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Barbuda Is Looking to Go 100 Percent Green

Barbuda Green Energy

The Eastern Caribbean island of Barbuda is looking to become a 100 percent green energy island. That’s the plan behind the proposed Green Barbuda Energy project, which, if approved, would be supported by a regional grant from the government of […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Compass Cay, Exuma

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kirk Crumpton, who sent in this beautiful shot of the tiny island of Compass Cay in the Exuma chain of the Bahamas. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? […]

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Royal Caribbean Is Returning to New Orleans

Royal Caribbean is returning to the Port of New Orleans after a three-year hiatus. The cruise line has repositioned its Vision of the Seas cruise ship for the 2018-2019 winter season. The 915-foot ship will sail seven-night itineraries to destinations […]

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A Must-Visit Caribbean Hospitality Conference

Caribbean hoteliers and industry stakeholders will gather in Miami for the third installment of the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum, slated to take place from June 2 to 4 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and […]


Sandals Adding More Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean

Sandals is adding more overwater bungalows in Jamaica, the company announced this week. The company plans to build 12 new over the water “honeymoon butler bungalows” to at its newly-rebranded Sandals South Coast resort in Jamaica. The bungalows are now […]


Air Canada Launching First-Ever Flights to St. Vincent

St. Vincent’s new international airport just get a major boost. Air Canada has announced the planned launch of the first-ever scheduled flights from North America to St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ new Argyle International Airport. The new flights will operate […]

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Windstar’s New James Beard Culinary Cruises

Small-ship line Windstar has unveiled a new slate of cruises with a decided culinary focus, thanks to a partnership with the James Beard Foundation. Offered on eight sailings in Windstar’s diverse portfolio of cruise destinations, including the Caribbean, guests will […]


Sleek New UNICO Hotel Opens Doors in Mexico

A sleek new hotel has opened its doors on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, and it’s got a secret: it’s an adults only all inclusive. It’s called UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya, and it’s one of the most exciting all inclusives […]


Southwest’s Big Caribbean Expansion Is Starting Next Month

Southwest Airlines is readying to launch a major expansion push in the Caribbean next month. On June 4, the airline will be launching new flights across the Caribbean, with new daily flights from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Cayman, Montego Bay, […]

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The Caribbean’s Biggest Solar Energy Plant

The Caribbean’s biggest operational solar plant has opened in Puerto Rico. The Oriana Solar Park has debuted in the area of Isabela, with an estimated production of 100,000 megawatt-hours of energy in its first year of operations. “The Oriana Solar […]


Almost 39,000 Rooms in Regional Hotel Pipeline

caribbean hotel records

There are almost 39,000 rooms in 212 hotel projects under contract in the Caribbean-Mexico hotel pipeline, according to the latest report from hotel analytics firm STR. That total of 38,668 rooms represents a 25.9 percent increase in rooms under contract […]


10 Ultimate Beach Vacations You Need to Try

Beach Resorts

There are great “resorts” in the Caribbean and there are great beach vacations in the Caribbean. The distinction is no small thing. Because while some resorts can offer all the amenities and grandeur you’re looking for, they may not be […]


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