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Avelo Is Adding New Flights to Punta Cana and Puerto Rico

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Avelo Airlines is expanding its footprint in the Caribbean this winter, with new nonstop routes from its North Carolina bases to San Juan and Punta Cana. It’s part of a big expansion for the carrier that has been focused on the Caribbean, adding new routes to typically underserved air markets in the US, from the […]

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The Cayman Islands Is Buzzing This Fall With Luxury Deals, All-Inclusive Offers, and Free Nights

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The Cayman Islands are calling — and this season, the deals are as warm as the Caribbean sun. Imagine stepping off the plane and heading straight to Seven Mile Beach, knowing you’ve unlocked free nights, resort credits, and even last-minute savings that make paradise surprisingly affordable. These aren’t just discounts; they’re invitations to linger longer […]

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Royalton to Manage Two Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resorts in Riviera Cancun

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The recently-rebranded Royalton Hotels and Resorts will assume management of two of Riviera Cancun’s top resorts this winter, ushering in a new era of all-inclusive hospitality on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Beginning Dec. 7, 2025, the newly formed brand will officially take over operations of Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, and […]

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Marriott Just Reopened This Barbados Luxury Resort With a New Brand

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I remember the first time I stayed at the Colony Club in Barbados. It was more than a decade ago. I was immediately struck by the feel – there was this palpable sense of ceremony, of classic grandeur. It felt like Barbados, of what you imagine about the island, especially the Platinum Coast.  Now, after […]


Royalton to Manage Two Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resorts in Riviera Cancun

Another chapter in Caribbean sustainability begins this year with the official launch of the E‑Finity Caribbean Green Awards, a landmark regional initiative honoring the people, projects and places leading the way in sustainable tourism and environmental innovation, presented by the region’s leading clean energy company. Created to spotlight the region’s most forward-thinking green initiatives, the […]

Winair’s Cargo Business Just Entered a New Phase

In a major step forward for Caribbean logistics, Winair has entered into a landmark cargo partnership with global airfreight leader World Cargo Solutions. Effective Sept. 1, WCS rolled out Total Cargo Management (TCM) services across Winair’s regional network, taking charge of the carrier’s entire cargo business. The agreement is set to transform the way goods […]

Puerto Rico’s Best-Kept Secret Has Plunge Pool Casitas, Farm-to-Table Dining, and Oceanfront Golf

There are places in Puerto Rico that everyone knows — the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, the bustling beaches of Isla Verde, the lively energy of Condado, the surf breaks in Rincon. And then there’s Royal Isabela, a hidden sanctuary set on the cliffs of the island’s northwest coast. Here, 200 feet above the […]

Hilton Just Opened a New Dual-Branded Hotel in Mexico

Hilton just opened a new dual-brand property in Saltillo, the capital of the Mexican state of Coahuila and one of the country’s fastest-growing industrial hubs, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Tru by Hilton Saltillo and Homewood Suites by Hilton Saltillo, owned by American Hotels Group, are designed to cater to both business and leisure […]

A Bold New Mural is Lighting Up Curaçao’s Brion City Hotel

In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

Carnival’s Mardi Gras to Begin Short Cruises as Line Expands Commitment to Key U.S. Markets

More and more cruise lines are getting into the short-getaway business. The most notable? Royal Caribbean, which continues to make a push into mini-cruises. The next? Carnival. And now, Carnival Cruise Line’s flagship Mardi Gras will soon begin offering short cruises from its current homeport, Port Canaveral, expanding the line’s footprint in one of the […]

"The Caribbean Region has Rebounded Magnificently — But There Is No Room for Complacency"

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

This Hidden Village in Dominica Has Hot Springs, Healing Waters, and a Funky Spirit

I slowly dip my foot in, unsure of just how hot this thing is going to be. There’s no one else around; I’m girded by bamboo walls. It’s hotter than I thought. And I still head right in. Here in Wotten Haven, the heat is the point. The heat guides you. It heals you. And […]