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When George Washington Moved to Barbados

A quarter century before he was catching Hessians in Trenton, George Washington was catching sharks in the middle of the Atlantic. When his brother Lawrence fell into ill health, the thought was that the tropical climes of an island at […]

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 […]

How to Move to Aruba, Explained

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Expedia: Americans Eyeing Cancun, Punta Cana for Post-Holiday Vacations

After the holidays, Americans are eyeing what Expedia is calling “nothing-cations,” trips where the objective is simply warm weather and relaxation, the travel giant said this week. In the company’s latest report, Expedia said a survey of 4,000 American travelers […]

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, […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2023

If 2021 in the Caribbean was a year of recovery, 2022 has been a year of unmistakable, unprecedented rebirth. The Caribbean has never been hotter, with just about every destination nearing (or now exceeding) its pre-pandemic travel totals, and the […]

New Yorkers Are Migrating to This Caribbean Island in Droves

On This Caribbean Island, You Can Live on the Beach for Less

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Sunwing Adds New Destination in Cuba

Canadian travel company Sunwing has added a new destination in Cuba: Cayo Largo, off the island’s southern coast. Sunwing says it will have 11 resorts available to travelers, many of which are currently being rebuilt or renovated as early as […]

A Luxury Camping Experience at Atlantis Paradise Island

It’s a completely new way to experience Paradise Island’s signature resort. The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island has launched its new “Marine Life Camping Adventure,” a luxury camping stay highlighting the resort’s marine life and conservation efforts. Guests who enjoy the […]

The Buccaneer Resort Is Still a St Croix Legend

It’s hard to imagine St. Croix — or at least tourism in St. Croix — without the Buccaneer resort. When Douglas and Rachel Armstrong originally opened their 11-room inn on Beauregard Bay in 1947, sugar was still king on St. […]

Sandals Holds Grand Opening of New Curaçao Resort

Excitement was in the air as Sandals Resorts International hosted the Grand Opening this week of Sandals Royal Curaçao; the 16th property in the Sandals portfolio and the first in the Dutch Caribbean. During a high-energy sunset gala with fireworks, music […]

The Island of St John Is Back in a Big Way

The combination of no passport requirements, easy-to-understand COVID-19 rules and strong tourism management led to a boom in visits to the U.S. Virgin Islands from the mainland in 2021, helping to fuel a dramatic turnaround in tourism on St. John, […]

Caribbean Tourism Leaders Urge Hurricane Preparedness

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Caribbean Tourism Organization are urging the region’s tourism sector to step up its preparations for the 2022 hurricane season. This year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1 and technically runs through Nov. […]

How to Take a Caribbean Sailing Vacation Right Now

Sailing through the British Virgin Islands on a chartered catamaran is every bit the fantasy journey it sounds like, but here’s one surprise I got during my time cruising around Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke on a Moorings […]

Antigua Sailing Week Returns

One of the Caribbean’s premier sailing events has officially returned. Antigua Sailing Week 2022 kicks off this weekend, the 53rd edition of the now-legendary festival. Racing begins April 30 with the standalone Peters & May Round Antigua Race, followed by […]

This is the Coolest Hotel in Tortola

There’s a lot that’s great about Cane Garden Bay in Tortola: a beautiful coastline, lively beach bars, a cool historic distillery, and even a bit of nightlife in a destination — the British Virgin Islands — that’s more known for […]

Puerto Rico Set for PGA Tour Event

Puerto Rico is set for the return of the PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open next week. The 14th edition of the event is set for April 20-24 at the Championship Course at the Grand Reserve Golf Club. The Tom Kite-designed […]

Swoop Kicks Off New Flights to Los Cabos

Canadian low-cost carrier Swoop has launched its new service from British Columbia to Los Cabos, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new route will operate weekly on Mondays between Abbotsford International Airport and Los Cabos. “As the country’s leading ultra-low fare […]

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program, Explained

In Antigua, a 17th Century Mansion Becomes a Boutique Hotel

One of Antigua’s oldest properties is set to become the island’s newest hotel early next year. It’s called the Weatherills Hotel, and the family-owned boutique hotel is set in an historic, restored 17th-century colonial mansion. The property, tucked amid 40 […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2022

It seems that every year in the Caribbean we say it’s been a year like no other — but in the age of the pandemic, that’s a guarantee. And if 2020 was defined by the ongoing question of the tourism […]

Americans Flocking to Jamaica, Aruba for Holidays

Aruba and Jamaica are the most popular Caribbean destinations for Americans this holiday season, according to new data from Allianz Partners. The travel insurance company’s data found that Caribbean destinations dominate the list of most favored holiday destinations for Americans […]

Grenada Welcomes Back Air Canada

Air Canada has continued its Caribbean relaunch with a restart of service to Grenada. Air Canada is now serving the Eastern Caribbean island with two flights per week on Sundays and Wednesdays between Toronto and Maurice Bishop International Airport. “Canadians are […]

Air Canada Is Launching Flights to Exuma in The Bahamas

Air Canada is set to launch nonstop flights from Toronto to Exuma in The Bahamas this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. Air Canada Vacations will be operating nonstop flights from Toronto to George Town once weekly on Sundays, with service […]

A Great Reason to Visit St Barth in November

Early November is one of the best times to visit the remarkable French Caribbean island of St Barth. You won’t find the crowds of December and January, but the villas, hotels, restaurants and hotspots are open. (Here’s all you need […]

Virgin Hotels CEO: “We Would Love to Be in the Caribbean”

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Barbados Tourism Is Rebounding

Tourism is beginning to rebound in Barbados, according to the latest numbers from the island’s tourist board. The island recorded more than 10,000 air arrivals in July, the highest total of any month so far this year. That also represented […]

The Ultimate Island-Hopping Vacation in The Bahamas