation to the Island

Bonaire has always been a diver’s paradise, a place known for reefs that seem to begin right at the shoreline. But the island is now welcoming more and more travelers (and new flights on carriers like JetBlue), and that means people are beginning to look at a new way to experience it: the ease of […]

British Airways is Adding More Flights to Kingston, Jamaica's Emerging Travel Hotspot

The waterfront. The street art. The music. Kingston has been quietly developing into a full-fledged tourism destination, with a new crop of travelers seeking out Jamaica’s capital for its unique blend of modern cool and vibrant culture — along with some exciting new hotels, too. Now, British Airways has announced plans to deepen its connectivity […]