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Norwegian Launches Fort Lauderdale-Martinique Flights

By Alexander Britell Low-cost carrier Norwegian officially launched its first ever flights from Fort Lauderdale to Martinique on Monday, kicking off the new nonstop service with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and some French Caribbean flair. (The flight was welcomed at Martinique’s […]

Martinique’s Major New Airport Expansion Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff The increasingly popular Caribbean destination of Martinique is looking to expand and upgrade its airport. The Aime Cesaire Airport Authority has presented plans for its new airport extension project, which will nearly double the size […]

Martinique Quickly Back to Business After Maria

By the Caribbean Journal staff The French Caribbean island of Martinique was spared after Tuesday’s encounter with Hurricane Irma, officials said. Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport reopened on Tuesday morning, with ports scheduled to reopen on Thursday. “In Martinique, reconnaissance […]

Norwegian Extends New York-Martinique Flights

Norwegian Air has announced the extension of its flights between New York City and Martinique. The carrier has announced plans to extend its thrice-weekly service through the end of April 2017. Norwegian’s flights operate Tuesdays, Thursdays ad Saturdays between New […]

The 10 Best Airports in the Caribbean – 2016

These days, flying can be so stressful and soul-destroying that by the time you’ve navigated check-in, security and all the chaos of the concourse you’re desperate for a vacation – even if you didn’t need one before. Which is why […]

Norwegian Launching Flights From New York to Martinique, Guadeloupe

Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell In a significant boost to the French Caribbean, Norwegian announced Thursday it would be launching flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe. The major launch includes flights from Boston, Baltimore/Washington and New York to both […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Airports – 2015

These days, getting there isn’t always half the fun. Long lines and having to practically undress at the Security checkpoint can make flying more fraught than fab. Which is why we love transiting through these Caribbean hubs, which take the […]

14 Caribbean Art Galleries You Should Visit in 2014

Last week, we highlighted some of the ways to explore the Caribbean beyond the beach: namely, by visiting museums. But there are also scores of small, excellent art galleries across the region, from small boutiques to larger exhibition spaces. This […]

The Best Caribbean Airports — 2014

What makes a good airport? These days, air travel is rarely easy, so when we get to the airport there are few factors that really determine the quality of the experience. Most importantly, it needs to be clean, it needs […]

Burger King Announces Expansion to Martinique, Guadeloupe

By the Caribbean Journal staff Miami-based Burger King Worldwide has announced a planned expansion to Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. The company will be opening three new restaurants in the French Caribbean, beginning with a Burger King at the […]

Lurel Urges French Overseas Departments to “Break the Chains of Fate”

Above: Point a Pitre, Guadeloupe (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff French Overseas Minister Victorin Lurel urged the French overseas departments to “break the chains of fate” in his 2013 New Year’s address. Guadeloupe’s Lurel, who first sent out […]

Martinique Continues Tourism Growth

Above: Fort-de-France, Martinique By Alexander Britell ST KITTS — Martinique, the French overseas department north of St Lucia and known as the “Isle of Flowers,” is reporting continued growth in its tourism sector. The island saw a 12.7 percent increase […]

Jamaica’s Cruise Industry Is Growing, Buoyed by Royal Caribbean and Disney