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Frontier Airlines Launching New Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica
Frontier Airlines is expanding again in the Caribbean, with the low-cost carrier set to launch new flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. In May, Frontier will launch new service from Miami to Montego Bay, Jamaica. “We’re excited […]
Puerto Rico Just Reopened Two Airports
After nearly a year of using San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marin Airport as its only port of entry, Puerto Rico has reopened two more major airports on the island. Puerto Rico has just relaunched two more international airports: Rafael Hernandez […]
Alexander Hamilton’s Forgotten Caribbean Island
Since the release of the smash Broadway hit Hamilton, the Caribbean island of Nevis has been in the limelight, with visitors drawn to the Eastern Caribbean destination to see U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace in downtown Charlestown. Hamilton was […]
St Maarten Airport Gets $193M in Financing for Terminal Reconstruction
St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport has obtained $193 million in financing for the completion of its terminal reconstruction project, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, […]
From Aruba to Jamaica, 9 Beaches With Built-in Social Distancing
Social distancing is one of the hardest parts about COVID-19: we all miss our family and friends, and it’s made even worse when you feel like you’ve been trapped in your house for months. What if, however, you could stay […]
Saint Lucia Begins Work on $175 Million Airport Transformation
The long-awaited redevelopment of Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport has begun. The $175 million project, which will see the transformation of the island’s busiest airport, had been in the works for more than a decade until breaking ground last year. […]
Dominican Republic to Reopen for Tourism July 1
The entire country of the Dominican Republic will open up for international tourism beginning July 1, according to Lucien Echavarria, director at the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. In an exclusive interview with Caribbean Journal, Echavarria said about […]
Cancun Airport Traffic Continues to Rebound
After a sluggish 2019, traffic at Cancun International Airport is rebounding, according to the latest numbers from parent company ASUR. Cancun Airport handled a total of 2.277 million passengers in January, representing a 4.1 percent increase compared to the same […]
St Thomas Is Getting A New Cigar Lounge
In a boost for locals and visitors to one of the Caribbean’s busiest cruise ports, St Thomas will soon be home to a brand-new cigar lounge. It’s called The Pelican Shop, and it will be set in St Thomas’ A.H. […]
Cancun Air Traffic Showing Improvement
Cancun International Airport had another solid month in November, the latest data from parent company ASUR show. After what was a sluggish year for most of 2019, the airport has picked up steam in recent months. Indeed, traffic in Cancun […]
InterCaribbean Launching Punta Cana-BVI Flights
Turks and Caicos-based regional airline interCaribbean Airways is adding another new intra-Caribbean route, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning Jan. 15, 2020, interCaribbean will launch new service between Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. […]
Cancun Airport Traffic Showing Improvement
Cancun saw a jump in air traffic in September, according to the latest data from Mexico-based ASUR, which manages the destination’s airport. Cancun International Airport saw a 1.2 percent increase in passenger traffic last month, with a total of 1.748 […]
Carnival Is Adding Another Cruise Ship in Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line is adding another new cruise ship in Galveston, the company said this week. Carnival will be adding its Carnival Radiance ship to Texas in May 2021, joining three other ships that will be homeported in Galveston all […]
A New Way to Fly to Cancun
Cancun has long been the busiest airport in the wider Caribbean region, and it’s about to get even busier. Spirit Airlines has announced plans to launch a new thrice-weekly flight from Nashville, TN to Cancun. The new service, which will […]
Air Canada Expanding St Kitts Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff In the latest boost for St Kitts’ ongoing airlift boom, Air Canada has announced the addition of a second weekly flight to the Caribbean destination. Air Canada will be launching a second weekly nonstop flight […]
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 […]
St Maarten Looks to Boost Philipsburg Nightlife
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the Caribbean’s busiest cruise destinations – but when the ships depart and the sun goes down, Philipsburg, St Maarten tends to get quiet. A new project is looking to change that, however. Set […]
Cancun Airport Continues Strong Traffic Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff Two Mexican Caribbean airports are among the hottest in the region. According to new data from Mexican company ASUR, which manages eight airports in Mexico, both Cancun and Cozumel are seeing continued surging air traffic […]
New Hire to Lead USVI Cruise Push
By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands is looking to deepen its ties in the cruise industry, and has announced a major new hire to spearhead the strategy. The USVI Department of Tourism has tapped industry specialist Joe […]
Le Sereno St Barth Is Reopening Dec. 1
By the Caribbean Journal staff This season is expected to be one of the busiest on St Barth in years, in large part due to the timed relaunch of the vast majority of the island’s leading hotels. Another property reopening […]
WestJet Seeing Big Traffic Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian carrier WestJet had big traffic numbers in August, according to the latest data report from the company. WestJet reported 2.73 billion revenue passenger miles last month, an 8.1 percent increase compared to the same […]
Cancun Airport Growth Continues
By the Caribbean Journal staff Cancun International Airport continues to show surging growth, according to the latest data report from ASUR, which manages the airport. Cancun reported 2.158 million passengers in December, a 7.2 percent increase over the same period […]
Port Canaveral Just Set a New Passenger Record
By the Caribbean Journal staff Florida’s Port Canaveral just set a new record for cruise passenger movements, the port announced in a statement this week. Port Canaveral has logged 4.5 million cruise passenger movements so far in 2017, already outpacing […]
What’s Next for Caribbean Hotels?
By Fatima Thompson CJ Contributor While the Caribbean recovers from one of the busiest and most destructive hurricane seasons of the past several decades, many questions exist regarding the impact these tragic storms have had on recent hotel performance. While […]
Punta Cana Airport Reopens After Hurricane Maria
By the Caribbean Journal staff Punta Cana’s airport has officially reopened after the passage of Hurricane Maria, officials announced. The airport, one of the busiest in the Caribbean, welcomed three flights from Delta out of New York and Atlanta. Punta […]
Puerto Rico Reopens Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s busiest airport has reopened following Hurricane Irma. Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan is operating again, a major boost for the region given its position as the busiest airport […]
Santo Domingo Showing Cruise Growth
The Dominican Republic’s capital is showing strong growth as a cruise destination, according to the latest numbers from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. Santo Domingo has reported a total of 97,087 passengers arriving to its ports of Don Diego and […]
The Best Caribbean Cruise Ports For Shopping
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The best Caribbean ports don’t just give you a sample of the culture of the larger destination, they also provide worthy “shopportunities” at every price point. So if you want a tangible reminder of […]
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