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Jay Penske Developing Private Island Resort Project in The Bahamas

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJU To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

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 […]

The Bahamas Has a New Luxury Beach Resort on Cable Beach

It was one of the original tourist destinations in The Bahamas: the sugar-white sands of Cable Beach, a jet-set getaway in the 1950s and a hotspot that has lived a multitude of lives in the last century. That ranges from […]

The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023

Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, […]

How to Move to Antigua and Barbuda, Explained

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

The Caribbean’s First Theme Park Resort Is In Punta Cana

Katmandu Park, the first true theme park in the Caribbean, is opening at the beginning of next year in Punta Cana. The $350 million project is the brainchild of Falcon’s Beyond, a global entertainment company, and Melia Hotels International, the […]

10 Small Resorts to Visit in the Dominican Republic Right Now

The Dominican Republic is a big country, and sometimes it can feel like everything about the DR’s resort areas can seem super-sized, too: big beaches, mega resorts, and all-inclusive hotels with giant buffets and endless dining options. There’s nothing wrong […]

Simone Biles Welcomes Celebrity’s New Caribbean Cruise Ship

Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles welcomed Celebrity Cruises’ new Caribbean cruise ship this week in Fort Lauderdale. Biles, the Godmother of Celebrity Beyond, was on hand for the official naming ceremony ahead of the ship’s first-ever Caribbean season. Beyond’s inaugural […]

5 Boutique Hotels to Try in Nassau, The Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas is home to two of the Caribbean’s most prominent mega-resorts: the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, and the Baha Mar on New Providence Island’s famous Cable Beach. These big resorts can seem like destinations unto themselves, and are […]

A New Floating Solar Project in Jamaica

Jamaica has been at the forefront of the green energy movement in the Caribbean, particular with its focus on solar and wind. And now it’s launching another Caribbean innovation: a floating solar project. The new “floating” project will consist of […]

From Nassau to the Dominican Republic, 5 Places to Go in September

It’s not peak season, and that’s what makes it so wonderful. Because while September is the slowest time of year in the Caribbean, the region is very much open for travel — and thanks to relaxed travel protocols, right now is […]

Daniel Boulud, Marcus Samuelsson to Headline Bahamas Culinary Festival

A new culinary festival is coming to The Bahamas in October. The new Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival will be hosted at the Baha Mar megaresort on Nassau’s Cable Beach. The three-day food and culture festival will be headlined by […]

Jamaica Set for Return of Carnival

Jamaica is set for the highly-anticipated return of Carnival in Jamaica. The carnival season begins Friday, July 1, concluding on July 16; Jamaica has not hosted Carnival since April 2019 as a result of the pandemic. The plan this year, […]

CMC, Highgate to Open New Courtyard by Marriott in Curacao

Tourism Optimism in St Maarten

St Maarten tourism officials say they’re “optimistic” about the destination’s start to 2022. Tourism Minister Roger Lawrence says he is “cautiously optimistic about this year’s visitor arrivals.” The Dutch Caribbean destination’s tourism arrivals in the first quarter were nearly 210 […]

The Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2022

For most travelers, it’s the number one destination-within-a-destination: the beach bar. As travel trends ebb and flow, it’s a constant, somehow managing to survive as the manifestation of our most romantic Caribbean travel fantasies. Because there’s just something about a cocktail […]

Paradise Island Estate Heads to Auction

A $12.25 million estate on Paradise Island in The Bahamas is heading to 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 […]

Bahamas’ Baha Mar to Continue “Travel With Confidence” Program

The Baha Mar megaresort in The Bahamas says it will continue its “Travel With Confidence” program, which is highlighted by up to 14-days of courtesy accommodations for travelers who happen to test positive for Covid during their stay. The plan […]

The 22 Best Islands in the Caribbean to Visit in 2022

Hiking a volcano. Walking the cane fields of an organic rum distillery. Eating lionfish burgers at an oceanfront food truck; savoring a twilight mento concert; kayaking across a secret mangrove forest; riding a flats boat to an undiscovered sandbar. They’re […]

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In the Dominican Republic, a Different Kind of All-Inclusive

When TRS Cap Cana Hotel first opened in 2018, the resort was expected to be among the Palladium Group’s most successful all-inclusives in the Dominican Republic. And it was before the pandemic. The hotel, like most in the world, closed […]

Seven Small Resorts for Your Next Bahamas Vacation

You may know the two mega resorts in The Bahamas — Atlantis Paradis Island and Baha Mar. They’re both outstanding, with world-class amenities and a truly unforgettable experience. But if you’re looking for a different kind of Bahamian vacation, there are […]

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Spirit Airlines Is Launching a New Nonstop Route to Puerto Rico

It’s long been Puerto Rico’s “Second City,” but the southern city of Ponce is starting to see a wave of new interest from travelers. Now, low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is launching a new nonstop route to Ponce, part of what […]

Bahamas Continues Hotel Investment Push

The Bahamas is continuing its push to court new hotel investment in the country. The latest effort was its participation in the 25th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show. The NABHOOD’s mission is to […]

Why John Legend Is Coming to The Bahamas

Music superstar John Legend is set to headline a one-night gastronomy festival at the Baha Mar in The Bahamas. Legend will perform at the Taste of SLS Baha Mar event, which is being held on Nov. 5. The event is […]

CJI Conversation: Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO of Apple Leisure Group

It’s been a busy year for the Apple Leisure Grop (ALG) from its recent mega-deal with Hyatt to its ongoing expansions in the Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for […]

Rosewood Baha Mar “Villa” Lists for $25 Million

A six-bedroom beach “villa” at the Rosewood Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas has listed for $25 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive […]

Caribbean Resort Hits the Market for $15 Million

One of the top boutique resorts in The Bahamas is for sale, 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 […]

Frontier Airlines Is Launching New Flights to The Bahamas

Fast-expanding low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is adding another new destination in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will begin operating nonstop flights from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas starting this summer. The new route, the carrier’s latest out […]

Turks and Caicos Is Predicting Record-Breaking Arrivals