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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 […]

Dominican Republic Keeps Eclipsing Pre-Pandemic Tourism Levels

The Dominican Republic is back — and then some. The Caribbean’s most popular tourism destination had another record-breaking month in February, a sign of the country’s full-fledged travel rebirth. In February, the Dominican Republic reported more than 566,000 passengers, representing the […]

How to Stay in a “Castle” in Grenada

Villa vacations have surged amid the pandemic, with more and more travelers seeking the space, comfort and seclusion of a private villa. But one Grenada hotel is looking to up the ante — with a castle. It’s called Azzurra Castle, […]

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 […]

The Caribbean’s Hottest Residential Real Estate Projects

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Residential real estate in the Caribbean is, in a word, booming. And that’s been accompanied by a wave of new residential real estate projects, from private islands to branded residential resorts to full-fledged […]

American Airlines Launching New Flights to Jamaica, Cozumel

There’s a new U.S. hub for Caribbean travel — Austin, Texas. The fast-expanding US city, which has seen dramatic growth amid the pandemic, is rapidly becoming a significant source market for Caribbean travel. And now it’s seeing more flights, with another […]

Accor to Open First Caribbean Branded Residential Resort

Accor is opening its first-ever residential resort in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. 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 […]

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program, Explained

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, […]

Caribbean Golf Real Estate Destination Tops $120 Million in Sales

After quietly launching its first phase of real estate in late 2020, Cabot Saint Lucia reports that its land sales have now exceeded $120 million. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, […]

5 New Punta Cana Resorts to Discover Right Now

It may feel like a new resort opens in Punta Cana every week. And while that’s not literally true, the coastal hotspot in the Dominican Republic is home to almost 50,000 hotel rooms — with more in the pipeline. Indeed, the […]

American Airlines Names New Caribbean Leadership Team

American Airlines has named a new senior leadership team for the Caribbean and Latin America regions, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes Jose Maria Giraldo, who will serve as managing director for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, along with […]

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 […]

Costa Rica’s Top Glamping Resort Is Expanding

Nayara Tented Camp, the leading glamping resort in Costa Rica, is getting bigger. The resort is set to complete an expansion this summer with the addition of a main building, reception area, bar, lounge, swimming pool and fire pit, among […]

KLM Is Back in Trinidad and Tobago

After 20 years, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has returned to the shores of Trinidad and Tobago.The airline is now operating flights between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Piarco International Airport in Trinidad. The airline is currently operating three weekly flights, on […]

Seabourn’s New Caribbean Cruise Ship

Luxury small-ship brand Seabourn has unveiled its newest cruise ship for the Caribbean: Seabourn Ovation. The new ship made its madden arrival to the US this week, where it will homeport in Miami for a series of voyages exploring the […]

The Caribbean’s Leading Golf Resort Is Planning a $90 Million Expansion

The Caribbean’s leading golf resort is getting bigger. 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 […]

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 […]

A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Is Coming to Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo has announced plans for a major new project: the first-ever Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central America. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]

Kempinski’s Caribbean Hotel Pipeline

Martinique Named UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve

The French Caribbean island of Martinique has joined UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program. It’s the second major UNESCO recognition for Martinique, whose. Yole Sailboat also was added to the organization’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. “We are thrilled and very […]

Why Marriott Is Bullish on All-Inclusive

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. […]

All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Grows to 25 Resorts in Caribbean, Mexico

All-inclusive resorts are hotter than ever, and since the world’s largest hotel company has made a high-profile entry into the space, the segment is becoming increasingly interesting. The All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio currently includes 25 properties across destinations including […]

Seabourn Ovation to Operate Caribbean Cruises From Miami

Luxury cruise line Seabourn is set to homeport its Seabourn Ovation cruise ship out of Miami. Beginning in November, the ship will operate a series of Caribbean itineraries through April 2022. That will include stops in Caribbean destinations including San […]

Spirit Relaunches Three More Routes to the Caribbean

Spirit Airlines has relaunched three routes to the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The low-cost carrier has restarted daily service from Orlando to Cancun, along with service to both Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The Punta […]

Two New Ways to Fly Nonstop to St Maarten

Frontier Airlines keeps ramping up its Caribbean expansion, and now the low-cost carrier has debuted two prominent new routes to Dutch Caribbean hotspot of St Maarten. Frontier has launched its first-ever flights from Miami to St Maarten, part of a […]

WestJet to Resume Belize Flights This Winter

Canadian leisure carrier WestJet is relaunching its service to Belize this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. WestJet will be offering nonstop seasonal flights from both Toronto and Calgary to Belize beginning in November. “WestJet’s return to Belize will allow Canadians […]

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American Airlines’ Next Big Caribbean Expansion

The world’s largest airline is planing another big expansion to the Caribbean, and it’s not from one of its traditional hubs like Dallas-Fort Worth or Miami. American Airlines has big international ambitions in Austin, Texas, with plans to launch new […]

From Montego Bay to Ochi, Why to Visit a Sandals in Jamaica Right Now