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14 Caribbean Resorts Where the Beach Is Right Outside Your Door

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There’s something unmistakably special about opening your door and feeling the sand beneath your feet. No pool decks to cross. No long walk to the water. Just the sound of the waves, the salt in the air and the ocean stretched out in front of you. That’s the magic of a true toes-in-the-sand resort — […]

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Southwest Airlines Relaunching More Flights to Cancun, Montego Bay 

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Southwest Airlines is planning a big fall push in the Caribbean, with the relaunch of five nonstop routes to popular destinations in the wider Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That will kick off this fall, when Southwest relaunches seasonal weekend nonstop service between Nashville and Cancun, Mexico. That route will restart on Oct. 5.  On […]

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A New Way to Island Hop Between Puerto Rico and St Croix

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It is one of the favorite dreams of frequent travelers: hopping around from island to island, exploring the region on small planes, collecting their experiences and seeing the Caribbean in an entirely new way. If you travel to the Caribbean often, you know there are a host of great regional airlines who provide precisely that […]

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How Secret Bay Became the Caribbean’s Most Unique Luxury Resort 

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You know the moment you arrive, when you see the trees and the cliffs and the faint outline of Guadeloupe in the background. Then you start to see the wooden villas appear in the heart of the rainforest.  Dominica’s Secret Bay isn’t like any luxury resort in the Caribbean.  And that’s precisely the point for […]


A New Way to Island Hop Between Puerto Rico and St Croix

Pristine beaches, grand luxury resorts and the world’s most delicious flying fish. These are some of the reasons Barbados continues to see tourism heat up, and now it’s about to get a big boost from the United States market.  Delta Air Lines has announced that it will be returning to Barbados this winter, in what […]

Another New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Just Debuted in the "New Cancun"

The strip of coastline north of Cancun and across the water from the island of Isla Mujeres has had many names. For some, it’s Playa Mujeres. For others, it’s Costa Mujeres. The most popular name might just be the “New Cancun.” Because in recent years, this area has seen a wave of new development, with […]

Looking for a Budget-Friendly Montego Bay Vacation? There's a New Hotel for That  

It’s home to one of the most famous streets in the Caribbean, named after one of Jamaica’s global music icons: Jimmy Cliff Boulevard.  While the heavily-trafficked street has seen its share of ups and downs in recent decades, that’s been changing: in fact, downtown Montego Bay has been experiencing something of a renaissance: first, there […]

American Airlines Just Added a New Destination: Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera

Pink sand beaches, lovely little boutique hotels, centuries of Bahamian history. And did we mention Tippy’s? There’s a reason why Governor’s Harbour in Eleuthera has become one of the hottest destinations in The Bahamas. Now, it’s easier to get there than ever before. American Airlines has officially launched its first-ever flights between Miami and Governor’s […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Hotel Just Opened in Grenada 

If you haven’t been to the Silversands hotel in Grenada, it’s one of the most stunning pieces of design in the entire Caribbean: striking lines, a sweeping scope and a spectacular setting on the heart of the island’s Grand Anse Beach.  This weekend, another Silversands opened its doors in Grenada: Silversands Beach House, a boutique […]

Marriott Is Opening a New Resort in Turks and Caicos 

South Caicos is a pristine, beach-filled, untouched eight-square-mile gem in the heart of Turks and Caicos’ “sister islands.” While the island is already home to the popular Sailrock Resort, little South Caicos is about to get a boost from the world’s largest hotel company.  Marriott has announced the sining of the former East Bay Resort […]

Delta Is Adding More Nonstop Curacao Flights, Citing “Booming Demand”  

Curacao is hotter than ever, with a wave of new hotels and record-breaking tourism numbers. And just a few months after Delta made its long-awaited return to the island, the carrier is adding even more flights.  The reason? What Delta calls a response to “booming demand for Curacao’s colorful architecture, crystal clear waters and rich […]

In San Ignacio, Belize, The Art of Adventure (And Pupusas)

The sizzle is calling you. In the early morning, corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and beans and meat sing a particularly strong siren song.  It could be that perfect blend of dough and heat, or the aroma. It might just be the sound. But there is nothing quite like a freshly-made pupusa. Or two.  Early […]