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The Caribbean’s Best New Cigar Lounge Is In Bonaire

Great cigar lounges in the Caribbean are more of a rarity than you might think. You can find a few in places like St Kitts and Puerto Rico or Curacao, places that feel like your own private club, where the […]

Jamaica Eyes New “Boutique” Cruise Port

Jamaica is looking to develop the Ken Wright Pier in Port Antonio, eyeing the port as a “boutique” style cruise for small-ship and luxury cruise lines. The plan is to position the port as a small-ship and mega yacht destination […]

The Biggest Obstacles for Travel Agents in the Caribbean Right Now

In short, the biggest challenge travel advisors are dealing with in 2023 is the ongoing impact of the pandemic on booking travel. But what about all the subsequent issues the pandemic has created? Specifically, here are the most burning issues […]

The Best Credit Cards for Caribbean Travel

If a Caribbean vacation rates as a dream, the fantasy is to get the trip paid for by someone else. And one way to do that is by signing up for a credit card where you earn points that can […]

For Travel Agents, Dealing With Last-Minute Problems Is An Art Form

One of the biggest reasons people use a travel advisor over an Online Travel Agency is so they have an actual person to talk to when obstacles arise during a vacation. So, how does an agent deal with those last-minute […]

These Destinations in Mexico Should Be on Your Radar

For those clients who are no strangers to visiting Mexico, travel advisors offer some info on Mexican hot spots that are still considered off-the-radar. Sayulita Sayulita, just 22 miles form Puerto Vallarta, is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico […]

Caribbean Moment: Grand Anse Beach, Grenada

Sometimes you forget. Sometimes a beach can be so good, so beautiful, so perfect that you forget just how incredible a stretch of sand it is. That brings us to Grand Anse Beach, the preeminent beach on the island of […]

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 […]

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Are OTAs Still a Threat to Travel Agents?

Online Travel Agencies (OTA) haven’t posed much of a threat to the business of travel advisors as they did in the past, but should an agent put OTAs in the rearview mirror for good or should they still be watching […]

From Jamaica to Cancun, All-Inclusive Resorts Are Hotter Than Ever

For decades, all-inclusive resorts were a bit of a polarizing proposition: some travelers adored the comfort and convenience, preferring to spend their vacations in all-inclusive sanctuary at the resort. Others felt like they wanted to explore the destination more, to […]

Caribbean Cruises Are Back in a Big Way

The Caribbean tourism industry has rebounded spectacularly from the pandemic – and so, too has the cruise sector. Plainly, Caribbean cruises are back in a big way, according to travel agents. More cruise ships, some larger, are sailing, operating at […]

The Top Emerging Caribbean Islands, According to Travel Agents

From the Bahamas to Jamaica, there are a lot of well-known and well-booked Caribbean destinations. But what about the ones that still have massive growth potential? Several Caribbean specialists recently shared the islands that, while they may not be totally […]

From The Bahamas to Punta Cana, Hotels Where You Can Cool Down This Summer

The Caribbean is even cooler in the summer. It’s not just the freedom of smaller crowds, or that little bit of extra space on the sand. It’s the breezy comfort of the trade winds, of summer nights on the beach. […]

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Travel Advisors Say Flight Prices Are Impacting Caribbean Vacation Bookings

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CTA In short, the biggest challenge travel advisors are dealing with in 2023 is the ongoing negative effect the pandemic has had on booking travel — particularly the cost of flights. Advisors are reporting that […]

Has the Pandemic Impacted Travel Advisors’ Fees?

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to Caribbean Travel Advisor The pandemic forced a lot of travel advisors to restructure their business models or strategies, but is charging or not charging fees one those practices that had to be amended? Many […]

From St Thomas to St Croix, Travelers Are Flocking to the US Virgin Islands

Since the onset of the pandemic, the US Virgin Islands has been arguably the most resilient destination in the Caribbean, a trend that is showing no signs of slowing down. The American Caribbean destination anchored by St Thomas, St Croix […]

The Best Rum Bar (And Best Pizza) in St John

They call it the Rum With a View. It’s a mix of Lovango sorrel rum, elderflowers, passion fruit agave, lemon and egg white. It’s the kind of colorful, creative, funky cocktail that exemplifies what we all love about St John. […]

The Tech Tools Travel Advisors Are Using Right Now

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI A travel adivsor’s time has arguably never been as valuable as it has been since the pandemic. First, the pandemic halted travel and now it’s done the opposite: create a demand to vacation […]

A Caribbean Recipe for Sea Scallops

Growing up in the Caribbean, my brother and I were used to going line fishing and snorkeling and free diving around reefs and shallow shipwrecks for a treasure trove of seafood. From oysters to lobsters, conchs to crabs – it […]

A New Way to Fly Private to The Bahamas

Leading luxury airline Tradewind Aviation is expanding, in what will be a major boost for those looking for private charters to The Bahamas. Tradewind is opening a new aircraft base near Palm Beach, Fla in September, expanding on the airline’s […]

The Best Airport Lounge in the Caribbean

It can be the exquisite finish to a wonderful vacation, an oasis in the chaotic world of air travel: the perfect airport lounge. You make your way to the airport, get through security, through customs and immigration and what you […]

Demand for St Barth Real Estate Keeps Rising

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI 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, […]

The 7 Best Hotels on the Caribbean Island of Saba

Tiny Saba is a short flight (or ferry) from St Maarten, but it feels like a totally different universe. Low-key, charming and naturally beautiful, it’s a destination that’s all about nature, tranquility and laid-back island vibes. That’s also true of […]

The Best Family All-Inclusive Resorts in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Montego Bay is Jamaica’s capital of all-inclusive resorts, catering to every kind of traveler and most budgets. Some resorts are reserved for adults only, but whether your budget runs closer to beer or champagne, Montego Bay also offers an excellent […]

How to Take an Adults-Only Barbados Vacation This Summer

One of Barbados’ top beach resorts is adding a special program for summer travel, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Club, Barbados, one of the island’s premier all-inclusive resorts, is now offering a free fifth night program. The program is good […]

New Flights Will Connect Palm Beach With Eleuthera and Abaco in The Bahamas