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In The Bahamas, the Ultimate Gourmet Hotel
On its broad list of spirits (that’s in addition to what is the world’s third-largest wine cellar), one can find a bottle of Alfred Lamb’s rum that was bottled in 1934. It’s not the sort of thing you typically find […]
This Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Is Reopening Soon
One of the most popular all-inclusive hotels in the Dominican Republic’s La Romana is set to reopen, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace is set to welcome back guests on Oct. 1, 2021. It’s reopening following a […]
Elite Island Resorts to Require Proof of Vaccination for Guests 12 and Over
One of the Caribbean’s leading resort companies has announced a significant update to its travel rules: all guests over the age of 12 will be required to show proof of Covid vaccination upon arrival. Elite Island Resorts has a broad […]
Jamaica’s Jimmy Cliff Has a New Single
Jamaica native and global music legend Jimmy Cliff has released his first new music in four years. It’s called “Human Touch,” and it’s a new single and video aimed at promoting “human interaction” amid the realities of the pandemic. “As […]
Another Resort Breaks Ground in the Caribbean’s Hottest Development Destination
A new 750-room all-inclusive resort project has broken ground in the Caribbean, 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 in the Caribbean. […]
A New $1 Billion Caribbean Destination Project Breaks Ground
The Dominican Republic has big plans for a new tourism destination: Pedernales in the southwestern corner of the country. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]
A New $1 Billion Caribbean Destination
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI 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 our newsletter, […]
The Island of Grand Bahama Is Heating Up
As travel continues to climb to the Caribbean, one of the wider region’s closest destinations to the United States is heating up. The island of Grand Bahama is seeing a wave of activity, with hotel reopenings, a relaunch of cruising […]
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Flights to Guatemala
JetBlue Airways has kicked off its first-ever service to Guatemala City, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier is now operating daily service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Guatemala’s La Aurora International Airport. It’s the only daily […]
Another Grand Bahama All-Inclusive Is Reopening
Another all-inclusive resort is set to reopen in Grand Bahama next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach resort is reopening its doors to guests on on the island’s southern coast on April 25. The resort’s relaunch […]
A Legendary Boutique Hotel in The Bahamas
It’s just you and the most beautiful pool in The Bahamas, sipping on a Goombay Smash, surrounded by the towering palm trees of the hills of Old Nassau. Dinner’s a few hours away, with a Chateaubriand on the outdoor menu, […]
CJI Conversation: What’s Next for Tourism Investment in Trinidad
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor 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 our newsletter, or Log […]
The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean for 2021
In the Caribbean, luxury is different. Of course, any great resort must have excel in the fundaments of luxury: food and drink; interior and exterior design and, most importantly, service. But Caribbean luxury transcends that. In the Caribbean, luxury is […]
Two More Resorts Reopen in Punta Cana
It was a short start to the launch of the Impressive Resorts & Spas brand when it first opened with two hotels in Punta Cana back in January 2020 before shutting down a few months later due to the COVID-19 […]
Major Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resort Reopens
One of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic all-inclusive resorts has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort reopened this week in La Romana on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. The property first opened […]
Here Are the Dominican Republic Hotels That Are Open Right Now
The Dominican Republic has more hotels currently open to international visitors than any other Caribbean destination, and there are more to come if all continues to go well with the country’s COVID-19 reopening. The Dominican Republic initially reopened to tourism […]
Dominica’s Secret Bay Is Reopening (And Expanding)
Secret Bay, Dominica’s flagship boutique hotel, is officially reopening this week. The reopening of the signature property, which recently joined Relais & Chateaux, comes as it’s also in the midst of an expansion project that will see the addition of […]
What’s Next for Tourism in Bermuda?
By Alexander Britell After several years of strong growth, buoyed by the landmark hosting of the America’s Cup in Bermuda, the Atlantic island encountered challenges at the beginning of 2020, due in large part to decreased air capacity. And then […]
CHTA Urging Tour Operators to Pay Caribbean Hotels
Citing the pressures facing Caribbean hotels and resorts because of the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is calling on international tour operators that have delayed paying hotels for services delivered to the operators’ clients […]
How Barbados Is Preparing for Its Tourism Future
Every destination is working to prepare a plan for the eventual relaunch of tourism in a COVID-19 world. For Barbados, that means working on new health guidelines, continuing to market the destination digitally and even fast-tracking new hotel projects for […]
From The Bahamas to St John, 10 Beaches to Dream About
We can’t go a day without imaging ourselves on some far-off beach in the Caribbean right now, fantasizing about lazy afternoons in the water, about cocktails and picnics and the kind of invigorating scenery we can only find in the […]
Jamaica “Optimistic” About Tourism Rebound Post-Coronavirus
Jamaican tourism officials are striking an optimistic chord about the destination’s potential recovery once the global coronavirus situation has been controlled. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says a “new approach” will be needed to rebuild the tourism industry in the […]
American Airlines Returns to Grand Bahama
In a tremendously important step for Grand Bahama’s post-Dorian recovery, American Airlines has officially resumed its flights to the island. American has relaunched daily nonstop flights between Miami and Freeport, Grand Bahama. “American has proudly served the Bahamas for more […]
Eastern Airlines Set to Launch Guyana Flights
The newly-relaunched Eastern Airlines is set to begin its first-ever commercial service to the wider Caribbean region next month. Eastern, a revival of the branding of the once-legendary airline, will be launching nonstop flights between New York and Georgetown, Guyana […]
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 […]
American Airlines Is Adding an Extra Daily Flight to St Croix
The island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands is set for a big boost next summer with the launch of an additional daily flight on American Airlines from Miami. The new flight, revealed by USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph […]
There’s a Hot New Cocktail Bar in The Bahamas
There’s a new craft cocktail bar in the heart of The Bahamas’ most popular destination. It’s called Bon Vivants Cafe and Bar, and the new bar is set in Nassau’s Sandyport neighborhood. The bar, with a decor featuring oversized rattan […]
Grand Bahama Hotels Are Making a Comeback
Grand Bahama’s tourism comeback has begun in earnest. After major cruise lines like Bahamas Paradise and Carnival have already resumed sailings to the destination, a number of hotels have also reopened their doors in Grand Bahama. That includes the Lighthouse […]
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