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Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China will be funding the $150 million construction of the Couva Children’s Hospital in Trinidad. The project, which will be located on a 60-acre site, is being funded as part of a $280.6 million loan agreement with China’s EXIM Bank announced in March. Following […]

Above: a girl walks through flooded streets in Cap-Haitien during Hurricane Sandy in Haiti (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations Children’s Fund is launching an appeal for $11.5 million in Haiti as part of a wider $1.4 billion it is seeking to meet “immediate and essential needs” of children in […]

Above: children receiving health care in Haiti (UN Photo/Logan Abassi)   By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s children have seen significant progress in the areas of education, nutrition, health and sanitation since 2006, according to a United Nations survey. The Haiti Demographic and Health Survey, which covered 13,350 households in Haiti, found that 77 percent […]

Above: the Academy for Peace and Justice, a free secondary school in Haiti By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will soon receive a $50 million grant from the Inter-American Development Bank to be used for children’s education, the Bank announced. The grant looks to improve education for as many as 360,000 children in Haiti, through […]

École Nouvelle Royal Caribbean Tourists have generally found their way to Haiti by way of the several cruise lines that dock on the country’s coastlines. Now, however, cruise lines are making their way onto land, and doing their part to rebuild the country’s disaster-torn educational system. In close proximity to its private resort in Labadie, […]

Aruba’s airport has officially activated a new biometric departure system at its U.S. Pre-Clearance facility, marking a significant upgrade to the experience for American travelers flying home from the island. The new Enhanced Passenger Processing system is now live at Queen Beatrix International Airport, following the completion of hardware installation earlier this week. U.S. Customs […]

Along the wide beaches of Riviera Nayarit, where family-friendly resorts line the Pacific and long stays revolve around pool days and ocean views, one of the destination’s most familiar hotels has quietly returned — larger, brighter, and more deliberately built for today’s family traveler. RIU Hotels and Resorts has officially reopened the Riu Jalisco following […]

Carnival Cruise Line says it reached a major benchmark in The Bahamas this month, welcoming its one-millionth guest to Celebration Key just five months after the private destination opened on Grand Bahama Island. The milestone underscores the rapid uptake of Celebration Key among Carnival guests and highlights the expanding footprint of the cruise line in […]

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its newest World Class ship, MSC World Atlantic, marking a major expansion for the line in Central Florida. The ship will sail year-round from Port Canaveral beginning Nov. 13, 2027, offering alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries that include Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. It’s another big […]

Mexico’s air arrivals are moving into a new phase of steady, reliable growth — the kind that reflects confidence from travelers and consistent strength across the country’s most important source markets. From beach destinations to inland cultural cities, the country is seeing sustained demand that has carried through nearly the entire year. It’s a trend […]

This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

The first guests began arriving this week to a transformed coastline just outside San Juan, where the newly refurbished Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico has officially opened its doors after a $40 million Four Seasons-ification. The reveal comes after a reimagining of what was previously Marriott’s St. Regis Bahia Beach resort, which first […]

The Bahamas is open for business after Hurricane Melissa — and the islands have never been better. From Nassau to San Salvador, flights are running, resorts are open, and the sea is that impossible shade of turquoise that never stops changing color. Travelers are finding the country at its most balanced moment: lively but uncrowded, […]

It begins with a trail of marigolds. Bright orange petals line the cobblestone streets, guiding visitors past flickering candles and paper skulls, leading toward altars layered with memories. In homes and plazas, families quietly prepare to welcome back their loved ones. All across Mexico, the country is getting ready to honor its ancestors this weekend […]

There’s a quiet thrill that comes from learning to sail on Caribbean waters. The sun is warm, the wind steady, and the horizon is wide open. Now, guests of Jumby Bay Island have the rare opportunity to do more than just experience it — they can become part of a legacy. Through a new partnership with the National […]

The historic Fort Thomas property in St Kitts, is entering a bold new chapter. The 8.7-acre site, long a silent witness to Saint Kitts’ past, will soon be home to a transformative $30 million development that blends culture, education, and tourism. Prime Minister Terrance Drew led the official groundbreaking for The Symbol of Love Museum […]

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas is gearing up for a major debut in the Caribbean in 2026, bringing more dining, entertainment and family adventures than ever before — along several new concepts. The biggest attraction? Definitely the food, with Legend definitely a foodie-favorable ship. The ship is packed with 28 dining options, immersive supper clubs, […]

There’s a new energy on the shores of Costa Rica’s Matapalo Beach. After a sweeping renovation, the Riu Guanacaste has reopened its doors, unveiling a completely refreshed look, upgraded amenities and new experiences that take this popular all-inclusive to another level. RIU Hotels and Resorts has reimagined its flagship Costa Rican property with a modern […]

The sand is almost blindingly white, stretching for miles in soft, silky waves. The sea glimmers in impossible shades of blue, shallow and still near the shore before deepening into a dazzling turquoise. It’s one of those rare beaches that feels both cinematic and completely natural — a place that doesn’t need to try to […]

Reduit Beach has long been the heart of tourism in Saint Lucia — a wide, golden shoreline lined with restaurants, water sports operators and some of the island’s most popular hotels. It’s also where Bay Gardens Resorts, one of Saint Lucia’s most successful family-owned hotel groups, is launching its newest property. Opening in February 2026, […]

Puerto Rico is set to take center stage in the world of sports next spring. Governor Jenniffer González Colón and Puerto Rico Tourism Company Executive Director Willianette Robles Cancel shared new details this week about the island’s role as host of the first qualifying round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, a move expected to deliver […]

It’s the best Christmas celebration in the Caribbean, at least in our opinion. And now the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals have announced the official dates for the 2025–26 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival. The festival will run from Dec. 26, 2025, through Jan. 3, 2026, bringing nine days […]

Carnival Cruise Line is making changes to its upcoming Carnival Rewards program, giving its most loyal cruisers added perks ahead of the official debut on June 1, 2026. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said the updates were shaped by guest feedback gathered over the summer. “We are so excited about our new Carnival […]

Hilton has officially opened the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, marking the debut of the Waldorf Astoria brand in Costa Rica and the latest milestone in Hilton’s Latin American luxury expansion. Set along the cliffs of Punta Cacique in Guanacaste with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the resort combines contemporary design with Costa […]

The first thing you need to know about Celebrity Beyond is that it doesn’t feel like a cruise ship at all. It feels like a destination in itself — a place where design, dining, and discovery are seamlessly layered into every corner. From the moment you walk into the soaring Grand Plaza, light cascading from […]

Windjammer Landing, the hillside resort on St. Lucia’s northwest coast, has joined The Leading Hotels of the World, one of the most exclusive collections of independent luxury hotels. Perched above the Caribbean Sea, the 65-acre resort is known for its mix of elegantly appointed suites and expansive multi-room villas, many of them designed with private terraces […]