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Visitors Are Flocking to the Cayman Islands Right Now 

From the reefs of Owen Island to the world-class eateries on Seven Mile Beach, the Cayman Islands is in the midst of a full-fledged tourism renaissance.  The Cayman Islands is continuing see a strong tourism recovery, according to newly-released data […]

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This Tiny Caribbean Private Island Is Back 

For nearly a half century, Marina Cay was one of the Caribbean’s most beloved private-island destinations, home to a bar, a restaurant and a tiny hotel on what was for years known as Pusser’s Marina Cay.  Now, the legendary little […]

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WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston Partners With US Virgin Islands 

The US Virgin Islands has a new tourism ambassador: St Thomas native and WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston.  Boston was the number one overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. The multiyear partnership with the US Virgin […]

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American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Flights to Cartagena 

Fresh off Delta’s announcement that it would be launching new service to Cartagena, American Airlines is now expanding its service to the destination on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.  Beginning on Dec. 5, American Airlines will be increasing its service […]

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American Airlines’s New Daily Flights to Montego Bay, Belize 

With continued competition from low-cost carriers in the Caribbean, American Airlines is continuing to ramp-up its region-wide expansion for the upcoming winter travel season.  American is adding daily flights and expanding service to a host of destinations around the Caribbean, […]

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Germany’s Condor Is Returning to Barbados 

As Barbados continues to make a push to court travelers from Europe, the island has announced the return of Gerrman carrier Condor.  The popular leisure carrier is making its comeback to Barbados for the upcoming winter season, according to Shelly […]

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Air Canada Is Coming Back to Trinidad 

After a four year hiatus, Air Canada is making a comeback in Trinidad for the upcoming winter season, Caribbean Journal has leaned. The airline will be relaunching service to Port of Spain on Nov. 1, 2023.  Air Canada’s return will […]

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The Best Boutique Hotel in the Dutch Caribbean Is In Bonaire  

It’s hard to walk more than few steps at Bamboo Bonaire without finding a hammock. There’s one in every one of the 13 rooms, others scattered around the property, under (and even above) the palms.  If there is a symbol […]

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Air Canada Is Doubling Its Flights to Grenada 

Air Canada is doubling its flight service to Grenada this upcoming fall in a big boost for one of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations, Caribbean Journal has learned.  When Air Canada resumes service to Grenada on Oct. 29, it will be […]

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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 […]

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Frontier Airlines Is Returning to St Maarten 

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is making its return to the Dutch Caribbean destination of St Maarten next week, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Frontier is set to restart its service between Orlando and St Maarten on June 10, according to St […]

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Iberia Adds Daily Flights to Santo Domingo 

Spanish carrier Iberia is ramping up its service to Santo Domingo this summer, citing “robust” demand for the capital, Caribbean Journal has learned. From now through August, Iberia will be operating one daily nonstop flight between Madrid and Santo Domingo.  […]

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Air Canada Is Adding a New Route to the Dominican Republic 

The Dominican Republic is reporting record-breaking tourism arrivals, both in traditional hubs like Punta Cana and Puerto Plata and markets like Samana and La Romana.  The latter is set for another boost with a new route from Canada this winter, […]

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United Airlines Is Adding New Daily Flights to Puerto Rico 

More and more travelers are coming to the Caribbean from source markets beyond traditional travel hubs like New York, Miami and Chicago. If you’ve been following aviation in the region the last few years, you’ve seen a wave of new […]

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United Airlines Adds Year-Round Flights to Meet “Huge” Barbados Demand  

In a significant boost to Barbados’ continued tourism renaissance, United Airlines has announced plans to launch year-round service to the island from two major cities in the United States.  United will now be operating year-round, nonstop flights from both Newark […]

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For Spirit Airlines, Another Big Puerto Rico Expansion 

Airlines have been zeroing in on Puerto Rico since the onset of the pandemic, with the island’s surging visitor arrivals attracting a wave of new nonstop routes from the mainland United States.  Now, low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which has been […]

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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.  […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: Curacao’s Top Luxury Retreat  

Curacao is one of the most fascinating — and misunderstood — destinations in the Caribbean. While its spectacular capital of Willemstad is a culturally rich, cosmopolitan place, its prime position in the island’s marketing over the years has helped create […]

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New Chairman for Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority 

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has named a new chairman of its board of directors.  The organization has announced the appointment of Vernon Jeffers Sr to the role, succeeding Dr Lorraine Raeburn.  Raeburn had served in the role from […]

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A New Sushi Pop-Up in Turks and Caicos 

Hai Hospitality’s sushi concept, Uchi, is opening its first-ever Caribbean location with a pop-up in Turks and Caicos.  Chef Tyson Cole’s Uchi will take over the Grace Bay Club’s Infiniti Restaurant and Raw Bar twice this year: from June 7-10 […]

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The Best New Boutique Hotel in the Caribbean Is In St Kitts

They call it “luxury with no footprint.” You understand it the moment you walk into Sunset Reef in St Kitts, the island’s newest hotel and arguably the most exciting new hotel in the Caribbean.  There’s no front desk: check-in means […]

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The Best Boutique Hotels in Belize

Small but mighty, Belize packs everything from Mayan ruins smothered in dense jungle to idyllic Caribbean islands, each home to boutique hotels that put guests in direct touch with the country’s vast natural beauty. We’ve scoured Belize’s beaches, cays, rivers, […]

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7 Hotels in Punta Cana With a Boutique Feel

Punta Cana may be one of the most popular resort destinations in the Caribbean, but it’s not all about giant resorts lining the shore of the east coast of the Dominican Republic: those same peerless beaches also are inhabited by […]

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Southwest Airlines Is Adding a New Flight to Montego Bay, Jamaica

Southwest Airlines is adding a new nonstop route to the tourism hotspot of Montego Bay, Jamaica. The carrier is adding its first-ever flights between Kansas City International Airport in Missouri and Montego Bay.  The new flight will kick off on […]

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At This Caribbean All-Inclusive, A New Way to Enjoy the Water 

On my right are the plunge-pool villas of the Hammock Cove resort. On my left, the green hills of one of the most beautiful corners of Antigua. The Caribbean Sea is straight ahead through the mouth of the bay.  And […]

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LVMH Is Reopening This Top Caribbean Resort

LVMH’s Belmond brand is reopening its Riviera Maya luxury resort this spring following a dramatic makeover. The new-look Maroma, a Belmond Hotel will reopen its doors on May 25, 2023, Caribbean Journal has learned. Designer Tara Bernerd and her team […]

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The Anguilla Culinary Experience Is Back

Anguilla’s new culinary festival is returning after a successful first edition last year. The second edition of the Anguilla Culinary Experience will run May 3 to 6, bringing together chefs from Anguilla and the world and focusing on the island’s […]

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The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023

All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]