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A Floating Soca Party Is Coming Soon to St Thomas

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When the UberSoca Cruise docks in St. Thomas on Nov. 19, the harbor won’t just welcome a ship — it will transform into a full-scale celebration of Caribbean culture. The arrival of the Norwegian Encore cruise ship will turn the waterfront into a festival of color, sound, and flavor as thousands of soca fans join […]

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Anguilla Names New Deputy Director of Tourism

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The Anguilla Tourist Board has appointed a new Deputy Director of Tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The ATB has promoted Shellya Rogers-Webster to the role, in which she will manage the board’s internal and external relationships and communications.  “I am very pleased to see Mrs. Shellya Rogers-Webster elevated to the post of Deputy Director of […]

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Lighthouse Pointe Resort Officially Reopens in Grand Bahama

The Lighthouse Pointe resort has officially reopened in Grand Bahama, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The all-inclusive resort at the Grand Lucayan complex has begun what is expected to be a phased reopening.  For now, the property has 200 rooms available for guests, with a number of restaurants now open for guests as well.  Irma Lewis, […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Mangel Halto, Aruba

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader David Maisonneuve, who sent in this lovely shot of Mangel Halto 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 […]


Lighthouse Pointe Resort Officially Reopens in Grand Bahama

One of the Caribbean’s leading hotels has added a new on-site testing program, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Secret Bay hotel in Dominica is now providing PCR tests for guests for $40 per person, according to a statement from the property.  That helps guests comply with the CDC rules on testing for returning travelers to […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The View in Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Waverly Barnes, who sent in this lovely shot of the view from the Cocobay Resort in Antigua. 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 […]

Another Grand Bahama All-Inclusive Is Reopening

Another all-inclusive resort is set to reopen in Grand Bahama next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach resort is reopening its doors to guests on on the island’s southern coast on April 25.  The resort’s relaunch will follow next week’s reopening of the Lighthouse Pointe all-inclusive at the Grand Lucayan complex […]

Namron Expands With Fourth Boutique Hotel in Tulum

Namron Hospitality Group has added its fourth boutique hotel in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company has added Radhoo Tulum to its portfolio.  The 14-room, adults-only resort is set in the heart of Tulum’s Hotel Zone.  “We are pleased to introduce a new Tulum property to guests and to continue sharing […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Paradise Beach, Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Chris Zearley, who sent in this “relaxing shot” of Paradise Beach in Barbados. 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 […]

The Bahamas’ Comfort Suites Paradise Island Adds On-Site Testing

The Comfort Suites Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas has added an on-site testing program, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Paradise Island resort has launched a new free, rapid Antigen testing program for all international registered guests.  Advanced reservations are required, however, as limited inventory is available, the property said.  The move helps travelers comply […]

Winair Adding More Flights to Statia

St Maarten-based regional airline Winair is expanding its service to the island of Statia (St Eustatius), Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning on April 2, the carrier will be adding two more flights between St Maarten and Statia, with service on Fridays and Saturdays.  The flights take about 20 minutes.  The expansion aims to accommodate the […]

Spirit Airlines Is Launching New Flights to Puerto Rico

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is set to expand its Caribbean network with a new route to Puerto Rico next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company will launch new service from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico on April 17.  The new service will operate once weekly on Saturdays.  “Our Guests love […]