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Belize Gets “Safe Travels” Stamp

Margaritaville Continues Caribbean Expansion Push

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The 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021

The past year has changed a lot about the travel industry. What hasn’t changed is the world’s love affair with the Caribbean — and while intrepid travelers have already been returning to the region’s shores, demand (and arrival numbers) are expected …

Two More Belize Resorts Just Reopened

A pair of sister resorts in Belize have officially relaunched, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. That includes Ka’ana Resort and the Itz’ana Resort and Residences, both of which reopened their doors this month to travelers. The two resorts highlight two dramatically …

This Belize Hotel Just Added a New “Beach House”

The Naia Resort and Spa in Belize has added a new signature beach house, Caribbean Journal has learned. The five-bedroom, three-story “Solvei” gets its name from the Danish word for the “path of the sun.” The property, which has 360-degree …

Margaritaville Is Opening a Residential Resort in the Caribbean

American Airlines Launching Pre-Testing for US Virgin Islands

American Airlines is expanding its Caribbean pre-testing program to the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. Starting Dec. 9, American Airlines will be the first airline to launch pre-flight testing on flights from the U.S. to the US Virgin …

United Launching Pre-Testing for Caribbean Flights From Houston

United Airlines is expanding its pre-testing program for a number of routes from Houston to the Caribbean region, the carrier said this week. Beginning Dec. 7, travelers out of Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport will be able to take a …

Belize Has a New Tourism Minister

Belize has a new Minister of Tourism, following the country’s recent general elections. The country’s new top tourism official is Anthony Mahler, a previous Director of Product Development at the Belize Tourism Board. “We are committed to recovering the tourism …

American Airlines Expanding Pre-Testing to Belize, Grenada, Saint Lucia

American Airlines is expanding its pre-flight testing program to three new destinations in the Caribbean, including Belize, Saint Lucia and Grenada. Beginning Nov. 16, preflight testing will be available for “all” American flights to the three Caribbean destinations. “Our initial …

Belize Just Updated Its Travel Protocols

Belize, which reopened for tourism earlier this month, has announced a new set of protocols headlined by a relaxation of the restrictions on movement for visitors. Belize has expanded its “Safe Corridor” for tourists to include all of its “Gold …

United Airlines Adding New Flights to Dominican Republic, Belize

United Airlines is kicking off a new Caribbean expansion headlined by the launch of new service to destinations including the Dominican Republic and Belize. That includes the launch of new nonstop service from Denver to Belize City, Belize, along with …

Belize’s Sirenian Bay Resort to Reopen in November

Belize’s Sirenian Bay Resort and Villas is planning to reopen Nov. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Placencia-area, all-inclusive boutique resort has also added 12 new bungalows for what the property is calling “coastal distancing.” The property’s accommodations consist of …

Marriott Autograph Collection’s Alaia Belize Reporting Strong Sales

Alaia Belize, the Marriott Autograph Collection’s first-ever property in Belize, is reporting strong sales amid the pandemic. 2020 sales will outpace 2019 with the oceanfront resort already reporting 28 sales as of October 3rd, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The new …

Belize Is Now Open for Tourism

Belize has officially reopened its borders for international tourism. The sought-after destination on the Caribbean coast of Central America has begun welcoming back travelers to its Philip Goldson International Airport as part of the third phase of the country’s five-phase …

Belize’s Cayo Espanto Resort to Reopen in October

One of the top private-island resorts in the wider Caribbean is slated to reopen for guests next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Cayo Espanto resort off the Caribbean coast of Belize is now taking reservations beginning Oct. 1, according …

Marriott Is Opening a Residential Resort in Belize

Alaia Belize, the first-ever Marriott International property in Belize, is planning to open in the first quarter of 2021. The 155-unit residential resort will be part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, set on 1,000 feet of beachfront in San Pedro Town. …

Belize Now Planning to Reopen for Tourism in October

A few weeks after postponing its tourism reopening, Belize has announced a new planned reopening date of Oct. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The country on the Caribbean coast of Central America will be reopening its Philip Goldson International Airport …

Belize Is Postponing Its Tourism Reopening

Belize is postponing what had been a planned tourism reopening on Aug. 15, destination officials confirmed. Citing an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Belize Tourism Board said it was “necessary to delay” the reopening of Belize’s Philip Goldson International Airport. …