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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 …

New ABC Series “The Baker and the Beauty” to Film in Puerto Rico

A new ABC television series will be filmed in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Baker and the Beauty, a series produced by Universal Television along with ABC and Keshet Studios, will mean an investment of around $57 million …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Woodlands Beach, Montserrat

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Richard Stinnett, who sent in this lovely shot of Woodlands Beach on the island of Montserrat. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW …

St Martin Is Getting a Major New All-Inclusive Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel brand is coming to the French side of St Martin. The highly-anticipated Secrets St Martin Resort and Spa will be making its debut on Feb. 1, 2020, Caribbean Journal has learned. …

Caribbean Airlines Adding New Seasonal Jamaica Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean Airlines is launching a new seasonal route for the upcoming holiday season, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Trinidad and Tobago-based air carrier will launch new flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Sangster International …

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Is Opening in November

By Alexander Britell What is almost certainly the most anticipated reopening of 2019 will be happening earlier than expected. The long-awaited return of The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas is set for Nov. 22, Caribbean Journal has learned. The reinvigorated resort’s debut …