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In Boost for Hotels, Bill to Remove Dominican Republic Tax Incentives Withdrawn 

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association partnered with the Dominican Republic’s hotel association, ASONAHORES, to oppose a proposed tax reform bill that would have eliminated key tourism incentives. The measure, which had been under discussion as part of a broader […]

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Martinique: The Caribbean Island Most Americans Still Overlook

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The beaches. The food. The rainforests. The bakeries. The art. The Caribbean island of Martinique remains one of the great undiscovered destinations in the region for American travelers, and now it has regular flights this summer from Miami. Americans, you […]

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You Can Now Book This Anguilla Resort on Hilton Points 

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The original Anguilla luxury resort, Malliouhana, is now part of Small Luxury Hotels, bringing the storied property back into a major global network a little over two years after its departure from the Auberge umbrella. One of Anguilla’s most storied […]

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Passenger Traffic Continues to Slow Down in Cancun, But There's a Bright Spot

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Cancun tourism is slowing down, the newest airport traffic numbers show.  After years of breakout growth that made Cancun one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the hemisphere post-pandemic, the Mexican Caribbean hotspot is cooling off.  Air passenger traffic at […]


“If You Want a Bespoke Experience, Nevis Is the Place to Go”

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Nevis is unveiling a new look. Premier Mark Brantley introduced the island’s refreshed branding campaign during a media event this week at the Paley Center for Media in New York, part of the Caribbean Week NYC programming. The new campaign […]


This Historic Puerto Rico Retreat Is One of the Caribbean’s Best Kept Secrets

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It’s one of the most beautiful hotels in Puerto Rico—and most travelers walk right past it without ever knowing what’s inside. Tucked across from the San Juan Cathedral, this 350-year-old former convent is now a boutique hotel with a rooftop […]

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Carnival Is Adding a Brand-New Cruise Ship at Port Canaveral

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Carnival Cruise Line is adding a major new ship at Port Canaveral, continuing its expansion at one of its most important homeports. The new ship, Carnival Festivale, is currently under construction and slated to debut in 2027. It will introduce […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Stunning Look at Cane Bay in St Croix

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This week’s featured shot comes from Caribbean Journal reader Matthew Hall, capturing Cane Bay’s serene blend of Caribbean charm—a white-sand beach with the emerald slopes of northern St.  Croix standing proudly in the distance. It’s a scene that says everything: […]


Why the Hottest Bar (and Cocktail) Scene in the Caribbean Is in Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas

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It’s a Thursday evening and a live band is jamming out on “Funky Nassau,” the jazz-funk hit that is one of the best-selling Bahamian albums of all time. This is Jon Batiste’s: the world-renowned jazz star’s new jazz club at […]

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Starlink Just Launched in Dominica

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Starlink, the satellite-based internet service developed by SpaceX, has officially launched in Dominica, bringing high-speed, low-latency internet to communities across the island. The service is now listed as “Available” on the official Starlink coverage map, confirming its rollout throughout Dominica. […]


Punta Cana Airport Begins Major Parking Expansion, Access Changes

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Punta Cana International Airport has launched a major expansion of its Terminal B parking facilities, a year-long project that will temporarily reshape access and traffic flow at one of the Caribbean’s busiest airports. The airport, which handles the majority of […]


Air Traffic Growth Slows in Puerto Rico 

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After years of sizzling growth, Puerto Rico’s air traffic slowed considerably last month, according to new data from ASUR, which manages the island’s Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport.  Passenger growth was 1.3 percent year over year in May, significantly lower […]