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Americans Are Flocking to These Five Caribbean Islands Right Now, From All-Inclusive Hotspots to Untouched Escapes

MIAMI — There’s a quiet shift happening in Caribbean travel — and it’s not all about the usual suspects. While some bigger-name islands continue to draw crowds, a new group of destinations is quietly capturing the imagination of American travelers. […]

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One of the Caribbean’s Coolest Snorkeling Spots Is an Offshore Corner of Belize Filled With Sharks and Rays 

Belize isn’t just jungle ruins and white sand cayes. Off the coast of Ambergris Caye, Shark Ray Alley tells a different story — one of swirling fins, sunlit shallows, and the electric thrill of snorkeling with the sea’s most graceful […]

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Curaçao, Belize and St Vincent Are the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Hotspots

Sun, sand and sea are more popular than ever. But that’s just the beginning of the story for a Caribbean region that is hotter than ever: the Caribbean tourism industry continues to soar, exceeding even its pre-pandemic heights. In 2024, […]

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The Best Caribbean Beaches for 2025, From Remote Corners of The Bahamas to Snorkeling Spots in Aruba

We’ve been ranking the best beaches in the Caribbean for more than a decade, in large part because we know how essential beaches are to the Caribbean travel experience (and we’ve visited more Caribbean beaches than any other publication on […]

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The Best Beaches in Aruba, From Crystal-Clear Water to Sublime Snorkeling Spots

You can travel across the Caribbean and back again and find it hard to find a more beautiful collection of beaches than the ones you get on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The destination is known for its beaches, […]

Five Secret Caribbean Food Hotspots

We’ve long hailed the wonders of the Caribbean’s gastronomic scene, and in many ways it’s never been better, with culinary capitals in places like St. Martin, Puerto Rico and Anguilla, to name a few. But there are so many more […]

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10 Caribbean Hotspots to Visit This Spring

Maybe you’re looking for a classic beach getaway. Maybe you’re looking for an adventurous jaunt to an eco-resort. Or maybe you’re looking for a foodie holiday. Spring is one of the best times to visit the Caribbean — the crowds thin […]

VIDEO: One of the Best Snorkeling Spots in the British Virgin Islands

It’s one of the best places to snorkel in the British Virgin Islands: The Indians, the little chain of rocky islets so named for their apparent resemblance to traditional Native American headdresses. But it’s also just a pretty cool place […]

St Thomas Stars in DIRECTV’s new Hannah Davis Ad Spots

Above: Hannah Davis in St Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff After concluding its campaign with Rob Lowe, DIRECTV has brought its latest ad campaign to the island of St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Frequent DIRECTV pitchwoman Hannah […]

The Top 10 Spots To Snap a Selfie in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Contributor Yes, the world’s gone selfie-crazy. So why even bother to fight it? Grab your selfie stick and shutter remote and start snapping at these iconic Caribbean spots. The Pitons, St. Lucia The journey of 2,619 […]

Taiwan Providing Island-Wide Wi-Fi Hotspots For St Lucia

Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Taiwan will be providing island-wide Wi-Fi hotspots around the island of St Lucia, the government said this week. The project has already been approved, and will be […]

Jamaica Defence Force Spots Debris From Private Plane Crash

Above: what is believed to be wreckage from the crash (Photo: JDF) By the Caribbean Journal staff A Jamaica Defence Force search and rescue team has spotted and photographed what is believed to be debris from Friday’s small plane crash […]

Mining, Construction Lone Bright Spots for Jamaican Economy

Above: the PIOJ press briefing By the Caribbean Journal staff While Jamaica’s economy continued its decline in the second quarter of 2013, there were some bright spots: mining, quarrying and construction, according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica. While the […]

Haiti Jumps 18 Spots to 39th in FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

Above: Haiti’s Grenadiers in action against Dartmouth earlier this year By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Grenadiers surged 18 spots in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, overtaking Jamaica as the top-ranked Caribbean side. Haiti is now ranked 39th in the […]

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LIAT Is Launching Its New Antigua – Montego Bay Route

