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Carnival Just Made Its First Post-Melissa Cruise Call to Jamaica

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Carnival Cruise Line made its first official call to Ocho Rios on Wednesday as Carnival Sunrise arrived in port, marking the resumption of cruise visits to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Local officials and community partners greeted the ship as operations continued to stabilize across the north coast — with cruise guests officially returning to the […]

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From a Coconut Festival in Grand Bahama to a Legendary Regatta in Exuma, Here are Four Events to Check Out in The Bahamas Right Now

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The Bahamas has 700 islands and cays – and it’s also got one of the most exciting, diverse calendars of festivals of any destination in the wider region. That includes everything from the just-concluded Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival to Nassau’s famous Junkanoo. And in the next month, there are four more must-visit […]

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A New Push for Tourism Education in the Caribbean 

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The Caribbean Tourism Organization and the Caribbean Development Bank are collaborating on a new initiative to modernize tourism education and workforce development across the Caribbean – strengthening the region’s competitiveness in an industry vital to its economic stability. The Tourism Human Capital Development Project, funded through CDB’s Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services Network, will allocate approximately […]

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A New Turks and Caicos Luxury Resort Project Just Broke Ground 

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With Turks and Caicos’ luxury market continuing to heat up, the destination just witnessed the groundbreaking of another new luxury resort development.  The residential resort project comes as Turks and Caicos approached $700 million in total sales volume in 2024, the third-best year in the history of the British Overseas Territory.  And it’s the latest […]


A New Push for Tourism Education in the Caribbean 

In what could be a very positive portent for the Mexican Caribbean, Hilton says Cancun is seeing a surge in demand, according to a new report from the hotel giant.  Cancun is the second most-searched-for destination on Hilton platforms right now, following Hawaii and just ahead of Orlando.  More broadly, the Caribbean region is the […]

The Caribbean’s Hottest Food Festival Just Kicked Off on Paradise Island in The Bahamas 

It’s the hottest food festival in the Caribbean right now: the Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival, which just kicked off at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas.  This year’s third annual edition runs through March 16, with a star-studded lineup of chefs and personalities and everything from wine tastings to culinary […]

The Dominican Republic’s Newest Hotel Is a Residential-Style Retreat With a Rooftop Pool 

The centuries-old streets of the Colonial Zone. The vibrant culinary scene. The endless entertainment. There are reasons, after all, why the Dominican Republic’s capital of Santo Domingo has been seeing so much growth in recent years.  That includes new hotels, from the first-ever Kimpton in the country (which opened last year) to a new hotel […]

The Travel Agency Owners Forum Is Coming to Antigua 

The Caribbean’s next big conference for travel agency owners will be in Antigua and Barbuda this fall, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The Travel Agency Owners Forum, produced by the Travel Show Marketing Group, will run in Antigua from Oct. 25-30.  The event, which will bring together top agency owners from across the United States […]

They Call It “The Real Mas.” Dominica’s Unique Carnival Is Back.  

The food, the music, the bands, the sheer revelry. This is Mas Domnik, Dominica’s carnival, and it’s back again this week for its unrivaled celebration.  Locals call it “The Real Mas,” and it’s running this year from March 3-4, kicking off with J’ouvert, the early-morning street party that begins at 4AM, and concluding with the […]

Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo Launches Partnership With FlyAerotaxi

It’s the top resort in the Dominican Republic, from its Caribbean-leading golf offering to its world-class villas.  Now, the Casa de Campo Resort & Villas has announced a new partnership with FlyAerotaxi, a leader in private air transportation offering premium air taxi services. Casa de Campo will be launching perks for villa owners and hosting […]

KLM Is Adding Flights to a New Caribbean Destination: Guyana 

Dutch carrier KLM is adding a brand-new destination in the Caribbean this spring, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning June 4, KLM will be operating its first-ever flights between Amsterdam and Guyana, one of the fastest-growing economies in the hemisphere.  The flight will be operating twice every week, with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays; KLM is […]

How to Take a Yoga Retreat in Saint Martin 

The food, the beaches, the culture. There are so many reasons why Saint Martin is one of the most sought-after places in the Caribbean.  But it’s also a place of spectacular natural beauty and tremendous serenity. And now there’s a new way to savor Saint Martin.  It’s the perfect restorative getaway in the Caribbean: a […]