This All-Inclusive St. Thomas Resort Hides Bottles of Rum Underwater — and Guests Snorkel to Find Them

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This New Hilton Tower in Aruba Has Adults-Only Swim-Up Rooms, a Rooftop Lounge, and Palm Beach Views

The sand along Palm Beach in Aruba holds its shape underfoot, bright white against water that stays calm most days of the year. Trade winds move steadily across the shoreline, lifting the edges of beach umbrellas and pushing small waves toward the sand. Catamarans idle just offshore. Parasails rise slowly above the waterline. You step into the […]

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St. Thomas Carnival Has Music, Food, and J’ouvert — and Now It Has Dates for 2026

St. Thomas has set the calendar for its biggest cultural week of the year. The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, working with the Division of Festivals, has announced the official dates for St. Thomas Carnival 2026, scheduled to run from April 26 through May 2, 2026. Now entering its 74th year, St. Thomas Carnival remains one of […]

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Hotel Tracker: Wyndham Reef Resort, Grand Cayman for $253 a Night

The latest Hotel Tracker found oceanfront pricing at Wyndham Reef Resort in Grand Cayman starting at $253 per night, with availability for travel from March 2 through March 6, according to rates we found on Google Hotels. For late winter in the Cayman Islands, this rate stands out, particularly for a resort where every suite faces directly […]

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Photo of the Week: Sunset at Sandy Lane in Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Severine Parkin, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset on the beach at the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados. 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 […]

Hotel Tracker: Wyndham Reef Resort, Grand Cayman for $253 a Night

Romance takes different forms in the Caribbean. Sometimes it shows up in clean-lined modern design with a long horizon and a quiet beach club. Sometimes it leans timeless, wrapped in wood, stone, and slow dinners under palms. It can feel grand, played out across cliffs and infinity edges, or deeply intimate, contained within a handful […]

While Bermuda isn’t quite back at its sizzling tourism numbers from before the pandemic, the island is starting to show signs of a full-fledged recovery.

Bermuda Tourism Authority Appoints New Chairman

Bermuda has named new leadership to the Bermuda Tourism Authority Board, a move that comes as the island continues to position tourism as a central pillar of its economy. Bermuda’s Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell, confirmed two appointments this week, including a new chairman and an additional board member. William “Billy” […]

Tradewind Aviation Expands to Daily Fort Lauderdale Flights to Eleuthera and Abaco

Tradewind Aviation is expanding its Fort Lauderdale service to the Bahamas, moving to daily flights to both North Eleuthera and Marsh Harbour in Abaco. Beginning March 17, the regional carrier is adding new Tuesday and Wednesday flights from Fort Lauderdale to both destinations, completing a seven-days-a-week schedule. The expansion turns Fort Lauderdale into a daily […]

Avianca Is Launching a New Seasonal Nonstop Between San Francisco and Guatemala City

A new transcontinental link is coming to Central America next summer. Avianca has put tickets on sale for a seasonal nonstop service between Guatemala City and San Francisco, adding a rare direct connection between Guatemala and the U.S. West Coast during the peak summer travel window. The new flight will operate from June 1 through […]

A Bahamas Estate With Its Own Beach Just Listed for $36 Million

In the biggest new listing so far in 2026, a Nassau-area estate has hit the market for $36 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. It’s a rare listing in Lyford Cay, the most exclusive corner of new Providence. It comes after a nearly $20 million listing just changed hands, as CJI reported. The Caribbean has […]

Hyatt Taps Former Meliá Exec to Lead All-Inclusive Expansion Push

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed former Meliá executive Maria Zarraluqui to lead its all-inclusive expansion push, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. as senior vice president, Global Hyatt Inclusive Collection Growth and Owner Relations, a newly created role aimed at accelerating expansion across the company’s all-inclusive portfolio. The appointment is effective March 1, 2026. Zarraluqui will […]

These 10 Under-the-Radar Caribbean Spots Are Perfect for a Beach Vacation

Travelers are always chasing the idea of the hidden gem. The beach no one has quite caught up to yet. The stretch of sand that still feels discovered rather than managed. In the Caribbean, that search usually isn’t about luxury or novelty. It’s about beaches that justify the trip on their own terms: water that […]

Royal Caribbean Is Building a New "Discovery" Class of Cruise Ships, Debuting in 2029

Royal Caribbean is officially planning its next generation of cruise ships. The cruise giant announced new agreements with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to construct its highly anticipated Discovery Class, a new ship class designed to reshape how guests experience cruising. Two ships are firmly ordered, with options for four more, marking one of the […]

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