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Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas Just Launched New Caribbean Cruises from Cartagena and Colón

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It’s a new way to see the Southern Caribbean. From now through April 2026, you can embark on a mix of seven-night adventures to Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, sailing from Cartagena, Colombia, and Colón, Panama. To celebrate the milestone, local authorities and port representatives held welcome plaque ceremonies at both ports for the captain of […]

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Travelers Keep Falling in Love With These Caribbean Islands Famous for Luxury Hotels and White-Sand Beaches 

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The brilliant white sand. The food scene in Grace Bay (Cocovan, anyone?) The seafood at Da Conch Shack. The villas in Turtle Tail. The luxury hotels like Shore Club and Ambergris Cay. Wellness hotspots like Kokomo.  In the last half-decade, it’s been one of the most sought-after luxury destinations in the wider region: the Turks […]

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The Best Caribbean Beaches for 2025, From Remote Corners of The Bahamas to Snorkeling Spots in Aruba

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We’ve been ranking the best beaches in the Caribbean for more than a decade, in large part because we know how essential beaches are to the Caribbean travel experience (and we’ve visited more Caribbean beaches than any other publication on the planet.) Because no matter what the purpose of your trip to the Caribbean, a […]

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The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities

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The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys.  Then there are the hotels: the region’s accommodations have never been better or more different, whether it’s the continued growth of all-inclusive resorts […]


The Best Caribbean Beaches for 2025, From Remote Corners of The Bahamas to Snorkeling Spots in Aruba

Cancun is the hottest Caribbean destination for Hilton guests right now, according to a new report from the hotel giant.  Cancun is the second most-searched-for destination for travelers on Hilton’s platforms for the festive season, according to the report.  That was based on the destinations that had the largest increase in search year over year, […]

Marriott Is Adding Hotels on More Caribbean Islands, Including Aruba and Turks and Caicos

Endless beach days on postcard-perfect sand. Perfect tee shots on the ocean’s edge. Stunning sunsets on blissfully uncrowded Caribbean islands. These are some of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean right now: Aruba, Turks and Caicos and the Dominican Republic. And in the next year, all of them will soon be home to a […]

Turks and Caicos Keeps Trending 

The luxury resorts. The beaches (looking at you, Grace Bay and Long Bay). The little out-of-the-way islands like Middle Caicos. There are countless reasons why Turks and Caicos has been one of the region’s most sought-after destinations in recent years, particularly in the post-pandemic period.  And it seems travelers continue to fall in love.  Turks […]

Turks and Caicos’ New Resort Just Opened in an Under-the-Radar Corner of Providenciales 

Maybe you know the shimmering white sand beach at Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos, a beach that’s regularly considered one of the best beaches on earth (we feel the same way). Or Long Bay, the increasingly hot stretch of sand that’s home to the fantastic Shore Club resort.  You may not know about Cooper […]

Turks and Caicos Cruises Are Booming This Year

Cruise passengers keep coming to Turks and Caicos. The destination is reporting more than 1 million cruise passengers so far this year, through the first 10 months of 2024.  A total of 1,034,251 cruise passengers have come to the Grand Turk Cruise Center this year, topping the 924,250 passengers that visited last year.  “Grand Turk […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Over the Water in Turks and Caicos 

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Leon Pereldik, who sent in this beautiful shot of a winged friend hovering over the water in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.  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 […]

The Ultimate Turks and Caicos Villa Vacation 

It’s just you and the ethereal sands of Long Bay Beach, the sparkling turquoise sea by day, the watery glimmer of the moon by night.  It’s just you and nearly 9,000 square feet of space, a grand, spectacular beach villa  You’d almost never know that one of the world’s best luxury resorts is right out […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Floating in Turks and Caicos

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Beth Worsley, who sent in this terrific shot of floating on the water in Turks and Caicos. 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 […]