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Hyatt Is Opening a New Secrets Resort in Punta Cana, With Swim-Out Suites, a Rooftop Pool, and Farm-to-Table Dining

The Dominican Republic’s Macao Beach has always felt different. Wide and golden, framed by palms and the Atlantic, it has long been a favorite for surfers and locals looking for a more raw, more natural stretch of greater Punta Cana. Soon, it will be home to something entirely new — an adults-only retreat that looks […]

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The Best Beach in Nevis Has Sparkling Sand, Calm Water and Stunning Views of St Kitts

This short video is a quick look into the beauty of Pinneys Beach in Nevis. There are those magical beaches. You know them when you see them. The water shimmers. It dazzles The sand is almost impossibly soft. And when you peer out, you see the silhouettes of earby islands like the shadows of titans. […]

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Cruise Arrivals Keep Climbing in St Kitts, Hitting a New Post-Pandemic High

St Kitts saw another big climb in cruise passenger arrivals in the just-concluded peak cruise season, with more travelers heading to the island’s Port Zante. In all, the island welcomed nearly 750,000 cruise passengers between October of last year and the end of last month, an 8 percent increase compared to last season. That was […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Nevis Peak, Viewed From St Kitts

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kara Peterson, who sent in this beautiful shot of Nevis Peak, as viewed from Cockleshell Beach in St Kits. 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 […]

Cruise Arrivals Keep Climbing in St Kitts, Hitting a New Post-Pandemic High

Saltfish and dumplings. Cook up. Conch chowder. Stewed oxtail. Curry goat. Fried plantains.Johnny cakes. Pelau. Tamarind balls. If there’s one thing you need to know about St. Kitts, it’s that this island knows how to eat. And if you’re looking for the ultimate excuse to taste your way around it, Restaurant Week is calling your […]

This Cruise Ship Just Made Its First Call on St Kitts’ Port Zante

It’s one of the fastest-growing cruise ports in the Eastern Caribbean, and now St Kitts’ Port Zante has another new ship in its portfolio. The new Iona ship, part of the P&O Cruises fleet, made its first call on Port Zante this week. The new ship has more than 30 dining concepts, 10 entertainment venues […]

The Caribbean Island of St Kitts Is a Haven for Hiking, Eco-Tourism and Wellness, and It’s Becoming a Year-Round Hotspot

Mount Liamuiga is a nearly 4,000-foot-tall volcano that’s one of the highest points in the Caribbean. It’s been dormant for nearly two thousand years. But lately, the biggest peak on the Caribbean island of St Kitts been heating up for a different reason. The mountain is lush and verdant, covered with rainforest, and is seeing […]

Destination Webinar: Take a Deep Dive into the Island of St Kitts

The latest Caribbean Journal webinar was a deep dive into Destination St Kitts, an island we’ve visited countless times and consider one of the most fascinating, beautiful places in the wider Caribbean. Whether you’re looking for an eco-tourism getaway, a romantic jaunt or a good old-fashioned beach vacation, there’s something in St Kitts for everyone. […]

The Park Hyatt St Kitts Has Three New-Look “Villas,” All With Private Pools

St Kitts’ premier luxury resort has transformed three of its villa-style units, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 124-room property has revamped its three-bedroom presidential villa along with a pair of one-bedroom bi-level villas with rooftop pools. (Those had previously been called “penthouse suites.” “Every detail that went into the design of our new villas was […]

St Kitts Is Hot Right Now, With Cruise and Hotel Numbers Surging

St Kitts is having a major December, with both cruise and hotel numbers surging, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island welcomed 11,334 passengers to the island on Dec. 26 alone, with six different ships arriving at Port Zante. The island is welcoming “one of the largest influxes of visitors in its history,” officials said this […]

This Bucket-List Swimming Race Takes You From One Caribbean Island to Another

It’s the only event of its kind in the Caribbean: a 2.5-mile open water swim that takes you between two different islands. The Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim is marking its 24th anniversary this year, with the race across the famous “Narrows” running on March 29. The race is equally welcoming for competitive […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Dock in St Kitts

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jerry Wright, who sent in this lovely shot of a dock on the water in St Kitts. 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 […]