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American Airlines Says It Is Not Pursuing A United Merger

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American Airlines Group Inc. has issued a direct response to recent speculation about potential consolidation in the U.S. airline industry, stating it is not pursuing a merger with United Airlines. In a statement released today, the company said it is “not engaged with or interested in any discussions” regarding a combination with United, addressing growing […]

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Caribbean Moment: On the Beach in Grand Case, St Martin

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It’s one of those perfect places in the Caribbean. The food, the people, the moments. The sand. Just right. Every time.  It’s why the tiny fishing village of Grand Case, St Martin has carved out such a beloved place among frequent Caribbean travelers. If you come here, you fall in love. It’s that simple. The lolos, […]

Flights

Winair’s New Flights Mean You Can Island-Hop to Three More Caribbean Islands 

Caribbean Islands Hopping in Saint Lucia

Island hopping. It’s what we all dream about. Boarding a tiny plane, jaunting from destination to destination, just a small suitcase and a big dream. A few days of dining in Grand Case, then a hiking adventure in Dominica, then a beach getaway in Antigua.  It’s easier said than done, of course. But if you […]

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A New Boutique Hotel, "The Forest," Just Opened Its Doors in St Martin

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It’s a special corner of St Martin, anchored by a spectacular beach, some of the island’s best shopping and a growing collection of smaller boutique hotels: Anse Marcel, one of the jewels of the French side of the island.  Now, Anse Marcel is home to a new boutique property. It’s called The Forest, and the […]


Winair’s New Flights Mean You Can Island-Hop to Three More Caribbean Islands 

People often ask me about the best rums in the Caribbean. Which island makes the best one? What’s your favorite? I like to give the same refrain: “The best rum in the world is the one in your glass right now.” The same is true of beaches. The Caribbean does not lack for spectacular, unforgettable […]

This is the Only Nude Beach Bar in the Caribbean 

For decades, it was one of the most famous (or infamous) places in the Caribbean: Club Orient, the beloved nudist resort set at the far southern corner of Orient Bay on the French side of St Martin.  In 2017, Hurricane Irma destroyed the collection of beach bungalows frequented by au naturel travelers, leaving some torn […]

Caribbean Moment: Enjoying the Breeze on Orient Bay, St Martin

There’s just about always a breeze here at Orient Bay on the French side of St Martin, where the beach bars abound, the food is world-class and the energy never stops. You can spend a week here and try a different beach club each day, some rustic shacks of wood and others Ibiza-style lounges on […]

The Caribbean’s Best Rum Shop Is on This Island 

“What is this place?” You walk through the sliding doors, turn right toward the rum section and your jaw suddenly drops. They’re all there, sparkling and bright, walls and walls of premium sugarcane mosaic.  We’ve traveled all over the Caribbean, and there’s nothing like this. If you’re a rum connoisseur, it’s as good at it […]

Exploring Saint Martin’s Orient Bay, Beach Bar by Beach Bar 

“You don’t need to worry about life. Just go with the flow,” she tells me. I’m chronicling beach bars in Saint Martin’s Orient Bay, and the very friendly woman advertising her beach massage business assures me the clouds overhead will soon subside.  There’s no time for a massage on a beach chair. But it’s very […]

St Maarten Has a Big Cruise Forecast for 2025

It’s one of the top cruise destinations in the region: St Maarten, which has been steadily seeing its numbers return to pre-pandemic levels buoyed by a stream of major cruise lines. Now, the island’s port has even bigger goals for next year: 1.5 million cruise passengers.  That’s the forecast from the Port St Maarten Group, […]

St Maarten Says It Is Seeing a "Significant Recovery" in Airport Traffic 

It’s most famous for its just-beyond-the-beach landings. But St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport is now making its mark in another way: with a major improvement in passenger traffic.  Airport officials told Caribbean Journal that the airport has made a “significant recovery” in passenger movements so far in 2024.  That includes a very strong summer […]

Air Antilles, the French Caribbean Regional Airline, Is Back

French Caribbean airline Air Antilles has officially relaunched following a restructuring.  The regional carrier had ceased operations in 2023 following a bankruptcy, but launched its “first” new flight this week.  The airline was resurrected thanks to a takeover by a partnership between the Collectivite of Saint Martin and the EDEIS group.  Right now, the airline […]

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