It could be the perfect island-hopping vacation. LIAT is adding a major new connection in the Caribbean — and it’s launching next week. The Caribbean carrier will begin nonstop service between Antigua and Montego Bay, Jamaica on July 11, marking a […]

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A Legendary Caribbean Chef Just Opened a New Eatery in Martinique (With a Rum Bar, Too) 

Maybe you’ve tried the foie gras-banana. Or the swordfish. Or just tried one of the best ti’ punches anywhere. If you’ve been to one of Guy Ferdinand’s establishments, you know.  And now there’s another one: Ferdinand has done it again: […]

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These 5 Caribbean Cities Are Perfect for a Quick Weekend Getaway

The Caribbean is about more than just its stunning natural beauty — it’s about culture, character, and city streets that feel like they’ve lived a hundred lives. Some of the most memorable escapes happen not on a remote cay, but […]

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Hilton Just Opened a New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive With Beach Bungalows, Personal Concierges, and Rooftop Pools  

Rooftop infinity pools. Taíno-inspired spa rituals. Bungalows right on the beach. Hilton has officially opened its newest Dominican Republic resort: Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. Located on Playa Esmeralda, the 500-room property is the first […]

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The Cayman Islands Is Getting Two New Nonstop Flights from Canada

Seven Mile Beach. Camana Bay. Rum Point. Cayman Kai. The East End. The Bluff. The Cayman Islands is filled with memorable spots — and now it’s getting even easier to fly to the tri-island destination. Porter Airlines, the upscale Canadian carrier […]

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6 Stunning Pink Sand Beaches to Visit in the Caribbean

Ranging in color from blinding ivory to exotic ebony, beaches are some of the Caribbean’s most valuable stock in trade, drawing sand-and-sea lovers from all over the world. But none are as enchanting as those pink-sand beaches, which practically beg […]

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The Caribbean’s Best Sandwich Is Made on This Island — Here’s Where to Find It 

I remember the first time I visited Sainte Anne. The little beach town on the southern coast of Guadeloupe’s island of Grande Terre has some beautiful sand, but it’s really most famous for one thing: it’s food trucks. Head to […]

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My Favorite St. Thomas Beach Has White Sand and No Crowds

You turn off the East End road, pass the small ranger shack at Smith Bay Park, and the trees part to reveal Lindquist’s slim half-mile of sand—nearly white in the shade, faintly pink where the sun hits it.  This entire […]

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Why Margaritaville Nassau Is One of the Top Resorts in The Bahamas Right Now

Set on the edge of Nassau’s vibrant downtown, Margaritaville Beach Resort is one of the most dynamic resorts in The Bahamas — a place where rooftop bars, a waterpark, luxury residences, and sweeping harbor views come together in one unforgettable […]

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The Crystal-Clear Montego Bay Beach Locals Say Has Healing Powers

You arrive early. That’s the move here. Doctor’s Cave Beach opens at 8:30 a.m., and by then the sand has already been raked, the chairs are in rows, and the water is still glass. You step through the entrance on Jimmy […]

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These Caribbean Islands Have the Best Snorkeling—Here’s Where to Go

There’s no better entry point to the Caribbean’s underwater world than snorkeling. You don’t need a certification. You don’t need a boat. All you need is a mask, a pair of fins, and a sense of wonder. Then you’re off—floating […]

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The Bahamas Is the Caribbean’s Top Summer Destination for Americans 

Summer travel is surging — and Americans are heading south. 70 percent of Americans say they are taking a vacation this summer, and if it’s the Caribbean, it’s increasingly looking like The Bahamas.  New data from Squaremouth, the country’s largest […]

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The 10 Best Hotels in St Vincent and the Grenadines, From Canouan to Bequia

St Vincent and the Grenadines is one of the Caribbean’s most enchanting destinations—a collection of 32 islands and cays where luxury meets authenticity and natural beauty is everywhere you turn. From the secluded beaches of Canouan to the charming hillsides […]

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Is This Going to Be a Record-Breaking Summer for Caribbean Travel? 

Could this be a record-breaking summer of travel to the Caribbean?  A look at flight search data for the summer just might suggest that, according to analytics firm ForwardKeys.  A growing intent for travel to the region suggests this could […]