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Antigua Is Getting Ready for the Caribbean’s Premier Sailing Event
It’s back again: the 55th annual edition of Antigua Sailing Week, the Caribbean’s premier sailing event, which runs this year from April 27 to May 3. More than 80 boats from around the world will convene on Antigua’s English and […]
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 […]
Santo Domingo Has Its First Marriott-Branded Hotel
Just a few weeks after Marriott opened its new Courtyard Marriott in the Dominican Republic’s capital, the company has debuted another new hotel in Santo Domingo. The new Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini is the first classic Marriott-branded hotel in […]
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 […]
This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Has a New “Double Bonus” for Travel Agents
Serenity at Coconut Bay, the Saint Lucia resort known for its relaxed luxury and romantic couples resort experience, has unveiled a limited-time Double Bonus Offer for travel agents. This promotion offers agents the opportunity to earn up to $300 for […]
11 Curaçao Resorts for Your Next Trip, From All-Inclusive to Historic
If you haven’t noticed, the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has been among the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean in the last year, with record-breaking arrivals, a surging hotel pipeline, major new flights (including a big expansion from Delta) and […]
“Significant” Grand Cayman Beachfront Site Lists for $18 Million
A “significant” beachfront development site is for sale from The Lund Team on the southern coastline of the Cayman Islands. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]
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 […]
The Great Grand Bahama Comeback
Approaching five years post-Hurricane Dorian, it appears Grand Bahama is having a major moment in the sun. The northernmost Bahamian island was ground zero for the 2019 storm, which caused an estimated $7 billion in damage Bahamas-wide. Today, according to […]
New Marriott All-Inclusive Resorts Planned for Costa Mujeres
A pair of new Marriott-portfolio all-inclusive resorts are in development in Costa Mujeres, the Mexican Caribbean hotspot often dubbed the “New Cancun.” To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and […]
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 […]
WestJet Is Planning a Big Summer in the Caribbean
Canadian leisure carrier WestJet says it is significantly ramping up its flight network in the Caribbean for the summer season. WestJet’s Latin American and Caribbean routes are growing by 57 percent this summer compared to the summer of 2023, according […]
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 […]
Marriott’s New Turks and Caicos Resort Names First GM
Marriott’s soon-to-open Salterra resort in Turks and Caicos has named its first general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort, which will be part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, has named Melina Forla as its new GM. Forta has been with […]
5 Adults-Only Resorts to Visit Right Now in the Caribbean
Sometimes you just want that extra degree of serenity, of privacy, of seclusion. There is a reason, after all, that adults-only resorts are booming in popularity, particularly in the Caribbean: travelers want to know that when they arrive, they know […]
A Guide to Riu Resorts in the Caribbean, From Montego Bay to Aruba
RIU Resorts are located on some of the best beaches of the Caribbean, and the Spanish hotel chain shines with its spacious suites, standard features like in-room drink dispensers, and bright and modern resorts with amenities like spacious pools, spa […]
JW Marriott Just Opened Its First Caribbean Beach Resort in St Maarten
It was arguably the most high-profile resort on the Dutch side of St Maarten: the Westin Dawn Beach resort, set on one of the most beautiful shorelines on the island and the area’s most famous branded hotel. Then that unwelcome […]
Curacao Hotel Rooms Keep Filling Up
As Curacao continues to break arrival records, the island’s hotels keep filling up, according to new data from the Curacao Hotel and Tourism Association. Hotel occupancy to start the year was 76.3 percent, well ahead of the regional average of […]
How to Take a “Barbie” Vacation to The Bahamas
Barbie been the biggest cinematic event of the last year, and Barbie-mania continues to take over the popular consciousness. Now, Barbie is coming to The Bahamas. Mattel has partnered with the Atlantis Paradise Island resort to launch a special “Barbie […]
New Caribbean Ferry to Connect Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad
A landmark new ferry service connecting three Caribbean destinations is anticipate to launch service in the next few months, according to Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfan Ali. The ferry, the product of a partnership between Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados, will […]
It Just Got Easier to Do Day Trips to Statia, Saba and St Barth
They’re three of the most charming small island destinations in the Caribbean: the Dutch Caribbean gems of Statia and Saba and the French Caribbean hotspot of St Barth. And they’re both just a quick flight from nearby St Maarten — quick […]
Marriott: St Regis Aruba Resort Anticipated to Debut in 2024
The highly-anticipated new St Regis resort in Aruba is anticipated to open in 2024, according to parent company Marriott International. The luxury resort is slated to make its debut before the end of this year, according to a recently-released pipeline […]
A New Culinary Event in Virgin Gorda, BVI
The British Virgin Islands is ramping up its food programing for 2024 with plans for a special culinary festival in Virgin Gorda next month. The food festival, set at the Nail Bay Sugar Works National Park, will run on Saturday, […]
Marriott Is Opening a Resort in St Maarten
It might be one of the quietest hotel openings of the year in the Caribbean — but it’s also one of the most significant. While it’s somehow managed to fly under the radar, Marriott is set to debut its JW […]
Dominican Republic’s SkyHigh Airline Adds New Guyana Flights
Fast-growing Dominican Republic-based carrier SkyHigh Dominicana has continued to grow its Caribbean network with the launch of a new nonstop route between Santo Domingo and Georgetown, Guyana. The new service connecting the Dominican Republic with the CARICOM headquarter state will […]
Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Marriott has just opened its second Courtyard-branded hotel in the Dominican Republic’s fast-growing capital, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has debuted the new Courtyard by Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini, a development by Real Hotels and Resorts. The hotel, which […]
Carnival is Making Its New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Bigger
In what is expected to be a massive boost for Grand Bahama, Carnival Cruise Line is in the process of building a brand-new cruise destination on the island called Celebrtaion Key, which is slated to open in 2025. Now, Carnival […]
The Best Beaches in Aruba, From Crystal-Clear Water to Sublime Snorkeling Spots
You can travel across the Caribbean and back again and find it hard to find a more beautiful collection of beaches than the ones you get on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The destination is known for its beaches, […]
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