Flights

JetBlue Is Launching 5 New Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico This Month

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White sand along Condado Beach, pastel balconies above narrow streets in Old San Juan, the low hum of traffic circling the centuries-old city walls — Puerto Rico has long been one of the most direct Caribbean trips from the mainland United States. Now more cities are getting a nonstop path to the island. JetBlue is […]

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Royal Caribbean Readies for Beach Club Opening on Paradise Island 

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Royal Caribbean is entering the final stretch toward the debut of its highly anticipated Royal Beach Club Paradise Island — and it’s doing so with a distinctly local team at the helm. The cruise line has appointed four Bahamian managers to key leadership positions, underscoring its commitment to investing in local talent and community development […]

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Sandals’ New Wedding Concept Is All About Eco-Chic Caribbean Style

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At Sandals South Coast in Jamaica, the Caribbean breeze carries the sound of waves and the scent of tropical greenery. Here, a new kind of wedding scene is taking shape — one that looks as stunning in photos as it feels in the moment, and one that places nature at the very center of the […]

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From Pholourie to Cou-Cou: New Caribbean Words Enter the Oxford English Dictionary

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The Oxford English Dictionary has once again widened its embrace of World Englishes, unveiling a September update that celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of global vocabulary. This latest installment returns to regions highlighted in last year’s launch — the Caribbean, East Africa, New Zealand, and Wales — now joined by the Isle of Man, with […]


Sandals’ New Wedding Concept Is All About Eco-Chic Caribbean Style

A new Four Seasons resort is set to open on a palm-lined stretch of beach in the Caribbean this November, bringing the brand’s signature luxury to one of the region’s fastest-growing destinations. Reservations are now live for stays beginning Nov. 20, 2025, just in time for the holiday travel season. The new Four Seasons Resort […]

How Air Caraïbes and Caribbean Airlines Are Making the Caribbean Easier to Reach From Europe

For travelers in Europe, the Caribbean just got closer. Caribbean Airlines and Air Caraïbes have signed a new codeshare agreement that links Paris-Orly directly to the wider Caribbean through seamless connections in Martinique and Guadeloupe. It means that a traveler boarding in Paris can now check in once, collect all boarding passes up front, and […]

Royal Caribbean Confirms Order for Icon 5, Adds Option for Icon 7

Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed a new order for Icon 5, slated for delivery in 2028, while securing an option to build Icon 7 as part of a multi-year agreement with Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard. The deal expands the cruise line’s already ambitious Icon Class lineup, extending the shipbuilding partnership well into the next decade. […]

Delta Is About to Make It Easier to Fly to Two Caribbean Islands With Spectacular Beaches and World-Class Sailing

Magnificent white-sand beaches. Green hills. World-class sailing. Hidden cays. Rainforests. Waterfalls. Should I go on? It all begins with a flight into the heart of the Eastern Caribbean — places that once seemed far away, now just a boarding pass away. This winter, Delta Air Lines is bringing travelers closer to two of the region’s […]

Air Canada Travelers Pick Turks and Caicos as the Best Beach Vacation

The Turks and Caicos Islands has been recognized as the Best Beach Vacation in the Air Canada Vacations Travelers’ Top Picks Awards. The announcement came during Air Canada Vacations’ 2025 Product Launch in Toronto on Sept. 18, part of the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Paul Pennicook, Interim CEO Consultant of Experience Turks and Caicos, accepted […]

Carnival’s New Loyalty Program Is Coming With Major Upgrades

Carnival Cruise Line is making changes to its upcoming Carnival Rewards program, giving its most loyal cruisers added perks ahead of the official debut on June 1, 2026. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said the updates were shaped by guest feedback gathered over the summer. “We are so excited about our new Carnival […]

"A Game Changer for Bimini"

Bimini is entering a new era of accessibility, with American Airlines set to launch the first-ever nonstop service from the U.S. to South Bimini Airport on Feb. 14, 2026. The new Miami–Bimini flights mark a turning point for the island known as “The Gateway to The Bahamas.” “This is a game-changer for Bimini,” said Chester […]

Cayman Kai in Grand Cayman Has White Sand, Calm Water, and the Birthplace of the Mudslide

The drive out to Cayman Kai feels like you’re leaving the island behind. George Town slips away, the sands of Seven Mile fade, and the road begins to narrow, winding past mangroves and glimpses of turquoise sea. Then the air shifts. The water looks brighter, and suddenly the landscape opens to a stretch of shoreline […]

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