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A New InterContinental Resort Is Coming to the Caribbean

By Alexander Britell 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 In to […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Is Breaking Pre-Pandemic Records

Tourism in the Dominican Republic set yet another record last month, with a total of 519,349 tourist arrivals. Fo the year, the country has reported 4.263 million tourist arrivals, according to Tourism minister David Collado. The November total was a […]

Virgin Gorda Airport Is Open Again in the British Virgin Islands

For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, Virgin Gorda Airport is open for flights. The first flight to touch down in Virgin Gorda since March 2020 was a flight on luxury airline Tradewind Aviation. Tradewind VP David […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Little Bay, St Maarten

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader David Olson, who sent in this lovely shot from the Bel Air Beach Hotel at Little Bay in St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it […]

Rosewood Just Opened Its Newest Caribbean Resort

Luxury hotel brand Rosewood has finally opened one of the company’s most highly anticipated resorts: the new Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth. The new hotel is a transformation of the former Le Guanahani hotel property that had long been one […]

6 Under-the-Radar Caribbean Diving Destinations

If you’re an avid diver in the Caribbean, chances are you’ve been to the region’s most famous diving hotspots — most notably the longtime Caribbean capital of diving, Bonaire. But there’s a multitude of spectacular diving destinations hidden away across […]

Belmond Reopens La Samanna Luxury Resort in St Martin

Belmond has reopened its signature luxury hotel in St Martin. After a summer closure, La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel, St Martin, officially relaunched this week. The hotel, set on 55 acres adjusting St Martin’s renowned Baie Longue beach, has reopened […]

Martinique Rum Crowned World Champion at Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth

Two years ago in St Barth, a never-before-seen field of the world’s most expensive rums faced off in a rum category for the ages. And this week in St Barth, history was made again. For the first time ever, the […]

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Joins Marriott Bonvoy

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which will begin its sailings to the Caribbean next year, is joining Marriott Bonvoy. That means Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points for voyages on the company’s boutique cruise ships. “It is exciting to […]

The Caribbean’s Top Rum Festival Is Back

A master class in rare bottlings of Jamaican rum. A rum-and-cigar pairing with Davidoff. A blind-tasting competition of the Caribbean’s most sought-after rums. A journey through the world of the Rhum Agricole of Martinique and Guadeloupe. It’s the Caribbean’s leading […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Just Set an All-Time Record

The Dominican Republic just set an all-time tourism record, Caribbean Journal has learned. Last month was the best September for tourist arrivals in the history fo the country — with more visitors than in high-powered years like 2018 and 2019. […]

Every Suite at This New Riviera Maya Resort Will Have Its Own Pool

A new adults-only resort is coming to the Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The new La Casa de Playa is the latest resort by Mexico’s Grupo Xcaret, with plans to open its doors on Dec. 13. The […]

A Sip of Martinique in Miami

The Caribbean Rum Awards came to Miami on Monday, with an unforgettable evening of some of the finest rums from across the Caribbean and the island of Martinique in particular. The event, presented by the Martinique Tourism Authority, was anchored […]

Why Some of the World’s Top Golf Teachers Are Coming to Jamaica

Some of the world’s top golf instructors are coming to Jamaica for a new series set at the Half Moon resort. It’s called the Golf Guest Instructor Series, and it will include instruction from legendary teachers like David Leadbetter, Nick […]

St Barth’s Le Toiny to Reopen in October

St Barth’s Le Toiny hotel is reopening for the season on Oct. 15, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 22-suite property is set on Toiny Beach, the island’s most popular surfing beach. It’s reopening with a new interior look, thanks to […]

A Great Reason to Visit St Barth in November

Early November is one of the best times to visit the remarkable French Caribbean island of St Barth. You won’t find the crowds of December and January, but the villas, hotels, restaurants and hotspots are open. (Here’s all you need […]

An Evening of Fine Caribbean Rum in Miami

The Caribbean Rum Awards are coming to Miami for one night in September. The Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the Caribbean’s leading celebration of fine rum, is holding a pre-event at Miami’s Empire Social Lounge on Sept. 27. The Caribbean […]

Caribbean Rum Awards 2021 Set for Nov. 2-7 in St Barth

The Caribbean’s leading celebration of fine rum is set for the first week of November in St Barth. Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Rum Awards a week-long series of rum (and cigar) events in the heart of Gustavia, is back for its […]

New Courtyard by Marriott Breaks Ground in Dominican Republic

Another new Courtyard by Marriott has broken ground in the Caribbean, this time in the Dominican Republic. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. […]

Dominican Republic Nears 2.5 Million Tourists in 2021

The Dominican Republic is approaching 2.5 million tourist arrivals so far in 2021, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. That’s the highest number of any Caribbean destination this year. It’s also contributed more than $2.4 million […]

The Caribbean’s Top Hotel Investment Conference Is Back

By Guy Britton It’s long been the top hotel investment conference in the Caribbean: CHRIS, the Burba Hotel Network’s Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit. And now it’s back. CHRIS is returning for 2021 with a two-day event at the […]

Dominican Republic Hits Another Tourism High

June was the Dominican Republic’s best tourism showing since the onset of the pandemic, officials said this week. A total of 468,367 travelers visited the Dominican Republic in June, a 20 percent jump from the 390,554 visitors that came to […]

St Barth Is Reopening for Tourism This Week

The Caribbean’s most glamorous destination is reopening this week, Caribbean Journal has learned. The French Caribbean island of St Barth will officially reopen its borders for tourism on June 9 to all fully vaccinated travelers from the United States, Europe […]

The Newest Resort in St Maarten Is Now Open

The most anticipated new resort in St Maarten in years has opened its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Morgan Resort, set in the heart of Simpson Bay, is a major new resort for the destination. The hotel officially opened […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Continues to Rebound in 2021

The Dominican Republic’s tourism sector continues to show strength, with strong growth in April, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. The country reported more than 327,000 visitors in April, a 7.5 percent increase compared to March […]

How to Fly Private to the Caribbean

Since the onset of the pandemic, demand for private air travel has surged worldwide, as travelers look to the safety and luxury of private aviation. That’s particularly true in the Caribbean, where private airports abound and choosing a private carrier […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Is Starting to Rebound

The Caribbean’s most popular destination is getting popular again. The Dominican Republic, long the powerhouse of Caribbean travel, is seeing positive tourism growth so far in 2021, according to the country’s tourism officials. The Dominican Republic reported 263,867 tourists in […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Mangel Halto, Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader David Maisonneuve, who sent in this lovely shot of Mangel Halto beach in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]

Southwest Airlines Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to The Bahamas