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British Airways Is Launching New Flights to Jamaica

British Airways is launching a new flight route to Jamaica, the carrier announced this week. BA will be launching a new route between London Gatwick and Montego Bay, Jamaica beginning Oct. 13. “We’re excited to be extending our network once […]

P&O Cruises Extends Pause to October

P&O Cruises is extending its pause in operations until Oct. 15, the company announced in a statement. P&O Cruises, whose global cruise network includes sailings in the Caribbean, said it was working “in close coordination with all relevant public health […]

Caribbean Airline LIAT Suspending Flights Through May 15

Caribbean regional airline LIAT is extending the suspension its flight services in the Caribbean to May 15. The comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The decision was based on a review by the company’s Board of Directors and Executive Management, […]

Caribbean Moment: The Most Iconic Beach in St Croix

Buck Island. Protestant Cay. Shoys. The gorgeous island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands has no shortage of jaw-dropping beaches. But ask locals and they’ll almost universally say that Sandy Point, on the far southwestern tip of the […]

Carnival, Cunard Extend Cruise Pause

Carnival says it is extending its pause in operation through May 11, the company announced this week. Carnival said all North America sailings will be paused until May 11, “as COVID-19 continues to impact global health and commerce.” For now, […]

Bahia Principe Plans $40 Million Remodel at Tulum Resort

Grupo Piñero, which owns the Bahia Principe all-inclusive chain, is planning a major renovation of its resort in Tulum, Mexico. The company says it has allotted $40 million to upgrade its Bahia Principe Grand Tulum resort. The remodel, part of a […]

American Airlines Adding More Daily St Thomas Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is adding another new daily nonstop flight to the USVI hotspot of St Thomas. The carrier will be launching a third daily flight from Miami to St Thomas for the upcoming peak winter […]

Mexico’s Vidanta Is Starting Its Own Cruise Brand

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Mexican resort brand Vidanta is starting its own boutique cruise brand: Vidanta Cruises. Grupo Vindata has announced its entry into the cruise industry, following in the footsteps of resort brand Ritz-Carlton, which is already close […]

Hilton Is Expanding in Aruba

By Alexander Britell and Dana Niland The Caribbean hotel industry is booming right now — but one global company is right at the top of the pipeline: Hilton. The company continues to ramp up its Caribbean expansion, one that has […]

American Airlines Ramps Up Bonaire Service

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is extending its recent expansion to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire to year-round service, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means a total of four weekly flights from Miami International Airport to Bonaire, […]

There’s a New W Hotel in Costa Rica

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s another new W in the wider Caribbean region, thanks to the debut this week of the W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal. The first-ever W in Costa Rica is set in a 2,300-acre nature reserve […]

Holland America’s New Cruises in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Holland America Line is extending its 2019 cruise season on the Mexican Riviera, the company said this week. Holland America’s Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Oosterdam ships will sail a range of seven and 11-day Mexico cruises from San […]

Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham Reopens in St Thomas

By the Caribbean Journal staff Margaritaville is back. The Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham resort on the island of St Thomas has officially reopened its doors in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The resort opened to Margaritaville Vacation Club owners […]

American Airlines Planning Guyana Launch in November

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines could be launching its first-ever flights to Guyana sooner than expected. The carrier could now start its new Miami-Georgetown route by mid-November, one month earlier than planned, according to the government of Guyana. […]

Turks and Caicos Airport Lounge Completes Upgrade Project

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The VIP Flyers Club, a private airport lounge at the airport in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, has completed a $150,000 renovation program. The project includes upgraded lounge offers, along with many new enhancements, including the […]

Air France’s New Caribbean Summer Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Air France has launched several new summer services in the Caribbean. The focal point of the carrier’s schedule will be two weekly flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport, services […]

The Best Honeymoon Destinations in the Caribbean

It’s the icing on the cake of every wedding, a chance to get away from it all, a way to begin your new life together in style. But choosing the right honeymoon destination is very much an art. The best […]

Southwest Airlines Adding More Puerto Rico Flights

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is reporting that Southwest Airlines will continue to expand its presence on the island. The announcement came from the interim Executive Director of PRTC, Carlos Campos. Two routes to San […]

Delta Increases San Juan Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Delta is ramping up its flight service to Puerto Rico as the island recovers from the damage caused by Hurricane Maria, the carrier said this weekend. Delta is now operating three roundtrip flights to San […]

Cruise Lines, Airlines Chipped in for US Virgin Islands Relief

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands is extending its gratitude to its cruise and airline partners for their Hurricane Irma relief efforts, the territory announced in a statement. Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty thanked […]

Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall in the Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands on Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning as a potentially catastrophic Category 5 hurricane. Irma thrashed Barbuda with 185-mph winds before making landfall in St Barth […]

CHTA Looks to Deepen Partnership With Dominican Republic

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association looking to deepen its partnership and outreach to hoteliers and tourism partners in the Dominican Republic. As part of a new agreement, the National Association of Hotels and Restaurants in the Dominican Republic, ASONAHORES, […]

United Expands U.S. Virgin Islands Flights

United Airlines has launched its new, expanded service to the United States Virgin Islands for the summer. The carrier has begun new daily service between Houston and St. Thomas, up from four weekly flights. The new service will operate through […]

Waldorf Astoria Is Expanding to Antigua

The storied Waldorf Astoria brand is expanding in the Caribbean. Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts is expanding its portfolio with a new property in Antigua. The Hilton luxury brand has signed a management agreement with Callaloo Cay Antigua, Waldorf Astoria’s […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Adding Four New Ships

Norwegian Cruise line Holdings is expanding its fleet. The company has reached an agreement with shipbuilder Ficantieri S.p.A. to build the next generation of its Norwegian Cruise Line brand. Four ships are now on order for delivery in 2022, 2023, […]

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