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Royal Caribbean Just Revealed the First Look at Its New Perfect Day Destination in Mexico, Including the World's Longest Lazy River

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Royal Caribbean International has revealed new details about its forthcoming private destination, Perfect Day at Mexico. The project is currently under development in the coastal town of Mahahual, located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Set to debut in 2027, the destination […]

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A New Caribbean Airport Hotel Opportunity 

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One of the Caribbean’s top airports is looking to add a hotel, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  It would be a major new project for one of the busiest airports in the region.  So where is it?  Lynden Pindling International […]

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This Trinidad Beach Has Golden Sand, Green Hills, and the Country’s Most Famous Sandwich

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Golden sand. Beach shacks and cold beer. Perfect street food.  Maracas Beach isn’t just the best beach on the island of Trinidad. It’s the best place on the whole island. The sand is perfect, a coastline edged by Trinidad’s verdant green […]

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Jamaica Saw a Slight Decline in Cruise Passenger Arrivals — But There are Positive Signs 

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Jamaica saw a slight decline in cruise arrivals in 2024, according to newly-released data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization.  But that’s not the full story.  Cruise passenger visits to the island saw a 1 percent decline last year, with a […]


This Turks and Caicos All-Inclusive Resort Just Joined Virtuoso 

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The all-inclusive Ambergris Cay private island resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands, has been added to the Virtuoso portfolio, becoming the second private island resort and ninth overall property in the country to join the international network. Virtuoso is […]


The Baha Mar Just Added a Beach Playground — and It’s a Game Changer for Family Travel

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If you don’t have kids, it may not seem that important. But when you’re traveling with little ones, having a playground somewhere nearby isn’t just a luxury — it’s essential. Unfortunately (and surprisingly), it’s seldom something you find at hotels. Not […]

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These Two Dominica Hotels Are Making a Big Adventure Travel Push

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They’re two of the top hotels on the island of Dominica, an island known for its adventure. Now, the Fort Young Hotel and Secret Bay resort are making a bigger push in the sector.  GEMS Holdings Limited, parent company of […]


St. Croix Is Looking to Become a Caribbean Capital Markets Hub

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A new partnership between 5 STAR BDM and SEDI-CASE aims to position St. Croix as the capital markets hub of the Caribbean, in a bid to boost regional trade, expand access to capital, and drive inclusive economic growth. US Virgin […]


The 10 Best Restaurants in Aruba for 2025

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We always say a great restaurant comes down to three things: “food, service and ambience.” When it comes to the best restaurants in Aruba, you can find all three very easily. Because Aruba’s culinary scene is as diverse and surprising […]

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The Secret to a Perfect St Barth Summer? These Five Villas.

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There’s a quieter side of St. Barth most people never see. The one after the high season fades, when the beaches empty, the breezes pick up, and the island belongs to you. That’s when summer here becomes something special — […]


United Airlines Just Made It Easier to Travel to the Cayman Islands This Winter

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The Cayman Islands are about to get a lot more accessible this winter. United Airlines is expanding its nonstop service to Grand Cayman from two major U.S. hubs—Chicago and Washington, D.C.—just in time for the peak travel season. It’s part […]


Curaçao Is Getting New Nonstop Flights From Peru

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Curaçao is making a new move to deepen its footprint in South America. Beginning Dec. 2, LATAM Airlines will launch nonstop service between Lima, Peru and Curaçao, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new flights will operate three times per week […]


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