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Belize Is Reopening for Tourism in August

Belize will open its international airport on August 15, 2020, as part of the country’s five-phase re-opening strategy for tourism. The opening of Belize City’s Philip Goldman International Airport will kick off Belize’s third phase of re-opening, allowing for further […]

AMResorts’ Colette Baruth on What’s Next for All-Inclusive

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Colette Baruth, senior vice president of global commerce and distribution for AMResorts, is an avid cruise fan, but that didn’t keep her from humbly admitting the industry’s expected slow period could benefit the all-inclusive hotel […]

The Bahamas Has a New Mobile App

The Bahamas has launched a new mobile app for visitors to the destination. The launch, which coincides with the destination’s reopening for tourism on July 1, includes downloadable island guides, flight charter request processing and even recommendations based on the […]

United Adding More Flights to Dominican Republic, Cancun

United Airlines is adding 35 routes across the Caribbean and Latin America in August, the carrier said this week. That includes new flights to Cancun from Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark and San Francisco. United is also increasing its flights […]

How to Visit The Bahamas When It Reopens for Tourism

On June 15, The Bahamas officially reopened its borders to boaters and private aviation — but on July 1, the destination will officially welcome back tourists from around the world. That means all of The Bahamas, from Grand Bahama to […]

St Barth to Reopen for Tourism on June 22

The Caribbean’s most glamorous destination is reopening for tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned. The French Caribbean island of St Barth is reopening for travel and tourism on June 22, according to Bruno Magras, president of the island’s territorial council. “Whether […]

Iconic Peninsula in The Bahamas on the Market for $23 Million

The iconic Gun Point peninsula in Eleuthera, The Bahamas is now on the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The 80-acre peninsula, which includes six bedrooms and six bathrooms across the property, is on the market for $23 million. Set […]

American Airlines Begins Relaunch of Caribbean Flights

American Airlines has kicked off its relaunch in the Caribbean, with the return of service to Antigua. The airline’s first international Caribbean flight touched down last week at Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport. It marked what the carrier called a […]

Op-Ed: The Future of Caribbean Air Transport

Living in the time of COVID-19 has underscored how difficult it is to maintain our distance. Many of us are longing for a time when we can feel comfortable to reconnect with our family and friends and restart regular economic […]

Can Puerto Rico Redefine Tropical Travel Post-COVID-19?

The negative short-term economic global impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the tourism industry has been devastating. Now, as the world begins to slowly reopen and potentially recapture their lost tourism industry, it is imperative to rethink and reassess how […]

How Aruba Is Adapting for the Return of Tourism

Aruba has signaled its intent to reopen its borders for tourism as early as June 15, and now the destination has unveiled a stringent new health and safety program called the “Aruba Health and Happiness Code.” The cleaning and hygiene […]

Caribbean Moment: A Rainbow Over St Martin

After the rain has come and gone, there’s a rainbow. Here off the coast of Grand Case in St Martin, it’s a symbol of what’s to come, of the days when we’ll be traveling again — hopefully soon. The latest Caribbean […]

How Southwest Airlines Is Changing Its Flights

Southwest Airlines is making a number of major changes to its flight operations amid the new realities of travel. The changes range from face covering policies to a spectrum of social-distancing policies, all of which reflect the way we will […]

The Outlook for the Hotel Business in the Dominican Republic

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Lucien Echavarria, Northeast director of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, is both optimistic and cautious when predicting just how and when her country’s hotels will reopen to the world following the coronavirus. Echavarria, who […]

How Marriott Is Changing the Way It Cleans Its Hotels

Is this the new normal for hotel hygiene? In a nod to the new realities of the coronavirus pandemic, Marriott has announced a series of dramatic new changes to the way it cleans its hotels — in what could be […]

Caribbean Moment: A Beautiful Afternoon in the BVI

The British Virgin Islands is as beautiful above the water as it is below the water. Whether you’re staring at sparkling shades of blue or marveling at its undersea life, it’s one of the most naturally gorgeous destinations in the […]

Caribbean Moment: On the Sea in the BVI

It’s just you and your MarineMax boat. You rush along the blue, surrounded by towering green hills, rolling wind and fresh sea air, indescribable beauty at every turn. This is the essence of traveling to the British Virgin Islands; the […]

All-Inclusive Finest Punta Cana Planning December Debut

Excellence Resorts is planning to debut its new Finest Punta Cana resort in December. The property has a targeted opening date of Dec. 18, 2020, according to the company’s Web site. It will be the second property for Excellence’s all-ages […]

From Aruba to St Croix, 10 Beaches to Dream About

The sound of the surf, the smell of the salt air; the feeling when your toes hit powder-soft sand. Beaches are more than just places, more than scenery; they’re their own states of mind, their own dimensions. And we could […]

Spirit Airlines Keeps Up Cancun Expansion in New Orleans

Spirit Airlines is turning 2020 into the Year of Cancun. The low-cost carrier announced plans to add yet another new route to the ultra-popular destination on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, this time with service from New Orleans. It’s part […]

Staying at the Baha Mar in The Bahamas, Explained

Baha Mar, the luxury resort on Nassau’s fabled Cable Beach, was billions of dollars and almost a decade in the making — but well worth the wait. Interconnected hotels share amenities like the largest casino in the Caribbean, a huge […]

Op-Ed: Yes, Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism

Puerto Rico, like its people, is warm, hospitable and resilient. A melting pot of Spanish, Taino Indian and African cultures, cuisine and breathtaking nature leaves travelers breathless, and yet, whether it’s your first or tenth time visiting, the island always […]

Jack Nicklaus’ New Residence Club Is Coming to The Bahamas

Legendary golfer and course designer Jack Nicklaus has launched a new residence club, and its first phase will include several locations in The Bahamas. Nicklaus, who designed Nassau’s Royal Blue golf club at the Baha Mar, will have two locations […]

JetBlue Is Launching Service to Guatemala

JetBlue is expanding in the Caribbean Basin again. The New York City-based carrier has announced plans to launch its first-ever service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guatemala City. The new flights will operate daily beginning June […]

Puerto Rico Says Tourism “Open for Business” After Earthquakes

Puerto Rico tourism officials say the destination is “open for business” in the wake of last week’s massive earthquakes on the island. “Discover Puerto Rico is assuring the traveling public that Puerto Rico is open and is receiving visitors,” the […]

The 20 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2020

The islands of the Caribbean are in the middle of a new age, as dynamism, optimism and investment sweep across destinations as diverse as they are beautiful. And that means the world of places to visit in the Caribbean keeps […]

Dominica “Open for Business” Following Elections

Dominica is “open for business” following the island’s recent general elections, the Discover Dominica Authority said in a statement. Leading up to the elections, there had been pockets of what officials called “civil disobedience” on the island, focused in the […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2020

It’s been a stellar year for Caribbean travel. Stayover tourist arrivals are booming almost universally across the region. It seems like a new hotel opens up every week (and if you read Caribbean Journal, you realize it’s even more often […]

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