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Saint Lucia No Longer Requiring Testing, Vaccination for Travelers
The Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia has officially removed all of travel restrictions, Caribbean Journal has learned. Saint Lucia has removed all of its pre-testing and vaccination requirements — meaning traveling to the island is largely as it was before […]
Spirit Airlines Relaunching Nicaragua Flights
Spirit Airlines is relaunching its daily route between Fort Lauderdale and Managua, Nicaragua. The daily nonstop service will begin operating on Nov. 30, with connections to 26 cities across Spirit’s network. It’s a gateway to destinations like Managua, the charming […]
Marriott’s Newest Caribbean Hotel Is In Colombia
Colombia’s Caribbean coast is buzzing, with new hotels, new visitors and a wave of new investment. And while much of that activity has been centered in Cartagena and the offshore island of San Andres, another destination has been heating up: […]
The Caribbean Island of St Barth Just Removed All Testing, Vaccination Rules
Traveling to the French Caribbean island of St Barth just got a whole lot easier. The tiny Caribbean paradise just removed all travel restrictions to the island, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. That means travelers no longer need to show proof […]
The Caribbean Island of Martinique Just Lifted All Travel Rules
Another Caribbean island has officially lifted all of its travel health requirements for visitors, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Thanks to this week’s decision by the French government, visitors to Martinique no longer have to proof of a negative test or […]
Cayman Islands Waives Pre-Testing for Visitors
The Cayman Islands has waived testing for visitors. “Pre-arrival Covid-19 testing is no longer required to enter the Cayman Islands,” the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism announced in a statement. In a major change to the destination’s travel protocols, the […]
This Anguilla Boutique Hotel Just Expanded
One of Anguilla top boutique hotels just got bigger. The Quintessence Hotel, a member of Relais & Chateaux, has added three new guest suites to the property. It’s called The Quinn, and it’s a hotel-within-a-hotel consisting of three units: Quinn […]
Frontier Continues Caribbean Expansion With New Daily Puerto Rico Flights
The Caribbean’s fastest-growing carrier has added another daily route to the region, this time to the island of Puerto Rico. This week, Frontier Airlines kicked off new daily nonstop service from Tampa, Fla. to San Juan, Puerto Rico, another new […]
Southwest Airlines Just Relaunched Another Route to Aruba
Southwest Airlines has relaunched another nonstop route to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The low-cost carrier has officially resumed nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport. The relaunched service is […]
The Rose Hall Villas, the Ultimate Group Destination in Jamaica
Dexton’s grilled cheese is in high demand. It’s the third day of a six-night trip at the Rose Hall Villas at Jamaica’s Half Moon resort, and everyone in this party of 8 is obsessed with the perfectly-grilled, golden-brown, crispy sandwiches. […]
CDC Ends Return Test Requirement, in Major Boost for Caribbean Tourism
In a move celebrated across the wider travel industry, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted its requirement for travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before returning home to the United States from abroad. It’s the culmination […]
Marriott Has Big All-Inclusive Plans in the Caribbean
By Guy Britton Marriott made its high-profile entry into the all-inclusive space in 2019 with its acquisition of the Barbados-based Elegant Hotels. Now, the company has quickly become a power in the all-inclusive space in the Caribbean, with nearly three […]
The US Virgin Islands Just Removed All Travel Rules for Americans
The US Virgin Islands, among the biggest tourism success stories of the pandemic, has announced a major updates to its entry rules: the lifting of all restrictions for American travelers. That means U.S. citizens traveling from the US mainland and […]
How to Take a Caribbean Sailing Vacation Right Now
Sailing through the British Virgin Islands on a chartered catamaran is every bit the fantasy journey it sounds like, but here’s one surprise I got during my time cruising around Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke on a Moorings […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Reggae Hit Is a Love Letter to Antigua
Caribbean all-inclusive brand Elite Island Resorts has partnered with reggae legend Causion on a major new musical tribute to the island of Antigua. The song, Antigua Me Come From, is a common phrase of identity and heritage for Antiguans; a […]
American Airlines Relaunching Charlotte-Grenada Flights
American Airlines is adding more flights to Grenada for the summer, with plans to relaunch its route from Charlotte to Grenada. The service, which will resume June 4, will operate once weekly on Saturdays. The route complements existing American Airlines […]
In Antigua, the Caribbean Capital of Pickleball
They call her the “Pickleball Queen.” Anna-Maria Joseph’s love affair with the game began during the pandemic, when hotels in Antigua were closed. At the time, the tourism executive was living at Elite Island Resorts’ St James’s Club, and Elite […]
This is the Coolest Hotel in Tortola
There’s a lot that’s great about Cane Garden Bay in Tortola: a beautiful coastline, lively beach bars, a cool historic distillery, and even a bit of nightlife in a destination — the British Virgin Islands — that’s more known for […]
Oceania Has a New Cruise Option for Solo Travelers
It’s not always easy to take a cruise by yourself. But now premium cruise line Oceania Cruises has announced a push aimed at solo travelers. The company says it is adding dozens of new staterooms for solo travelers on each […]
This Top St Thomas Resort Now Has a “Baby Concierge”
Families with young children are all to familiar with the experience: the extra carry-on bags, the worn pack ’n plays. But now one of the Caribbean’s top resorts has debuted a specialized program that aims to make traveling with kids, […]
Travelers No Longer Need a Test to Visit Curaçao
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has become the first destination in the Caribbean to completely waive testing requirements for visitors. The island’s new rules, which took effect March 10, mean no Covid testing at all is required before traveling […]
Bahamas Tops Trending Spring Break Destinations
The Bahamas leads the pack among Caribbean spring break destinations, according to a new report from travel insurance company InsureMyTrip. The Bahamas was the top trending destination in the Caribbean, as measured by InsureMyTrip policies sold for departures between March […]
Spirit Adding New Flights to Mexico
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is adding a pair of new routes to Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company is launching new daily routes from Houston and Austin to Monterrey International Airport. Spirit already operates flights to Mexican destinations including […]
Cayman Islands Eases Covid Restrictions
The Cayman Islands has eased some of its on-island Covid restrictions, That includes an increase in gathering limits to 500 people indoors and 1,000 people outdoors. Fully vaccinated travelers no longer have to do on-island testing on days 2, 5 […]
CJI Conversation: Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic on the Caribbean Market
By Guy Britton Larry Cuculic took over as the newest chief executive officer of Best Western Hotels and Resorts towards the end of 2021, overseeing a company that is in the midst of a broad expansion push in the Caribbean […]
Aruba Adds Antigen Testing Option for American, Canadian Travelers
The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has announced another update of its entry rules for travelers, now effective in January 2022. The new rules, which apply to American and Canadian visitors, mean travelers will have two pre-testing options for visiting […]
St Barth Loosens Travel Testing Requirements
St Barth has relaxed its testing requirements for travelers, making them slightly easier to comply with. Effective this week, St Barth will now accept either PCR or antigen tests taken within 48 hours before the departure flight to St Barth. […]
Belize Requiring All Visitors to Purchase Travel Insurance
Belize has announced new entry requirements for travelers, set to take effect Feb. 15, Caribbean Journal has learned. The centerpiece is a requirement for an application for Belize Travel Health Insurance, a mandatory health insurance that “helps protect travelers against […]
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