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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Evening in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ronda King, who sent in this lovely shot of the sea in the early evening in Oranjestad, Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Purple Sky in Jamaica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Samantha Illiffe, who sent in this stunning photograph of a purple sky at the Holiday Inn in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it …

New Airlift Fueling Jamaica Tourism Surge

Jamaica is getting a wave of new airlift for the upcoming winter tourist season, officials told Caribbean Journal. The destination has secured almost 80,000 new air seats for the period, in order to meet what officials called “increased demand from …

Turks and Caicos’ Shore Club Names New General Manager

The Shore Club Turks and Caicos resort has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 106-room luxury resort on Providenciales’ Long Bay Beach has tapped Paul Telford to the role. Telford, a native of Bermuda, had most …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Perfect Jamaica Sunset

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal subscriber Hamish Stewart, who sent in this stunning shot of a perfect sunset at the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?’ Send it …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Waterfall in Jamaica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Graham Smith, who sent in this lovely shot of a waterfall at Secret Falls from his trip to Runaway Bay in Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? …

British Airways Expanding Bahamas Flights

British Airways is expanding its flights service to The Bahamas next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The air carrier will be adding a new weekly Tuesday flight between London Heathrow and Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport. That service is slated …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A View in Jamaica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Adam Pearson, who sent in this lovely shot of the view from his balcony at the Secrets Wild Orchid resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in …

Turks and Caicos Villa Lists for $6.25 Million

A luxury villa in Turks and Caicos has just hit the real estate market for $6.25 million, Caribbean Journal has learned. Cerulean, a four-bedroom, 10,538-square-foot stunner is set on the coast of Providenciales’ Princess Alexandra National Park. The property emphasizes …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise in Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kevin Weekes, who sent in this stunning shot of sunrise in St Martins, St Philip in Barbados. “No filter needed!” Kevin says – and we couldn’t agree more. Have you taken …

Historic Dominican Republic Hotel Names New GM

The historic Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando hotel in the Dominican Republic has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property, set in a centuries-old corner of Santo Domingo’s charming Colonial Zone, has tapped Luigi Di Ciaccio to …

Costa Rica Is Getting New Flights From Europe

Costa Rica’s tourism sector is about to get a major boost from Europe. European carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching new flights to Costa Rica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The air giant is launching four flights per week from …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jevon Hills, who sent in this stunning shot of Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the …

Grand Bahama All-Inclusive to Reopen in November

In a major step for the recovery of Grand Bahama’s crucial tourism industry, the island’s Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort is reopening. The all-inclusive resort will be reopening on Nov. 1, tourism officials confirmed to Caribbean Journal. The property will …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Grand Anse Beach, Grenada

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, who sent in this stunning shot of the world-famous Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW …

Spirit Airlines Is Launching a Big Puerto Rico Expansion

Fast-expanding low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is planning a major expansion in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. Spirit’s expansion will be headlined by the launch of new daily nonstop flights from both Newark Liberty and Boston Logan airports to San …

Ultra-Luxe Barbados Villa Heads to Auction

An ultra-luxe Barbados villa that previously listed for $40 million is headed to auction, Caribbean Journal has learned. Cove Spring House, set in the heart of St James on Barbados’ Platinum Coast, will be sold by luxury auction firm Concierge …

A New All-Inclusive Hotel Is Coming to Punta Cana

Surging travel company Apple Leisure Group is adding yet another new resort in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean’s hotbed of hotel development. Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary will be opening its new Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana in the first …