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Caribbean Airline Winair Expanding, Adding New Destinations

In Anguilla, a New Caribbean Golf Destination

It was always one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Caribbean: the Greg Norman-designed 18-hole course in Anguilla. But the course, and its adjoining CuisinArt Resort, never really made it into the list of great golf destinations in …

Vote for the Best of the Caribbean in the CJ Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022

It’s the largest community of Caribbean travel experts on the planet: Caribbean Journal readers. And once again, you get the chance to tell the world your favorites in the Caribbean, from luxury hotels and all-inclusive resorts to beach bars, culinary …

Bahamas Tops Trending Spring Break Destinations

The Bahamas leads the pack among Caribbean spring break destinations, according to a new report from travel insurance company InsureMyTrip. The Bahamas was the top trending destination in the Caribbean, as measured by InsureMyTrip policies sold for departures between March …

Turks and Caicos Now Requires All Travelers 16+ to Be Vaccinated

Turks and Caicos’ new vaccination rules have officially taken effect, headlined by a new vaccination requirement for incoming travelers. The British Overseas Territory is now requiring all visitors 16 and over to show proof of full vaccination in order to …

Saint Lucia Launches New Extended Stay Program

The island of Saint Lucia is the newest Caribbean destination to launch an extended stay initiative, with a new program called “Live It.” The program invites visitors to stay longer, work remotely and “embrace local life,” according to the island’s …

Montserrat Launches One-Year Remote Work Program

The tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat has launched a new one-year visa program for remote workers. The new Montserrat Remote Workers Stamp is the latest in a series of long-stay options now offered by destinations in the Caribbean. The program …

Caribbean Travel Demand Continues to Rise: Report

Travel demand for the Caribbean continues to rise amid the pandemic, according to a new report from travel insurance platform Squaremouth. While international travel has unsurprisingly decreased, the Caribbean is taking a larger share of international travel demand in the …

Puerto Rico’s Palacio Provincial Hotel Set for January Debut

A new lifestyle hotel is coming to the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and now more details have been revealed on the Preferred Hotels property. It’s called Palacio Provincial, and the 43-room hotel will be set in an …

A Tiny Caribbean Beach Hotel to Try in St Croix

Coconut. Calabash. Castaway. The names evoke the idylls of the Caribbean — a nap under a dancing palm; the soundtrack of the quiet froth of the sea. They just don’t make Caribbean hotels like this anymore. That’s because the …

Wyndham Destinations Reopens Two Resorts in St Thomas

A pair of Wyndham Destinations resorts has reopened on the island of St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Both the Limetree Beach Resort by Club Wyndham and the Club Wyndham Elysian Beach Resort are open again. Limetree Beach Resort …

CTO Launches “Caribbean Awaits” Campaign

The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization has launched a new campaign looking to help maintain the region’s prominence as a “place of solace” amid the pandemic. “This theme compliments the region’s success in generally containing the spread of COVID-19 which has …

A New St. Regis Resort Just Broke Ground in the Caribbean

By Alexander Britell The newest St. Regis resort project in the Caribbean has broken ground, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. …

From Aruba to St Maarten, JetBlue to Launch Big Caribbean Expansion

JetBlue is set to launch a major Caribbean expansion in November, the carrier announced this week, with new routes across the region from Aruba to St Maarten. On Nov. 19, JetBlue will be launching seven new nonstop routes to …

Belize Is Postponing Its Tourism Reopening

Belize is postponing what had been a planned tourism reopening on Aug. 15, destination officials confirmed. Citing an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Belize Tourism Board said it was “necessary to delay” the reopening of Belize’s Philip Goldson International …

Traveling to the US Virgin Islands, Explained

This new age of travel means visitors have new questions as they plan their trips. What is the flying experience like? How have hotels changed? How can I ensure that I feel safe? How is the on-island experience different? …

Turks and Caicos’ InterCaribbean Launches More Cuba Flights

Turks and Caicos-based regional carrier interCaribbean Airways is launching its latest expansion, this time with more flights between Jamaica and Cuba. Beginning March 9, the fast-growing airline will be launching an additional two flights each week between Kingston, Jamaica …