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Antigua and Barbuda Launches “Honeymoon Registry”

JetBlue Adding New Nonstop Flights to Costa Rica

By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue is adding a new nonstop route to San Jose, Costa Rica. The New York City-based carrier is launching a new thrice-weekly route between New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and San Jose, Costa Rica. …

The Caribbean’s Best New Rum Festival Is In Martinique

By the Caribbean Journal staff Lovers of the best rums in the Caribbean can unite on the French Caribbean island of Martinique next month for the region’s newest, hottest rum festival. It’s called the Martinique Rhum Awards, and it’s a …

A Spectacular New Place to Stay in Los Cabos

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new place to stay in Los Cabos, and it’s instantly one of the most spectacular accommodations in Mexico. Palace Resorts has unveiled the opening of the new Royal Residence at its Le Blanc …

Turks and Caicos’ Rock House Breaks Ground

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor The first-ever cliffside hotel in Turks and Caicos has officially broken ground. Grace Bay Resorts has announced the groundbreaking of phase one of Rock House, the first residential resort tucked into the limestone cliffs of Providenciales’ …

Royal Caribbean to Create New “Destinations” in Bahamas, Mexico

By Alexander Britell Royal Caribbean opened eyes earlier this year when it submitted a letter of intent to purchase The Bahamas’ Grand Lucayan resort, the first move of its kind for the company. Now, the company is shedding some light …

Airbnb Launching New “Luxe” Program

By the Caribbean Journal staff Airbnb is looking to expand its footprint in the luxury travel sector. While the company already owned Luxury Retreats, the new Airbnb Luxe looks to create another level of bespoke travel experience that include “access …

Swoop Adding New Nonstop Flights to Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Swoop, WestJet Airlines’ new low-cost carrier, is adding a new destination in Mexico. The airline has released its new winter schedule, with plans to launch a pair of new twice-weekly services from Edmonton and Winnipeg …

Waldorf Astoria Expanding to Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Waldorf Astoria hotel brand is making its debut in Mexico. The Hilton Hotels luxury brand is taking over the former Resort at Pedregal in Los Cabos, with the first-ever Waldorf Astoria in Mexico set …

Prince’s Turks and Caicos Villa Sold

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos villa formerly owned by music legend Prince has been sold. The sprawling estate in Turks and Caicos’s Turtle Tail area in Providenciales has been sold for $10.8 million, according to Turks …

Air Canada Expanding St Kitts Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff In the latest boost for St Kitts’ ongoing airlift boom, Air Canada has announced the addition of a second weekly flight to the Caribbean destination. Air Canada will be launching a second weekly nonstop flight …

Finding Margaritaville in Grand Cayman

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton It’s may not be a surprise when you get to the check-in desk and find an ice-cold margarita waiting for you. What may be a surprise is just how good a margarita it really …

AC Hotel Officially Opens in Jamaica

By the Caribbean Journal staff The first-ever AC Hotel in Jamaica has officially opened its doors in the heart of Kingston. Marriott’s design-focused boutique hotel brand has launched its new outpost in Kingston, a 219-room hotel that becomes the second …

Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Slides

By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean hotel occupancy declined for the second straight month in May, albeit at slower pace than the previous month, according to new data from hotel analytics firm STR. Caribbean hotel occupancy was 63.3 percent last …

5 Caribbean Inns to Visit Right Now

They’re somewhere between boutique hotel and bed and breakfast, full of character and charm. The inns of the region are a portal to the soul of the Caribbean, small works of art sculpted by innkeepers who put their passion and, …

Southwest Airlines’ New Jamaica Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Montego Bay’s 2019 airlift boom has continued with the launch of a new nonstop Southwest Airlines route. The low-cost carrier has officially launched a new weekly route from St. Louis, MO to Montego Bay, Jamaica’s …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Bay in Turks and Caicos

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dianna Beehler, who sent in this lovely shot of Sapodilla Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send …

5 Reasons to Visit Aruba This Summer

The old capital of San Nicolas teems with color on a weekday afternoon, with bold murals popping up all over the city, teeming with artistic energy. Far on the other side of the island, kitesurfers take a break at the …

Jamaica’s Airports Are Adding More Immigration Kiosks

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is looking to reduce waiting time for travelers at its two main airports in Montego Bay and Kingston. The country’s government is planning to add more automated border-crossing kiosks to both Sangster and Norman …