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A New Way to Experience Martinique and Guadeloupe

They’re filled with charming fishing villages, historic towns, cultural capitals and rum distilleries: Martinique and Guadeloupe, that fascinating pair of French departments in the Eastern Caribbean. And now there’s a new way to explore them: on the sea. A new […]

The Chill List: The Caribbean’s Most Relaxing Hotels

What’s the sound of one palm tree shaking? It’s one of the most beautiful sounds in the Caribbean, an instant reminder that you’ve reached the zenith of tropical beauty. And it’s a guarantor of instant relaxation. But as ubiquitous as […]

Why This Is the Perfect Day Trip From St Maarten

You can see it from St Maarten. It’s there across the blue, rocky and enticing, a mountainous mystery in plain sight. And while most travelers to St Maarten have probably seen it, far fewer have been there. It’s still one […]

Nocturne Acquires WIMCO, Forging a New Caribbean Villa Power

In December, leading Caribbean villa provider WIMCO Villas was purchased by Nocturne Luxury Villas. The deal follows last year’s acquisition by Nocturne of another major St Barth villa provider, St Barth Properties, forging a significant new villa player for St […]

Carnival Relaunches Caribbean Cruises From Charleston

Carnival Cruise Line has relaunched operations to the Caribbean out of Charleston, SC, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Carnival Sunshine ship has kicked off its return voyage with a four-day cruise to Nassau in The Bahamas. “We have been sailing […]

Avianca Launching New Caribbean Flights From Miami, New York

Colombian airline Avianca is launching a pair of major new routes to the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. Both routes will service the increasingly hot destination of Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. That includes new daily nonstop flights from Miami […]

These Caribbean Hotels Aren’t on the Beach. And That’s the Point.

It’s morning and the only things you hear are chirping birds and waving palms; there’s some blue in the distance, but up here it’s the green that matters. The beach is a long walk or a shuttle ride away, but […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2022

A parade of cafes at the edge of the sand; tiny bars and art galleries; a soundtrack of clacking plates and mopeds and afternoon laughter, silent and loud in all the right ways. Across the wider Caribbean one can find […]

11 Must-Visit Adults-Only Hotels in the Caribbean

It seems like a new all-inclusive resort pops up every week in the Caribbean, and it’s true that the vast majority of adults-only resorts in the islands follow a pay-one-price model for rooms, activities, and dining. But it’s not a […]

From Belize to Roatan, Six Tiny Private Island Resorts to Try

The perception of private island resorts in the Caribbean is one of seclusion, of exclusivity; of, more often than nought, some degree of pretense. But that’s not always the case. And at a handful of private-island resorts in the Caribbean, […]

Hyatt Is Opening a New Hotel in Panama City

It’s one of the most charming neighborhoods in all of Central America: the Casco Antigua (also known as Casco Viejo) of Panama City, Panama. And now one of the world’s biggest hotel brands is entering the market. Hyatt’s Unbound Collection […]

12 Toes-in-the-Sand Resorts in the Caribbean

It’s something you just don’t find that often at many resorts anymore: that intimacy with the ocean; the feeling of being right at the beach’s edge, or perched directly above the waves, of being able to take just a few […]

The Best Beachfront Resorts in Saint Lucia

It’s unquestionably one of the most naturally beautiful islands in the Caribbean. But when you think about Saint Lucia, the beach isn’t often the first thing that comes to mind. Indeed, many of the island’s most noteworthy places to stay […]

Six Perfect Small Resorts for a Barbados Holiday

Barbados has long been defined by its grand Sandy Lane resort; but for in-the-know travelers, the best way to experience the island is at its smaller hotels and resorts, places that ooze Barbados charm in a smaller, more intimate package. […]

Guadeloupe’s LoBleu Hotel Is Open Again

One of the most charming hotels in the French Caribbean has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. LoBleu, the tiny boutique hotel on the island of Terre de Haut in Guadeloupe’s Les Saintes archipelago, began welcoming back guests this week. […]

Eclipse at Half Moon, Jamaica’s Stunning New Luxury Resort

It doesn’t happen overnight. It doesn’t grow in a week. It can take years. It can take decades. Or, in the case of the legendary Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica — it can nearly three quarters of a century. Since […]

Air France’s New Miami-Guadeloupe Flights

There’s a new way to get from Miami to the heart of the French Caribbean. Air France has launched a new nonstop route between Miami International Airport and Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe. The nonstop flights, which take about three and a half […]

This Is the Best Boutique Hotel in Jamaica

Bob used to come here in the 1970s. So did the Rolling Stones. There’s music all over the place — The Harder They Come posters on the walls; the tributes to the Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Brown. And every room […]

Statia Is Now Open to Vaccinated Travelers

One of the Caribbean’s great undiscovered destinations is open again. The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia (also known as St Eustatius) has officially reopened its borders to fully vaccinated travelers. And most importantly, fully vaccinated travelers don’t need to quarantine. […]

American Airlines’ Newest Caribbean Destination

American Airlines is launching flights to one of the Caribbean’s tiniest destinations. Beginning in December, the world’s largest airline will be kicking off service to its newest destination in the region: the island of San Andres off the Caribbean coast […]

A New Way to Get to Samana in the Dominican Republic

There’s a new way to get to one of the Dominican Republic’s hottest destinations. American Airlines has kicked off its first-ever service to Samana, with new weekly service out of Charlotte. It’s a big addition for Samana, which has largely […]

Why Namron Hospitality Group Is Bullish on Tulum

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The Best Turks and Caicos All-Inclusive Resorts

Turks and Caicos may have only a half-dozen all-inclusive resorts, but most are located on one of the world’s best beaches and there’s something for every kind of traveler, whether that’s staying with a big brand-name resort chain, chilling out […]

A New Way to Enjoy St Thomas’ Downtown Historic District

St Thomas’ Downtown Historic District is getting major new energy. Beginning May 28, Charlotte Amalie’s charming downtown will be open for shopping and dining until 8 PM every Friday night. In addition, the Main Street thoroughfare will become a pedestrian […]

How to Take the Perfect Five-Day Getaway in St Kitts

St Kitts and Nevis has been open since last fall, but now it’s sweetening the deal for travelers who make the journey to the twin-island destination. It’s called the St Kitts Five Day Getaway, and it’s a new program that […]

8 Must-Visit Luxury Hotels in Grenada

Grenada’s travel rules require visitors to remain at their resort for five days after arrival, and while you can travel freely around the island after that if you get a negative test result, honestly we’d be OK with spending even […]

In Jamaica, the Caribbean’s Ultimate Swim-Up Suites

What is a “rondoval”? The dictionary description of the word this marketing term comes from is “rondavel,” a round Southern African building with a peaked roof. But at the Sandals South Coast resort in Jamaica, it might just be called […]

Hyatt’s Unbound Collection Is Expanding to Panama

Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, one of the company’s independent hotel collections, is expanding to Panama, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company will be debuting its first Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Panama City with the Hotel La Compañia. The new property […]

Southwest Airlines Is Starting a New Nonstop Flight to the Cayman Islands