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Southwest Airlines Just Added Another New Nonstop Flight to the Caribbean Island of St Maarten

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Lazy days start on Baie Longue, where the shoreline runs long and quiet and the sand holds the sun well into the afternoon. From there, the island opens up in levels. Beach bars on Pinel Island. Marigot stacked with spices, produce, and local rum, and storefronts in Philipsburg lined with jewelry, duty-free finds, and waterfront […]

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How to Take the Perfect Wellness Vacation to Saint Lucia 

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One of Saint Lucia’s top hotel collections has launched a major new push into the wellness space.  Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Resorts has launched a new program called Weeks of Wellness, aimed at helping guests “embrace rejuvenation.” The new program, which runs Sept. 19-27, includes an array of wellness options, each tailored for different aspects […]

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Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Resort Closes for “Refurbishment” Project

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A top all-inclusive hotel in Saint Lucia has closed to begin a $1.5 million refurbishment project, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The East Winds resort will be closing in August and September to refurbish and redecorate all of its 26 superior and deluxe rooms. That will also see the addition of new bathrooms for the superior […]

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How to Take an “Earlymoon” in Saint Lucia 

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It’s not a honeymoon. It’s not a babymoon. It’s an “earlymoon,” a new travel trend that sees couples take a pre-wedding trip to de-stress before the big day.  Now, one top Saint Lucia all-inclusive has launched the Caribbean’s first “earlymoon” package, helping couples take a much-needed break amid the stress and anxiety of wedding planning.  […]


Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Resort Closes for “Refurbishment” Project

Sunrise Airways just begin offering same-day service between St. Kitts and Saint Lucia. The new connectivity, which started this week, will help connectivity between the two islands and provide a boost for island-hoppers. “We are excited about this new flight route, which not only provides a convenient travel option for passengers but also opens up […]

Saint Lucia Open For Business After Hurricane Beryl 

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Saint Lucia has received an “all clear” from the National Emergency Management Organization. In other words, the island is open for business once again. The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association has reported that hotels have fared well and will continue to welcome guests.  All guests are properly cared […]

Saint Lucia Keeps Up Tourism Growth, Besting Pre-Pandemic Numbers 

Saint Lucia continues to see its tourism numbers grow in 2024, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal.  In May, the destination reported 36,375 stay over arrivals, a 9 percent increase compared to May 2023.  For the year, total arrivals (cruise and stay over combined) are up to 660,52, a 4 percent increase compared […]

“Extremely Dangerous” Hurricane Beryl in the Southern Caribbean  

A “major” hurricane is at the edge of the Southern Caribbean right now: Hurricane Beryl. The storm was an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane when it reached the southeastern Caribbean Monday morning, according to the NOAA. Life-threatening winds and storm surge were already expected beginning Monday.  Right now, the storm is moving with maximum sustained […]

At Anse Chastanet in Saint Lucia, The Art of Adventure

Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet resort (the sister property to Jade Mountain) has a host of familiar amenities, including a spa, cooking classes, chocolate making classes, and water sports activities like scuba diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking. But it’s also the rare Caribbean property that’s a true adventure sports destinations. Located on the beach that lends […]

Saint Lucia Is Outpacing Its Pre-Pandemic Tourism Levels

The Pitons, Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay and Soufriere. Saint Lucia is filled with memorable places, and the island is more popular than it has been than at any time since the pandemic.  After Saint Lucia recovered 90 percent of its 2019-era tourism arrivals last year, the destination has continued to see growth in 2024.  So […]

American Airlines, JetBlue Add Saint Lucia Flights for the Summer

Getting to the “Helen of the West Indies” is easier than ever right now.  The Eastern Caribbean island has added an extra 40,000 air seats for this summer, on carriers like JetBlue and American Airlines, both of which have ramped up their service for the summer months.  That includes a double daily round-trip flight between […]

How Saint Lucia’s Top Wellness Resort Is Becoming Family-Friendly 

The Caribbean’s top wellness resort has always been a haven for couples. But now Saint Lucia’s BodyHoliday is launching a new slate of fitness program geared for families.  It’s called WellFit Tribes, and it will be running from July 1 to August. 23, a series of events that helps “loved ones to come together for […]

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