Carnival Valor Is Returning to New Orleans for Caribbean Cruises With a New Look — and a Waterpark

Carnival Valor resumed operations on Thursday after an extensive dry-dock that added a WaterWorks aqua park, a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and a series of ship-wide accessibility and amenity upgrades. The 2,980-guest ship welcomed its first post-refit passengers in […]
Sean Paul Headlining St. John Celebration 2025: Full Music Lineup Revealed

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and its Division of Festivals have confirmed that Grammy-winning Jamaican music legend Sean Paul will top the bill for the 2025 St. John Celebration Village Nights, a six-night concert series set to run June — […]
This Caribbean Hotspot Has a New Travel Agent Program

It’s one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean right now, with surging arrivals after decades off the travel radar. And now it’s got a brand-new travel agent program. If your clients are asking for fresh Caribbean options, St. Vincent […]
Turks and Caicos’ Ambergris Cay Resort Just Expanded Its International Airport

It’s the best private-island resort in Turks and Caicos, and one of the greatest luxury all-inclusive resorts anywhere. What you may not realize about the Ambergris Cay resort is that it also has its own international airport. And now it’s […]
Caribbean Week in New York Ends on High Note, With CTO on the Upswing

Caribbean Week in New York concluded with praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, who called the event a strong reflection of regional solidarity and forward-thinking leadership. “This is my first Caribbean Week as Chairman of the CTO and […]
The Bahamas Just Unveiled a Vibrant New Landmark on Cat Island

A new landmark has arrived in Cat Island. Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper officially unveiled a new “Icon” sign this weekend, part of a ceremony celebrating the island’s unique beauty and cultural heritage. The […]
You Can Now Book This Anguilla Resort on Hilton Points

The original Anguilla luxury resort, Malliouhana, is now part of Small Luxury Hotels, bringing the storied property back into a major global network a little over two years after its departure from the Auberge umbrella. One of Anguilla’s most storied […]
Carnival Is Adding a Brand-New Cruise Ship at Port Canaveral

Carnival Cruise Line is adding a major new ship at Port Canaveral, continuing its expansion at one of its most important homeports. The new ship, Carnival Festivale, is currently under construction and slated to debut in 2027. It will introduce […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Stunning Look at Cane Bay in St Croix

This week’s featured shot comes from Caribbean Journal reader Matthew Hall, capturing Cane Bay’s serene blend of Caribbean charm—a white-sand beach with the emerald slopes of northern St. Croix standing proudly in the distance. It’s a scene that says everything: […]