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Carnival to Start Sailing to Private Bahamian Destination

Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to begin sailing to the private Bahamian destination of Princess Cays. Carnival ships will make 40 calls to the destination called Princess Cays in 2017, and 98 calls in 2018. Princess Cays is located […]

25 Caribbean Destinations to Visit in 2017

Our annual Where to Travel list isn’t about the Caribbean you know. It’s about the Caribbean you have yet to discover. This is all about the places you may have never thought about, destinations that will fascinate you and move you; […]

How to Experience Cuba with Peggy Goldman’s Friendly Planet

When Peggy Goldman fell into a chance 36 years ago to organize a journey to Israel for 200 Holocaust survivors, her lack of experience in the industry didn’t deter her ambition to transform lives through the power of travel. That […]

The Best Caribbean Islands for Adventure

We love a lazy beach day as much as anyone else but we also recognize that there’s so much more to do in our favorite part of the world than just soaking up the sun and sipping a rummy cocktail. […]

13 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Tortola

This is the hub of the British Virgin Islands: Tortola, the green-hilled beauty that is both the heart and the launching point for all of the BVI archipelago, whether you’re taking a sailing charter, or hopping to an island Virgin […]

Grand Bahama Tourism Begins Rebuilding After Hurricane

Grand Bahama, particularly the island’s western end, was one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew earlier this month. Now, the process of rebuilding has begun, as an assessment continues of the state of the island’s hotel infrastructure. “We […]

Richard Branson Launches Virgin Voyages

Virgin’s cruise endeavor has a new brand By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Sir Richard Branson’s new Caribbean cruise line is moving forward, and it’s got a new name. At a press conference in Miami on Tuesday, the new cruise line […]

The 10 Best Vacations for Caribbean Getaways

If you are heading to the Caribbean for all-inclusive vacations, we’re here to help. It’s the perfect marriage of romance and convenience, of luxury and comfort. So if you need to get away with your favorite travel companions, this is […]

The Bahamas Travel Awards 2016

It’s one of the wider region’s most popular destinations, and the Bahamas remains a tourism power in the Caribbean. That’s because the Bahamas isn’t just a single destination — it’s a multitude of destinations from the urban appeal of downtown nassau […]

A New Miami Bimini Ferry

There’s a new way to get to Bimini — quickly, thanks to a new Miami Bimini Ferry service. Resorts World Bimini and FRS Group have announced a new ferry that launches Friday between Miami and Bimini, the closest Bahamian island […]

Six Fun Things to Do in Nassau

Whether you’re in Nassau for a few hours on a cruise excursion or you’re lucky enough to enjoy a longer stay, know that there’s plenty to do and see beyond Bay Street or your resort’s beach. We’ve rounded up a […]

This Caribbean Island Is Growing New Coral. And It Just Got a Big Boost.

Bonaire’s pioneering coral restoration efforts are getting a big boost. The Dutch government has granted the Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire new one-time funding to further develop its activities on the island. The project, which first launched in 2012 with the […]

Eustatia Island: A New Caribbean Private Island Villa Resort

It’s one of the most-sought-after islands in the Caribbean: Eustatia Island, set in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda. And now it’s home to one of the region’s most exclusive villa experiences. Much like nearby Necker Island (home to Richard […]

Why Aruba Just Banned Plastic Bags

A major environmental push in Aruba By Juliet D. Carvalhal Op-Ed Contributor At a beach cleanup in 2014 where I hosted a few teenage students from the environmental club I was volunteering to coach, I asked them a few questions […]

St Martin Eyes Developer for Major New Marigot Bay Harbour Project

St Martin has big plans for Marigot Bay Harbour. The French Caribbean tourism hub has launched an international tender for developers looking to enter into an economic investment partnership for a “sustainable tourism project” on the site. The project includes […]

Carnival Extends Visits to Cozumel

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its cruise calls to Cozumel, the company announced. The company has extended the length of time its ships spend in Cozumel on more than 750 voyages. On the new “Cozumel Plus”itineraries, guests can try a […]

The 10 Best Ways to Retire in the Caribbean

Retiring well is a subjective matter. For some it’s time to kick back and watch the world go by. For others it’s time to put it into high-gear and create an altogether new life. There are many stories about people […]

10 Caribbean Islands to Visit This Spring

Maybe you’re looking for a classic beach getaway. Maybe you’re looking for an adventurous jaunt to an eco-resort. Or maybe you’re looking for a foodie holiday. Spring is one of the best times to visit the Caribbean — the crowds thin […]

The 10 Best Getaways to Try in Mexico

All inclusive Mexico: it’s a different part of the country, and often a very comfortable and luxurious one. We’ve always said that there’s no shortage of top All Inclusive Mexico resorts, particularly the eastern coast of Mexico. Indeed, the 81-mile stretch between Puerto […]

The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Hotels for 2016

It’s often been said that if you have to ask how much something costs, you can’t afford it. The same is true of cool — if you have to ask why a place is cool, you’re never going to get it. […]

A Great Idea in Terre de Haut

A great afternoon By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It seemed like a good idea at the time. Our ship, Windstar Cruises’ Windsurf, had dropped anchor just offshore from Terre De Haut, one of the islands in Guadeloupe’s archipelago. Passengers […]

These are the New Caribbean Hotels for 2016

The new and soon-to-open hotels worth checking out this year By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We aren’t holding our breath for the opening of the Bahamas’ troubled Baha Mar project next year, but we are getting excited about the […]

Six Reasons Why You Should Visit Montserrat

A unique island in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Before I visited, I knew only two things about Montserrat. One: It was the home of Arrow, of “Hot, Hot, Hot” fame. And two: It had been devastated […]

The Hippest Restaurant in Great Bay, St Maarten

You’re just off the cruise ship, off the water taxi from the Port of St Maarten and on the wharf in Great Bay. Or maybe you’ve just finished an afternoon of shopping on Front Street. So what if you’re looking […]

The Best Caribbean Destinations for Solo Travelers

Sometimes you have to get away. There’s no time to find a buddy to join you on your trip, or you just want some alone time. But solo travel has become much more commonplace, whether you’re in need of a […]

An Evening in Marigot

One night in the French Caribbean By Alexander Britell MARIGOT —Just the hum of a generator and the distant chirp of a coqui frog. This was low season in Marigot, that forgotten Caribbean capital often overshadowed by its cruise hub neighbor, […]

The State of Dominica’s Tourism Sector After Erika

How Dominica is faring By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Dominica has begun to rebuild after the devastation of Tropical Storm Erika. The country’s tourism board says that assessments to the country’s infrastructure, including roads, bridges, sites, and attractions, are underway. […]

Carnival Expanding Shore Offerings

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its shore excursion offerings, with new exclusive landside experiences, customized private tours and additional enhancements for families, the company said this week. With these additions, Carnival now offers nearly 1,200 […]

Delta Is Adding a New Route and More Flights to Turks and Caicos