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St Kitts Is Getting Two Major New Museums

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The historic Fort Thomas property in St Kitts, is entering a bold new chapter. The 8.7-acre site, long a silent witness to Saint Kitts’ past, will soon be home to a transformative $30 million development that blends culture, education, and tourism. Prime Minister Terrance Drew led the official groundbreaking for The Symbol of Love Museum […]

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Air Canada Is Adding Flights to a New Caribbean Destination: Cartagena 

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It’s part of what Air Canada is calling “New Frontiers.” The country’s national flag carrier is adding more new destinations, particularly in the Caribbean — with a focus on the kinds of travel spots that are a bit off the beaten path.  The newest addition in the Caribbean? Cartagena, the fascinating, centuries-old city on the […]

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American Airlines Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight to Curacao, a Caribbean Island That Is Buzzing Right Now

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The colors of Willemstad. The waves of Cas Abao. The rosé at Saint Tropez. The live music at the Avila. Curacao is a rich mosaic of culture, food, art and vibes. And the Caribbean island is as buzzy as it’s ever been.  Travelers just keep coming to Curacao, which has been experiencing a travel surge […]

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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 — on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays — connecting Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima with […]


American Airlines Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight to Curacao, a Caribbean Island That Is Buzzing Right Now

The Casco Viejo. The Canal. Those skyscrapers. The shopping. It’s hard to think of an analog for Panama City. If you’ve been, you know there’s not really any place like it, at least in the Western Hemisphere (although some travelers like to compare it to places like Hong Kong).  It’s a fascinating blend of modern […]

The 5 Shortest Runways in the Caribbean — and the Stunning Islands They Serve

You’re dropping fast. The ocean is coming up quick, and just ahead — it’s there. A sliver of asphalt clinging to the edge of a cliff, or cut between a ridge and the sea. This isn’t your average landing. It’s not supposed to be. These are the shortest commercial runways in the Caribbean, where flying […]

Montego Bay, Jamaica Is Getting New Flights from Air Canada in December 

The beaches. The jerk. The Appleton. The vibes. There’s a bit of everything on Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the destination continues to be very popular with travelers from Canada.  This winter, Jamaica’s biggest hotspot is getting a new nonstop route on Air Canada, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier is set to kick off a […]

Jamaica Is Deepening Its Relationship With Emirates 

It would take about 17 hours to fly nonstop from Dubai to Montego Bay, Jamaica. And while such a flight would be a boon for the island, it remains a long way off.  Having said that, Jamaica is deepening its relationship with Dubai’s Emirates airline. The two sides met this week during the Arabian Travel […]

Barbados Is Getting a New Nonstop Route From Europe 

It’s a destination of choice for many British travelers, and an increasing hotspot for Americans. And now the island of Barbados is getting a lift from another major source market: continental Europe.  Dutch carrier KLM is launching nonstop flights between Amsterdam Schiphol and Barbados, with plans to kick off service on Oct. 26, Caribbean Journal […]

Anguilla’s New Airport Terminal Should Be Finished By the Fall, Officials Say

The highly-anticipated new airport terminal in Anguilla is “expected” to be completed by this fall, according to the island’s local tourism officials.  The Anguilla Tourist Board says the project’s new building should be finished in the fourth quarter.  That will be joined by an extension of the airport’s runway.  Anguilla now has its first-ever nonstop […]

The Aruba Airport Just Debuted Its New US Check-In Terminal

There’s a new energy at Queen Beatrix International Airport in Aruba. Travelers heading to the United States have gotten their first taste of the island’s brand-new US Check-In Terminal, as the airport quietly began rolling out its upgraded experience with a soft launch. The first to check in? Delta Air Lines flight DL1761, bound for […]

New Flights From Canada to the Dominican Republic’s Top Resort 

It’s the top resort in the Dominican Republic: the legendary Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, the Caribbean capital of everything from golf to wellness. Now, it’s getting easier than ever to visit, thanks to new flights coming from the Canadian market to La Romana International Airport, set on the grounds of the 7,000-acre Casa […]