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Holland America’s New Cruises to Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Holland America will be sailing 20 cruises across the Mexican Riviera in the upcoming 2019-2020 cruise season. That includes 20 cruises across three ships, led by a series of seven-day itineraries aboard the line’s Oosterdam […]

Sunwing Is Adding Quebec-Punta Cana Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s most popular destination is getting more new flights. Canadian travel giant Sunwing has announced plans to debut a new route from Quebec City to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic this summer. The […]

Sunwing Continues Expansion, Adds More Montego Bay Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian travel giant Sunwing is expanding again, this time with more nonstop flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The new service out of Sudbury, Ontario will launch Dec. 20, operating weekly on Thursdays. “Our seasonal Sudbury […]

Condor Launches New Bahamas Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Germany’s Condor Airlines has launched a new nonstop flight between Frankfurt and The Bahamas. The first Condor-Nassau flight arrived to the sounds of Junkanoo drums at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling Airport on Monday. Condor has made […]

How to Save Big on a Bermuda Getaway Right Now

Looking for an easy island getaway? Bermuda is offering some of its biggest savings of the year right now, with a host of places to stay. Bermuda’s calling it a “Splash Sale,” with a 30 percent discount on your stay […]

Air Canada COO Klaus Goersch Resigns

Air Canada Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Klaus Goersch has resigned. The company said that the executive had resigned effective April 30, until which time he will “continue to lead Air Canada’s operations until his departure.” “The Corporation […]

Courtyard Marriott Coming to Aruba

Courtyard Marriott is continuing its brand expansion in the Caribbean with a new property on the island of Aruba. Miami-based Interamerican Promo Hotels is rebranding Aruba’s 188-room Mill Resort and Suites into a Courtyard Resort by Marriott. The hotel will […]

Jamaica Tourism Arrivals Up 2.2 Percent

Stayover tourist arrivals in Jamaica this year are up 2.2 percent, according to the country’s Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook. That number covered the winter tourist season from Dec. 15 to April 30. That is roughly in line with the […]

JetBlue’s Newest Caribbean Addition

It’s no secret that JetBlue is focused heavily on the Caribbean. The New York City-based carrier has been expanding rapidly in the region, with new flights all across the region out of hubs like New York and Fort Lauderdale and […]

United Launches Chicago-Turks and Caicos Flights

United Airlines has launched a new nonstop route to the Caribbean. The carrier has begun operating service from Chicago to Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The flights, which will operate on Saturdays, will run through April 30, 2016. […]

A New All-Inclusive Golf Getaway in Jamaica

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Guests at the all-inclusive Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay will enjoy an easy, affordable way to hit the links with the launch of a new Golf Away package. The package – available to adults ages […]

United Airlines Adding Seasonal Chicago-Turks and Caicos Flights

Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By Dana Niland CJ Contributor United Airlines will be offering nonstop flights from Chicago to Providenciales from December 19, 2015 through April 30, 2016. The new service will operate on Saturdays over the course […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Conference Launches in Punta Cana

Above: Punta Cana (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The largest tourism conference in the Caribbean’s most popular destination is now underway. DATE, the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange, officially launched its 2015 edition on Tuesday night with a […]

Accelerating Entrepreneurship in St Vincent and the Grenadines

Above: St Vincent (CJ Photo) By Gerard Best CJ Contributor Entrepreneurship is getting a boost in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Businesses in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have until April 3 to apply to provide incubation services to entrepreneurs, […]

Seaborne Launching Service to Anguilla

Above: Anguilla (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Seaborne Airlines is set to launch new nonstop service between San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and Anguilla’s Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport. The new service, which will launch April […]

10 Music Stars You Can Watch in the Caribbean This Year

The Caribbean is one of the great music exporters in history. But it also manages to attract some great musical talent to come to its many festivals over the course of the year, and 2014 is no different, with high-profile […]

Mexico to Host Upcoming Association of Caribbean States Summit

Above: the Yucatan Siglo XXI Convention Center in Merida By the Caribbean Journal staff The city of Merida, Mexico will be playing host to the upcoming Sixth Summit of Heads of State and/or Government of the Association of Caribbean States. […]

OAS, Association of Caribbean States SGs Hold Talks in Washington

Above: OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza and ACS Secretary General Alfonso Munera Cavadia in Washington (OAS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza and Association of Caribbean States Secretary General Alfonso […]

Talking Puerto Rico Tourism With PRHTA President and CEO Clarisa Jimenez

Above: PRHTA President and CEO Clarisa Jimenez at the San Juan Marriott (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN — What’s next for tourism in Puerto Rico? Armed with a new marketing campaign positioning the destination as the “All Star […]

Tessanne Chin, Barrington Levy to Headline St Lucia Jazz Festival

Above: Tessanne Chin By the Caribbean Journal staff “The Voice” winner Tessanne Chin and reggae star Barrington Levy will be headlining this year’s edition of the St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. Jamaica’s Chin and Levy will be joined by […]

Deals of the Week: Cancun, Anguilla, Puerto Rico and Paradise Island

The latest edition of our new Deals of the Week feature takes you to some of the most interesting Caribbean travel deals available right now. Here they are, from Cancun to Anguilla: Better Than a Sweater in Cancun The JW […]

Earthquake Causes Shaking in Antigua, St Kitts, St Maarten, Guadeloupe

Above: a map of the quake (USGS) A 4.8-magnitude earthquake caused shaking across the northeastern Caribbean on Saturday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake was felt as far north as St Maarten, as far south as […]

Former Grenada Tourism Minister Peter David: “I Am Not Getting Out of Politics”

Above: MP Peter David By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada MP Peter David, who resigned April 30 as the country’s Tourism Minister, has no plans of leaving politics. David’s was the first of two high-profile resignations from Prime Minister Tillman […]

Montserrat’s Police Must Fix “Gaps” in Operational Procedures: Review

Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff The Royal Montserrat Police Service has “significant gaps in its operational procedures” that must be fixed to ensure that the community is served effectively, according to a review of the service commissioned by […]

Grenada’s Foreign Minister Resigns

Above: Karl Hood By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Foreign Minister Karl Hood has tendered his resignation, in the second high-profile departure from the ruling National Democratic Congress in less than a month. Former Tourism Minister Peter David resigned April […]

St Lucia Prime Minister Explains VAT

Above: St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony explained the soon-to-be-implemented Value Added Tax in his budget address this week, clarifying a set of goods and services that […]

Fundamentals Remain “Strong” Across Puerto Rico’s Hotel Market

The stars continue align over Puerto Rico’s hotel space. 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 […]

Antigua and Barbuda Has New Programs for Travel Advisors

Travel advisors have a lot to look forward to about selling Antigua from new luxury resorts aimed at wealthy travelers to new programs designed to make travel agents more money. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides […]

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