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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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U.S. Virgin Islands Extends Paradise Jam in St. Thomas for Four More Years

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The U.S. Virgin Islands will remain home to one of college basketball’s most recognizable early-season tournaments for the rest of the decade, Caribbean Journal has learned. A new four-year agreement secures the continued hosting of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam in St. Thomas through November 2029, ensuring the tournament remains a fixture on the […]

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The Caribbean's Flattest Island Has Miles of White Sand, Endless Lobster, and a Beach Called "Cow Wreck"

Cow Wreck Beach in Anegada.

Anegada is almost level with the water. The highest point reaches about 28 feet above sea level, a faint rise in a landscape otherwise defined by horizon. Sail toward it and the island appears late, a thin strip of white and green that seems to float on the Caribbean. Early Spanish explorers called it “Anegada,” […]

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The World’s Best Fish Sandwich Is on the Island of Bermuda 

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Sometimes it’s snapper. Others it’s wahoo or rockfish. But it’s always a masterpiece. And it’s an essential part of the fabric of Bermuda.  On this Atlantic island, the fish sandwich isn’t just lunch. It’s not a single meal. It’s a hotly contested, endlessly deconstructed, tightly guarded national treasure.  And it’s one of the best things […]


The Caribbean's Flattest Island Has Miles of White Sand, Endless Lobster, and a Beach Called "Cow Wreck"

You feel it as soon as you step outside the airport — steady trade winds, bright sun, and a horizon that never seems to cloud over for long. Aruba runs on consistency. The sand stays white, the water stays clear, and the weather rarely forces you to rethink your plans. What changes year to year […]

Contour Airlines CEO: “We See a Lot of Opportunity in the Caribbean” 

Tennessee-based Contour Airlines only began serving the Caribbean late last summer, but the carrier sees more potential for the region.  Contour, which operates a flight of smaller regional jets, kicked off its regional network with flights from both San Juan, Puerto Rico and St Thomas, USVI to Dominica.  The airline also has a new interline […]

This Ralph Lauren-Designed Jamaica Resort Has a Few Rooms Left for Spring Break, Plus Private Villas and Tennis With a Pro

There are still a handful of Ralph Lauren–designed rooms left for Spring Break at one of the Caribbean’s most elegant beachfront resorts — along with a limited collection of private villas overlooking the sea. Travelers planning late-season escapes can still secure space in the property’s signature Ralph Lauren rooms and select villas, a combination that […]

Bermuda’s Airlift Keeps Rising, Capacity Jumps Again in 2026, and Momentum Builds for a Third Straight Year

Air traffic continues to grow in Bermuda, according to new data revealed at the CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Hamilton this week.  Bermuda’s air traffic has grown for two years in a row, with an 11 percent traffic jump last year, according to ASM’s Edmond Rose, who was the event’s keynote speaker.  The trend is […]

Caribbean Islands Join Bermuda to Talk Air Connectivity: “The Oxygen of Our Economy” 

It’s the “invisible bridge” that ensures the survival and success of island destinations: air travel.  And more than 150 delegates from around the Atlantic and Caribbean converged on the island of Bermuda Tuesday, fueled by this singular focus.  The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Air Connectivity Summit kicked off at the Hamilton Princess hotel in Bermuda, bringing […]

How This Barbados All-Inclusive Is Turning Into a Culinary Destination

The Atlantic moves hard along the cliffs on Barbados’ southeast coast. Wind presses against the stone walls of Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord’s Castle Resort, and the sound carries through open-air corridors toward the restaurants and terraces that face the sea. Fishing boats cut across the horizon. Flying fish land on ice at nearby markets. Rum […]

Spirit Is Now Flying Nonstop to Belize — And It Opens the Door to Beaches, Rainforests, and Adventure

The approach into Belize City brings you over a patchwork of mangroves and tidal flats, the Caribbean shifting from deep blue to bands of bright turquoise as the reef rises beneath the surface. Small boats cut white lines across the water. Beyond the shoreline, the land turns dense and green. Spirit Airlines is now flying […]

MSC Cruises Is Adding Robot Dogs, New Game Shows, and Big-Stage Concerts in 2026

MSC Cruises is expanding its onboard entertainment lineup in 2026 with new technology-driven experiences, refreshed production shows and a broader slate of family programming across the fleet. The cruise line says the updates will span everything from live music and interactive game shows to digital-first family events and robotics-focused activities, part of a wider effort […]

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