Southwest Airlines has officially landed in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This week, Southwest launched daily round-trip service to St. Thomas from both Orlando and from Baltimore, opening up one of the Caribbean’s most beloved beach and bar destinations to even more travelers. It’s perfect for anyone who prefers water that’s warm enough to swim in […]
After years of anticipation, one of the most closely watched luxury hotel projects in the Caribbean basin is finally ready to open its doors, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Beginning May 15, the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena is officially taking bookings, marking the brand’s long-awaited arrival in one of the region’s most historic and […]
The first thing people seem to be buying for 2026 isn’t a buzzy new city or a once-in-a-lifetime trip. It’s the Caribbean. New early data from KAYAK shows interest in Caribbean travel for summer 2026 already up 15 percent year over year. That’s notable not just because it’s early, but because it suggests travelers are […]
The winter travel map to The Bahamas is getting another boost. Delta Air Lines has rolled out new and expanded nonstop service to Nassau, adding capacity from the Midwest and making it easier to reach one of the Caribbean’s most established and varied destinations during the heart of the season. The timing works great for […]
For many American travelers, Martinique still feels like a blind spot on the Caribbean map. It doesn’t market itself loudly in the U.S., and it doesn’t behave like a typical resort island once you arrive. French is the everyday language. Meals follow French timing and expectations. Beaches aren’t wrapped in hotel zones or framed by […]
There’s a particular stillness to Harbour Island when the light settles just right. The pale sand — famous for its soft pink hue — stretches cleanly along the shore, framed by low greenery and a single palm leaning toward the sea. The water shifts from light turquoise to deeper blue in long, horizontal bands, the […]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Caribbean tourism ministers, directors, and industry executives gathered this month aboard Icon of the Seas for an “Iconic Summit” focused on the cruise industry’s role in recovery, resilience, and long-term growth across the region. The summit was held during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s second annual Caribbean Weekend in Miami and brought […]
You wade into the pool from your patio. Or you dip into your plunge pool. Or you jump straight into the sea. At Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the first choice you make each day is how you enter the water — and that choice says almost everything about how the rest of the […]
St. Thomas is the island where beaches sit minutes apart, the harbor stays active from early morning to late evening, and a short ferry ride can turn one vacation into two or three. Magens Bay remains one of the Caribbean’s most photographed beaches. Red Hook continues to anchor the island’s social life with marinas, bars […]
It’s best known for its Miami Beach location, and now the Setai brand is coming to the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The first-ever Setai in the region will be debuting in 2028. The project, backed by a major Toronto-based real estate developer and a fully underway construction timeline, is a partnership with Altree […]
Jost Van Dyke is the kind of island where plans are optional and swims are not. Days stretch out between the sea and the sand, interrupted by boat rides, cold drinks, and the slow drift from one beach bar to the next. You come here knowing you’ll spend most of your time in or near […]
St. Kitts is emerging as one of the fastest-growing travel destinations in the world, according to new data from British Airways Holidays, signaling rising momentum for the eastern Caribbean island ahead of the 2026 travel season. The destination has been ranked second globally in the airline’s newly released Travel Trends Report, which tracks year-over-year growth […]
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