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Delta Air Lines Is Relaunching Flights to Cuba

Delta Air Lines is making a return to the island of Cuba next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will be restarting its Cuba service with a pair of daily nonstop flights from Miami to Havana. That route will […]

A New Boutique Resort Is Coming to Bonaire

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire will be welcoming a new boutique hotel early next year. The new Belnem House Bonaire, a mix of 14 apartments, penthouses and suites, will be opening its doors in “early 2023,” according to Tourism […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2023

If 2021 in the Caribbean was a year of recovery, 2022 has been a year of unmistakable, unprecedented rebirth. The Caribbean has never been hotter, with just about every destination nearing (or now exceeding) its pre-pandemic travel totals, and the […]

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The Hartling Group Has a New Project in Turks and Caicos

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, […]

11 Antigua Resorts That Are Perfect for a Romantic Vacation

“Love and Wanderlust” are perfectly paired for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, or destination wedding in Antigua and Barbuda. This twin-island nation abounds in activities where couples can bond, from sunset sails and yacht charters to hands-on Caribbean cooking classes at […]

The 15 Best Resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Playa del Carmen is the best destination in the Mexican Caribbean for combining a beach vacation with some downtown city action. Not only does Playa’s Quinta Avenida pulse with nightlife, great shopping, and fine dining, it’s only a short walk […]

The 7 Best Luxury Resorts in Cancun

Cancun once had a reputation as an inexpensive all-inclusive destination. Now, the famous beaches of the Hotel Zone boast one of the best collections of luxury resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean as a whole, as Cancun continues to draw […]

Marriott Set to Debut New Resorts in St Thomas, USVI

Marriott will be debuting a pair of highly-anticipated new resorts in St Thomas, USVI this fall. The new Frenchman’s Reef, St Thomas’ most iconic hotel property, will reopen this winter with a pair of resorts: the The Seaborn, part of […]

The Best All-Inclusive Dive Resorts in the Caribbean

There are countless resorts in the Caribbean with PADI dive centers and drive boats on site, offering a variety of dive programs from all-inclusive to a la carte experiences. At other resorts, you can find all-inclusive vacations where diving is […]

How St Kitts Is Urging Visitors to “Venture Deeper”

It starts with the bold green of Mount Liamuiga, the vibrant rainforests, those golden beaches. And it’s a call for travelers looking for, well, something a little deeper. St Kitts has officially revealed its tourism rebrand, with a new focus, […]

A New Executive Chef at the Curacao Marriott

The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped Eric Sala to the role, in which he will oversee all kitchen operations at the resort’s four dining concepts. Sala was […]

Top Grenada Luxury Resort to Reopen Following Renovation

Grenada’s top luxury hotel is set to reopen next month following a multimillion-dollar renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel closed on Aug. 15 to begin the project, which will bring the “standards of the five-star […]

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The Best Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts for Under $200

All-inclusive resorts have been striving to outdo each other in offering luxury experiences, but there’s still a place to stay if you’re looking for the certainty of paying one low price for all your food, drink, and fun. The Dominican […]

Caribbean Hotelier: Gregor Nassief of Secret Bay in Dominica on Luxury

It wasn’t just the hotel that put Dominica on the map with luxury travelers — it was the one that helped turn Dominica into a luxury destination, period. When Secret Bay opened its doors back in 2011, it was the […]

Nassau Paradise Island Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Culinary Destination

Next year, it will have been 50 years since Enrico and Anna Maria Garzaroli purchased a centuries-old private home in Nassau and turned it into the Caribbean’s first five-star restaurant. With Graycliff’s debut, Nassau immediately vaulted into the global consciousness […]

This Popular Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Just Rebranded

A popular adults-only all-inclusive resort in Saint Lucia has rebranded itself, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Rendezvous Saint Lucia Resort has officially rebranded as StolenTime by Rendezvous, with a focus beyond couples. The resort is the sister property to the […]

Hard Rock to Break Ground on New Caribbean Resort

Caribbean Hotels Where You Can Stay for Less Than $100 a Night

There are so many resorts clamoring for the travelers’ attention in the Caribbean that it’s easy to overlook smaller but more budget-friendly hotels where it’s still possible to book a room for under $100 a night. The tradeoff for paying […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2022

They’re the kinds of meals you savor. Not just when you’re finishing dessert, but months and years in advance. This is the experience diners are seeking when they come to any strong culinary destination, and, thankfully, the Caribbean is full […]

Sunwing Adds New Destination in Cuba

Canadian travel company Sunwing has added a new destination in Cuba: Cayo Largo, off the island’s southern coast. Sunwing says it will have 11 resorts available to travelers, many of which are currently being rebuilt or renovated as early as […]

Mandarin Oriental Is Opening a New Resort in the Caribbean

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A New Way to Fly from Los Angeles to Grand Cayman

Cayman national carrier Cayman Airways is launching a major new nonstop route this fall, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning Nov. 5, the carrier will be kicking off nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Grand Cayman. The flights mean a nonstop […]

9 Reasons to Visit Antigua and Barbuda Right Now

Antigua has always enjoyed a reputation for stellar resorts — think Curtain Bluff, Galley Bay, Jumby Bay, and Hermitage Bay, and, most recently, Hammock Cove, to name just a few — but now smaller sister island Barbuda is getting some […]

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The Best Adults-Only Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s most popular vacation destination, Punta Cana has hundreds of resort hotels, including at least 90 all-inclusive resorts. Many are family friendly, but there are dozens of resorts — all-inclusive and not — that only allow adults as […]

7 Ways to Experience St Kitts Right Now

St. Kitts has been one of the fastest growing travel destinations over the past decade, adding resorts like the Park Hyatt at Christophe Harbour and the Koi Resort on Half Moon Bay, as well as new attractions like the St. […]

10 Must-Visit Private Island Resorts in Belize

Belize is a fascinating country full of ancient Mayan ruins and jungles prowled by jaguars, but perhaps its greatest natural treasure is the 190-mile-long Belize Barrier Reef. Just off this Central American nation’s Caribbean coast, the reef is home to […]

The Rose Hall Villas, the Ultimate Group Destination in Jamaica

Dexton’s grilled cheese is in high demand. It’s the third day of a six-night trip at the Rose Hall Villas at Jamaica’s Half Moon resort, and everyone in this party of 8 is obsessed with the perfectly-grilled, golden-brown, crispy sandwiches. […]

The 15 Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean 2022

Being a boutique hotel isn’t just about size. Sure, the hotels on this list, all of which have 40 rooms or less, are not big. But boutique is about more than that. It’s about character, about personality; about identity. It […]

In Grenada, the Caribbean’s Best New Luxury Resort