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American Airlines Just Launched New Nonstop Flights to a Caribbean Island Known for Its Colorful Capital, White-Sand Beaches, and Cosmopolitan Energy

Curaçao is an island you understand by moving through it. In Willemstad, commuters cross the floating Queen Emma Bridge while water taxis cut across the harbor below. Conversations switch between Papiamentu, Dutch, Spanish and English in the space of a few blocks. Fishing boats still dock near the city center, and neighborhood restaurants fill with […]

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This Tiny Caribbean Island Isn’t For Everyone — And That’s What Makes It Cool.

Some Caribbean islands are shaped by beaches, resorts, and easy shorelines. Saba is shaped by edges — sharp cliffs, climbing roads, and an island silhouette that doesn’t resemble anywhere else in the region. It’s the sort of place travelers hear about long before they ever meet someone who’s actually been, a huge volcanic peak rising […]

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These 15 Tiny Luxury Resorts Give You a Very Different Kind of Caribbean Vacation

Across the Caribbean, some of the most unforgettable stays come from places small enough to feel personal the moment you arrive. These are resorts built on intimacy and intention — where the staff knows the shape of your day, the layout encourages wandering rather than rushing, and the entire experience feels designed around a few […]

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CHTA Launches Caribbean Hotel Auction to Support Jamaica Hurricane Relief

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Education Foundation has launched a regional silent auction to accelerate hurricane recovery in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. Hotels and tourism partners from across the Caribbean have contributed multi-night stays and resort experiences, creating one of the foundation’s largest fundraising initiatives of the year. The auction, now live online, features […]

These 15 Tiny Luxury Resorts Give You a Very Different Kind of Caribbean Vacation

Saint Lucia has a way of drawing you in before you even arrive. The island rises out of the sea in slow, green angles, the Pitons standing watch like ancient markers, the beaches shifting from wide crescents to hidden coves. It is a place that feels designed for escape, where days run long and the […]

A New Caribbean Private Island Just Hit the Market for $4M — With Its Own Helipad

The Caribbean private island market has only been heating up since the pandemic — but there are still opportunities available. That includes in Belize, a country that has one of the region’s biggest offerings of private destinations. And now that includes another one, CJI has learned. A rare private island near Placencia has been listed […]

At This Legendary Caribbean Hotel, You Can Have Dinner Inside a Candlelit Sugar Mill

The road climbs into Nevis’s lush hills, where the air cools slightly and the island grows quiet. Montpelier Plantation sits in that hush — a centuries-old estate wrapped in gardens and old stone. As evening settles, lanterns glow along the walkways and the sound of tree frogs begins to rise, guiding guests toward one of […]

These 20 Laid-Back Beach Resorts Deliver a Caribbean Vacation Right on the Sand

You wake up, you head for the sand. Then you do it again. Some Caribbean vacation aren’t about striking statements or grand gestures. They’re not always about luxury — or, that is to say, they’re about another kind of luxury: the perfect beach day. It’s that feeling of stepping onto warm sand with nothing on […]

The Caribbean Island of Grenada Has Spectacular Beaches, Hidden Coves, and Postcard-Worthy Sandbars

Maybe you know the waterfalls. Or the crater lake. Or the cacao farms. But if you don’t know the story of Grenada’s beaches, it’s time to come back and get a sandy education. Simply put, the island of Grenada has one of the best collection of beaches in the Caribbean, most of which are stunningly […]

11 Caribbean Islands to Visit in December, From St Kitts to Turks and Caicos

December has become one of the most important months in Caribbean travel, and the momentum this year is unlike anything the region has seen. The season is starting earlier, hotels are filling faster, and the islands are stepping into a moment shaped by stronger airlift, new luxury openings, and a clear shift in how travelers […]

Accor Pushes Back Opening of New Caribbean Resort to Late 2026

Accor’s planned debut of the Pullman brand in the Caribbean has been delayed, with the Pullman Royal Key Wellness Resort in Guadeloupe now scheduled to open in late 2026. The property, set on the northeastern coast of Grande-Terre in Le Moule, was initially expected to join Accor’s regional portfolio this year. The updated timeline reflects […]

This Caribbean Island Has a New Adults-Only Hotel With a Swim-Up Bar — and a Different Kind of Energy

The newest arrival in the U.S. Virgin Islands is reshaping the energy of Cruz Bay, bringing an adults-only hideaway with a modern edge to one of the Caribbean’s most beloved islands. The Saint Hotel has opened just a short walk from the ferry dock, a rare blend of boutique intimacy and destination-worthy dining in a […]