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These Caribbean Resorts Are Perfect for Snorkeling Lovers, From Antigua to Bonaire to The Bahamas

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It’s one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean — snorkeling. There’s nothing quite like slipping on a mask and fins and diving into another world just offshore. Coral gardens, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles drifting by — snorkeling calls to the adventurer in all of us. Yes, you can snorkel at just about […]

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American Airlines Launches Daily Flights to St Kitts

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American Airlines has restarted daily flights to St Kitts, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The carrier is now operating daily nonstop flights between Miami and St Kitts.  That’s along with the soon-to-debut addition of a second daily flight on Dec. 18, according to St Kitts tourism officials.  And it complements what will be weekly Saturday New […]

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Viking Orion Makes First-Ever Visit to St Kitts

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Another major cruise ship has called on St Kitts’ Port Zante.  Viking Ocean Cruises’ Viking Orion ship made the first of what will be 10 calls to St Kitts during the winter 2021-2022 season.  Orion is the fourth ship to call since the restart of St Kitts and Nevis’ cruise sector.  It’s also the first […]

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St Kitts Reduces “Vacation in Place” Requirement to Just 24 Hours

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In a major move for travelers, St Kitts has reduced its “vacation in place” hotel quarantine requirement to just 24 hours, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Within 24 hours upon arrival in St Kitts, travelers staying at an approved tourist accommodation will be tested.  The “vacation in place” requirement means travelers are free to roam their […]


Viking Orion Makes First-Ever Visit to St Kitts

Antigua and Barbuda’s new travel rules have officially taken effect, so here’s what travelers need to know.  As of Oct. 1, all arriving passengers to Antigua and Barbuda will need a negative PCR test taken and received within four days of their flight.  Children below the age of 5 do not require a test.  Crucially, […]

British Airways Is Relaunching Flights to St Kitts

British Airways is relaunching its flights service from London Gatwick to St Kitts, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resumption of service will begin with two consecutive Sunday flights on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10, respectively.  Then on Oct. 16, British Airways will kick off twice-weekly service on Saturdays and Wednesdays. The launch comes after the […]

A Big Caribbean Presence at Miami’s Seatrade Cruise Conference

There was no bigger presence at this past week’s Seatrade cruise industry conference in Miami than that of the Caribbean.  The collection of Caribbean cruise ports was the liveliest, most energetic center of the show, which is the leading global cruise industry event.  That included contingents from the US Virgin Islands to Antigua and Barbuda […]

St Kitts and Nevis’ New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

St Kitts and Nevis has significantly reduced its quarantine time for fully vaccinated travelers, the twin-island destination announced.  The country has reduced its “Vacation in Place” period for fully vaccinated international travelers from nine days to just three days.  That includes testing on day four; upon receiving a negative result, travelers are then free to […]

Only Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Able to Visit St Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis has announced a new set of protocols for international travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The biggest change will be that only fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed entry to St Kitts and Nevis beginning May 29.  Vaccinated travelers will be able to travel with non-vaccinated children under 18, however.  The move […]

Historic Caribbean Hotel on the Market

An historic hotel in St Kitts is now on the market, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Ottley’s Plantation Inn, which was for years one of the region’s top boutique hotels, has been listed for $7.5 million.  The property was sold in 2017 and has since been shuttered.  St Kitts Nevis Realty has the listing on […]

St Kitts and Nevis Shortens “Vacation in Place” for Vaccinated Travelers

Another Caribbean destination has begun easing its travel requirements for vaccinated visitors.  Effective May 1, fully vaccinated air travelers to St Kitts and Nevis will have their “vacation in place” period reduced from 14 days to nine days.  Fully vaccinated travelers can move freely throughout their approved hotel, interact with other guests and partake in […]

St Kitts Is Reopening for Cruise Tourism This Summer

St Kitts will be reopening its popular cruise port to cruise ships this summer, beginning with the return of Seabourn Odyssey, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  Seabourn will be sailing seven-day itineraries beginning in late July, with additional planned stops in Antigua, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Maarten. It’s the […]