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Beaches, Seafood, and Rainforests: The Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe Is Getting New Air Canada Flights 

The rainforests of Basse-Terre. The sugarcane fields of Marie-Galante. The beaches of Grande-Terre. The seafood in Deshaies. Guadeloupe is a layered, fascinating Caribbean destination, and it’s about to hit the travel map in a new way.  Air Canada is kicking […]

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This Iconic Resort in Jamaica Is in the New Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue — For the First Time in Four Decades
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The Best Adults-Only Resorts in the Caribbean Right Now
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Concord Wilshire Buys The Bahamas’ Grand Lucayan Resort 
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Curaçao Is Expanding Its Tourism Workforce as Tourism Numbers Keep Climbing
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Christie’s International Real Estate to Represent Kempinski Grace Bay Residences in Turks and Caicos
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Jungles, Jaguars, Reefs and Beaches. Here’s Why Travelers Are Flocking to Belize.  
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These Are the Best Marriott Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean
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You’d Never Guess These Caribbean Islands Are Great for Surfing
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The Caribbean’s Biggest Tourism Event Just Kicked Off in Antigua and Barbuda 
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The Bahamas Is Launching a Dive Week Just for Women
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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Galleon Beach in Antigua
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This Caribbean Bungalow Hotel Takes You to a Secret Side of St Barth 
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This Belize Resort Just Opened a New Cocktail Bar 

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A new cocktail bar has opened at a top resort in Belize, adding a fresh culinary — cultural — dimension to the guest experience. And it’s all about math. The new bar, called Arlie’s, is named in honor of Arlie Petters, […]

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Delta Is Adding More Flights to Punta Cana This Winter From Atlanta

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The beaches. The thatched roofs. The white sand. The Brugal. Punta Cana is one of those classic Caribbean hotspots, where you can stay at a large all-inclusive resort and in a few moments’ stroll end up at an old-school beach […]

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At Saint Lucia's Jade Mountain Resort, The Art of the Next-Level Caribbean Vacation

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It begins with a journey—not just a flight, but a passage into another realm. The winding roads of Saint Lucia climb through emerald hills, anticipation building with each turn. Then, like a revelation, Jade Mountain emerges—a sanctuary suspended between sea […]

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Auberge Resorts’ Riviera Maya Retreat Just Named a New GM

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Etéreo, Auberge Resorts’ Riviera Maya luxury resort, has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The property has appointed Laura Villalobos as its new General Manager, the company announced. The oceanfront resort is located within the Kanai development […]

St Vincent and the Grenadines Is Making a New Push for UK Travelers

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St Vincent and the Grenadines has launched a year-long tourism campaign in London aimed at increasing awareness and driving visitor arrivals from the United Kingdom. The campaign, called Discover More, debuted this week in Kensington Court in collaboration with Virgin […]

American Airlines Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight to Curacao, a Caribbean Island That Is Buzzing Right Now

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The colors of Willemstad. The waves of Cas Abao. The rosé at Saint Tropez. The live music at the Avila. Curacao is a rich mosaic of culture, food, art and vibes. And the Caribbean island is as buzzy as it’s […]

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Royal Caribbean Just Revealed the First Look at Its New Perfect Day Destination in Mexico, Including the World's Longest Lazy River

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Royal Caribbean International has revealed new details about its forthcoming private destination, Perfect Day at Mexico. The project is currently under development in the coastal town of Mahahual, located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Set to debut in 2027, the destination […]

This Trinidad Beach Has Golden Sand, Green Hills, and the Country’s Most Famous Sandwich

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Golden sand. Beach shacks and cold beer. Perfect street food.  Maracas Beach isn’t just the best beach on the island of Trinidad. It’s the best place on the whole island. The sand is perfect, a coastline edged by Trinidad’s verdant green […]

Jamaica Saw a Slight Decline in Cruise Passenger Arrivals — But There are Positive Signs 

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Jamaica saw a slight decline in cruise arrivals in 2024, according to newly-released data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization.  But that’s not the full story.  Cruise passenger visits to the island saw a 1 percent decline last year, with a […]

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The Baha Mar Just Added a Beach Playground — and It’s a Game Changer for Family Travel

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If you don’t have kids, it may not seem that important. But when you’re traveling with little ones, having a playground somewhere nearby isn’t just a luxury — it’s essential. Unfortunately (and surprisingly), it’s seldom something you find at hotels. Not […]

These Two Dominica Hotels Are Making a Big Adventure Travel Push

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They’re two of the top hotels on the island of Dominica, an island known for its adventure. Now, the Fort Young Hotel and Secret Bay resort are making a bigger push in the sector.  GEMS Holdings Limited, parent company of […]

The 10 Best Restaurants in Aruba for 2025

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We always say a great restaurant comes down to three things: “food, service and ambience.” When it comes to the best restaurants in Aruba, you can find all three very easily. Because Aruba’s culinary scene is as diverse and surprising […]

About Caribbean

The Caribbean is a special place. There is no more fascinating mix of cultures, people, food, history, art and experience anywhere in the world than in the web of destinations that make up what we know as the Caribbean. Whether you are traveling, moving, living, studying or just interested in learning more, this is the place to go and find the best in Caribbean travel.

Our Caribbean guide has you covered with the most in-depth exploration of the region’s destinations anywhere, from food to hotels to All-Inclusive Resorts to the Best Beach Hotels to rum. For us, the region includes the Bahamas, along with the traditional islands, the Caribbean coasts of Mexico, South America and Central America and CARICOM member states in South America.

With a mix of news, features, video and business, we bring you the region in a holistic way; so if you’re traveling here, you’ll learn, hear and see a lot more about this wonderful place and whether it’s your first time or your 20th trip, you’ll see the region in a new way, from the amazing group of people that make up the Caribbean to informative nuggets of info on business and politics that will help inform your decisions.

And then, of course, there are our famous lists, deeply researched rankings of just about every category of Caribbean Travel, with individual Best Hotels list in every destination; lists of great beaches; place to move, live and retire and even ways to get off the grid.

That’s because here, we love this place, and we’re on the ground in the region all the time finding the best, the most interesting, the newest to make your journeys unforgettable.