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Flight Watcher: Newark to San Juan for $153 Roundtrip

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Flight Watcher found a strong winter fare on United: you can fly nonstop from Newark to San Juan for about $153 for travel during the week of Feb. 2. The flight takes just under four hours, making it one of the easiest tropical escapes from the Northeast, with no connections required. Fares to San Juan don’t […]

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This Secret Hotel in the British Virgin Islands Has Colorful Bungalows, Fresh Lobster, and a Postcard-Perfect Beach

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There are places in the Caribbean that feel almost imagined. Anegada is one of them — a flat coral island adrift in the British Virgin Islands, where the sea stretches to every horizon and the sand seems to go on forever. Tucked into that expanse is something even rarer: a set of cottages right on […]

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This Caribbean Island Has a Dive Fest With Reefs, Wrecks, and Food — Here's Where to Stay

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There’s another Saint Lucia waiting for you — one that begins the moment you slip beneath the surface. The water is impossibly clear, the sunlight dances on volcanic walls, and the sea life seems to move in rhythm all around you. This is the Saint Lucia that divers know well: a place of wrecks and […]

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A New Condo-Hotel Just Opened Its Doors in Punta Cana

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Archipelago International, Southeast Asia’s largest privately owned hotel management group, has debuted its first Dominican Republic property in partnership with Noval Properties. The new Reserva Real by HARPER is set inside Punta Cana’s Cocotal Golf & Country Club, blending Mediterranean-inspired design with Caribbean touches. The look is modeled on the pastel colors and architecture of Portofino, reimagined […]


This Caribbean Island Has a Dive Fest With Reefs, Wrecks, and Food — Here's Where to Stay

Guyana is hotter than ever, and now the country just added a major new branded hotel, Caribbean Journal has learned. Guyana has welcomed its second Marriott property with the debut of the Courtyard Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana, the country’s first international airport hotel. The US$20 million Courtyard, located at Timehri within walking distance of […]

This Christiansted, St Croix Hotel Has 300 Years of History, a Tiki Bar, and Is Right on the Boardwalk

You wake to sails in the window. Masts etch the morning sky, pelicans patrol the harbor, and the boardwalk below begins to hum. Step outside and the rhythm of Christiansted is right there — boats sliding into the channel, seaplanes skimming the bay, café chatter drifting under weathered eaves. King Christian puts you on the […]

Marriott’s Autograph Collection Has a New Member: The La Concha Resort in Puerto Rico

Long celebrated as a beacon of mid-century glamour on Condado Beach, La Concha Resort has taken its next bold step — joining Marriott’s Autograph Collection. This is more than a rebrand; it’s a bold reimagining that marries heritage with contemporary luxury. La Concha has always been a symbol of seaside sophistication, its sweeping curves and […]

BW Premier Collection Just Expanded in the Caribbean With Jamaica’s Terra Nova Hotel

Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, one of Kingston’s best-known properties, has been added to BW Premier Collection, the upscale soft brand of Best Western Hotels & Resorts.  The move highlights the growing role of soft branding in the global hotel sector, where operators are seeking to expand distribution while preserving the independence of legacy properties. It’s […]

The Hottest Boutique Hotel in Barbados Has 49 Rooms, Vibrant Style, and a South Coast Energy

Barbados’ Rockley Hotel is the south coast’s buzziest boutique stay — 49 rooms, junior suites and one-bedrooms, great breakfasts, and deliciously close to the beach. The first thing you notice is the color — bright, confident, a kind of island energy that makes you smile before you’ve even checked in. The south coast hums outside, […]

Why New Hotels Have Travelers Flocking to the US Virgin Islands

You’re in an ocean-view pool with a freshly-crafted cocktail peering out at green hills. Or maybe you’ve just checked into your rustic retreat on a private island. Or you’re checking out the views of Charlotte Amalie from an exclusive rooftop deck.  In today’s experience-driven travel world, hotels are essential. They’re jumping-off points, adventure curators, and […]

Puerto Rico’s New Four Seasons Resort Is Now Taking Bookings for This Fall

The Caribbean’s next big luxury opening is on the horizon — and travelers can now lock in their stays. The new Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Puerto Rico is officially accepting reservations ahead of its debut at Bahia Beach on Nov. 20, 2025. This 139-room resort, which also includes 85 private residences, marks Four Seasons’ first hotel […]

This Tiny Bahamas Resort Has Villas on the Sand, No Crowds, and One of the Best Beaches in the Caribbean

The sand is so white it almost glows in the morning light. You step out of your villa and the only sound is the hush of the waves and the breeze through the casuarina trees. There’s nothing else in sight — no other guests, no vendors, no cruise ships. Just you, a seemingly endless beach […]