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Cayman Islands Tourism Growing at Torrid Pace

American Airlines Ramps Up Bonaire Service

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is extending its recent expansion to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire to year-round service, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means a total of four weekly flights from Miami International Airport to Bonaire, …

Jamaica Has a Very Cool New Resort

By Alexander Britell There’s a new hotel in Montego Bay — and it’s rather unlike any of its neighbors. In the heart of the tourism capital’s “Hip Strip” the new S Hotel Jamaica has opened its doors, a trendy, design-forward retreat …

Jazz at Lincoln Center to Team With Saint Lucia Jazz Festival

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the biggest names in the world of jazz is partnering with the Caribbean’s leading jazz festival. This year’s Saint Lucia Jazz Festival will be produced in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. This …

Sun Country Is Adding More Caribbean Flights

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Sun Country Airlines is expanding again in the Caribbean, with a pair of new routes to the region. The low-cost carrier has announced plans to launch new seasonal service from Dallas-Fort Worth to Montego Bay, Jamaica …

5 Great Caribbean Destinations for Valentine’s Day

The chirp of tree frogs, the rush of the waves, the shimmer of a Caribbean moonscape. It’s less than a month away — but is there anywhere more romantic to spend this Valentine’s Day than the Caribbean? This year’s Valentine’s Day …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset on the Beach in Barbados

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Keith Pledger, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset on the beach in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it …

Rum Journal: The Best Rum Bar in St Martin

By Alexander Britell GRAND CASE – There’s always something new to discover on Grand Case Boulevard, a corner unseen, a tiny alley overlooked. It’s a street that has lived many lives — including this latest one, a renaissance in the wake …

Saint Lucia Mulls Second Cruise Port

By the Caribbean Journal staff Saint Lucia is planning to build a second cruise port on the island, according to Prime Minister Allen Chastanet. The plan for the “southern” cruise port would be near the Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux …

What to Expect on Carnival’s Newest Ship, Mardi Gras

By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the first look at its highly-anticipated new Mardi Gras ship. The ship, named as a nod to the line’s first ship in 1972, has already launched construction. The 20-deck ship, …

Luxe Villas Reopen on Anguilla’s Long Bay Beach

By the Caribbean Journal staff A portfolio of luxury villas has made its return on the island of Anguilla, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Santosha Villa Estate and the Sand Villa, Sea Villa and Sky Villa at Anguilla’s Long Bay …

Mayakoba’s New Toes-in-the-Sand Eatery

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a hip toes-in-the-sand eatery in the heart of the tony Mayakoba community on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. The Andaz Mayakoba Resort has debuted its new Sotavento beach restaurant, under the stewardship of executive …

The Moorings Has a New Destination: Martinique

By the Caribbean Journal staff Leading yacht charter company The Moorings has added a new destination in the Caribbean: the French Caribbean island of Martinique. The entry to Martinique will include bareboat and skippered charters on both sail and power …

American Airlines Is Adding a New Route to St Kitts

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts is seeing a veritable boom in new airlift in recent months, with another carrier expanding to the destination: American Airlines. The world’s largest airline is adding a new route from Dallas-Fort Worth to …

The Easiest All-Inclusive Vacations in the Caribbean

There’s something to be said for easy all-inclusive vacations: a nonstop flight, a reasonable drive from the airport, all-inclusive food and beverage and unlimited sun and sand. But some vacations are even easier than others. Several Caribbean destinations have particular …

Bermuda Launching First-Ever Spa Month

By the Caribbean Journal staff Historic charm, world-class golf and, yes, quite a few terrific spas. And now the Atlantic island of Bermuda is upping its wellness game, with the launch of its first-ever Spa Month in February. The new …

More Details on Fairmont Saint Lucia Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Fairmont brand is expanding in the Caribbean, with its second regional property coming to the island of Saint Lucia. The project, which will be set in Sunset Bay, Choiseul on the southwestern corner of …

Turks and Caicos Real Estate Continues to Sizzle

By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos is one of the Caribbean’s most sizzling real estate markets — and it’s a trend that continued last year. Turks and Caicos saw overall real estate sales volume of just under $256 …

Saint Lucia Tourism Just Set Another Visitor Record

By the Caribbean Journal staff Saint Lucia’s tourism industry had another record-setting year in 2018, according to a new report from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. The destination reported a total of 1,218,294 visitors in 2018, a 10.2 percent increase …