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This Island in The Bahamas Is Filled With Pink Sand Beaches and Chic Resorts — and Called the “Caribbean Nantucket”

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Sand. Sea. Simplicity. That’s what greets you when you step onto Harbour Island, the three-mile sliver of paradise just off the coast of northern Eleuthera. It’s been called the Caribbean’s Nantucket — and the comparison isn’t accidental. This is an island of timeless charm, understated style and a rare blend of barefoot luxury. Walk the […]

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Private Island Sold in Exuma Chain of The Bahamas

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A private island in the Exuma chain of The Bahamas has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The 38-acre Northern Elizabeth Island is now off the market.  It had been listed for $14 million.  The transaction was handled by HG Christie and the company’s president, John Christie, in what has been a wave of […]

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Belize Set to Welcome Back First Cruise Ship

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Belize is set to welcome back its first cruise ship call since the onset of the pandemic, Caribbean Journal has learned. On July 7, the Carnival Vista ship will call on Belize, tourism officials confirmed this week.  Because the ship will be a “fully vaccinated” cruise, Belize will not be implementing a travel bubble.  The […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Boardwalk in St Croix

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Marcus Weitzman, who sent in this lovely shot of the boardwalk in St Croix, US Virgin Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of […]


Belize Set to Welcome Back First Cruise Ship

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Greg Schulties, who sent in this stunning aerial photo of Baby Beach in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo. It […]

The Newest Resort in St Maarten Is Now Open

The most anticipated new resort in St Maarten in years has opened its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Morgan Resort, set in the heart of Simpson Bay, is a major new resort for the destination.  The hotel officially opened June 1 with a sleek look at the corner of Simpson Bay close to Princess […]

Avianca Relaunches San Juan Flights

Colombian carrier Avianca is resuming its service from Bogota to San Juan, Puerto Rico this week, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The relaunched service will begin with two weekly flights, a number that is likely to increase over the summer and fall seasons as demand increases.  Indeed, in December, Avianca will operate one daily flight to […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Patillas, Puerto Rico

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kristine Marsrow, who sent in this lovely shot from the dock in Patillas, Puerto Rico.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.  […]

Spirit Airlines Is Launching New Daily Flights to Cancun

More new flights are coming to the Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Cancun, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced plans to launch another new route to Cancun, with daily flights out of St Louis Lambert International Airport.  The new service will officially kick off on Dec. 22, 2021, according to the company.  […]

Dreams Reopens Panama All-Inclusive Resort

AMResorts’ Dreams brand has reopened its Panama resort, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Dreams Playa Bonita Panama is once again open and accepting guests, following more than a year of closure amid the pandemic.  The resort is Apple Leisure Group’s only property in Panama, with a total of 307 rooms and suites set across 11 […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Sand in Anguilla

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nancy Logan, who sent in this delightful shot from the beach in Anguilla.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.  It could […]

Buyers Keep Scooping Up Private Islands in Abaco

There’s no hotter private island destination in the region right now than the Abaco chain of The Bahamas.  And now another Abaco island is now under contract, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The 55-acre Big Fish Cay, which is set in the northern Abacos, had been listed for $3.9 million.  The island which had at […]