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Sandals Is Reopening 3 All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica After a $200 Million Upgrade

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You land in Montego Bay, clear customs, walk outside and within minutes you’re at the beach. That has always been part of the appeal of Jamaica’s north coast resort corridor, particularly at Sandals Montego Bay, where the runway and the Caribbean Sea share the same horizon. This winter, travelers are going to find a different version […]

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Saint Lucia Tourism Just Named a New CEO 

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The Pitons. The three-wall resorts. The floating water park. The chocolate. The rainforest. Saint Lucia is one of the more unique travel offerings in the Caribbean — and now the island has a new leader for its tourism efforts.  The island’s Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has brought back former CEO Louis Lewis as its new […]

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Saint Lucia’s First Gold Medalist Was Just Named the Country’s Newest Tourism Ambassador 

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Julien Alfred made history last month in Paris, earning Saint Lucia’s first-ever gold medal in the women’s 100-meter race at the Olympics.  Now, she’s looking to take Saint Lucia even further on the world stage as the country’s newest tourism ambassador.  Alfred has been officially tapped as the island’s new tourism ambassador, a partnership that […]

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Has a Dynamic New President 

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One of the Caribbean’s most dynamic hoteliers has a major new post: president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.  Sanovnik Destang, the executive director of the Bay Gardens Resorts portfolio in Saint Lucia, has been elected as the organization’s new president.  His appointment was confirmed at the recent CHTA General Meeting; Destang, who was […]


Saint Lucia’s First Gold Medalist Was Just Named the Country’s Newest Tourism Ambassador 

Let’s be honest. They’re not always the first things you think of when you think about Saint Lucia. It’s always those towering green Pitons; the rainforest, the chocolate, the rum, the food.  But yes, the island is home to some seriously good ones: the bay at Anse Chastanet; the golden sands of Reduit Beach; the […]

Heading to Saint Lucia? American Airlines Is Adding a New Flight.  

The Pitons, the drive-in volcano, the chocolate, the floating water parks, the infinity pools.  Saint Lucia remains one of the most diverse destinations in the Caribbean, whether you’re seeking out a couples-only sanctuary in the rainforest or an authentic cacao farm.  And now it’s about to get even easier to fly there, with the launch […]

At This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive, You Can Train With an Olympic Gold Medalist

She’s Saint Lucia’s greatest athlete: Julien Alfred, the sprinter who won the island’s first-ever gold medal at the Paris Olympics last month.  It’s appropriate, then, that he’s the newest partner for a Caribbean resort that’s all about fitness: Saint Lucia’s all-inclusive BodyHoliday resort.  The property has tapped Alfred for a new guest presenter for its […]

How to Take the Perfect Wellness Vacation to Saint Lucia 

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 […]

A New Version of LIAT Just Made Its First Flight to Saint Lucia 

It’s called LIAT 20, but it’s really LIAT 2.0. Longtime regional carrier LIAT, which has been out of operations for several years, is back — this time under a new brand name.  The revamped, restructured airline just made its “inaugural” flight this week with a flight from Antigua to Saint Lucia.  “The Caribbean has long […]

How to Take an “Earlymoon” in Saint Lucia 

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

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 […]

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 […]

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