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The Bahamas’ Resorts World Bimini Is Reopening
The Resorts World Bimini resort in The Bahamas is reopening Dec. 26, Caribbean Journal has learned. The casino resort on North Bimini has been shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic. “Resorts World Bimini couldn’t be happier to be opening its doors […]
An Inside Look at the Transformed Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana
After a recent visit to the Dominican Republic by Caribbean Journal, it appears as though new COVID-19-related safety measures are making hotel guests feel comfortable booking at AMResorts’ two hottest properties in the country. CJ was on hand recently as […]
More Airlines Relaunch Flights to Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia has gotten a major boost with the relaunch of four international flight routes to the island, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes the return of United Airlines’ flights from Newark; JetBlue from Boston; a second American Airlines flight […]
All-Inclusive Coconut Bay Reopens in Saint Lucia
One of the Caribbean’s most popular all-inclusive resort has officially relaunched on the island of Saint Lucia, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa begins welcoming guests this weekend in Vieux Fort on the island’s picturesque […]
Green Globe Just Gave Its First-Ever Perfect Score to a Resort in Aruba
Sustainability certification body Green Globe just gave the world’s first-ever perfect score to a resort in Aruba. The Dutch Caribbean island’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, long one of the Caribbean’s greenest hotels, is also the region’s first-ever carbon net-zero […]
Belize Just Updated Its Travel Protocols
Belize, which reopened for tourism earlier this month, has announced a new set of protocols headlined by a relaxation of the restrictions on movement for visitors. Belize has expanded its “Safe Corridor” for tourists to include all of its “Gold […]
St Kitts and Nevis to Reopen for Tourism on Oct. 31
St Kitts and Nevis has revealed that the twin-island federation will reopen for tourism on Oct. 31. The was recently designated as a “No Travel Notice” required destination by the CDC, due to having had only 19 cases to date […]
Turks and Caicos Has Its First Green Globe-Certified Hotels
Providenciales’ Ocean Club Resorts have become the first-ever hotels in Turks and Caicos to receive Green Globe certification. The Grace Bay Beach properties are comprised of the Ocean Club and Ocean Club West resorts. “Ocean Club Resorts strives to be […]
Saint Lucia’s Fond Doux Plantation Is Open Again
One of Saint Lucia’s most beloved hotels is open again, Caribbean Journal has learned. The family-owned Fond Doux Plantation in Soufriere has received its COVID-19 certification, the Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association confirmed this week. The Green Globe-certified boutique […]
Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Resorts Collection Keeps Getting Greener
Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Resorts hotel collection keeps getting greener. Bay Gardens, Saint Lucia’s largest locally-owned and operated resort group, has again received Green Globe Gold certification, awarded to members who have been certified for five years in a row. […]
This Top Caribbean Adults-Only Resort Just Reopened
Serenity at Coconut Bay, one of the Caribbean’s leading adults-only all-inclusive hotels, has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The boutique luxury resort at the southern tip of Saint Lucia reopened its doors earlier this month. The property has received […]
St Kitts and Nevis to Reopen Its Borders in October
St Kitts and Nevis is planning to reopen its borders for international tourism, according to Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris. Harris said the twin-island federation expected to reopen its borders in October, allowing for the resumption of air and sea […]
9 Saint Lucia Resorts That Are Open Right Now
Saint Lucia was one of the first destinations to relaunch tourism when the island reopened its borders at the beginning of June, and it’s open to tourists including those from the United States. What you’ll find in Saint Lucia are […]
Saint Lucia’s Marigot Bay Resort to Reopen in October
Saint Lucia’s Marigot Bay Resort will be reopening on Oct. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. Long one of the leading places to stay in Saint Lucia, the resort is most recent to meet the island’s strong COVID-19 hospitality certification protocols. […]
New Prescreening Portal for Travelers to the US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands, which reopened for tourism last month and has updated some of its protocols for incoming visitors, has launched a new pre-screening portal for all travelers visiting the destination. In other words, if you’re planning to visit […]
Turks and Caicos Is Now Open for Tourism
The Turks and Caicos Islands is open again for tourism. The British Overseas Territory officially reopened its borders for tourism on July 22. So what should travelers know? All visitors need to complete a “TCI Assured Pre-Travel Authorization” application to […]
How to Visit Jamaica Right Now
The island of Jamaica first reopened its borders for tourism on June 15, and now the destination has put in place some revised measures for travelers. Most notably, Jamaica is now requiring all travelers from what it deems “high-risk” areas, […]
All-Inclusive Secrets Cap Cana Reopens in the Dominican Republic
The Secrets Cap Cana resort has officially reopened in the Dominican Republic’s most exclusive enclave. The 457-room all-inclusive resort began welcoming guests again on July 15. The move comes after the Dominican Republic relaunched its tourism industry on July 1. […]
Mexico’s Isla Mujeres Is Open for Tourism
It’s just 18 minutes from Cancun by boat, just 4.3 miles long and less than half a mile wide — and the tiny island of Isla Mujeres still remains something of a well-guarded secret. It wasn’t until a few decades ago […]
How Citizenship by Investment Is Fueling Caribbean Hotel and Real Estate Development
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Citizenship by investment programs, which confer citizenship for buyers who meet a certain investment threshold, have been quietly fueling a surge in resort and real estate developments across the Caribbean. At the forefront of that […]
How to Visit Saint Lucia — And Where You Can Stay
Saint Lucia, which first reopened its borders to tourism on June 4, is updating its travel protocols for visiting the island. The biggest change, which will go into effect on July 9, will require travelers to obtain a negative PCR […]
Belize Is Reopening for Tourism in August
Belize will open its international airport on August 15, 2020, as part of the country’s five-phase re-opening strategy for tourism. The opening of Belize City’s Philip Goldman International Airport will kick off Belize’s third phase of re-opening, allowing for further […]
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean Are Now Open for Travel
The Mexican Caribbean, including Cancun, Grand Costa Maya (Bacalar, Chetumal, Mahahual), Costa Mujeres, Maya Ka’an, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum), and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres have now reopened to visitors, with […]
Jamaica’s Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort to Reopen
The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Jamaica is reopening on July 10. The reopening is part of a phased reopening plan for the company’s resorts in the wider region. Palladium will be allowing guests who had reserved […]
Mexican Caribbean Launches New Health and Safety Program
As it prepares for the return of travelers, the Mexican Caribbean has launched a new program to ensure high sanitary standards in the tourism industry. Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez, the Governor of Quintana Roo, which is home to popular destinations like […]
How Aruba Is Adapting for the Return of Tourism
Aruba has signaled its intent to reopen its borders for tourism as early as June 15, and now the destination has unveiled a stringent new health and safety program called the “Aruba Health and Happiness Code.” The cleaning and hygiene […]
Saint Lucia to Reopen for Tourism on June 4
You will soon be able to visit the Caribbean again — with the island of Saint Lucia the first Caribbean destination to officially reopen for tourism on June 4. Saint Lucia Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee announced the move, which is […]
How AMResorts Is Making Its Hotels Cleaner
Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts has introduced a new 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene program CleanComplete Verification, the company said this week. The CleanComplete Verification program expands the “standards of quality and cleanliness” at the company’s 58 beachfront branded properties across […]
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