All-Inclusive

The 10 Barbados All-Inclusive Resorts That Belong in Your Next Island Vacation Plans

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Barbados does all-inclusive differently. This is an island where the big couples-only brands sit right next to boho-chic hideaways and tiny historic inns wrapped in UNESCO heritage. On one stretch of sand you get rooftop pools and bowling alleys; on another you are steps from a calm lagoon where turtles nest. For a Barbados all-inclusive […]

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The Aruba Airport Just Debuted Its New US Check-In Terminal

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There’s a new energy at Queen Beatrix International Airport in Aruba. Travelers heading to the United States have gotten their first taste of the island’s brand-new US Check-In Terminal, as the airport quietly began rolling out its upgraded experience with a soft launch. The first to check in? Delta Air Lines flight DL1761, bound for […]

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In Saint Lucia, This Wellness-Focused All-Inclusive Resort Is All About Family Fitness and Olympic Energy This Summer 

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There’s never a dull season in Saint Lucia—but this summer, one of the Caribbean’s premier wellness resorts is turning up the tempo. At BodyHoliday, the famed all-inclusive retreat known for its holistic approach to health and wellbeing, the coming months are all about getting out of your comfort zone, trying something new, and—most importantly—having a […]

Flights

This Dominican Republic Airline Just Kicked Off Its Newest Route, Connecting the Country’s Increasingly Popular Historic Capital to Miami 

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The Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo is oldest continuously-inhabited city in the New World, and it’s a tapestry of cafes, art galleries, hip bars and boutique hotels, all set in five-hundred-year-old buildings. It’s also the fastest-growing destination in the Dominican Republic, a country whose tourism numbers keep growing as visitors continue to explore beyond traditional […]


In Saint Lucia, This Wellness-Focused All-Inclusive Resort Is All About Family Fitness and Olympic Energy This Summer 

It’s one of the great undiscovered destinations of the Caribbean: St Eustatius, the tiny island a short plane ride from St Maarten teeming with history, hiking and eco-tourism. Now Statia, which has been working to position itself more prominently within the region’s tourism landscape, has new leadership: Maya Pandt, who has been named the new […]

Waldorf-Astoria Has a New Resort Project in the Caribbean

Waldorf Astoria is planning a major new resort project in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  It will be a residential resort in one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing destinations, and would be just the second Waldorf-branded resort in the wider region.  The new project is planned to open in 2028, according to Hilton. The […]

Cruise Tourism Is Booming in the US Virgin Islands, With More Growth Ahead in 2025

The shopping on Main Street. The painkillers at the Mountain Top. Beach-hopping in St John. It’s no secret why the US Virgin Islands is a Caribbean cruise powerhouse, and the destination continues to see strong growth in passenger arrivals, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Last year, some 1.7 million cruise passengers came to the USVI’s shores, […]

For Saint Lucia’s Joyce Destang, a Lifetime of Tourism Success

It’s been more than three decades since Joyce Destang and her husband began their hospitality career with a 45-room hotel on the highway in Saint Lucia.  Today, Destang’s Bay Gardens Resorts portfolio is one of the biggest success stories in Caribbean tourism, with a thriving (and expanding) collection of five hotel properties on the island, […]

Anguilla Has Been Making a Year-Round Tourism Push. Now, It's Seeing Record-Breaking Tourism Numbers.

Anguilla posted its highest number of December visitor arrivals since records began in 1993, according to government data.  The island welcomed 23,871 visitors in December 2024, a 24.5 percent increase over the same month in 2023, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The figure exceeds previous December highs, including 20,961 visitors in 2014 and 19,178 in 2023.  […]

Pirate Ships, Art Reefs and World War II Boats: Why Divers Are Flocking to the British Virgin Islands This Summer

Pirate ships. World War II boats. Art reefs. The underwater world of the British Virgin Islands is filled with some of the Caribbean’s greatest maritime treasures. That’s why the BVI has long been a sought-after diving destination.  Depending on whom you ask, there are anywhere from 75 to 85 different dive sites across the BVI. […]

At Nassau's Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, a New Kind of Family Suite

Just in time for the sun-soaked days of spring and summer, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is raising the bar for group getaways in The Bahamas. The Nassau resort has unveiled four new suites in its West Tower, crafted especially for families, friends, and group travelers looking to soak up the island vibes together. The new […]

Cancun Is Getting a Huge Increase in Nonstop Flights From This Airline

Even with a slight lull in traffic in recent months, there’s no question as to Cancun’s position as a travel powerhouse.  Since the pandemic, the Mexican Caribbean tourism capital has seen the addition of more new flights than just about anywhere, and that, coupled with continued hotel growth, means Cancun remains a heavyweight.  And Cancun’s […]