Karen Udler, Author at Caribbean Journal

Princess Cruises Is Adding a Miami Favorite to Two More Ships This Fall

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The 10 Best Restaurants in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Montego Bay isn’t just Jamaica’s most popular travel gateway — it’s an island of flavors in itself. Days begin with jerk smoke drifting on the breeze, end with the clink of glasses over candlelit waters, and somewhere in between you’ll find yourself navigating a spectrum of dining that ranges from barefoot casual to polished elegance. […]

All-Inclusive

The All-Inclusive Beaches Turks and Caicos Is Adding a New Resort Village With 101 Rooms, a Private Cinema, and Luxury Villas

You’re walking down Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos. The sand is light beneath your feet, the water impossibly blue, and just ahead there’s something new taking shape. It’s bold. It’s joyful. And starting March 1, 2026, it’s going to change how families experience Turks and Caicos. It’s called Treasure Beach Village, and it’s […]

Flights

Tradewind Aviation Is Adding New Flights to Three Islands in The Bahamas — Including Nassau

The luxury airline has just announced the expansion of its scheduled service to Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera, extending its flights from Stuart, Florida through April 20, 2026, making the route officially year-round. But that’s not all. Starting December 11, 2025, Tradewind will launch brand-new scheduled routes from Fort Lauderdale to both Marsh Harbour and […]

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This Resort in Nassau Is Hosting the Ultimate Fantasy Football Weekend — With ESPN Celebs, Draft Cabana Parties, and a Beach Combine

You can draft from your buddy’s garage. You can draft in your living room, surrounded by pizza boxes and cheap beer. Or — this August — you can draft in paradise. Fantasy Football Ultimate Draft Weekend is back at Baha Mar. Set for August 21–24, 2025, the four-day event is a dream come true for […]

Tradewind Aviation Is Adding New Flights to Three Islands in The Bahamas — Including Nassau

The all-inclusive space in the Caribbean and Mexico is no longer just for traditional resort brands. In recent years, nearly every major hospitality group has entered the market — from Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection to Hilton’s growing all-inclusive footprint, to Marriott’s All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Even SLS, a brand you’d have never expected in the all-inclusive space, has one. Now, Kimpton — […]

The 10 Best Royal Caribbean Cruises to Book in August

There’s something about August that calls you out to sea. Maybe it’s the final stretch of summer. Maybe it’s the way the Caribbean feels a little quieter, a little warmer, a little more yours. Our editors looked through every Royal Caribbean sailing in August — reviewing ports, pricing, and appeal — and found the 10 […]

Azamara Cruises Is Adding More All-Inclusive Options (And Starlink) to Its Top Suites

Azamara Cruises is rolling out a newly elevated all-inclusive suite experience for guests staying in its top accommodations, set to launch on sailings beginning in April 2026. The enhancements apply to Azamara’s Club World Owner’s Suites, Club Ocean Suites, and Spa Suites, and will be automatically included for new bookings made on or after August […]

The Cayman Islands Has a Wave of New Hotels — Here’s What’s New and What’s Next

You can feel it before you even land. A change in the air. A vibe of something happening — something fresh, but familiar. Grand Cayman has always been known for Seven Mile Beach, luxury resorts, and turquoise perfection. But now, it’s entering a new era. There’s new energy here. And it’s coming in the form […]

MSC’s Luxury "Ship Within a Ship" Yacht Club Experience Is Coming to Galveston

There’s a growing appetite among cruisers for something in between — not a private yacht, not a megaship, but something that borrows from both. Starting this November, MSC Cruises will bring that concept to Galveston. The company’s MSC Yacht Club, its signature “ship within a ship” experience, will debut aboard MSC Seascape when the vessel begins sailing from […]

The Caribbean Island of St Maarten Has a New Terminal, Stylish Resorts, and Its Best Summer Yet

The moment you arrive, you’ll feel it: something fresh in the air. Maybe it’s the seamless arrival at the island’s brand-new terminal, or the way the island seems to be leaning into summer with a quiet confidence. Fewer crowds, better rates, bold new resorts, and a rhythm that moves at just the right speed — […]

UNICO Is Opening a New Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Resort in Jamaica

There’s a shift happening on Jamaica’s north coast — perceptible to those who’ve been watching the island’s resort landscape evolve. The coastline has long been known for its calm turquoise waters and bright white sand, a softer, more classic Caribbean. But now, it’s about to welcome something different. UNICO, the luxury, authenticity-focused all-inclusive brand born […]

Aruba Is Having a Big Hotel Moment, With New Resorts Across the Island

From the debut of the island’s first ultra-luxury resort to a wave of new all-inclusive and boutique concepts, this is the biggest addition of new resorts Aruba has seen in years — a moment that’s expanding what’s possible for where and how you stay on the island. The core experience hasn’t changed. The island’s iconic […]