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Heavy Rains Lead to at Least 23 Deaths in Still-Vulnerable Port-Au-Prince

Earthquake destruction in Port-au-Prince (UNDP Photo) Heavy rains in Haiti have led to the deaths of at least 23 people this week. The rain, which caused flashfloods and mudslides, followed 10 days of showers, and underscored the problems still facing […]

$39M Beachfront Bahamas Villa Sold in Record-Breaking Transaction

A villa that had been listed for $39.49 million has been sold in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news […]

Mexico’s New Ultra-Luxe Wellness Retreat Is Offering Agents 10 Percent Commissions

The eight-bedroom ZihFit, a wellness-focused luxury resort in Mexico, has launched a new program for travel advisors. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. Subscribe today […]

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These Caribbean Islands Are Hot Right Now, According to Travel Agents

The biggest booking surprise for Caribbean travel specialists has nothing to do with where their clients were going in 2024, but more to do with where they weren’t. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean […]

Legendary Dominican Republic Golf Course to Undergo Restoration Project

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas announced that its legendary Pete Dye-designed Teeth of the Dog golf course will undergo a restoration project led by Jerry Pate Design beginning January 2025. Since opening in 1971, Teeth of the Dog has become […]

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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Wyndham Opens Dominican Republic All-Inclusive, Plans Second Resort in Punta Cana

Pristine beaches, lush rainforests and winding rivers; the Dominican Republic’s Samana peninsula is a haven for nature lovers and those in search of a more untouched Caribbean. Now, the area has a new resort, combining all-inclusive convenience with easy access […]

The Bahamas’ Legendary Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant Just Made History Again

NASSAU — For more than a half century, Nassau’s Graycliff has been the premier restaurant in the Caribbean (and the home of the region’s largest wine and spirits collection). More than that, it has set the standard for food and beverage […]

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Cancun Has a New All-Suite, Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort

If you’ve been following the biggest trends in travel, you know that the all-inclusive concept is top of mind for just about every major resort company in the world. Travelers want the convenience and comfort of all-inclusive, and it’s a […]

JetBlue Is Doubling Its Daily Flights to Saint Lucia

Pitons, rainforests, chocolate, three-wall resorts. Saint Lucia is one of the region’s most romantic places, and now it’s about to get a whole lot easier to visit. In a significant lift for the Eastern Caribbrean island, JetBlue is planning to […]

American Airlines Will Soon Be Flying Daily to the Island of Dominica

Lush rainforests, waterfalls, a boiling lake and the Caribbean’s longest hiking trail (and one of the world’s greatest luxury resorts). Dominica is one of the Caribbean’s great islands for adventure — but it hasn’t always been easy to get there. […]

Sandals Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive Resort in Saint Vincent

A towering volcano. Lush rainforests. Vibrant botanical gardens. Abundant produce. The Caribbean’s strongest rum. The island of St Vincent has always been a beautiful corner of the Caribbean; but while its neighboring Grenadines have long been home to some terrific […]

The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit This Summer, From Antigua to St Croix

We’ve been saying it for years, and we’ll keep saying it: in some ways, the Caribbean is even better in the summer months. The water is warm. It’s a bit less crowded, a little bit quieter. At night, the trade […]

In Dominica, A New Kind of Luxury Family Vacation

It’s always been one of the most romantic resorts: the renowned Secret Bay resort in Dominica, a luxe villa resort tucked away in the rainforest. But thanks to a collection of new rooms, Secret Bay is making itself accessible to […]

This is One of the Caribbean’s Priciest Neighborhoods

Peruse your Caribbean-centric real estate website of choice and you’re bound to see some comparatively expensive options on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is […]

The Caribbean’s Must-Visit Yacht Show Is Coming to St Thomas

The Virgin Islands Boating Expo will take place May 10-12, 2024 at Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, the USVI’s top yachting destination. This boutique destination show, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association, ticks the top three boxes of […]

Rum Journal: From Martinique, an Exciting New Trio of Caribbean Rums

It just might be the most remarkable rum distillery in the whole Caribbean: the Rhum JM distillery in Macouba in Martinique, set inside the rainforest at the base of the island’s towering Mont Pelee volcano. For nearly two centuries, Rhum […]

American Airlines Just Expanded Its French Caribbean Flights

From the rainforests to the rum, the haute cuisine to the beaches, the French Caribbean island of Martinique is among the most diverse, fascinating places to visit in the wider region. And now it’s easier than ever to fly to […]

In the Grenadines, the Caribbean’s Ultimate All-Inclusive Private Island Resort

The sky is purple as the boat makes its way from tiny Union Island, and we’re met by torchlight and smiles as we make our way onto the dock. For the next few days, this will be our island, our […]

The US Virgin Islands’ Biggest Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever

The Frenchman’s Reef resort has been a landmark standing watch over St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor for more than 50 years, and its recent rebirth as the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef may be its spiffiest incarnation […]

Caribbean Moment: Magazine Beach, Grenada

Grenada is known for many things: its chocolate, its rum, its lush rainforest, its world-class cuisine. What you may not realize is just how beautiful the island’s beaches are, from its signature Grand Anse Beach to lesser-known coastlines like Magazine […]

This Las Vegas Sushi Spot Just Expanded to Puerto Rico

There’s a buzzing new sushi spot in the heart of San Juan’s Condado neighborhood: the new Tekka Bar at La Concha resort. The “handroll and sake” bar has a mix of fresh seafood, copious sake offerings and a prime oceanfront […]

The Island of St Kitts Is Hot Right Now — And Travelers Are Flocking

It’s one of the most diverse tourism destinations in the Caribbean: luxury resorts, vibrant rainforests, centuries-old distilleries, uncrowded beaches and arguably the Caribbean’s premier farm-to-table movement. There’s a reason, after all, travelers have been drawn to St Kitts, an island […]

Ambergris Caye, Belize Has a Sleek New Hotel With a Rooftop Pool

Belize’s beloved Ambergris Caye has just welcomed a brand-new hotel to the island: the Watermark Belize, part of the growing Muy’Ono portfolio of hotels. The new hotel is set in the heart of bustling San Pedro, the country’s most popular […]

For Cayman Islands Real Estate, a “Year of Opportunity”

“2023 can be described as a year of resilience,” Jeremy Hurst, the president and broker/owner of Cayman Islands-based IRG International, tells Caribbean Journal. “If you look at the past two decades with Hurricane Ivan here in 2004, the financial crash […]

Riu Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive in Jamaica