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Carnival Freedom is Moving to Norfolk

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing one of its most popular ships to Norfolk, Virginia. The Carnival Freedom will reposition from Port Canaveral to Norfolk in May 2027, beginning with a special 15-day Carnival Journeys sailing through the Southern Caribbean. That cruise will call on Aruba, Curacao, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten and St. […]

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Dominican Republic Tourism Is Booming 

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Tourism continues to boom to the Dominican Republic.  The country, long the most popular tourism destination in the Caribbean by visitor volume, posted a sizzling first quarter, according to passenger data from the country’s Civil Aviation Department.  In all, the country handled 3.812 million passengers in the first quarter of 2022, including just under 1.3 […]

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Southwest Airlines Is Adding More Cuba Flights 

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Southwest Airlines is adding more flights to Cuba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The low-cost carrier is ramping up its flights to Cuba from South Florida beginning in the first week of May.  That will include three daily roundtrip flights between Fort Lauderdale and Havana, according to a statement from the company.  That same week, Southwest […]

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There’s a New All-Inclusive In Curacao 

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The highly anticipated new Zoëtry Curacao Resort and Spa has quietly made its debut as the island’s newest all-inclusive.  The luxury AMR Collection property has 72 suites, each of which has either garden, “tropical” or pool views, set at the former Floris Suite Hotel outside Willemstad.  Guests also get access to the nearby Dreams Curacao […]


Southwest Airlines Is Adding More Cuba Flights 

Antigua and Barbuda has expanded its Tourism Advisory Committee with a new slate of travel advisors.  The committee includes nine new travel advisors: Susan Berman, Berman Travel, Debra Hines-Brown, SmartBird World Travel, Edouard Jean, Massive Travels, Brenda O’Neale, With This Ring, Wedding & Honeymoon Travel, Niki Rakowitz, CARE Travel, Terry Strauss, Dedham Travel, Tom Varghese, […]

American Airlines Is Expanding Its Antigua Flights 

American Airlines is expanding its service to one of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations.  The world’s largest airline is extending its daily service between New York and Antigua through the fall and winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airline’s new schedule includes daily service from Aug. 16 through Nov. 2.  That route operates between New […]

This Is the Hottest New Real Estate in Dominica

The sought-after Residences at Secret Bay real estate project at Dominica’s Secret Bay resort has unveiled the first look at its newest villas.  They’re called Ti-Fey+, and they’re based on the resort’s iconic Ti-Fey treehouse villa at the legendary luxury resort.  The first three Ti-Fey+ villas are listed for sale at $2.49 million, all set […]

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 […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Meads Bay, Anguilla

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sam Levy, who sent in this stunning shot of Meads Bay Beach in Anguilla. 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 photo. Make […]

Saint Lucia Ends Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travelers 

Saint Lucia is no longer requiring testing for fully vaccinated travelers.  The island has removed all pre-entry requirements for the fully vaccinated, in addition to removing the requirement for pre-registration and upload of covid-related documents.  All fully vaccinated travelers must show proof of valid vaccination record at check-in, boarding and upon entry to Saint Lucia.  […]

Uber Is Expanding in Punta Cana 

Rideshare app Uber is expanding in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana, with plans to launch Uber Select as well, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Uber has reached an agreement with Punta Cana’s taxi operators to register on the Uber platform and operate under the company’s Uber Select option.  “With this agreement, we set […]

Grenada Just Removed All Testing Requirements for Travelers 

Another Caribbean island has completely removed its testing requirements: the Eastern Caribbean paradise of Grenada.  Grenada’s government has lifted all restrictions for entry into the island, regardless of vaccination status, meaning neither vaccinated nor unvaccinated travelers have any restrictions.  That means travelers don’t have to take any tests before arrival, don’t have to fill out […]