Hotels

This Hotel on One of the Caribbean’s Most Iconic Beaches Costs Less Than $200 a Night (And It Has Bungalows)

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It’s the most famous view in Martinique: a sweeping volcanic-sand beach fringed by coconut palms, and rising from the sea just offshore, the sheer volcanic silhouette of Diamond Rock. And right now, you can wake up on that beach for $177 per night. That’s the current starting rate at Diamant Les Bains, the beachfront residence hotel […]

News

The Nevis Tourism Authority Just Named a New CEO

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The history. The beaches. The volcano. There’s nowhere quite like Nevis in the Caribbean, and the tiny island has named a new CEO to lead its tourism push, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Nevis Tourism Authority has named Andia Ravariere as its new chief executive officer, effective Sept. 1.  Ravariere comes to the organization after […]

Flights

A New Way to Fly to Exuma, One of the Most Beautiful Places in The Bahamas

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The sandbars. The cays. The pigs. Exuma is one of the region’s great bucket-list destinations, from its neon-blue water to its world-class beach bars.  And the archipelago is about to get another new route from the United States, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning in November, fast-growing carrier Aztec Airways is adding a new nonstop route […]

All-Inclusive

The All-Inclusive Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana Is Now Taking Reservations for March 2026

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It had been targeting a late 2025 debut, but the Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana resort is now taking reservations for stays beginning in March 2026, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Punta Cana resort will be the second Vivid-branded resort in the Caribbean, another new all-inclusive brand for a company that has been rapidly growing […]


A New Way to Fly to Exuma, One of the Most Beautiful Places in The Bahamas

You’re in an ocean-view pool with a freshly-crafted cocktail peering out at green hills. Or maybe you’ve just checked into your rustic retreat on a private island. Or you’re checking out the views of Charlotte Amalie from an exclusive rooftop deck.  In today’s experience-driven travel world, hotels are essential. They’re jumping-off points, adventure curators, and […]

Southwest Airlines Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight From Nashville to Montego Bay 

It may be one of the most instantly recognizable names in Caribbean travel: Montego Bay. From Kokomo to Cocktail, it’s a name that instantly conjures up images of white sand, rum punch and palm trees.  And it’s a destination that remains one of the most popular places to visit in the Caribbean, from its vast […]

Are Caribbean Hotels Getting an End-of-Summer Boost? 

On its face, it was another month of occupancy decline. But digging deeper, it may have been a sign of growing momentum for the Caribbean hotel sector.  In July, hotel occupancy in the region was around 65.5 percent — a 0.1 percent reduction compared to July 2024. It was the fifth consecutive month of decline […]

The Ultra-Luxury, Small-Ship Cruise Game Has a New Player: Orient Express

First there was Ritz-Carlton. Soon, Four Seasons. Now another iconic luxury brand is getting into ultra-small-ship cruising: Orient Express.  Beginning next year, Orient Express is launching what it’s calling the “world’s largest luxury sailing yacht” for a series of cruises that will include a season in the Caribbean.  Orient Express Corinthian, as the ship is […]

JetBlue Is Ramping Up Its Boston-St Maarten Flights to Daily Nonstop Service

The landings. The shopping. The beaches. The friendliness. St Maarten isn’t quite like anywhere else – it’s one of those beloved Caribbean destinations that travel aficionados love intimately. It’s always been one of the core destinations for travelers from the northeast.  And it’s about to get even easier to fly there from an important market: […]

Spirit Airlines Is Launching Its First-Ever Flights to Belize from Fort Lauderdale 

Ambergris Caye. Cayo. Cockscomb. Pupusas. Hol Chan. Blancaneaux. Placencia. Belize is as diverse a place as you’ll find in the Caribbean. From the jungle to the beach, the Blue Hole to the jaguar preserve, it’s a tapestry of rich, authentic experiences.  There’s a reason, after all, why it’s been one of the most popular destinations […]

The All-Inclusive Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort Just Opened in the Dominican Republic 

Dreams Playa Esmeralda, the family-friendly sister resort to the already-launched Secrets Playa Esmeralda, is now open in the Dominican Republic’s burgeoning hotspot of Miches.  Like the Secrets, it’s home to 500 rooms, with a beachfront setting on one of the DR’s most stunning stretches of coastline. The biggest difference is, unsurprisingly, the family offerings, which […]

You Can Savor Some of the Caribbean’s Best Street Food in a Beach Town in Guadeloupe 

Doubles. Roti. Poulet boucané. Corn soup. Cook up. They’re some of the most delicious things you can eat in the Caribbean, and they’re all typically served in some form of food truck, street cart or roadside tent. But when it comes to the region’s greatest street food, I’m partial to something else: bokit.  It’s called […]