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Caribbean Hotels See a Rebound

More Travelers Are Visiting Grenada

By the Caribbean Journal staff More and more travelers are flocking to the Caribbean island of Grenada, according to the latest numbers from the Grenada Tourism Authority. The destination has received 111,446 stayover visitors so far this year, a jump …

W Is Opening a Costa Rica Hotel

By the Caribbean Journal staff W Hotels is set to open its newest hotel in the Caribbean Basin next month: the new W Costa Rica, Reserva Conchal. The newest W in the region is slated to debut in November, with …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: St Patrick’s, Grenada

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader, who sent in this lovely shot of the town of St Patrick’s in Grenada. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the …

St Maarten’s Sonesta Ocean Point to Reopen in December

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sonesta Ocean Point in St Maarten has delayed its reopening by one month, a spokesperson for the property told Caribbean Journal this week. The luxury all-inclusive will now be reopening Dec. 15. The adults-only …

More Jamaica Vacations Are Being Booked on Mobile: Report

By the Caribbean Journal staff More and more Jamaica vacations are being booked on mobile devices, according to a new report from global travel giant Expedia Group. Jamaica saw a spike in mobile demand from January to June of 2018, …

Secret Bay, the Caribbean’s Most Anticipated Reopening of 2018

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor It’s almost certainly the most anticipated hotel reopening of 2018 in the Caribbean: Dominica’s iconic Secret Bay. And the legendary eco-luxe retreat will be unveiling a host of changes and upgrades to the property when it …

Marriott Is Bringing a New Hotel Brand to the Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff The world’s biggest hotel company is plotting another entry into the Caribbean. Marriott International has just announced plans to bring its newest hotel brand, Moxy Hotels, into the Caribbean and Latin America. The company has …

Nevis Home Sale Tops $5 Million

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Four Seasons Nevis Estates has closed on a significant home sale, Caribbean Journal has learned. Villa 1722 “Sea Grape” at the Four Seasons Nevis Estates set a record for the largest transaction of a …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Store Bay, Tobago

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ishmael Baptiste, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach at Store Bay on the island of Tobago. Have you taken a great photo in …

Another Strong Month for JetBlue

By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue Airways had another strong month in August, according to the latest data report from the New York City-based carrier. The company reported 4.72 billion revenue passenger miles in August, a 6.7 percent increase over …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: True Blue Bay, Grenada

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Lester Archibald, who sent in this lovely shot of a boat on True Blue Bay in Grenada. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? …

Interval International’s Big Conference in Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff Shared ownership giant Interval International is set to host a major conference in Aruba this month. The 20th annual International Shared Ownership Investment Conference, which will be set at the Hyatt Regency Aruba, will take …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Sea Turtle in Barbados

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Alan Kellie, who sent in this brilliant shot of a sea turtle in the water in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? …

Top St Thomas Resort to Be Sold

By the Caribbean Journal staff The 300-room Sugar Bay Resort and Spa in St Thomas is to be sold, Caribbean Journal has learned. The owners of the St Thomas property have tapped the Carlton Group to sell the US Virgin …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Stunning Shot in St Thomas

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Deb Dauenhauer, who sent in this stunning shot of sunset at the Sapphire Beach Resort Marina in St Thomas. “Once in a lifetime photo, will probably …

AeroMexico Launching New Flights to Belize

By the Caribbean Journal staff Mexico’s national carrier, AeroMexico, is launching a new flight to Belize, the company said this week. The new nonstop service will operate twice weekly between Mexico City and Belize’s Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. “Mexico …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Sky in St Maarten

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Laura Morley, who took this stunning shot of the colorful sky on a recent journey to St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? …

Copa Launches Daily Flights to Curaçao

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Copa Airlines has expanded its service to offer daily flights between Curaçao and Panama City, Caribbean Journal has learned. Through these additions, the airline said it “aims to provide its passengers with more flight options, convenient …