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Marriott Is Opening a New Resort in Turks and Caicos

South Caicos is a pristine, beach-filled, untouched eight-square-mile gem in the heart of Turks and Caicos’ “sister islands.” While the island is already home to the popular Sailrock Resort, little South Caicos is about to get a boost from the […]

2023 Was a Very Strong Year for Caribbean Hotels

Hotel occupancy continues to improve across the Caribbean, according to the latest data from analytics firm STR. The region’s hotel occupancy finished 2023 at 65.6 percent, up 7.5 percent from 2022, according to the report. In the same period, average […]

Construction Firm DCK Names New President

Leading construction management firm DCK Worldwide Group has named a new president. 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 […]

Why Aruba Is the Caribbean Capital of Chef’s Tables

You walk in to what seems like an art gallery, with marble floors and a few modern pieces on the walls. Suddenly the door opens and you’re inside a dimly-lit, state-of-the-art speakeasy with a dozen chairs and a kitchen. This […]

How The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort Became a Caribbean Art Destination

Just a short stroll from the lobby at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau is one of the nicest art galleries you’ll see in the Caribbean, called The Current. Walk up another story and you’ll find a different one, this […]

Antigua’s New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Now Has a Karaoke Bar

The dramatically-transformed Verandah Antigua resort has unveiled another new amenity: a late-night karaoke bar and lounge. The new addition, called the Wavy Wicket, the perfect spot for late-night sips and songs that’s part of an impressive slate of entertainment options […]

The 10 Best Jamaica Resorts to Visit in 2024, From Montego Bay to Treasure Beach

What do you think of when you think of Jamaica? Dynamic culture, rich history, intoxicating music, vibrant food — for starters. That is all true. But Jamaica is also home to a very layered, diverse hospitality product, where hotels and resorts […]

Belize Continues Tourism Renaissance

Tourism continues to heat up in Belize, which saw one of the Caribbean’s fastest rates of growth last year. The Caribbean hotpot on the coast of Central America saw a 25 percent increase in tourist arrivals in 2023, with a […]

Silver Airways Is Adding Nonstop Flights to Two Islands in The Bahamas

Continuing its active expansion in the wider region, Silver Airways is adding a pair of new nonstop routes to the islands of The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning in March, Silver will be relaunching service from West Palm Beach […]

The 10 Best Turks and Caicos Resorts to Visit in 2024

It’s been one of the most sought-after destinations in the wider Caribbean since the pandemic: the Turks and Caicos Islands, which has carved out a rather rarefied niche among celebrities, jet-setters and beach lovers. And while Grace Bay Beach remains […]

Sotheby’s International Realty Just Expanded to Anguilla

More and more major real estate brokerages are expanding in the Caribbean, from Corcoran to Christie’s. But the first brokerage to make a big Caribbean push was Sotheby’s International Realty, which is at it again. To access this content, subscribe […]

Cancun International Aiport Handled 32 Million Passengers Last Year

Passenger traffic at Cancun International Airport topped 32 million travelers last year, according to newly-released data from ASUR, which manages the airport. The airport handled 32.75 million passengers in 2023, a 7.9 percent increase compared to 2022, according to the […]

Air Canada Is Launching Nonstop Flights to Tulum

With just about every major American carrier announcing plans to fly to Tulum’s new airport, it’s no surprise that Canada’s top airline is getting into the game. Air Canada has announced plans to launch nonstop flights from both Montreal and […]

The 10 Best New Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024

The Caribbean hotel pipeline isn’t slowing down, and that means another wave of hotels set to open their doors in 2024. Our list of the hottest new hotels for 2024 includes some that just opened their doors at the end […]

Why This Caribbean All-Inclusive Is the Ultimate Adventure Resort

It’s the most sought-after all-inclusive resort in Panama: Los Establos Boutique Resort, the sister resort to Antigua’s legendary Hammock Cove resort. But there’s more to the story: the 16-room-and-suite property, set on a working coffee plantation in the mountains of […]

Surinam Airways Just Launched Nonstop Miami-Curacao Flights

Surinam’s national flag carrier Surinam Airways has inaugurated a brand-new route between Miami and the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao, Caribbean Journal has learned. Surinam Airways is operating the service on a somewhat varied schedule, with flights as many as […]

Jamaica Is Expecting Its Biggest Winter Travel Season Ever

It’s been a record-breaking year for travel in Jamaica, and now the island is projecting an even stronger winter season. The 2023-2024 season, which effectively kicks off this week, is projected to bring in more than one million stopover visitors, […]

American Airlines Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Trinidad

American Airlines is adding more nonstop flights to the twin-island destination of Trinidad and Tobago next summer, according the company. The world’s largest airline is planning to double flights on its Miami-Port of Spain route next summer. The enhanced route […]

You Can Now Fly Nonstop From Los Angeles to Nassau, The Bahamas

In what is another boon for the booming tourism industry in The Bahamas, Alaska Airlines has just kicked off two historic routes to the destination. Alaska Airlines is now flying nonstop from both Los Angeles and Seattle to Nassau, The […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024

It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards, the first true regional celebration of travel and tourism in the Caribbean. In 10 years, the Caribbean tourism industry has dramatically changed, […]

Tiger Woods’ Caribbean “Playground”

The sign on the first tee says “about 90 yards,” and that’s a pretty good indication this isn’t like any golf course you’ve played before. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest […]

A New Luxury Cruise Line Is Homeporting in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s Port of San Juan has a new cruise line: Emerald Cruises, which is now homeporting its Sakara superyacht in the capital. The ship is part of a growing trend toward small-ship, ultra-luxe, boutique-style cruise lines like the recently-launched […]

American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Flights to the Turks and Caicos Islands

The world’s largest airlines is making moves in the Caribbean again, with plans for a significant summer push that includes an expansion to the buzzy Turks and Caicos Islands. Next spring, American will be ramping up its Miami-Providenciales route to […]

One&Only Is Opening a New Caribbean Resort

The esteemed One&Only hotel brand is returning to the Caribbean. 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 […]

JetBlue Just Started Nonstop Flights to a New Caribbean Destination: Belize

Whether you’re jaguar-spotting on the rivers of the Sarstoon-Temash National Park or beach-hopping on the white-sand shorelines of Ambergris Caye, Belize is as diverse a destination as you can find in the wider Caribbean region. And did we mention the […]

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American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Flights to St Thomas, USVI

It is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean: the US Virgin Islands, which has been seeing surging tourism numbers largely since the summer of 2020. That includes the territory’s most-visited island, St Thomas, which has been seeing […]

Hyatt’s Dreams Brand Is Adding a New All-Inclusive in Mexico

Hyatt’s Dreams all-inclusive brand is set to unveil a new resort in Mexico next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new family-friendly Dreams Estrella Del Mar Mazatlan Golf and Spa Resort is targeting an April 2024 debut, according to Hyatt’s […]

Margaritaville Is Expanding to a New Caribbean Island With Its All-Inclusive Brand

Margaritaville is adding another new resort in the wider Caribbean, thanks to its alliance with Karisma Hotels and Resorts. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas