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Antigua and Barbuda, Airbnb Sign Tourism Agreement

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Fast-growing Antigua and Barbuda has become the latest Caribbean destination to formalize an agreement with home sharing giant Airbnb. The agreement aims to “help drive diversified and sustainable tourism to the islands and begin dialogue about a framework for taxation […]

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VIDEO: A Moment Under the Palms in Punta Cana

Even in the Caribbean’s most popular destination, you can still find your quiet slice of paradise. Here’s a moment of pure Punta Cana palm-tree perfection, just for you. — CJ

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How This Destination Is Offering Travelers Hurricane Protection

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This summer the Cayman Islands are giving travelers peace of mind with a specialty promise that covers cancellations made prior to arrival and compensation if vacation time is cut short because of inclement weather. With the destination’s “Worry Free Hurricane Guarantee,” […]

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Princess Cruises Has a New Caribbean Destination

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Leading cruise line Princess Cruises has announced a new Caribbean destination. The company will be offering several Caribbean vacation packages in 2017-2018, with the launch of new sailings to the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The cruises will be […]


Belize Tourism Off to Booming Start in 2016

By Alexander Britell Belize is booming. The Caribbean destination is off to a blazing start in 2016, according to the latest numbers from the Belize Tourism Board. The country reported a 24 percent year-over-year increase in stayover visitors in January, […]


The Caribbean Has a New Culinary Destination

By Alexander Britell It’s home to great beaches, world-class rum and one of the most beautiful historic cities in the Caribbean. And while the US Virgin Island of St Croix has long tended to stay under-the-radar as a tourism destination, […]

Aruba Is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Destination Right Now

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By Alexander Britell Caribbean tourism is on the upswing, but no destination has had a better two years in a row than the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The island has had consistently strong growth in both 2014 and 2015, […]


Why Grenada Is a Must-Visit Sailing Destination

The Spice Isle has some wind in its sails. Grenada’s tri-island destination is increasingly a hub for top-level sailors, and it’s easy to see why: perfect conditions, a welcoming community and, well, spectacular water. And then there’s Grenada as sailing […]


This Caribbean Destination Just Topped 5 Million Visitors

Cancun just set a record. The Mexican Caribbean destination reported more than 5 million visitors in 2015, breaking its previous record of 4.8 million, set in 2014. Cancun’s hotel occupancy rate also reached an all-time high of 82 percent, according […]

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This Cruise Line Just Made Its First-Ever Call to Belize

A new port By Dana Niland CJ Contributor MSC Cruises has made its inaugural call to Belize. After departing its home port in Falmouth Jamaica this week and making its way through Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico, MSC Divina […]


What Artisans Mean to Caribbean Tourism

Crafting an impact By Julio Orozco and Amanda Charles Op-Ed Contributors The Tourism industry has long been regarded as one of the primary vehicles contributing to the social and economic development of the countries of the Greater Caribbean. Tourism generates […]


The Caribbean’s Beach Capital

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Why this is the top island for beaches By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor There are Caribbean destinations that boast of having the most beaches; the best beaches; the longest beaches; beaches perfect for water sports, sunset strolls or even […]


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