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This Pristine Island Has a Five-Mile-Long Beach, a Signature Sound, and the Essence of The Bahamas

I was walking along Old Bight Beach, the longest uninterrupted stretch of sand in The Bahamas, and realized I hadn’t seen another soul all morning. The shoreline ran on without end, pink-tinged and wide, with only the sound of the […]

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A New Condo-Hotel Just Opened Its Doors in Punta Cana

Archipelago International, Southeast Asia’s largest privately owned hotel management group, has debuted its first Dominican Republic property in partnership with Noval Properties. The new Reserva Real by HARPER is set inside Punta Cana’s Cocotal Golf & Country Club, blending Mediterranean-inspired design with […]

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From Taxi Drivers to Tour Guides, How Dominica Is Raising the Bar on Visitor Experience

Dominica has just wrapped up a major training effort designed to sharpen the island’s tourism experience — and it wasn’t aimed at executives in boardrooms. Instead, the Chief Experience Officer (CEO) Training Series brought together the people visitors actually meet: […]

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JetBlue Is Adding a New Dominican Republic Route for the Holidays

Punta Cana, without question. Santo Domingo, yeah. Puerto Plata, of course. You might have even heard of Miches. But few leisure travelers have ever thought about a trip to Santiago de los Caballeros — a place that has quietly been […]

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JetBlue Is Adding a New Dominican Republic Route for the Holidays

Punta Cana, without question. Santo Domingo, yeah. Puerto Plata, of course. You might have even heard of Miches. But few leisure travelers have ever thought about a trip to Santiago de los Caballeros — a place that has quietly been […]

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Contour Airlines Is Adding Caribbean Flights, Linking Dominica With Puerto Rico and St Thomas

A new airline is coming to the Caribbean: Georgia-based Contour Airlines is expanding its Caribbean footprint with new nonstop service linking Dominica with Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Beginning this fall, the regional carrier will operate direct flights […]

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This Pristine Island Has a Five-Mile-Long Beach, a Signature Sound, and the Essence of The Bahamas

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I was walking along Old Bight Beach, the longest uninterrupted stretch of sand in The Bahamas, and realized I hadn’t seen another soul all morning. The shoreline ran on without end, pink-tinged and wide, with only the sound of the […]

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The New Norwegian Aqua Just Began Its Inaugural Season to Bermuda — Right From Manhattan

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There’s a particular convenience to boarding a cruise ship in the heart of Manhattan. Without leaving the city, you can walk onto a vessel in the Hudson River and be on their way to Bermuda’s pink-sand beaches in a matter […]

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Is Adding Miami as a New Homeport for Winter Caribbean Sailings

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The cruise industry is seeing a surge of interest in small-ship travel — yachts and boutique vessels that trade scale for intimacy, skipping the mega-ports in favor of hidden harbors and quieter coastlines. It’s a trend that’s reshaping the way […]

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What is Rhum Agricole? The Ultimate Guide to the French Caribbean Spirit

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If you’ve ever wondered about the vibrant, grassy, and uniquely expressive spirit from the French Caribbean, you’ve come to the right place. Rhum, or more specifically Rhum Agricole, is more than just a drink; it’s a direct expression of the […]

This Caribbean Festival Has Rare Rhum Agricole, Luxury Villas, and Sunset Parties

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The Caribbean’s most spirited celebration is returning to St Barth this fall — and it’s already shaping up to be bigger than ever. The eighth annual edition of the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth brings together the world’s best rums, […]

The World’s Top Rum Competition Is in the Caribbean

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Every November, the finest rums in the world are judged not in Europe or the United States — but at a luxury resort in St Barth. This is the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, and it’s become the most prestigious […]

Rum Journal: This 12-Year-Old Rum Is a Taste of Grenada 

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Martinique. Cuba. Guyana. Guadeloupe. Barbados. Puerto Rico. When you think of legendary Caribbean rum-making markets, these are some of the first names that come to mind. But hidden away in the southeastern Caribbean is another one that should be on […]

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Turks and Caicos Luxury Real Estate: New "Sky Villas" Nearing Completion

One of the most anticipated projects in Turks and Caicos is getting closer to completion, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. Construction is moving steadily at Arc, the flagship residential component of the 31-acre South Bank Resort and Marina, with the […]


There’s a Residential Resort Boom in Turks and Caicos — Here’s What’s You Need to Know

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Cranes now punctuate the skyline from Grace Bay to Long Bay as Turks and Caicos leans into a strategy that blends five-star hospitality with for-sale homes. The next two years bring a wave of branded and design-driven residential resorts — […]


Two Major New Resort Projects in Turks and Caicos

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Turks and Caicos has taken a decisive step in strengthening its position among the Caribbean’s top hotspots, with another major new hospitality investment set to reshape the destination’s luxury offering. The agreement, signed this week at the Office of the […]


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St. Kitts Strengthens Global Travel Trade Ties at ASTA Caribbean Showcase

With more than 300 travel professionals in attendance, St. Kitts amplified its presence in the global travel community at the fourth annual American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Showcase, held in Jamaica from Aug. 23–27, 2025. ASTA, the world’s […]


The Ultimate All-Inclusive Resort for Spring Break Is in The Bahamas

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There are beach resorts, and then there are places that seem purpose-built for Spring Break. On Nassau’s famed Cable Beach, Breezes Resort & Spa has carved out a reputation as one of the ultimate destinations for spring breakers heading south […]


Luxury Travelers Are Booking Bigger, Earlier — and Turning to Advisors More Than Ever

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Luxury travel is having a record-breaking year, and Virtuoso says it’s only gaining momentum. The global network of high-end travel advisors, agencies and preferred partners has tapped into its $90 billion in annual transactions to spotlight what’s driving the industry […]


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