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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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Saint Lucia Is Booming: The Caribbean Island Just Had a Major Tourism Surge

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The Pitons. The rainforest. The chocolate. Saint Lucia has long been a sought after place to visit in the Caribbean, from luxury resorts like Jade Mountain to romantic boutique hotels like the Hotel Chocolat.  And demand for the self-styled “Helen of the West Indies” continues to grow, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Tourism growth in Saint […]

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Saint Lucia’s New Luxury Resort Is Now Taking Bookings 

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It’s one of the most exciting openings of 2025, and a new luxury addition to the island of Saint Lucia.  And now it’s officially taking bookings, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The new Sapphire Sands Villas, the latest addition to Satin Lucia’s growing Bay Gardens Resorts portfolio, is taking bookings for December 2025.  The news […]

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The Best Adults-Only Resorts in the Caribbean Right Now

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Looking for a relaxing, kid-free Caribbean getaway? The Caribbean is home to some of the world’s best adults-only resorts, from all-inclusive luxury hideaways in Jamaica to boutique romantic escapes in Antigua. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, a couples’ retreat, or a peaceful solo vacation, these adults-only Caribbean resorts offer the perfect blend of privacy, pampering, […]


Saint Lucia’s New Luxury Resort Is Now Taking Bookings 

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 and sky, a work of art doubling as a hotel.  Architect Nick Troubetzkoy’s vision defies […]

4 New Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts Opening This Summer — Including a Surprising New Hotspot in the Dominican Republic

Salterra in Turks and Caicos (which also included a new flight). The St. Regis Aruba. Marriott’s new Paraiso de la Bonita. It’s been a big year for new hotels in the Caribbean already, from the sustainability-focused resort in South Caicos to the total revamp of the old Zoëtry in the Riviera Maya.  The summer has […]

10 Adults-Only Resorts in Saint Lucia That Are Perfect for a Romantic Escape

You spend the morning hiking beneath the towering Pitons, the twin peaks wrapped in mist and myth. By midday, you’re sipping rum on a terrace overlooking the yachts and mangroves of Marigot Bay, watching the sunlight dance on the water. Come evening, Rodney Bay pulses with music and motion—bars alive, laughter spilling into the streets. […]

In Saint Lucia, This Wellness-Focused All-Inclusive Resort Is All About Family Fitness and Olympic Energy This Summer 

There’s never a dull season in Saint Lucia—but this summer, one of the Caribbean’s premier wellness resorts is turning up the tempo. At BodyHoliday, the famed all-inclusive retreat known for its holistic approach to health and wellbeing, the coming months are all about getting out of your comfort zone, trying something new, and—most importantly—having a […]

For Saint Lucia’s Joyce Destang, a Lifetime of Tourism Success

It’s been more than three decades since Joyce Destang and her husband began their hospitality career with a 45-room hotel on the highway in Saint Lucia.  Today, Destang’s Bay Gardens Resorts portfolio is one of the biggest success stories in Caribbean tourism, with a thriving (and expanding) collection of five hotel properties on the island, […]

UK Travelers Are Eyeing Barbados and Saint Lucia Right Now 

The Platinum Coast. The Pitons. The rum shops. The rainforest. Barbados and Saint Lucia are two of the most vibrant destinations in the Caribbean, and they’re the two most popular Caribbean destinations for British travelers right now, according to British Airways.  The national flag carrier just released its Travel Trends report, and two Caribbean destinations […]

Saint Lucia Is Tapping the World’s Fastest Woman (And Its First Gold Medalist) to Bolster Its Cruise Industry

She’s the world’s fastest woman, and now Julien Alfred is helping Saint Lucia bring in the world’s biggest cruise ships.  Allred, who won the island’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in Paris last summer, is working with Saint Lucia tourism officials to promote cruise tourism to the island. The push comes as cruise giant Global Ports […]

How Spring Break Travel Is Changing in the Caribbean

Several Caribbean advisors are reporting an overall drop in spring break travel amongst college students, a trend that has been evolving for years, but especially post-COVID. Emily Bertsch, an advisor with VIP Vacations, Inc., said roughly 80 percent of VIP’s spring break bookings for 2025 booked earlier this year with “a bunch more” bookings expected […]
About St. Lucia

St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s most breathtaking islands — known for its iconic Piton peaks, lush rainforests, and romantic resorts. Whether you’re hiking to a volcanic summit, soaking in a natural hot spring, or relaxing on a black-sand beach, St. Lucia delivers drama, beauty, and unforgettable moments.