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 […]
In what should be a big boost for the French Caribbean island of Martinique, regional carrier Winair has kicked off its first-ever service between St Maarten and Fort de France. The new nonstop route opens up Martinique to the large number of international carriers that fly to St Maarten, meaning travelers can now book a […]
If you are a diving and snorkeling enthusiast, you’re probably well aware that the Caribbean is home to a pair of underwater sculpture parks — unique attractions that create a thought-provoking, museum-style experience under the sea. Now, the region is home to another one: the Under St Maarten Sculpture Park off the coast of Divi Little […]
My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to settle for one at St Martin’s La Samanna resort, one of the most renowned luxury […]
It was arguably the most high-profile resort on the Dutch side of St Maarten: the Westin Dawn Beach resort, set on one of the most beautiful shorelines on the island and the area’s most famous branded hotel. Then that unwelcome guest named Irma showed up and for nearly seven years the resort sat in varying […]
St Maarten’s new luxury residential resort project has officially launched sales, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The project, which will include a total of 280 units, is targeting a completion date in 2028. The resort is set in the existing Indigo Bay development on the southwestern side of the island; 190 units will be hotel […]
It might be one of the quietest hotel openings of the year in the Caribbean — but it’s also one of the most significant. While it’s somehow managed to fly under the radar, Marriott is set to debut its JW Marriott brand at the former Westin Dawn Beach resort in St Maarten as early as […]
Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is bringing back its nonstop flights between Orlando and St Maarten, in a big boost for the “Friendly Island.” So when will Orlando service return? Nonstop Orlando-St Maarten flights are pegged to restart on May 18, with once-weekly flights on Saturdays, St Maarten tourism officials confirmed. That route will operate seasonally […]
A new San Juan-based service will add another option for travelers looking to the islands of St Croix and St Maarten. Beginning in June, Frontier Airlines is launching new flights between San Juan and both St Croix in the US Virgin Islands and St Maarten. San Juan-St Croix flights will operate three times per week, […]
St Martin’s La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel is reopening this month after a renovation project. The luxury resort, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, has reimagined eight of its Pool Villas under the leadership of Rottet Studio. The “top to bottom” interior restyle covered both three and four-bedroom villas, which will feature new […]
One of St Maarten’s most popular resorts is offering a significant savings for 2024. The Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, along with its elevated hotel-within-a-hotel, Oceans at Divi Little Bay, has launched a holiday program for travel beginning next year. The plan gives guests up to 45 percent off for travel between Jan. 7 and […]
St Maarten-based Caribbean airline Winair has expanded, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular regional carrier has added a second ATR 42-500 aircraft, which arrived this week at Princess Juliana International Airport. Winair will be starting its winter schedule with two ATRs, the company confirmed. “We are excited to welcome our second ATR 42-500 aircraft to […]
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