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From Nassau to Bonaire, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in September

Autumn is a time of recharge in the Caribbean, a period when some destinations cool down, visitors thin and certain hotels close for their annual upgrades. But the vast majority of destinations eagerly welcome visitors in September, when you can …

From Barbados to Cancun, Six Places to Visit in July

Places to Visit is back with its second summer edition for the Caribbean in 2019, bringing you a selection of wonderful Caribbean destinations to check out in the next 30 days — or to start thinking about for your upcoming …

Atlantis Paradise Island’s Cafe Martinique Gets a New Chef

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor One of the Bahamas’ most venerable eateries is getting a new injection of culinary energy. Atlantis Paradise Island has named Chef Alessio Pitzalis as the new Head Chef of its Café Martinique restaurant. Pitzalis will guide …

A New Way to Eat at Atlantis Paradise Island

By the Caribbean Journal staff Nobu. Olives. Fish. The Atlantis Paradise Island resort is home to a broad collection of celebrity chef-helmed eateries — and now there’s a new way to enjoy them. It’s called EAT, or “Extraordinary Taste at …

Canadians Are Flocking to Antigua and Barbuda

By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadians are flocking to Antigua and Barbuda, according to recently-released numbers from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. In the first half of 2018, Antigua and Barbuda reported a total of 23,243 tourists from Canada, a number …

Saint Lucia to Chair Caribbean Tourism Organization

By Alexander Britell NASSAU — Saint Lucia is the new chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The island’s Minister of Tourism, Dominic Fedee, was voted in as the new chair of the regional tourism organization during this week’s State of …

Bill Clinton Urges Caribbean on “Critical” Role of Travel and Tourism

By Alexander Britell PARADISE ISLAND — Travel and tourism is essential to the Caribbean, and after last year’s storms, revitalizing the industry is more important than ever. That was the message by former United States President Bill Clinton on Wednesday …

Grenada’s True Blue Bay Is Expanding

By Alexander Britell One of Grenada’s most beloved small hotels is making some additions. The island’s True Blue Bay resort has announced the soon-to-debut addition of 21 new rooms at the boutique property, part of True Blue’s new “Cocoa Pod” …

Air Canada Rouge Is Adding More Grenada Flights

By Alexander Britell It’s getting even easier to get to the Spice Isle. Air Canada is continuing its Caribbean expansion with more flights to the island of Grenada, according to the Grenada Tourism Authority. Beginning Dec. 18, Air Canada Rouge …

Atlantis Paradise Island Taps Fergie for New Year’s Eve

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Atlantis Paradise Island resort has named another major headliner for its signature New Year’s Eve bash: eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist Fergie. Fergie, who rose to fame with her work with the Black Eyed Peas …

Bahamas Readies for Major Caribbean Tourism Conference

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is set to host one of the Caribbean’s leading tourism conferences. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference is set for the Atlantis Paradise Island resort Oct. 3-5. Business meetings will …

The Caribbean’s Top Tourism Conference Is Coming to The Bahamas

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s leading tourism conference is coming to The Bahamas this fall. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference, or SOTIC, is set for Atlantis, Paradise Island from Oct. 2-5. “Globally, the tourism …

Atlantis Paradise Island Launches New Marine Programs

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Atlantis Paradise Island megaresort on Paradise Island is expanding its marine programs to coincide with World Oceans Day. The new aquatic adventures include a five-day marine adventure summer camp; a twilight snorkel program that …

Top Caribbean Aviation Conference Heads to Bahamas

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s leading aviation conference is back again, this time in The Bahamas. The Caribbean Aviation Meetup, a high-level conference on regional aviation issues, will be held at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island June …

CTO’s State of the Industry Conference Coming to The Bahamas

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the region’s most important tourism gatherings is coming to The Bahamas. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference is holding its 2018 edition in The Bahamas this October. SOTIC, as it’s …