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American Airlines Is Adding Nonstop Flights to a Caribbean Island Famous for Its Blue Water, Waterfront Resorts, and Unmistakable Character

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Some islands are defined by scale; Bimini is defined by stories. It’s the closest Bahamian island to the U.S., but it has always carried an outsized place in the Caribbean imagination — a strip of land where writers, activists, fishermen and wanderers have all left their mark. With American Airlines launching the only nonstop flights […]

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Puerto Rico to Fine Travelers Who Arrive Without a Test

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Puerto Rico will soon fine travelers who arrive without a negative PCR test, Discover Puerto Rico announced this week.  Beginning April 28, Puerto Rico will impose a $300 fine on all travelers who arrive without a negative PCR test; they’ll then be required to obtain a PCR test on the island within 48 hours of […]

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Grenada’s New Tourism Push Is All About Authentic Storytelling

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Grenada has been open for tourism since last summer, and now the island’s making a new push to draw travelers — with a focus on authenticity.  It’s called Grenada Rocks, and the new campaign looks to highlight the island’s rich and diverse culture.  That’s “what many visitors are looking for,” says Kimron Corion, the Grenada […]

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Grenada to Host Arc+ Sailing Rally

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Grenada is set to play host to one of the world’s leading sailing rallies this year.  The island has partnered with the World Cruising Club to host the ninth annual ARC+ rally, which will see sailors making a transatlantic crossing from Gran Canaria to Grenada’s Camper & Nicholson’s Port Louis Marina.  “We are delighted to […]


Grenada’s New Tourism Push Is All About Authentic Storytelling

The Bahamas is set to gather more than 1,300 attendees for the next phase of its virtual romance expo, “From The Bahamas With Love.” This year’s edition of the country’s annual romance expo has gone virtual, with the next event on March 10 open to consumers, including soon-to-be-engaged or recently-engaged couples, future brides and grooms, […]

Why Cap Cana Is the Next Big All-Inclusive Destination

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Well before the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench in how people vacation in the Caribbean, it was typical for all-inclusive hotel fans to spend most of their vacations at the resort. With the ongoing pandemic, it’s safe to say even those guests who once shied away from the all-inclusive model […]

The 10 Best Things to Do in St Croix Right Now

St. Croix packs an abundance of attractions in its 84 square miles — in fact, acre for acre I’d put this U.S. Virgin Island up against any Caribbean destination for its diverse, interesting, and quirky activities. Here are 10 of the best things to do in St. Croix (including many that are inherently socially distanced […]

Aruba Expands Testing for New CDC Mandate

Aruba says it has expanded its testing capabilities ahead of the new CDC mandate that all incoming travelers to the US show proof of a negative test. Aruba tourism officials said “All necessary facilities and procedures are in place for any visitor needing to take a Covid-19 test” while in Aruba as a requirement for […]

St Maarten: “Positive Trend” For Upcoming Tourist Season

St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport is reporting “positive trend” for the upcoming winter tourist season, according to officials.  St Maarten first reopened its borders for international tourism in July, and arrivals are seeing an uptick, airport officials said in a statement.  Most airlines have already restarted their routes to the Dutch Caribbean destination “and […]

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Continues to Rise

When Antigua and Barbuda reopened for tourism on June 4, it was among the first destinations in the Caribbean to do so — sending ripples across the region and, more importantly, a message that, even amid the challenges of COVID-19, tourism was possible.  Now, the destination continues to see its tourism numbers rise.  Indeed, since […]

St Kitts and Nevis to Reopen for Tourism on Oct. 31

St Kitts and Nevis has revealed that the twin-island federation will reopen for tourism on Oct. 31.  The was recently designated as a “No Travel Notice” required destination by the CDC, due to having had only 19 cases to date of COVID-19, along with no deaths.  “We have been working diligently to prepare for this […]

Grand Bahama, The Bahamas’ Secret Luxury Villa Destination

As The Bahamas continues its multi-phased tourism reopening, the country is currently requiring a 14-day quarantine for travelers in the destination. That means travelers are looking for places where they can “quarantine” with all of the amenities they need for prolonged stays.  And it’s also putting a spotlight on one of the best-kept secrets in […]