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How Fareness Can Help You Find Your Next Caribbean Flight

The Caribbean’s tourism season is about to heat up. But if you’re planning a new getaway to the islands right now, the good news is that there are some deals to be found, particularly on your flight. That’s where Fareness […]

How Caribbean Tourism Fared in the First Quarter

The Caribbean saw a slight increase in tourist arrivals in the first quarter, helped significantly by continued strong growth from Cuba, according to the latest numbers from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The region reported 8.7 million international tourist arrivals in […]

How Southwest Airlines Fared in January

Southwest Airlines traffic continued to climb in January, according to the carrier’s latest monthly data report. The company flew 9.4 billion revenue passenger miles in January, up 4.6 percent from the 8.9 billion revenue passenger miles Southwest flew in January […]

How Caribbean Hotels Fared in 2015

How did the Caribbean hotel sector fare last year? Hotel analytics firm STR has released its final numbers for 2015, and the results were, well, mixed. Hotel occupancy growth slowed in 2015, with 1.4 percent growth to 68.8 for the […]

How Caribbean Hotels Fared in 2014

By the Caribbean Journal staff After a slow start to 2014, the Caribbean hotel sector finished strong last year, according to year-end data from STR Inc. The region’s hotel sector saw a 5.3 percent increase in occupancy in December, following […]

How the Caribbean Fared at the UN Climate Summit in New York

By Michael W Beck, PhD CJ Contributor It was a momentous week recently in New York City at the United Nations (UN) Climate Summit. The purpose of the Summit was to build energy, momentum and commitments towards a new global […]

American Airlines, US Airways Withdrawing Fares From Orbitz

Above: American Airlines planes in Miami (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines has withdrawn its fares from consumer websites powered by Orbiz, the carrier announced. The airline will also be withdrawing US Airways fares from Orbitz effective […]

How Caribbean Skiers Fared in Sochi

Above: St John’s Jasmine Campbell at Sochi By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaican bobsleigh team received much of the publicity, but a number of skiers representing Caribbean nations made their mark at the Sochi Olympics. So how did they […]

How Caribbean Hotels Fared in 2013

By Alexander Britell MIAMI — After a strong year in 2012, the Caribbean hotel industry saw growth slow slightly in 2013, according to new data from STR. After significant improvement in Caribbean hotel occupancy in 2012, the region’s hotel sector […]

Jamaica Names Police Welfare Officer

Above: Police Commissioner Owen Ellington By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has appointed former Police Commissioner Lucius Thomas to be the country’s new Police Welfare Coordinator at the Ministry of National Security, according to National Security Minister Peter Bunting. Thomas […]

Former Bahamas PM Ingraham Bids Farewell to Public Life in Abaco

Above: Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham in Abaco By the Caribbean Journal staff Former Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, whose Free National Movement government was ousted by the Progressive Liberal Party in the country’s May 7 vote, has bid farewell […]

Ahead of Monday’s Election, Guyana’s Jagdeo Gives Farewell Address

Above: Guyanese President Bharrat Jagdeo (Photo: GINA) By the Caribbean Journal staff After 12 years as Guyana’s president, Bharrat Jagdeo will not be seeking re-election, and gave his farewell speech yesterday. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life […]

Bahamas Bids Farewell to US Ambassador

Above: Bahamian Foreign Minister Brent Symonette, US Ambassador Nicole Avant and Robin Symonette (BIS Photo/Kris Symonette) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is bidding farewell to US Ambassador Nicole Avant, who has completed her two-year term and will be […]

The Top-Rated Caribbean Cruise Lines, According to Travel Advisors

It’s hard picking a cruise option these days, as the industry continues to roar back in the last few years, along with a slew of new offerings. And there’s where a seasoned Caribbean travel expert can help. To access this […]

