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Every Room at This New-Look Costa Rica Resort Has a Plunge Pool
It’s the coolest hotel brand in Costa Rica: Nayara, which has three hotels in the country and recently expanded with an overwater resort in Panama, too. Now, Nayara has reopened its original Costa Rica hotel after a complete rebuild. The […]
The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, from Adults-Only to Boutique
What is an all-inclusive resort? In recent years, the answer to that question has changed dramatically. Today, all-inclusive means a resort that is at the cutting edge of travel trends, one that is catering to the demands of a massive […]
The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2024, From Tiny Beach Towns to Hidden Gems
Maybe you’ve been to the Caribbean a dozen times. Maybe you’re planning your first Caribbean vacation. The Caribbean continues to reinvent itself, to rewrite its story. The Caribbean just keeps getting better. As the region comes off what was a […]
The 20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Punta Cana for 2024
The Dominican Republic welcomed more visitors last year than any in the country’s history, with most travelers descending on one place: Punta Cana, the tourism hotspot on the country’s eastern coast. Punta Cana has always been the most popular place […]
Jamaica Is Expecting Its Biggest Winter Travel Season Ever
It’s been a record-breaking year for travel in Jamaica, and now the island is projecting an even stronger winter season. The 2023-2024 season, which effectively kicks off this week, is projected to bring in more than one million stopover visitors, […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024
It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards, the first true regional celebration of travel and tourism in the Caribbean. In 10 years, the Caribbean tourism industry has dramatically changed, […]
The Caribbean’s Most Sustainable Hotel Is In The Bahamas
From the moment you walk into the lobby, The Retreat seems just like a typical tropical hotel you might find anywhere in the Caribbean. The 15 guest rooms are modern and clean; the restaurant has blackened mahi-mahi and flatbreads and […]
In Aruba, the Beach, the Palms and the Perfect Caribbean Boutique Hotel
“It’s like Narnia once you come through the gates,” Trisha tells me. And she’s right. The moment you walk through the gates and past the sparkling lobby at the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba, it’s as if you’re manuevered into […]
American Airlines Is Adding More Flights to Barbados, Anguilla
American Airlines is planning another major expansion of service to the wider Caribbean next summer, with plans for a wave of new daily flights to destinations like Anguilla and Barbados. It’s another reminder that the Caribbean has become a true […]
“At Its Roots, Jamaica Is Soul, Rhythm and Culture Come to Life”
“At its roots, Jamaica is soul, rhythm and culture come to life.” – Cedella Marley Assouline’s series of travel books manages to capture the indescribable, inarticulable, essential qualities of a place, distilling a destination’s romance and wonder into a story […]
The 15 Best Spa Resorts in the Caribbean
Resort spas have become almost as common as fitness centers on amenity lists, but while it’s simple enough to carve out some space for a few treatment rooms, there are some spas that offer a true “experience” to go along […]
The 20 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts to Visit Now
It’s fall, the kids are back in school. Travel is calmer and it’s time for the perfect relaxing Caribbean getaway. If you’ve been paying attention, adults-only resorts, particularly those of the all-inclusive variety, are hotter than ever in the Caribbean, […]
12 Tiny Caribbean Luxury Resorts to Visit Right Now
World-renowned wine cellars; geothermal energy systems; private beach houses. The Caribbean’s luxury hotels continue to innovate, and that’s nowhere more true than in its boutique hotels. But for some travelers, even a boutique hotel can be a bit too much. […]
The Best Way to Fly to This Hotspot in the British Virgin Islands
It’s home to the Caribbean’s “Billionaire’s Playground,” ringed by some of the most exclusive private destinations on earth, and home to some of the top luxury villas and resorts in the Caribbean. But getting to Virgin Gorda hasn’t always been […]
The 25 Most Romantic Resorts in the Caribbean
There are necessary ingredients to the perfect romantic retreat: a degree of privacy, a hint of seclusion, the right amounts of design and service. But these are not always sufficient. The most romantic getaways in the Caribbean have an extra […]
Dominican Republic Tourism Is Making History
There is a bit of unease in some parts of the Caribbean this summer, as sometimes absurdly high airline prices have cooled off arrivals. Not in the Dominican Republic, where the country keeps churning out new tourism records with the […]
A Former Pirate Castle Will Become Barbados’ Newest All-Inclusive
Built two centuries ago, it began its life as a pirate’s castle. Now, it’s set to become one of the most sought-after all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. The legendary Sam Lord’s Castle is slated to open its doors later this […]
10 Caribbean Beaches for the Perfect Summer Vacation
You may not realize it if you’re in Miami or Orlando or even on sweltering days in New York, but the Caribbean really is cooler in the summer, a place for chilling out and cooling down and still the ultimate […]
Tulum Is the Hottest Destination in Mexico
While Cancun and Riviera Maya, Mexico have been the hot spots clients looking for mainstream destinations have been flocking to for years, several top notch travel specialists said advisors should be adding Tulum to that list. Advisors have said Tulum […]
American Airlines Is Adding New Daily Flights to St Croix, USVI
The US Virgin Islands, which has been the hottest destination in the Caribbean over the last few years, is set for another tourism boost with new daily flights to the island of St Croix. American Airlines has announced plans to […]
Antigua, Turks and Caicos Top Hottest Luxury Destinations
While emerging Caribbean islands are great for growth, several travel experts are reporting that three particular islands are especially hot for luxury travelers not looking to go off-the-beaten path. Antigua “Antigua is wonderful, so easy to get around the island […]
A New Way to Power Caribbean Resorts With Clean Energy
By Alexander Britell It’s no secret that energy in the Caribbean is not cheap. As hotel construction and investment continue to ramp up in the region, demand for sustainable, reliable and cost-effective energy solutions continues to rise. And in recent […]
Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: Curacao’s Top Luxury Retreat
Curacao is one of the most fascinating — and misunderstood — destinations in the Caribbean. While its spectacular capital of Willemstad is a culturally rich, cosmopolitan place, its prime position in the island’s marketing over the years has helped create […]
The 11 Best Resorts in Grand Cayman
Blessed by Seven Mile Beach and a reputation for luxury accommodations and excellent diving and watersports, Grand Cayman is home to a collection of top resorts mixing unique local properties with upscale global brands. Here are our picks for the […]
There’s a New Boutique Hotel in St Martin
The French side of St Martin is one of the most fascinating and vibrant destinations in the Caribbean. But navigating its hotel product isn’t particularly easy. While there’s the outstanding Grand Case Beach Club, Belmond’s luxe La Samanna resort and […]
The Ultimate Caribbean Summer Vacation Includes This Rum Festival
A rum-on-the-beach party. A rum-infused lunch at an overwater restaurant. Outdoor tastings at oceanfront hotels around the island. A final dinner at a restaurant with a three-Michelin-star pedigree. This isn’t like any rum festival you’ve ever been to — and […]
The Bahamas’ Undiscovered Island
“At two o’clock in the morning the land was discovered, at two leagues’ distance; they took in sail and remained under the square-sail lying to till day, which was Friday, when they found themselves near a small island, one of […]
JetBlue Is Launching New Daily Flights to Nassau, The Bahamas
JetBlue Airways is set to launch new daily nonstop flights between New York and The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new nonstop route will operate every day between New York’s LaGuardia International Airport and Lynden Pindling International Airport in […]
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