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Barbados Leads the Caribbean in Cruise Passenger Growth

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Barbados has emerged as the fastest-growing cruise destination in the Caribbean so far this year, posting the strongest passenger growth of any destination in the region through the first three quarters. According to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Barbados welcomed 496,256 cruise passengers through three quarters, representing year-over-year growth of 31.5 percent. The increase […]

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Cancun Has a New All-Suite, Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort 

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If you’ve been following the biggest trends in travel, you know that the all-inclusive concept is top of mind for just about every major resort company in the world. Travelers want the convenience and comfort of all-inclusive, and it’s a trend that is showing no signs of slowing down.  That includes one of the biggest […]

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Dominican Republic Eyes 12 Million Visitors Amid Continued Tourism Boom

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While many of its neighboring destinations were closed in the summer of 2020, the Dominican Republic was open. And it never closed. The country’s navigation of the pandemic helped kick off what would become a new golden age of tourism, ushering in a record-breaking period that has shown no signs of slowing down, with easily […]

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A Colorful Boutique Resort Just Opened Its Doors on the Buzzing South Coast of Barbados

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If you’ve been to Barbados lately, you’ve seen just how much the island’s South Coast has been changing, a place we’ve dubbed its “capital of cool.” New resorts, fresh cafes, hip bars and a palpable sense of energy.  The South Coast got another big boost with the launch of Ocean Hotel’s new O2 Beach Club, […]


Dominican Republic Eyes 12 Million Visitors Amid Continued Tourism Boom

You wake up to a freshly-prepared breakfast of ackee and salftish, fried dumplings and fresh papaya juice. Then it’s time for a choice: a day at the pool, gazing out at the sea; or perhaps a wellness journey. Your butler arrives with a smile and suggests an itinerary, pouring you a mug of Blue Mountain […]

In St Martin, the Legacy of a Legendary Caribbean Hotelier  

My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to settle for one at St Martin’s La Samanna resort, one of the most renowned luxury […]

Sandals Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive Resort in Saint Vincent 

A towering volcano. Lush rainforests. Vibrant botanical gardens. Abundant produce.  The Caribbean’s strongest rum. The island of St Vincent has always been a beautiful corner of the Caribbean; but while its neighboring Grenadines have long been home to some terrific resorts, the “mainland” has never really had one at that level. Until now.  A little […]

Why This Antigua All-Inclusive Is the Ultimate Toes-in-the-Sand Resort 

You know the sounds: the gentle lap of the waves, the light shake of a palm tree; the rustle of a palapa. We all feel that connection to the beach. We’re all drawn by its siren sound, that maritime metronome that gives our vacations their rhythm.  At some resorts, though, connecting to the beach is easier […]

From the US Virgin Islands to Aruba, Caribbean Travel Is Booming

First there was the breakout after restrictions were lifted. Then there was all that pent-up travel demand. Through each phase of the post-pandemic period, travelers have continued flocking to the Caribbean.  It’s the sign of a resilient global destination, and the Caribbean continues to captivate. In other words, they just keep coming, according to a […]

Tulum Is About to Welcome Its First Nonstop Flights from the US

It was a tiny beach town, tucked amid mangroves and Mayan ruins, the stomping ground of yogis and artists and creative types.  In the last decade, though, the Mexican Caribbean town of Tulum has exploded, surging into one of the hippest, most in-demand places to visit in the Caribbean Basin.  What was once the home […]

This Hip Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Hotel Just Became a Hilton 

In a century and a half of history, it was everything from a US post office to a government diplomatic headquarters. Today, the Palacio Provincial has cemented its place as one of the hippest places to stay in Old San Juan.  The hotel, which first opened its doors back in 2021 right out of the […]

Rum Journal: From Martinique, an Exciting New Trio of Caribbean Rums

It just might be the most remarkable rum distillery in the whole Caribbean: the Rhum JM distillery in Macouba in Martinique, set inside the rainforest at the base of the island’s towering Mont Pelee volcano.  For nearly two centuries, Rhum JM has put out some of the world’s greatest rum expressions, from its celebrated rhum […]