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Turks and Caicos Is Building a New Airport in South Caicos
After years of deliberation, the island of South Caicos in Turks and Caicos is finally on track to get a brand-new airport terminal. Turks and Caicos Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson said the airport and combined service building has gotten the green […]
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 […]
St Kitts and Nevis Shuts Borders in Measure Against Coronavirus
The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis is the latest Caribbean country to implement aggressive measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. St Kitts and Nevis, which just confirmed its first cases of coronavirus, said it was […]
Caribbean Tourism “Will Emerge Stronger After Coronavirus”
It’s uncharted territory for the Caribbean region (and the world) right now, but the region’s top tourism leaders are pointing to the Caribbean’s past experience with major disruptions as hope for its future. The Caribbean has “considerable experience in managing […]
Guadeloupe, Cayman Lead Caribbean Push Against Coronavirus
A pair of Caribbean destinations are leading the way with aggressive measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. That includes the French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe and the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands. In what is […]
Marriott CEO Issues Coronavirus Statement, Reveals Change Policy
Marriott, the world’s largest hotel company, has issued a statement addressing the Coronavirus pandemic. Marriott President and CEO Arne Sorenson told travelers that “we know travel may not be your first thought, but I want you to know the safety […]
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Punta Cana Airport, the Caribbean’s Busiest Air Hub, Is Making Changes
The Caribbean’s busiest airport is planning major improvements to its customer experience this year, headlined by the implementation of U.S. Customs and Immigration PreClearance. Punta Cana, which is the most popular destination in the Dominican Republic and the wider Caribbean […]
Rum Journal: Bacardi Has a New Rum and It’s a Major Step Forward
For most people, rum is Bacardi. However you feel about the Puerto Rican rum brand, it’s what the average consumer thinks of when they think of rum – particularly in the United States, where Bacardi’s overwhelming — and often exclusive — […]
Op-Ed: The Future of Dominican Republic Tourism
By Carlos Castillo Consul General of the Dominican Republic in New York Tourism and hospitality have become synonymous in the Dominican Republic. They are the mainstay of the economy, and a tremendous source of pride within our culture. New York […]
Barbados’s New Year-Round JetBlue Flights
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Barbados is getting a boost from New York City-based airline JetBlue. JetBlue is expanding its weekly nonstop Saturday service from Newark Liberty to Barbados to year-round service, Caribbean Journal has learned. The extension of service […]
Saint Lucia Breaks Ground on $175M Airport Transformation
By Alexander Britell and Dana Niland Saint Lucia has officially broken ground on one of the most highly anticipated airport redesigns in the region in recent memory. The redevelopment of Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport kicked off this weekend, part […]
At Jamaica’s Rose Hall Villas, a New Kind of Resort
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton A Caribbean villa vacation is something rather different than your traditional hotel getaway. It’s a way to live the destination in another way, in tranquility, in seclusion, in privacy, with a different kind of […]
St Maarten’s Sonesta Maho Pushes Back Relaunch to February
By the Caribbean Journal staff The reopening of the popular Sonesta Maho Beach Resort in St Maarten has been pushed back to the end of next month, according to a statement from the property. The property said it would reopen […]
A New Way to Live in Belize
By the Caribbean Journal staff It might just be the hottest destination in the Caribbean – with surging arrivals, an array of new hotels and the kind of “it” factor vibe that comes from a special combination of exclusivity and adventure. […]
Puerto Rico Has a Stunning New Hotel: The O:LV Fifty Five
By Alexander Britell The Condado neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico has quietly become one of the Caribbean’s capitals of cool in recent years, with a diverse but uniformly sophisticated hotel offering and a modern, urban energy that’s largely unique […]
Hilton’s Newest Hotel Brand
By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton has debuted another new brand, looking to ramp up its presence in urban areas. It’s called Motto by Hilton, and the new “affordable lifestyle” brand will feature “micro-hotel” design in “prime global locations,” according […]
AMResorts’ New All-Inclusive Brand
By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding AMResorts has officially introduced its newest all-inclusive brand: Reflect Resorts. The new brand is the result of a partnership with Mexican firm Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, and will mean three new properties under the […]
An Aruba-Curaçao Ferry?
By the Caribbean Journal staff While it’s just about 70 miles between the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba and Curaçao, there’s traditionally been only one way to get between the two islands: by air. But after decades of talk, it’s […]
Rum Journal: A Terrific New Caribbean Rum: One Drop
When it made its debut four years ago, Harbour Island’s Afrohead rum sent a shockwave through the industry. Its superb design — and its drinkability — were a refreshing addition to the Caribbean’s rum offering. It was bold, it was cool […]
Grenada Is Banning Styrofoam
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The island of Grenada has announced a significant new green initiative. In an effort to ensure that its natural environment is protected and preserved for future generations, the country says it has implemented the new […]
Norwegian Adding More Cruises to Cuba
By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line is adding even more cruises to Cuba next year, the company said this week. The company’s Norwegian Sun ship will return to Port Canaveral in April 2019 with more Cuba itineraries, after […]
Rum Journal: A New Classic from Martinique’s Rhum JM
By Alexander Britell It was the first rhum agricole I had ever tried. And, instantly, rum was never the same. I was at a dinner at the Royal Riviera hotel in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat in 2006, when the waiter […]
New Transatlantic Flights to Martinique, Guadeloupe
By the Caribbean Journal staff International Airlines Group’s startup low-cost carrier is expanding again to the Caribbean. Earlier this month, LEVEL launched new flights from Paris Orly to Guadeloupe, while next month the carrier will be launching new flights from […]
Sonesta Is Planning a New Kind of Rebuild in St Maarten
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Maarten’s landmark Maho Beach Resort has launched reconstruction in the wake of last year’s Hurricane Irma, the Maho Group announced. This rebuild will be different, though, with plans for innovative, resilient, storm-resistant construction. “While […]
DELTA VACATIONS – Caribbean Journal – Punta Cana Rules:
OFFICIAL RULES: WIN One package for four (4) to include airfare roundtrip ground transfers and all inclusive accommodations in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from Delta Vacations and RIU Palace Punta Cana. The “Sweepstakes” is managed by Caribbean Journal One GRAND […]
Belize Is Expanding Its Marine Protected Areas in a Big Way
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The government of Belize will expand its network of no-take zones, a type of marine protected area, from three percent to over 10 percent by the end of 2018. The expanded areas are managed in […]
British Virgin Islands Airport Reopens for Commercial Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Commercial flights have officially resumed at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island, Tortola, in a big step forward for the British Virgin Islands since the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. […]
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