For years, the Riviera Maya resort set along Mayakoba’s mangroves operated as Andaz Mayakoba, one of the enclave’s most visible properties. In 2026, it will enter a new chapter as Hyatt rebrands and redesigns the site into Alila Mayakoba, the first Alila hotel in Latin America and the Caribbean. The property is now accepting reservations […]
Above: Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands (Photo by Russell James) By the Caribbean Journal staff Photographer Russell James has unveiled a new book that offers a unique glimpse into Sir Richard Branson’s private hideaway, Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands. The 150-photograph, oversize book is called, fittingly, “A Virgin Island,” and features […]
Above: the British Virgin Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands says it is in the final stages of preparation to seek “Tsunami Ready” certification from the United States-based National Weather Service. The programme is designed to help communities that are vulnerable to tsunamis reduce the potential for “disastrous tsunami-related consequences.” The […]
Above: a WinAir plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional air carrier Winair is adding new round-trip connections for passengers traveling from St Maarten to the British Virgin Islands on Panamanian airline Copa. The flights will provide roundtrip connections to the British Virgin Islands for Copa passengers traveling from St Maarten. Copa flies thorugh Panama […]
