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Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Steps Down
From The Bahamas to Aruba, 7 Tiny Caribbean Hotels to Try
The travel industry has changed in more ways than we can count, but it’s also put that much more emphasis on the decision of where to stay. There’s so much more thought that goes into the choice of accommodation, and …
Why AMResorts Is Bullish on Curacao and Cozumel
During our recent visit to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, Caribbean Journal (CJ) sat down with a couple of top AMResorts executives to see what flights were expected to help the all-inclusive company cut its losses during the pandemic. As part …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Little Bay, St Maarten
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Bradley Ollivierre, who sent in this lovely shot of Little Bay on the island of St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with …
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Antigua’s All-Inclusive Pineapple Beach Club Is Open Again
One of Antigua’s most popular all-inclusive hotels is back, Caribbean Journal has learned. The adults-only Pineapple Beach Club, part of the Elite Island Resorts collection, is open and welcoming back guests. The property, set on a quarter mile of white-sand …
A New Villa to Try on Harbour Island in The Bahamas
One of the top hotels on Harbour Island in The Bahamas has expanded with a new villa offering. The island’s Rock House hotel has launched the new “Rock House Rental Villa,” a fully-staffed private villa for couples and families. While …
Margaritaville Continues Caribbean Expansion Push
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Anguilla Names New Director of Tourism
Anguilla has named a new director of tourism, the island’s tourist board announced. The destination has tapped tourism veteran Stacy Liburd to the role, in a move that took effect Jan. 4. “We have put together a very strong Board …
Saint Lucia Is Getting a New Adults-Only Resort
The SoCo Hotel company is expanding with a new resort in Saint Lucia, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company, whose first hotel was in Barbados, will debut a new all-inclusive in Saint Lucia on May 1, according to a SoCo …
Sonesta St Maarten Launches On-Property Testing Option
Sonesta Resorts St Maarten has launched a new rapid-testing program for guests, the company told Caribbean Journal. The property, which is comprised of the adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point and the family-friendly Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, will offer Abbott PAnbio rapid …
How to Take an Extended Vacation in Grand Bahama
The Bahamas recently launched its BEATS, or Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay, which allows visitors to live and work remotely in the country for up to a year. And now a host of properties in Grand Bahama have launched special …
Top Turks and Caicos Villa Sold
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The 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021
The past year has changed a lot about the travel industry. What hasn’t changed is the world’s love affair with the Caribbean — and while intrepid travelers have already been returning to the region’s shores, demand (and arrival numbers) are expected …
How to Get an Office on the Beach in Aruba
With the recent rise fo remote work, more and more Caribbean destinations are courting longer-term visitors to take their “mobile” office with them. But one Caribbean hotel is taking things a step further — they’ll even give you an office …
Caribbean Airlines Suspends Cuba Flights
Caribbean Airlines has announced the suspension of all of its flights to Havana, Cuba. The move took immediate effect this week, and will be in place “until further notice,” according to a statement from the Trinidad-based company. The move comes …
Caribbean Mourns Sandals Resorts Founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor The Caribbean is mourning one of the titan’s of the region’s tourism industry, with the passing of Gordon “Butch” Stewart, the founder and chairman of Sandals Resorts International. Stewart was 79. Stewart was known for …
St Kitts and Nevis Extends Suspension of British Airways Flights
St Kitts and Nevis has extended its suspension of service from the United Kingdom until Jan. 16, 2021. International travelers who arrive from the U.K. will be required to quarantine at their hotel for the duration of their stay in …
The Four Seasons Anguilla Has a New General Manager
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla has named a new general manager, the property announced this week. The Anguilla luxury resort has tapped Diego Angarita for the role. Angarita, a native of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is returning to the …
The Cool List: The 10 Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2021
Now in its ninth year, CJ’s Cool List has always sought to inspire different kinds of getaways — to hotels with personality, with purpose. And the latest edition is a journey through a diverse portfolio of places to stay, from mountain …
