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Nassau, Bahamas Has a Brand-New Cruise Port
The Caribbean’s top cruise destination has unveiled a completely reimagined destination in the heart of the Bahamian capital: after three years, the new Nassau Cruise Port is open. The new-look port in Nassau has a sixth cruise berth, a new […]
Junkanoo Is Back in The Bahamas
After two years off amid the pandemic, The Bahamas’ greatest art form is making its triumphant return for the holiday season. Junkanoo, The Bahamas’ national cultural festival, returns for its largest celebration in the heart of downtown Nassau on Boxing […]
Belize, Airbnb Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Airbnb has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Belize Tourism Board, Caribbean Journal has learned. The aim of the agreement is to initiate “a mutual collaboration between both organizations to drive sustainable tourism in Belize through home sharing. ,” […]
Thoroughbred Racing Is Coming to Saint Lucia
Just in time for its National Day, the island of Saint Lucia is set to launch its very own thoroughbred industry. Horse racing will officially launch in Saint Lucia beginning Dec. 12 with the launch of the 2019 Caribbean Equine […]
CARIFESTA Comes to Haiti
The Caribbean’s top cultural festival begins Friday By the Caribbean Journal staff CARIFESTA, the Caribbean’s top regional cultural event, officially begins on Friday. The 12th edition of the festival, which last took place in Suriname in 2013, is being held […]
Haiti Hosting Next CARIFESTA in 2015
Above: Haitian performers at this year’s CARIFESTA By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has officially been named the host country for what will be the 12th edition of the CARIFESTA regional cultural festival in 2015. Haiti’s Tourism Ministry had announced […]
Suriname Celebrates CARIFESTA
Above: the CARIFESTA opening ceremony By the Caribbean Journal staff The 11th edition of the CARIFESTA regional cultural festival is officially underway in Suriname. It is the first time the Caribbean Festival of Arts and Culture has been held since […]
CARIFESTA: 30 Countries Expected to Participate in Suriname
Above: CARIFESTA in 2009 By the Caribbean Journal staff This year’s CARIFESTA will see the participation of 30 countries, according to Ivan Graanoogst, chairman of the host country committee. Officials in Suriname say 24 countries have already confirmed their attendance […]
Haiti to Host CARIFESTA in 2015
Above: Port-au-Prince (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will be the host country for the Caribbean’s regional CARIFESTA cultural festival in 2015, the country’s Ministries of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday. CARIFESTA, the Caribbean Festival of the […]
The Caribbean’s Must-Visit Yacht Show Is Coming to St Thomas
The Virgin Islands Boating Expo will take place May 10-12, 2024 at Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, the USVI’s top yachting destination. This boutique destination show, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association, ticks the top three boxes of […]
A New Way to Travel From Europe to Saint Lucia
There’s a new way for European travelers to visit the island of Saint Lucia, thanks to a creative new program by French carrier Air Caraibes. It’s called Navigair, and it facilitates connections from Paris to Saint Lucia by a combination […]
How The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort Became a Caribbean Art Destination
Just a short stroll from the lobby at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau is one of the nicest art galleries you’ll see in the Caribbean, called The Current. Walk up another story and you’ll find a different one, this […]
Another Star Chef Is Opening a Restaurant at Atlantis Paradise Island
Another star chef is joining what has quickly become the Caribbean’s premier collection of celebrity chef eateries: Atlantis Paradise Island. James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef JJ Johnson is opening a new eatery, FIELDTRIP, at the Paradise Island resort. Johnson specializes […]
How to Move to Barbados, Explained
While much of the real estate interest since the pandemic has focused on northern-area Caribbean destinations like The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands, another island to the south has been seeing strong interest: Barbados, an island with […]
From Jamaica to Antigua, Hotels and Bars With Music History
Music has always been deeply intertwined with Caribbean culture, from the African rhythms brought over by enslaved people to the lively calypso and soca rhythms that drive the region’s Carnival celebrations. The musical legacy of the Caribbean built to a […]
St John Carnival “A Resounding Success”
St John Carnival was back again and better than ever this July. The event showcased the cultural heritage of St. John in the US Virgin Islands, captivating audiences with a kaleidoscope of performances and immersive cultural experiences. “St. John Carnival […]
The Island of St Kitts Is Seeing “Fantastic Growth”
From new hotels to new flights to a booming farm-to-table movement, the Eastern Caribbean island of St Kitts is one of the buzziest getaways in the Caribbean right now, poised for a strong summer amid a very competitive Caribbean market. […]
In St John, a Celebration of Culture
It’s been nearly seven decades since the island of St John held its first Celebration, a tradition that has turned into one of the most vibrant summer festivals in the Caribbean. Now in its 69th year, St John Celebration is […]
In Grenada, a Postcard-Perfect Caribbean Town
The locals call it the “Portofino of the Caribbean.” Peering at St George’s, Grenada, you’ll find fishing boats bobbing in the harbor, pastel buildings on the edges of green hills and surely as compelling case for a postcard as its […]
In Jamaica, Fueling Tourism With Coffee
Jamaica is looking to cultivate a new driver of its tourism industry: coffee. The island’s world-famous Blue Mountain Coffee could help stimulate economic growth and provide a unique experiential tourism product, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. That would include […]
Why JetBlue Is Adding More Flights to Grenada This Summer
JetBlue Airways is expanding its service to Grenada for its popular summer festival season, Caribbean Journal has learned. Between Aug. 7 and Sept. 1, JetBlue will be adding a second daily nonstop flight during Spicemas, the island’s premier cultural celebration. […]
What’s Next for Nevis Tourism in 2023?
Tiny Nevis has long been beloved by Caribbean aficionados, drawn to the island for its historic charm, beautiful natural environment and enviable collection of boutique hotels and inns. As the island’s tourism sector emerges from the pandemic, Caribbean Journal caught […]
Why You Should Visit St Croix, USVI Right Now
The United States Virgin Islands has been one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean since the pandemic — leading the region in tourism growth in the last three years. And while tourism continues to surge, it’s getting even easier […]
20 Cheap Caribbean Hotels for an Affordable Vacation
Since the onset of the pandemic, driven by tremendous travel demand, hotels around the world have gotten far more expensive. Some, significantly more expensive. Even a Caribbean hotel whose rack rate might have started at $150 per night three years […]
Bahamas Tourism Is Booming, With Plans For a Record-Breaking 2023
Tourism in The Bahamas is booming right now, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. Air and sea arrivals to The Bahamas are up a whopping 515.6 percent this year compared to the same period in 2021, […]
New Flights from Orlando to The Bahamas
Bahamasair, has relaunched a major route between Florida and The Bahamas. The Bahamas’ national flag carrier just restarted service between Orlando International Airport and Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport. The flights, which resumed this week, will be operating twice […]
St John Celebration Is Back and Better Than Ever
The US Virgin Islands’ popular St John Celebration is back again this year, with plans for the biggest and best version of the event since the onset of the pandemic. While scaled-back events were held in 2020 and 2021, this […]
St Thomas Carnival’s Big Comeback
St Thomas Carnival made its triumphant return this past weekend in the US Virgin Islands. The 70th annual edition of St Thomas Carnival was an “eclectic celebration of culture and tradition,” according to the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. […]
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