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This Iconic Dominican Republic Resort Is the Caribbean’s New Luxury Wedding Destination, With Celebrity Talent, Oceanfront Terraces, and Multi-Day Celebrations

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Casa de Campo is the kind of place where couples fly across oceans to say their vows, drawn by the gold light spilling over the Chavón River at the edge of Altos de Chavón. Now the storied Dominican Republic resort has announced an exclusive partnership that raises its own ceiling, and it is the kind […]

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Carnival Is Adding a Brand-New Cruise Ship at Port Canaveral

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Carnival Cruise Line is adding a major new ship at Port Canaveral, continuing its expansion at one of its most important homeports. The new ship, Carnival Festivale, is currently under construction and slated to debut in 2027. It will introduce several new features to the Carnival fleet, including music-themed zones and what will become the […]

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How Grand Bahama Is Becoming the Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Powerhouse 

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It’s only about 70 miles as the crow flies between Florida and the west end of Grand Bahama. While the island is closer than almost anywhere to the US, it’s been something of an afterthought in the travel industry in recent years.  But that is starting to change, with a huge wave of new investment […]

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This Island Is Home to the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival, From Street Parties to Steel Pan Showdowns and an Unmatched "Vibe"

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J’ouvert. Panorama. Soca Monarch. If you haven’t experienced the event they call the “Caribbean’s greatest summer festival,” it’s time to think about planning your trip for Antigua carnival. Simply put, it’s a vibe.  And that’s precisely the theme of this year’s event, which runs from July 25 to Aug. 5, 2025: “Itz a Vibe.” This […]


How Grand Bahama Is Becoming the Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Powerhouse 

The food, the music, the bands, the sheer revelry. This is Mas Domnik, Dominica’s carnival, and it’s back again this week for its unrivaled celebration.  Locals call it “The Real Mas,” and it’s running this year from March 3-4, kicking off with J’ouvert, the early-morning street party that begins at 4AM, and concluding with the […]

Carnival’s Bahamas Private Island Has a New Name 

Carnival has renamed its private-island destination in The Bahamas.  What was formerly known as Half Moon Cay is now called RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, the company announced.  It’s a private destination for both Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line, both of which are part o the Carnival portfolio.  The two companies are partnering on […]

Here are the Dates for St Thomas Carnival 2025

It’s one of the most vibrant, exciting festivals in all of the Caribbean: St Thomas Carnival, the dynamic, vibe-filled weeklong celebration in the US Virgin Islands.  And now St Thomas Carnival 2025 has its official dates.  This year’s fete will begin April 27, running through May 3, with everything from Pan-O-Rama to the Calypso Monarch […]

This Caribbean Island Is Home to one of the Region’s Oldest Carnival Celebrations 

It’s one of the oldest Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean: Mas Domnik, the legendary series of fetes that dates back to the 18th century.  And if you’re planning to visit, the island is readying for an action-packed schedule from Jan. 18 to March 5, 2025.  Officials say next year will be the “most exciting yet,” […]

Caribbean Airlines Now Has Its Own Rum Punch 

It’s the biggest party in the Caribbean: Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, which runs every year in the twin-island destination.  And now Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines is getting into the fun with a creative new addition to celebrate the island-wide fete: its own rum punch.  It’s called the Caribbean Iere Mix, and it’s a ru punch that […]

St Thomas Carnival 2024 Was a Big Hit 

This year’s edition of the St Thomas Carnival was, by all accounts, a big hit.  The event, which kicked off with favorites like the Calypso Monarch and Panorama, brought in thousands of revelers, from locals to visitors, for a multi-day fete in the heart of Charlotte Amalie.  “Carnival in the U.S. Virgin Islands is growing, allowing us […]

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line Just Named New Presidents 

Princess Cruises and Holland America now have new leadership following a shake-up by parent company Carnival Corporation.  Current Holland America President Gus Antorcha is now the president of Princess Cruises, taking over for John Padgett, who is stepping down early next year.  Holland America’s SVP and chief commercial officer, Beth Bodensteiner, has been named the […]

Carnival is Making Its New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Bigger 

In what is expected to be a massive boost for Grand Bahama, Carnival Cruise Line is in the process of building a brand-new cruise destination on the island called Celebrtaion Key, which is slated to open in 2025. Now, Carnival says it will be making the destination even bigger, with plans to add a $100 […]