JetBlue Is Adding a New Nonstop Route From Westchester to Puerto Rico

If you’ve been following the Caribbean lately, you know just how many new routes have been coming to Puerto Rico since the pandemic. Seemingly every week there’s a new nonstop route from somewhere in the mainland United States. It’s a […]

This St Maarten All-Inclusive Just Opened a New Eatery

St Maarten’s top all-inclusive family-friendly resort has unveiled a new dining concept, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Sonesta Mayo Beach Resort, Casino and Spa has officially debuted the new Cantina Paradiso, a Mexican-inspired eatery. The restaurant, led by Chef Francisco […]

Southwest Airlines Is Starting New Flights to Turks and Caicos, Cayman and The Bahamas

Orlando has become an increasingly important source market for Caribbean travel in recent years, with carriers like Spirit and JetBlue adding new routes to the region to destinations like Cancun, Punta Cana and Puerto Rico. Now, another carrier has is […]

Frontier Airlines Is Adding Another Caribbean Island: Trinidad

For years, Caribbean regional aviation has been a constant struggle. Intra-regional carriers have come and gone, from the old American Eagle to LIAT. But now an unlikely candidate is starting to fill the void: Frontier. The American carrier has quietly […]

Hilton Has a New Hotel in Puerto Rico

Hilton has quietly opened a new hotel in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has debuted a new Hilton Garden Inn in San Juan’s vibrant Condado district. The hotel, which has a total of 240 rooms, is set […]

You Will Soon Be Able to Fly From Puerto Rico to Barbados

Is a new Caribbean intra-regional carrier quietly developing in San Juan? Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines continues to add new routes within the Caribbean out of its new base in San Juan. That already includes St Croix, St Maarten and Cancun, […]

It Just Got Easier to Do Day Trips to Statia, Saba and St Barth

They’re three of the most charming small island destinations in the Caribbean: the Dutch Caribbean gems of Statia and Saba and the French Caribbean hotspot of St Barth. And they’re both just a quick flight from nearby St Maarten — quick […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Hotel Just Opened in Grenada

If you haven’t been to the Silversands hotel in Grenada, it’s one of the most stunning pieces of design in the entire Caribbean: striking lines, a sweeping scope and a spectacular setting on the heart of the island’s Grand Anse […]

This Top Caribbean Luxury Resort Has a New Brand

You’re up on a hillside overlooking St Barth’s particular brand of turquoise, peering out at Flamands Bay, nibbling on accras de morue and sipping on a freshly-made ti’ punch. As they say on this tiny jewel in the French Caribbean, […]

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A New Way to Travel to St Croix and St Maarten

A new San Juan-based service will add another option for travelers looking to the islands of St Croix and St Maarten. Beginning in June, Frontier Airlines is launching new flights between San Juan and both St Croix in the US […]

Frontier Airlines Is Adding Six New Nonstop Routes to Puerto Rico

Air passenger traffic is already booming in Puerto Rico, which has been experiencing an unprecedented tourism surge since the early stages of the pandemic. But one carrier continues to bet even bigger on the island: Frontier Airlines, which just announced […]

Planning a Turks and Caicos Vacation? Delta Has a New Nonstop Flight.

If you’re just emerging from a blisteringly cold winter storm, Turks and Caicos’ Grace Bay Beach sounds pretty, pretty good. That’s precisely the point of Delta’s newest flight to Providenciales. The air carrier just kicked off its newest nonstop service […]

The 10 Best Jamaica Resorts to Visit in 2024, From Montego Bay to Treasure Beach

What do you think of when you think of Jamaica? Dynamic culture, rich history, intoxicating music, vibrant food — for starters. That is all true. But Jamaica is also home to a very layered, diverse hospitality product, where hotels and resorts […]

The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, from Adults-Only to Boutique

What is an all-inclusive resort? In recent years, the answer to that question has changed dramatically. Today, all-inclusive means a resort that is at the cutting edge of travel trends, one that is catering to the demands of a massive […]

Marriott Is Opening Its New St Regis Resort In Aruba