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Hyatt Pushes Back Reopening of Seven Jamaica All-Inclusive Resorts as Delays Continue Into 2027

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Hyatt’s return to Jamaica just moved again. The company is pushing back the reopening of several major all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay and Rose Hall to the first quarter of 2027, following continued recovery work after Hurricane Melissa. It’s the latest adjustment in a timeline that has already been extended, and it affects one of […]

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This Little Caribbean Island Is Charming, Historic, and Home to Some of the Region’s Best Hiking

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Statia is the kind of Caribbean island that makes you slow down without asking. It’s small enough that nothing feels far away, and quiet enough that you notice details — the texture of volcanic rock underfoot, the way old stone walls catch the light late in the afternoon, the sound of the sea when there’s […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Carlisle Bay, Barbados

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, who sent in this beautiful shot of Carlisle Bay in Barbados. “It was such a serene shot as I sat enjoying the sounds of the waves, and the warmth of the weather in Barbados.  Such a beautiful island,” Nikki writes to us. Have you […]

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Secrets' New Aruba All-Inclusive Has 304 Rooms, a Preferred Club, and a Stunning White-Sand Beach

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It opens onto a stretch of sand that has always felt different from the rest of the island. Baby Beach sits on Aruba’s southeastern tip, naturally protected and known for water that stays shallow, warm, and remarkably calm. The shoreline curves gently, the sea floor slopes gradually, and the color transitions slowly from pale turquoise […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Carlisle Bay, Barbados

Just south of San Miguel, along Cozumel’s busy western shoreline, a new beachfront park has opened with a clear purpose: give visitors a place to spend an entire day on land without leaving the coast. The project is called KUZÁ Beach & Adventure Park, and it represents one of the most ambitious single tourism developments […]

American Airlines Just Doubled Its Nonstop Flights to Dominica From Miami

The descent into Dominica brings aircraft low over the Atlantic before a short turn inland, with rainforest-covered mountains rising close to the runway. There is little flat land at the coast, and the transition from air to ground is quick and direct. That trip is now easier to schedule. American Airlines has launched twice-daily nonstop flights […]

Martinique Rum Crowned World’s Best at Caribbean Rum Awards 2025 in St Barth

The French Caribbean island of Martinique is once again the home of the World’s Best Rum. The island’s legendary Rhum Depaz took home the World Championship at this year’s Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the region’s premier rum competition and festival, in the annual international blind tasting at the Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth resort. […]

This Turks and Caicos Resort May Be the Best Way to Use Points on the Island

Turks and Caicos is not an easy destination for points travelers. Award availability is limited, nightly redemption rates can be steep, and many of the island’s most desirable places to stay remain firmly outside loyalty programs. That is what makes Kokomo Botanical Resort feel almost like a well-kept secret. Quietly bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points […]

Why Nassau and Paradise Island Is the Caribbean New Year's Eve Capital

When the calendar turns toward Dec. 31, there’s really one place to be in the Caribbean. Nassau and Paradise Island. When it comes to ringing in the New Year, the twin-island hotspot gives you one of the Caribbean’s most varied and high-profile New Year’s Eve lineups. From large-scale resort concerts and fireworks to refined gala […]

JetBlue Just Opened BlueHouse, Its First-Ever Airport Lounge, at JFK

JetBlue has officially opened BlueHouse, the airline’s first-ever airport lounge, marking a major step in its push toward more premium ground experiences. The new space debuted today at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 5, timed to coincide with peak holiday travel. The opening comes just days after JetBlue publicly detailed the concept, positioning BlueHouse as an extension […]

This Sandals Resort Near Ocho Rios Just Reopened — And Every One of Its 74 Suites Comes With Butler Service

The first time I visited Sandals Royal Plantation, what stayed with me was how quickly the place became familiar. The arrival was brief. The transition from road to terrace took minutes. Within a short walk, you could see the full outline of the resort, the sweep of the cove below, the handful of shared spaces […]

This Iconic St Thomas Beach Has Clear Water, Bright Sand, and a Perfect Curve

You see the shape of Magens Bay before you register its scale. The road tightens, the hills rise, and then the land drops away in a way that still feels abrupt even if you know it is coming. The water below opens into a long, precise curve, pale blue near the sand and deepening outward, […]

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