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Dominican Republic’s Amanera to Reopen July 1

The Amanera resort in the Dominican Republic is officially reopening on July 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The reopening coincides with the planned reopening of the Dominican Republic to international tourism, also on July 1. The 25-“casita” ultra-luxe resort is […]

Bermuda to Reopen for Tourism July 1

Bermuda will resume international commercial air service for visitors starting July 1. This move will be part of the island’s fourth phase of economic reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are many in our community and around the world eagerly […]

Montego Bay’s Leading Villa Resort Is Open

Montego Bay’s leading villa resort has relaunched following Jamaica’s tourism reopening, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Rose Hall Villas resort, part of the wider Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, officially relaunched this week. The property includes a portfolio of […]

Villa in Nassau’s Lyford Cay Lists for $10.95 Million

A Mediterranean-style villa in the tony Lyford Cay community in Nassau, The Bahamas has hit the market. The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom villa has been listed with CA Christie Real Estate for $10.95 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. Villa Belvedere is […]

Caribbean Airline LIAT Extends Flight Pause to May 31

Caribbean regional airline LIAT has extended its the suspension of its passenger services through the end of May. The airline said it was continuing its flight pause through May 31, citing “the current border closures and travel restrictions within the […]

How the Pandemic Impacted Bermuda Tourism

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the travel industry hard, and the situation in Bermuda was no different, according to new data released by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Total air visitor arrivals were down by 38 percent in the first quarter, […]

Caribbean Airline LIAT Suspending Flights Through May 15

Caribbean regional airline LIAT is extending the suspension its flight services in the Caribbean to May 15. The comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The decision was based on a review by the company’s Board of Directors and Executive Management, […]

The Caribbean’s Hottest New Hotel Is in Jamaica

The most highly-anticipated hotel opening of 2020 is here: the new Eclipse at Half Moon, Jamaica’s new standard-bearer luxury hotel, which has officially launched in the heart of Montego Bay. The 57-room beachfront hotel is a major new addition to […]

Bahia Principe Plans $40 Million Remodel at Tulum Resort

Grupo Piñero, which owns the Bahia Principe all-inclusive chain, is planning a major renovation of its resort in Tulum, Mexico. The company says it has allotted $40 million to upgrade its Bahia Principe Grand Tulum resort. The remodel, part of a […]

The PGA Is Partnering With Bahia Principe in Mexico

The PGA of America has launched a strategic alliance with resort company Bahia Principe on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The new alliance will provide PGA branding opportunities to Bahia Principe properties on the Riviera Maya, including four resorts and […]

Turks and Caicos Is Getting Its First Dream Hotel

Turks and Caicos Is Getting Its First Dream Hotel New York-based Dream Hotel Group is planning a big expansion in the Caribbean, and that will now include a hotel in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. The company will be opening The […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020

The number of world-class Caribbean restaurants continues to multiply, making this landmark selection, which first launched back in 2013, more and more difficult each year. The Caribbean food sector continues to send a strong message to the world that this […]

Turks and Caicos’ “Bight” Hotel Project Moving Forward

A new hotel project in Turks and Caicos is moving forward, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Bight Hotel, the brainchild of development firm EA Group, has received zoning and outline planning permission and will soon be announcing its hotel operator. […]

Jamaica Is Getting a Major New Luxury Resort

The iconic Half Moon hotel in Jamaica, long one of the region’s most celebrated destination resorts, is expanding with a new luxury hotel in 2020. The highly-anticipated Eclipse at Half Moon is slated to open its doors on March 1, […]

Bermuda Set for New PGA Tour Event

The island of Bermuda has long been one of the wider region’s greatest golf destinations. But for all of its golfing heritage and acclaim, it’s never held an annual PGA Tour event — until now. This week will see the first-ever […]

Caribbean Carrier LIAT “Will Continue to Fly”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean regional airline LIAT, one of the region’s most crucial transport facilitators, says it will “continue operating across the region” despite what it called “challenges the airline is facing,” according to a statement from LIAT […]

Marriott Reopening Renaissance St Croix Resort in 2020

By the Caribbean Journal staff An historic Caribbean resort is set to make its long-awaited comeback next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. Marriott’s Renaissance St Croix Carambola Beach Resort and Spa is set to return in the spring of 2020, […]

St Regis Bermuda Targeting 2021 Debut

By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly anticipated St Regis hotel project in Bermuda is targeting a 2021 debut, according to a statement from the Bermuda Tourism Authority. The luxe hotel on St Catherine’s Beach in the historic town of […]

Half Moon, One of Jamaica’s Iconic Resorts, Taps New Management

By Alexander Britell Half Moon, one of the most iconic resorts in Jamaica, has appointed a leading American resort company to manage the property. Half Moon has appointed Salamander Hotels and Resorts, which manages some of the top resorts in […]

Bermuda Is Getting a PGA Tour Event

By the Caribbean Journal staff The PGA Tour is set to add the island of Bermuda to its schedule next season. The world’s highest level of tournament golf will debut the Bermuda Championship from Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2019, the first-ever […]

Wyndham’s New All-Inclusive Resort in Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham has expanding its Caribbean portfolio with a new entry into Puerto Rico. The recently-debuted Candelero Beach Resort has officially joined the Wyndham Resorts portfolio. The all-inclusive resort, which first opened its doors at the […]

Turks and Caicos Is Getting a New Kind of Boutique Hotel

By the Caribbean Journal staff A new design-focused hotel is coming to Turks and Caicos: The Bight. The new property is the brainchild of the EA Group, which is developing the 66-unit boutique hotel on the north shore of Providenciales. […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean

The Caribbean culinary scene has never been stronger. And much has changed since we first launched the 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean back in 2013. Now, six years later, the world has begun to notice the gastronomic power of […]

Puerto Rico’s St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort Is Back

By Alexander Britell While Puerto Rico has quietly become a haven for high-end hotels in recent years, one property has remained perhaps its signature luxury resort: the St. Regis Bahia Beach. And while many resorts have already reopened their doors […]

Candelero All-Inclusive Makes Debut in Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff The first new all-inclusive to open in Puerto Rico in years has made its debut in the town of Humacao. The transformed Candelero Beach Resort is set in the heart of the Palmas del Mar […]

Dominican Republic’s Playa Grande Golf Club Reopens

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most prestigious golf courses in the Dominican Republic has reopened after a major transformation project. Discovery Land Company’s Playa Grande Golf & Ocean Club recently underwent a significant renovation by legendary golf […]

Palm Cay Breaks Ground on $100M Bahamas Expansion Project

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Nassau’s Palm Cay has broken ground on the new One Marina, a $100-million luxury and residential resort complex. “One Marina” will have 84 two- and three-bedroom condominiums and penthouse complex with modern interior designs and […]

Jamaica’s Half Moon, the Augusta of Caribbean Golf

By Alexander Britell ROSE HALL — As you move up the circular driveway, past bougainvilleas, peering at white columns, it reminds you of a place in Georgia, even if for only a moment. This is the Half Moon Golf Club, the […]

The Ultimate Island-Hopping Vacation in The Bahamas