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The 2026 Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Survey

You've probably never heard of White Island in Grenada.

The Caribbean hotel industry is entering a new phase. New airport projects are reshaping airlift patterns, development pipelines continue to expand across the region, and investors are watching closely as construction costs, insurance dynamics, and demand trends evolve heading into 2026. To better understand how industry leaders are thinking about the next cycle, Caribbean Journal […]

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American Airlines Is Launching Flights to a Caribbean Island Famous for Beaches, Fishing, and Ernest Hemingway

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There’s a place in the Bahamas where the water seems even clearer, the fishing even better, and the history even more storied (one that includes legendary visits by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) It’s Bimini, the closest Bahamian island to the United States, long known for its deep-sea fishing, Hemingway lore, and some of the […]

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Jamaica Is Getting More American Airlines Flights During the Holidays 

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American Airlines is expanding service to both Kingston and Ocho Rios for the peak winter season — starting December 18. You check flights for the holidays, and suddenly Jamaica is wide open. Four daily flights to Kingston. Two to Ocho Rios. Just in time for December sun and the busiest travel season of the year. […]

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Puerto Rico Is Getting 7 Flights a Day from Miami on American Airlines This Winter 

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It’s the busiest time of year — and American Airlines is making it easier than ever to get to Puerto Rico. This festive season, the airline is ramping up service on one of its most in-demand Caribbean routes, increasing to seven daily flights between Miami and San Juan. The expanded schedule begins December 18 and […]


Jamaica Is Getting More American Airlines Flights During the Holidays 

The beach at Treasure Cay might look the same, but something’s different. It’s easier to get here now—easier to slip away into a quieter kind of holiday, where the mornings are slower and the turquoise horizon doesn’t blink. Just in time for the winter season, American Airlines is ramping up service to two of the most […]

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. According to new data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization, these five islands saw the strongest […]

St Maarten Is Getting a New Nonstop American Airlines Flight From Chicago 

If you’ve ever been to St Maarten, you know it’s one of the most memorable landings anywhere in the Caribbean: your plane feels like it only just misses grazing the chain-link fence on sand at Maho Beach. It’s exhilarating – and when you arrive, you’re even more grateful to reach one of the most exciting […]

Aruba Is Getting More Daily Flights on American Airlines

Aruba is getting even more nonstop flights for the upcoming winter season The snorkeling at Malmok. The art scene in Oranjestad. The culture in San Nicolas. The beach vibes at Eagle. All those chef’s tables.  American Airlines is ramping up service to Aruba ahead of the winter travel season, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning December […]

You Can Now Instantly Upgrade Your Seat on American Airlines Using Miles

American Airlines has introduced a new feature allowing travelers to use their AAdvantage miles for immediate cabin upgrades—without phone calls or waitlists. The new offering, called Instant Upgrade, lets eligible passengers confirm an upgrade to higher cabins—such as Premium Economy or Business—directly through the American Airlines website. The feature is now live for both cash […]

American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Flights to Grand Cayman This Fall 

Mornings on Seven Mile Beach. Afternoons at Rum Point. Evenings in Camana Bay. There’s a rhythm all its own on a visit to Grand Cayman, where a world-class culinary scene meets some of the best beaches on earth.  And now it’s getting easier to visit Grand Cayman this fall, with American Airlines planning to expand […]

Martinique: The Caribbean Island Most Americans Still Overlook

The beaches. The food. The rainforests. The bakeries. The art. The Caribbean island of Martinique remains one of the great undiscovered destinations in the region for American travelers, and now it has regular flights this summer from Miami. Americans, you see, have yet to explore the layered, diverse tourism product on this island in any […]

Bonaire Is Getting a Boost from American Airlines as Its Travel Boom Continues 

The diving. The food scene. The flamingos. Bonaire is hot right now, and it’s not just on the mercury. The little Dutch Caribbean island is in the throws of a major travel renaissance, buoyed by JetBlue’s new flights, a new Hilton brand and that indescribable buzz on the travel radar (and record-breaking arrival numbers, too).  […]