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Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet Debuts Vegan Eatery

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A Must-Visit Sustainable Tourism Conference in the Caribbean

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By the Caribbean Journal staff A major Caribbean tourism conference is making its return this year with the relaunch of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference. The “Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development,” or STC, will focus on leveraging social entrepreneurship as a strategy for social and economic empowerment. As part of a program […]

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Aruba’s New Year-Round Flights From New York

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dutch Caribbean’s most-visited travel destination is getting more new flights from New York. Aruba will soon be the beneficiary of year-round nonstop flights from New York’s LaGuardia Airport, according to an announcement from American Airlines. The New York-Aruba flights, which had previously been operating only seasonally, will become year-round […]

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In the BVI, It’s Christmas in July

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Beaches, parties, yachts, turquoise waters, cocktails and spectacular music. If a BVI vacation feels like Christmas in July, well, it actually is. This year is the latest annual edition of the BVI’s Christmas in July event, a popular weekend party held on Virgin Gorda’s Pond Bay Beach. The party is […]

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Royal Caribbean Orders Another New LNG Cruise Ship

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean Cruises is adding another new ship to its growing fleet. The company has entered into an agreement with Meyer Turku to order a third “Icon-class” ship, slated for delivery in 2025. The as-yet-unnamed ship will join two other Icon-class ships already in development, scheduled for delivery in 2022 […]

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Air France Taps Martinique Chef for New Menus

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Air France is adding a taste of the French Caribbean to its menus. The French carrier has tapped Martinique-born star chef Marcel Ravin to add new “signature” dishes its business and economy menus. Ravin’s culinary expressions will be available for customers on flights between Paris and Guadeloupe, Martinique and French […]


In the BVI, It’s Christmas in July

By the Caribbean Journal staff Air France is adding a taste of the French Caribbean to its menus. The French carrier has tapped Martinique-born star chef Marcel Ravin to add new “signature” dishes its business and economy menus. Ravin’s culinary expressions will be available for customers on flights between Paris and Guadeloupe, Martinique and French […]

American Airlines Launching New Nonstop Flights to Jamaica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Montego Bay is booming. The Jamaican travel hub, which is seeing a massive boost in new airlift in 2019, will get another lift in November with the launch of new daily American Airlines flights from New York. The JFK-Montego Bay flights will officially launch Nov. 21, according to American, which […]

The Hyatt Regency Trinidad Has a New Hydroponic Garden

By the Caribbean Journal staff The leading hotel in Trinidad and Tobago has debuted a major new green initiative: a hydroponic garden. The Hyatt Regency Trinidad is using its newest eco-friendly program to grow high-quality, fresh ingredients including kale, arugula, peppermint, lemongrass, cherry tomatoes, peppers and a variety of lettuce. The hotel’s chefs will use […]

Puerto Rico’s St Regis Bahia Beach Has a New Chef

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico has appointed Javier Arango Salazar as its new Executive Chef. Chef Arango will oversee the culinary direction for the resort, including Paros, its signature Greek fine dining restaurant; the St. Regis Bar, and Seagrapes, which is located next to the resort’s […]