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Antigua’s Cruise Industry Is Booming
The cruise industry in Antigua and Barbuda is booming, with surging passenger arrival numbers and a burgeoning position as one of the Caribbean’s top home-porting destinations. This year has seen a 78.7 percent increase in cruise arrivals to Antigua and […]
WorldHotels Eyes Caribbean Expansion
By Alexander Britell “The Caribbean is high on our list,” WorldHotels President Gregory Habeeb tells Caribbean Journal. And with a portfolio of independent hotels in 200 different destinations globally, the region is a natural fit for expansion for WorldHotels, which […]
Hyatt Just Opened a New Regency Hotel in Mexico
Hyatt has continued its regional expansion with a new hotel in Mexico: the new Hyatt Regency San Luis Potosi. The new 134-room hotel is set in the city’s Las Lomas neighborhood, adjacent to the San Luis Potosi’s historic downtown. The […]
Learning to Love Sharks on Bimini in the Bahamas
Few species have as fearsome a reputation as sharks. But there’s far more to the story. Yes, a few shark species have a deserved reputation as ferocious hunters, but unless you’re a fish or a seal, your odds of ending […]
Antigua and Barbuda Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Wellness Destination
Antigua and Barbuda tourism is sizzling, and now the twin-island destination is making a renewed push into the wellness space, from plant-based eateries to wellness weeks and new spa concepts. The wellness focus begins with the island’s Wellness Month in […]
Caesars Sportsbook Just Expanded to Puerto Rico
Gaming giant Caesars has expanded its Sportsbook operation to the island of Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The move is the latest entry by a big-name gaming company to Puerto Rico, following last year’s expansion by Foxwoods to the […]
How to Move to Antigua and Barbuda, Explained
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TripAdvisor: Turks and Caicos Leading Fall Travel Demand
The Turks and Caicos Islands is the hottest Caribbean travel destination this fall, according to new data from TripAdvisor. The Caribbean hotspot is the top overall trending destination for the fall worldwide, according to the travel giant. That means Turks […]
Airbnb: Long-Term Stays Growing in the Caribbean
Demand for long-term stays continues to grow in the Caribbean, according to a new report from Airbnb. Recent Airbnb data showed that nights booked for long-term stays by travelers in the Caribbean almost doubled between 2019 and 2021. Several destinations […]
Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Puerto Rico
It’s one of the biggest trends in travel since the onset of the pandemic: the rise of the digital nomad, and the increased popularity of long-term, remote-work stays. And that’s precisely the target at Marriott’s newest Caribbean hotel, the new […]
Princess Cruises Has a New All-Inclusive Option
Princess Cruises has launched a new “premium all-inclusive” option, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Princess Premier, and it’s a “premium add-on” that includes Wi-Fi for up to four devices, premium and top-shelf beverages, specialty dining and crew gratuities. That’s […]
Bonaire to Implement “Streamlined” Tourist Entry Tax
Bonaire is set to implement what the island’s officials are calling a “streamlined” new tourist entry tax. The new tax, which goes into effect on July 1, aims to replace its current room tax and rental car taxes with a […]
Travelers No Longer Need a Test to Visit Curaçao
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has become the first destination in the Caribbean to completely waive testing requirements for visitors. The island’s new rules, which took effect March 10, mean no Covid testing at all is required before traveling […]
Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers
Aruba has updated its travel protocols again, this time with a major change: the island is now waiving pre-testing requirements for those with booster shots. All visitors who upload a digitally verifiable proof of vaccination (including proof of a booster […]
Ultra-Luxe Dominican Republic Villa Heads to Auction
An ultra-luxe villa in the Dominican Republic is headed for auction, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor […]
Grenada’s New Tourism Push Is All About Authentic Storytelling
Grenada has been open for tourism since last summer, and now the island’s making a new push to draw travelers — with a focus on authenticity. It’s called Grenada Rocks, and the new campaign looks to highlight the island’s rich […]
Caribbean Airlines Launches Testing Interface
Caribbean Airlines has launched a new program to facilitate testing for customers, the company said. The Trinidad-based carrier has partnered with Ink Aviation on an integrated platform that reserves and handles payment for test appointments. “This is a major step […]
How to Live in the Caribbean for a Year
For travel writers like me, popping open a laptop to work on a Caribbean beach is a familiar occupational hazard. But amid the pandemic, having to work while you’re in paradise seems like a small price to pay to escape […]
Marriott Opens New Hotel in Tulum, Mexico
Marriott International has opened its first-ever hotel property in the hip beach town of Tulum on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The new Aloft Tulum, which is managed by Highgate, opened its doors this week in the heart of Tulum’s […]
St Kitts and Nevis’ Model Tourism Reopening
The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis officially reopened its borders for International tourism on Oct. 31, and in the last three months has helped set an example to the rest of the region on how to undertake a […]
Montserrat Launches One-Year Remote Work Program
The tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat has launched a new one-year visa program for remote workers. The new Montserrat Remote Workers Stamp is the latest in a series of long-stay options now offered by destinations in the Caribbean. The program […]
How to Visit the US Virgin Islands Right Now
The US Virgin Islands is open for tourism, and the destination has been at the forefront of the nascent Caribbean travel rebound. The USVI continues to see airlift to the territory expand, with both relaunched flights and new routes from […]
A New Way to Explore Antigua
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched a new mobile app to help travelers discover the destination. It’s called Explore Antigua, and it’s joined by a new interactive map for tourists. The free app, developed by Hashtag Communications, features […]
Curaçao Is Open for Tourism Again
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is open for tourism once again, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. On Jan. 1, Curaçao officially reopened to all international travelers, following a limited reopening. “Our borders are now fully open #WelcomeBack to our global […]
From The Bahamas to St Kitts, 7 Places to Go in December
When the first Caribbean destinations began reopening in June, the travel world was filled with uncertainty. But in the six months since, the Caribbean has sent a message to the world that tourism reopenings can largely be done in a […]
Life House Expands With Three Boutique Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Tech-focused hotel company Life House has launched its first Caribbean expansion, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor […]
The Park Hyatt St Kitts Is Reopening in November
One of the Caribbean’s most celebrated luxury resorts is making its return in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Park Hyatt St Kitts will be reopening to guests on Nov. 1, the property confirmed. The reopening comes as St Kitts […]
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