Alexander Britell, Author at Caribbean Journal

How to Visit The Bahamas When It Reopens for Tourism

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Ariana Madix, Two Friends to Headline Epic New Year’s Eve Celebration in The Bahamas

Atlantis Paradise Island is getting ready to ring in 2026 in a way only Paradise Island can — with its signature New Year’s Eve bash, a star-studded night that has become one of the Caribbean’s most spectacular celebrations. The resort’s legendary Party Like a Royal returns on Dec. 31, headlined this year by chart-topping DJ […]

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St Barth to Reopen for Tourism on June 22

The Caribbean’s most glamorous destination is reopening for tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned. The French Caribbean island of St Barth is reopening for travel and tourism on June 22, according to Bruno Magras, president of the island’s territorial council. “Whether you are visiting an island friend or local resident, returning to spend time in your […]

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Aruba Is Reopening for Tourism in July

Aruba is officially reopening for tourism, with a phased plan that will see the return of its largest source market, American travelers, on July 10. On June 15, Aruba will first open its borders to travelers from nearby Bonaire and Curacao. On July 1, visitors from Canada, Europe and the Caribbean will be able to […]

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The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Is Reopening in June

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas is expecting to reopen at the end of June, Caribbean Journal has learned. The relaunch of the iconic resort, long the leading resort in St Thomas, comes as the United States Virgin Islands recently reopened for tourism. “We are thrilled to welcome guests at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas again at the end […]

Aruba Is Reopening for Tourism in July

American Airlines has kicked off its relaunch in the Caribbean, with the return of service to Antigua. The airline’s first international Caribbean flight touched down last week at Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport. It marked what the carrier called a “significant milestone,” since it resumed operations to the Caribbean since COVID-19 travel restrictions began being […]

Special Report: Puerto Rico Hotel Outlook

A special report by Joe Pike An in-depth look into Puerto Ricos’ Hotel Industry with analysis of the current situation, reopening and the investment climate.

Sandals Resorts Begins Caribbean Reopening in Antigua

The Sandals Grande Antigua Resort is open for travel, making it the first Sandals resort in the Caribbean to reopen since the pandemic began. The all-inclusive property officially began welcoming guests on June 4 as Antigua and Barbuda reopened its borders to international travelers with new entry protocols. “We have been highly anticipating this moment […]

The Bahamas Plans to Reopen for Tourism in July

The Bahamas is planning to reopen its doors for tourism on July 1, the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Aviation announced. The country is reopening under the guidelines of its new “Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan,” which will be an approved, comprehensive guide of health and safety protocols across the country. The program covers everything […]

The Caribbean’s Coolest Tiki Bar Is In St Croix

The Fog Cutter. The Hurricane. The Chief Lapu Lapu. The Mai Tai. These are some of the drinks that have defined the world of “tiki,” the colorful, cheerful, retro culture that for almost 100 years has paid tribute to a romantic notion of Polynesia. But what these drinks all have in common is something from […]

Rum Journal: Kenny Chesney’s Caribbean Rum

We’ve written often in these pages of the transportive power of rum, about how it can take you to the Caribbean even when you’re far, far away. There’s something about rum that’s romantic, and much of that has to do with its provenance in the region. Because there’s just something about the Caribbean: there’s a […]

US Virgin Islands to Reopen for Tourists on June 1

The United States Virgin Islands is reopening for leisure visitors on June 1, USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte announced. That will make the US Virgin Islands the first Caribbean destination to officially reopen for tourism. Boschulte said the USVI was finalizing its public health and tourism protocols for the return of visitors next week. As […]

Saint Lucia to Reopen for Tourism on June 4

You will soon be able to visit the Caribbean again — with the island of Saint Lucia the first Caribbean destination to officially reopen for tourism on June 4. Saint Lucia Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee announced the move, which is part of what he called a “phased approach for reopening the island’s tourism sector.” The […]