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Hilton Honors Is Getting a Major Overhaul for 2026

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Hilton is reshaping its Hilton Honors loyalty program for 2026, making it significantly easier for travelers to earn status — and adding an all-new top tier designed for the brand’s most dedicated guests. The changes arrive as Hilton continues to grow across the Caribbean, where the company now has more than 20 properties open or […]

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This Historic Belize Hotel Just Reopened After a Transformation

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A new-look hotel has opened its doors in the heart of Belize City, Belize, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Fort George Hotel and Spa is a transformation of the historic Fort George hotel, one that includes 34 new rooms and suites and a “new, contemporary hospitality experience.” That includes another group of penthouse suites, all […]

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JetBlue Just Started Nonstop Flights to a New Caribbean Destination: Belize 

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Whether you’re jaguar-spotting on the rivers of the Sarstoon-Temash National Park or beach-hopping on the white-sand shorelines of Ambergris Caye, Belize is as diverse a destination as you can find in the wider Caribbean region.  And did we mention the nearly 200 miles of coral reefs? In recent years, Belize’s unique blend of jungle and […]

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JetBlue Is Launching Its First-Ever Belize Flights Next Month

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JetBlue is now flying to a new destination: the rainforest-filled, reef-lined, beach-covered hotspot of Belize.  The increasingly popular getaway on the Caribbean coast of Mexico will soon be served by nonstop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.  The new flight between JFK and Belize City will kick off on Dec. 6, with […]


JetBlue Just Started Nonstop Flights to a New Caribbean Destination: Belize 

Southwest Airlines is planning a new expansion to the Caribbean, with the low-cost carrier set to add new routes to two sizzling travel destinations: Puerto Rico and Belize.  On March 9, 2024, Southwest will be adding a new weekly route between Austin and San Juan, Puerto Rico; that flight will operate on Saturdays, adding another […]

10 Must-Visit Private Island Resorts in Belize

Belize is a fascinating country full of ancient Mayan ruins and jungles prowled by jaguars, but perhaps its greatest natural treasure is the 190-mile-long Belize Barrier Reef. Just off this Central American nation’s Caribbean coast, the reef is home to the Great Blue Hole and hundreds of small atolls, islands and cays, a number of […]

Belize Is Hosting Its First “Music and Food” Festival 

Belize is set to host the first ever edition of its International Music and Food Festival.  The new event in, set for July 30-31, aims to “showcase local and international musical artists as well as Belize’s exceptional cuisine.”  It’s being held at Saca Chispas Field in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. That includes 10 international […]

This Belize Resort Has a New Luxe Villa 

One of Belize’s top resorts has launched a new luxury villa.  It’s called Solvei, and it’s the newest residence at Belize’s Naia Resort and Spa in buzzy Placencia. The 6,200-square-foot villa sleeps 15, with five separate suites and 5,200 square feet of outdoor space.  The villa, which even has its own elevator, has a pool, […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Light in Ambergris Caye, Belize

The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Carolyn Vasiliauskas, who sent in this stunning shot on Ambergris Caye in Belize. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Secret Beach in Belize

The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jeannette Berthold, who sent in this beautiful shot of sunset from Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye in Belize.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name […]

MSC Seaside to Homeport in Port Canaveral for Caribbean Cruises

MSC Cruises will homeport its Seaside cruise ship in Port Canaveral next year.  The Seaside-class ship will be sailing three and four-night cruises to MSC’s Ocean Cay in The Bahamas, and seven-night sailings that stop in Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize and Ocean Cay.  “We are excited to welcome the MSC Seaside to Port Canaveral when she arrives […]

Belize, Airbnb Sign Memorandum of Understanding 

Airbnb has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Belize Tourism Board, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The aim of the agreement is to initiate “a mutual collaboration between both organizations to drive sustainable tourism in Belize through home sharing. ,” according to a joint statement. It also aims to “promote Belize as a world-class tourism […]