Southwest Airlines has officially landed in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This week, Southwest launched daily round-trip service to St. Thomas from both Orlando and from Baltimore, opening up one of the Caribbean’s most beloved beach and bar destinations to even more travelers. It’s perfect for anyone who prefers water that’s warm enough to swim in […]
There’s a new boutique resort on the island of Saint Lucia, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Sol Sanctum Wellness Hotel and Studio, and it’s all about wellness. The property is home to eight guest rooms, with a decor and aesthetic inspired by Vedic architecture, according to the resort. Each of the rooms comes with […]
By Guy Britton Larry Cuculic took over as the newest chief executive officer of Best Western Hotels and Resorts towards the end of 2021, overseeing a company that is in the midst of a broad expansion push in the Caribbean in particular. Caribbean Journal Invest caught up with Cuculic to learn more about Best Western’s […]
Saint Lucia’s Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort has named a new managing director, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped James Wyndham for the role, who served most recently as general manager of the Island House, one of the top boutique hotels in The Bahamas. His previous roles include positions with Jumeirah, Four Seasons […]
Sunwing Airlines has officially returned to the island of Saint Lucia. The Canadian leisure carrier has kicked off new nonstop service between Toronto and Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport. Sunwing’s relaunch of operations to Saint Lucia means all major Canadian carriers are now once again flying to the island. Air Canada is running three weekly […]
British Airways has resumed service between Saint Lucia and Port of Spain, Trinidad. The extension of the carrier’s flights to Saint Lucia operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. This summer, the carrier will operate service five times per week. British Airways is also operating flights from London to Tobago this year. “As an extension […]
Saint Lucia has a new top tourism executive, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has named Lorine Charles-St Jules as its new chief executive officer. “I consider it a distinct honor and a privilege to have been afforded the opportunity to contribute my professional experiences, resources, and networks, in joining the esteemed […]
After quietly launching its first phase of real estate in late 2020, Cabot Saint Lucia reports that its land sales have now exceeded $120 million. The second resort from the Cabot brand, Cabot Saint Lucia is located on Point Hardy, a 375-acre peninsula at the northern tip of the island. Situated along 1.5 miles of […]
Despite its immense natural beauty, Saint Lucia has never really been a player in the upper-tier luxury market in the Caribbean. That’s about to change, of course, with the imminent arrival of the Cabot Saint Lucia golf community project. In the meantime, though, there’s a significant new entry to the market: it’s called Villa Nature, […]
Sandals is expanding its already-popular overwater bungalows in the Caribbean. The company, which debuted its first overwater villas in Montego Bay, Jamaica earlier this year, as announced nine new “over the water honeymoon butler bungalows” set to open at its Sandals Grande St Lucian property in St. Lucia. The nine new units are now available for […]
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Buyers seeking dual citizenship in the Caribbean will be pleased to know that St. Lucia’s Citizenship by Invest Program (CIP) recently announced it has extended its special COVID-19 offer through the end of 2022. St. Lucia’s CIP is currently offering one of the most affordable second passport options for families […]
St. Lucia’s resorts come in all shapes and sizes, from small hillside boutiques to grand luxury hotels. But if you’re looking for a classic all-inclusive on the island, the St. James’s Club Morgan Bay is for you. The Elite Island Resorts property has 335 rooms set on 25 acres on the beach in St. Lucia, […]
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