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Two Norwegian Cruise Line Ships Will Be Homeporting in Puerto Rico

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Dominica Tourism Is Surging, as the Nature Island Becomes a Full-Fledged Hotspot

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Dominica is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s stronger tourism growth stories this year, powered by improved airlift and a hotel sector that continues to attract high-end travelers. According to new data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Dominica recorded 68,822 stayover visitors between Jan. and Sept., an increase of 13.3 percent compared to the same period last year. New Flights […]

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Cancun Is the Most-Booked International Destination for Travelers in 14 Different US States, According to United Airlines 

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If you’ve been following the wider Caribbean region in recent years, you’ve seen the almost never-ending stream of new flight launches from US cities to Cancun.  The Mexican Caribbean hotspot has been adding new flights from all over the country, on carriers big and small, with travelers drawn to its blend of white-sand beaches and […]

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Flight Watcher: You Can Get From Toronto to Turks and Caicos on Air Canada for $380

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Each week, we scour Google Flights data to find the best airfare to the Caribbean. Our latest edition of Flight Watcher identified an Air Canada nonstop flight to the perfect white-sand beaches in Turks and Caicos.   We found flights on Air Canada nonstop from Toronto Pearson to Providenciales, according to Google Flights, for the […]

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Barbados Leads the Caribbean in Cruise Passenger Growth

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Barbados has emerged as the fastest-growing cruise destination in the Caribbean so far this year, posting the strongest passenger growth of any destination in the region through the first three quarters. According to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Barbados welcomed 496,256 cruise passengers through three quarters, representing year-over-year growth of 31.5 percent. The increase […]

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Americans Are Flocking to a Caribbean Island Known For Its Rainforests, Sailing — and a Trending New All-Inclusive Resort 

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It was a place that was largely off the radar of American travelers even a few years ago, an island with an imposing volcano, lush rainforests and a new international airport with few flights.  Fast forward a few years and St Vincent and the Grenadines is suddenly having a moment, with the fastest growing tourism […]


Flight Watcher: You Can Get From Toronto to Turks and Caicos on Air Canada for $380

It was a place that was largely off the radar of American travelers even a few years ago, an island with an imposing volcano, lush rainforests and a new international airport with few flights.  Fast forward a few years and St Vincent and the Grenadines is suddenly having a moment, with the fastest growing tourism […]

Puerto Rico Hotels Are Reporting Exceptionally High Occupancy for Year-End Holidays

Hotels and short-term accommodations across Puerto Rico are closing out the year with exceptionally strong occupancy levels, underscoring what tourism officials are calling a banner year for the island’s visitor economy and a positive outlook for early 2026. It’s part of what seems to be a very good festive season for the Caribbean so far. […]

Grand Bahama Makes Push to Court Travel Advisors

Grand Bahama is leaning into the travel advisor channel as it looks to convert renewed interest into bookings, hosting a group of top-selling Florida-based advisors on a multi-day familiarization trip designed to deepen product knowledge and support increased airlift to the island. The visit was coordinated by the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation as part of […]

The Westin Puerto Vallarta Is Reopening as an All-Inclusive — And Now It Has an Opening Date

A new all-inclusive resort is set to debut in Puerto Vallarta next spring, marking a significant repositioning for one of the destination’s established beachfront properties. Westin Playa Vallarta will officially reopen as an all-inclusive resort on May 1, 2026, introducing a redesigned hospitality concept focused on wellness, dining variety, and upgraded accommodations, Caribbean Journal has learned. […]