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Caribbean Travel Booking Windows Are Shrinking
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to Caribbean Travel Advisor Top-notch travel advisors are reporting a substantial shrinkage in booking windows since COVID entered the equation and are not expecting the trend to end soon. And advisors say that’s nowhere more […]
How to Save on a Saba Vacation This Summer
Tiny Saba is one of the buzzier destinations in the Caribbean right now, with its alluring mix of laid-back island charm and stunning natural vistas. And now it’s getting even easier to visit the Dutch Caribbean island, with a new […]
A Caribbean Recipe for Sea Scallops
Growing up in the Caribbean, my brother and I were used to going line fishing and snorkeling and free diving around reefs and shallow shipwrecks for a treasure trove of seafood. From oysters to lobsters, conchs to crabs – it […]
Cayman Islands Tourism Is Sizzling
The Cayman Islands is well on track to surpassing the successful tourism numbers it annually received before 2019 when COVID knocked the global travel industry on its back. The Cayman Islands welcomed 1,027,668 visitors in 2022 with 743,394 cruise passengers […]
Turks and Caicos Just Lifted All of Its Vaccination Requirements
Turks and Caicos has officially lifted all of its Covid-era travel health protocols, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination will no longer require proof of vaccination for visitors to enter, effective April 1, 2023. The vaccination lift was announced by […]
When Nassau, Bahamas Was the Center of the Music World
Back in Black, AC/DC’s 1980 comeback record, was a spectacular success for the Australian hard rock band, selling more than 50 million copies worldwide to become one of the top-selling albums of all time. But for all of its commercial […]
The Bahamas’ Undiscovered Island
“At two o’clock in the morning the land was discovered, at two leagues’ distance; they took in sail and remained under the square-sail lying to till day, which was Friday, when they found themselves near a small island, one of […]
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 […]
Bonaire Is the New Hotspot of the Dutch Caribbean
When Johnny and Therese Boer of the three-Michelin-star Die Librije opened a restaurant in Bonaire five years ago, it wasn’t just a massive moment for the Caribbean culinary scene. The opening of the Brass Boer was a nod to the […]
A New Way of Building in the Caribbean
By Guy Britton From the Dominican Republic to Florida, BioLime has been reinventing the way people build in the Caribbean, centered around the company’s unique architectural finishes made of limestone. To learn more about the company, Caribbean Journal caught up […]
Travelers Are Flocking to Nassau Paradise Island in The Bahamas
The Bahamas’ number one destination is hotter than ever. Nassau Paradise Island, the twin-island destination that represents the most popular place to visit in The Bahamas, is seeing surging tourism numbers, according to new data from the Nassau Paradise Island […]
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 […]
The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2023
It’s hard to believe the first edition of our landmark Cool List was published 11 years ago. Today, the Caribbean Journal Cool List is still the annual authority on the Caribbean’s coolest, most creative, singular, buzzy places to stay. That […]
There’s a New Tourism Minister in St Maarten
St Maarten has a new Tourism Minister, following the appointment of Minister Arthur Lambriex to the role. Lambriex has vowed to use the first 100 days of his term to reposition the destination and get a handle on the reconstruction […]
US President Joe Biden Spends Caribbean Vacation in St Croix
United States President Joe Biden is spending his holiday vacation this year in the Caribbean. President Biden is returning to what was one of his favorite vacation spots when he served as President Barack Obama’s Vice President: the island of […]
How to Move to Antigua and Barbuda, Explained
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, […]
JetBlue Is Adding New Nonstop Flights to Bermuda
JetBlue is adding new nonstop flights to Bermuda this spring, Caribbean Journal has learned. The New York City-based carrier will be running daily nonstop service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Bermuda, with flights kicking off in March 2023. Flights […]
Frontier Airlines Just Launched New Nonstop Costa Rica Flights
There’s a new way to fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica, Caribbean Journal has learned. Rapidly-expanidng ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has officially kicked off new nonstop service between Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Jose, Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International […]
How to Escape to St Kitts This Winter, For Less
It’s one of the buzziest destinations in the Caribbean right now, and the island of St Kitts is capitalizing with a major new “winter escape” promotion. The program, the product of a partnership with seven high-end resorts and hotels on […]
It Just Got Much Easier to Visit Bermuda
After having some of the strictest travel protocols in the hemisphere for much of the pandemic, Bermuda has removed all of its travel protocols. Effective Nov. 14, Bermuda no longer requires its travel authorization process, its $40 fee or proof […]
The 15 Best Resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Playa del Carmen is the best destination in the Mexican Caribbean for combining a beach vacation with some downtown city action. Not only does Playa’s Quinta Avenida pulse with nightlife, great shopping, and fine dining, it’s only a short walk […]
New Nonstop Flights Between Los Angeles, Cayman Islands
It’s one of the most important source markets for Caribbean travel you never hear about: California. While it doesn’t send as many travelers to the region as major markets like Miami and New York, the California market, particularly Southern California […]
This Top Caribbean Private Island Resort Just Relaunched
It’s always been one of the most sought-after private-island getaways in the Caribbean: Petit St Vincent, the private-island destination in the heart of the Grenadines. And now the resort is set to relaunch, with new ownership, a new general manager […]
Montserrat Just Lifted Testing For Travelers
The tiny island of Montserrat has removed all of its testing requirements for travelers. The island is no longer testing travelers on arrival, and has ended its mandatory 10-day isolation period for individuals testing positive for Covid-19. That includes all […]
St Maarten Is Removing All Testing, Vaccination Rules for Travelers
There’s been a significant shift in the Caribbean’s testing policies, with just about every destination in the region having lifted its entry rules. And now you can include St Maarten. Effective Nov. 1, the Friendly Island will no longer require […]
Top Barbados All-Inclusive Resort Reopening This Week
One of the most beloved all-inclusive resorts in Barbados is celebrating its official reopening. The Club, Barbados Resort and Spa, part of the Elite Island Resorts portfolio of Caribbean resorts, is officially reopening on Oct. 15, the property confirmed this […]
The Bahamas Just Removed All Testing Requirements for Travel
In a significant step, The Bahamas has officially removed testing requirements for all travelers entering the country. In a statement, the country announced that its testing requirements for entry had officially been eliminated. That means travelers no longer need to […]
Is Ritz-Carlton Returning to This Caribbean Island?
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to Caribbean Journal Invest To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive […]
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