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

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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Four Seasons’ New Caribbean Hotel in Cartagena Is Officially Taking Bookings

After years of anticipation, one of the most closely watched luxury hotel projects in the Caribbean basin is finally ready to open its doors, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Beginning May 15, the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena is officially taking bookings, marking the brand’s long-awaited arrival in one of the region’s most historic and […]

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P&O Cruises Is Bringing Homeporting to St. Kitts

St. Kitts is taking a significant step in its evolution within the regional cruise industry, securing new homeporting operations that will shift the destination from a traditional port of call to a full embarkation and disembarkation hub. Tourism Minister Marsha T. Henderson announced that P&O Cruises, operating under the Carnival Corporationumbrella, will begin homeporting in St. Kitts. The move […]

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Early Data Shows Caribbean Demand Rising for Summer 2026

The first thing people seem to be buying for 2026 isn’t a buzzy new city or a once-in-a-lifetime trip. It’s the Caribbean. New early data from KAYAK shows interest in Caribbean travel for summer 2026 already up 15 percent year over year. That’s notable not just because it’s early, but because it suggests travelers are […]

P&O Cruises Is Bringing Homeporting to St. Kitts

By mid-morning at Bolongo Bay, most people are already settled into a routine. A few guests are in the water just off the beach, snorkeling along the edges of the bay where the bottom drops gradually. Others are seated at tables at Iggies Oasis, coffee cups lingering longer than usual, conversations stretching without urgency. The […]

Delta Air Lines Just Added More Nonstop Flights to a Caribbean Island Famous for Beaches, Hotels, and Star-Chef Eateries

The winter travel map to The Bahamas is getting another boost. Delta Air Lines has rolled out new and expanded nonstop service to Nassau, adding capacity from the Midwest and making it easier to reach one of the Caribbean’s most established and varied destinations during the heart of the season. The timing works great for […]

This Riu All-Inclusive in Mexico Just Reopened, With 820 New-Look Rooms, Six Pools, and a Splash Pad

Along the wide beaches of Riviera Nayarit, where family-friendly resorts line the Pacific and long stays revolve around pool days and ocean views, one of the destination’s most familiar hotels has quietly returned — larger, brighter, and more deliberately built for today’s family traveler. RIU Hotels and Resorts has officially reopened the Riu Jalisco following […]

This Martinique Beach Has Calm Water, Sugar-White Sand, and One Of The Best Bars On the Caribbean Island

For many American travelers, Martinique still feels like a blind spot on the Caribbean map. It doesn’t market itself loudly in the U.S., and it doesn’t behave like a typical resort island once you arrive. French is the everyday language. Meals follow French timing and expectations. Beaches aren’t wrapped in hotel zones or framed by […]

Frontier Just Added New Nonstop Flights to Honduras and Guatemala

Frontier Airlines has launched new nonstop service from Houston to Guatemala and Honduras, expanding its international network from Texas and strengthening connections to Central America with added relevance for Caribbean-bound travel. The carrier is now operating nonstop flights between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and La Aurora International Airport, with service running three times weekly. Frontier has […]

Caribbean Tourism Leaders Gather on Icon of the Seas to Focus on Recovery and Resilience

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Caribbean tourism ministers, directors, and industry executives gathered this month aboard Icon of the Seas for an “Iconic Summit” focused on the cruise industry’s role in recovery, resilience, and long-term growth across the region. The summit was held during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s second annual Caribbean Weekend in Miami and brought […]

This Curacao Resort Has a New General Manager

The Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort has appointed Niels Stuedemann as its new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. Stuedemann brings more than 30 years of international hospitality experience, with a career spanning the United States, Canada and multiple destinations across the Caribbean. His background includes leadership roles at luxury independent hotels, boutique properties and major […]

InterCaribbean Just Launched Puerto Rico-St Kitts Flights

St. Kitts has strengthened its regional and international connectivity with the launch of a new nonstop air service from San Juan, Puerto Rico, marking another step in the destination’s push to diversify arrivals and improve access across key markets. The inaugural flight, operated by interCaribbean Airways, was welcomed with a ceremony at the Kayan Jet […]

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