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What Are the Current Sandals and Beaches Commissions for Travel Agents? 

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Sandals just wrapped up its Global Sales Conference, a five-day retreat with more than 200 delegates ranging from company execs to government officials in Jamaica.  The event featured a look ahead for the Beaches and Sandals brands, along with an […]

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Bimini’s Airport Has a New Runway — And Can Now Receive Passenger Jets 

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In a major milestone for South Bimini’s airport, the island welcomed a flight on a Boeing 737 jet this week.  The inaugural Boeing 737 flight by Bahamasair touched down this weekend, a huge leap forward for the airport as part […]

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Puerto Rico’s New Adults-Only Luxury Hotel Is Now Taking Bookings 

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The history. The music. The food (perhaps the most underrated thing about the city, actually). The art scene. San Juan, Puerto Rico is as vibrant and dynamic a place as you’ll find in the Caribbean. But for years the beloved […]

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Machel Montano, the Caribbean’s Biggest Soca Superstar, Just Made His “Tiny Desk” Debut 

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He’s one of the Caribbean’s biggest music stars: Machel Montano, the Trinidadian artist who is arguably the biggest soca star in the world.  And now Montano has made his way to one of the hottest “stages” in the music world […]


One of Antigua’s Hottest Eateries Just Reopened in a New Spot

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One of Antigua’s hottest tables has officially reopened in a new location, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Rokuni, the Asian-inspired eatery that’s been one of the island’s top culinary destinations since it first opened in 2021, has debuted its new location […]


This Saint Lucia Resort Now Has a “Double Rewards” Offer for Travel Agents 

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One of Saint Lucia’s most popular adults-only resorts has unveiled a new “double” offer for travel agents.  The Serenity at Coconut Bay resort has a new Double Bonus Offer, which gives agents the opportunity to earn up to $300 for […]

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Travelers Keep Flocking to This Caribbean Island Famous for Beaches, Diving and a Colorful, Historic Capital 

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The colorful streets of Willemstad. The pristine, uncrowded beaches on the west coast. The party scene at Mambo. The floating bridge. Those Dutch Treat fries. The blissfully refreshing batidos. The unique, authentic hotels, from luxury resorts to dive spots.  Curacao […]


Kimpton’s New Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Is Now Targeting a Summer Debut 

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The highly-anticipated first-ever all-inclusive Kimpton resort is now planning a summer debut, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Kimpton Tres Rios Riviera Maya is now taking reservations for stays beginning August. 1, according to Kimpton’s booking engine.  The property will […]


This New Dominican Republic Beach Resort Is Now Taking Bookings 

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Wyndham’s newest resort in the Caribbean is now taking bookings, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana is accepting reservations for stays beginning March 4, according to the company.  The Uvero Alto-area beach resort has 620 suites […]

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Delta Just Started New Flights to Two Caribbean Islands: Aruba and St Maarten 

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The sugar-white-sand beaches in Aruba. The endless beach bars in St Martin and St Maarten. Two bucket list destinations, two Caribbean islands, two brand-new routes for Delta Air Lines.  The fast-growing carrier has officially added new routes to Aruba and […]


Barbados Kicks Off Cruise Season With First-Ever Visit By New Ritz-Carlton Yacht

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Cruise season is now underway in Barbados, and the island kicked things off with a major new arrival: Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma ship.  The brand-new 224-suite boutique ship made its first call in Bridgetown last week.  “The Ritz-Carlton brand is […]


Nassau and Paradise Island Set to Host Major Aviation Conference 

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The hemisphere’s top aviation conference is set for Nassau and Paradise Island next month.  The Routes Americas 2025 conference, the top air service development event in all of the Americas, will be held in The Bahamas from Feb. 10-12.  This […]