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The Caribbean’s Greenest Hotels – 2023

The term “green” has had quite the journey over the last few decades. What began as a term that demonstrated concern for the environment has become an all-encompassing philosophy covering everything from clean energy to a holistic approach to sustainable …

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Silver Airways Expands Flights to Dominica

Regional carrier Silver Airways has expanded its capacity fo the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. The airline has upgraded its flight service to Dominica from a 34-seat Saab 340 to a 48-seat ATR aircraft. The upgrade applies to the airline’s …

Air Antilles Adds More Eastern Caribbean Flights

Air Antilles has expanded its network in the Eastern Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The regional carrier has added new service between Saint Lucia, Dominica and Guadeloupe, onward to St Martin’s Grand Case Airport. The new route, which began on …

American Airlines Expanding Dominica Flights

American Airlines is ramping up its service to Dominica this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. From now through May 31, American will be operating its popular Miami-Dominica nonstop service three times eac week, with service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. …

InterContinental’s Newest Caribbean Resort Is In Dominica

The Caribbean’s Nature Island has a major new hotel brand: InterContinental. IHG’s InterContinental brand has officially debuted at the former Kempinski resort in Dominica, marking its first foray into the Eastern Caribbean. “The moment we’ve all been waiting for is …

InterCaribbean Kicks Off Expanded Dominica Service

Regional carrier InterCaribbean Airways has launched its expanded service to the island of Dominica. The airline has added a new ATR 42-500 to its Eastern Caribbean system, meaning broader access to destinations including Dominica. The new InterCaribbean schedule will now …

This Caribbean Jazz Festival Is Back

The popular Jazz ’n Creole music festival is back in Dominica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 12th edition fo the event will be held April 30 at the stunning Fort Shirley in Dominica’s Cabrits National Park. The festival, which first …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Soufriere, Dominica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Barbro Fri, who sent in this lovely shot of the coast in Soufriere, Dominica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the …

Top Caribbean Hotel Company Names New COO

GEMS Holdings Limited, whose hospitality portfolio is headlined by the Secret Bay and Fort Young hotels in Dominica, has named a new chief operating officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has tapped Ryan Didier to the role, according to …

Caribbean Airlines Is Making It Easier to Visit Dominica

Caribbean Airlines is expanding its service to the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica, making it easier to take a vacation in the nature-filled paradise. Beginning April 7, the airline will increase its service to Dominica from Trinidad, adding a return …

InterContinental Is Opening a New Caribbean Luxury Resort

IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced that it will be taking over the former Cabrits Kempinski Resort in Dominica, with plans to reopen the new InterContinental Dominica this spring. The rebranded InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Reosrt and Spa will be the …

From Jamaica to St Thomas, Following the Trail of Caribbean Pirates

With all proper deference to Capt. Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, there’s a far richer (and bloodier) vein of real pirate history and lore running through the islands of the Caribbean. And while some of it …

These Are the Hottest New Hotel Rooms in Dominica

Dominica’s premier luxury resort is expanding with a group of stunning new villas. And now the Secret Bay resort is already taking reservations for them. Secret Bay is now taking bookings for the highly-anticipated new Clifftop Multi-Villa Estates, which will …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise in Dominica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Allan McLean, who sent in this stunning shot of sunrise at the Pagua Bay House in Dominica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with …

American Airlines Is Driving Dominica’s Tourism Rebound

American Airlines’ new nonstop flight to Dominica is driving a tourism rebound on the island. The new nonstop service from Miami helped the Nature Island achieve a 308 percent increase in arrivals in 2022 compared to 2021, with a total …

10 Great Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2023

It’s that perfect confluence: breathtaking beaches, walkable streets, buzzing dining scenes, vibrant communities, all in one place. The Caribbean’s best beach towns are destinations in their own right, where you can come for a day or for a week and …

The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2023

It’s hard to believe the first edition of our landmark Cool List was published 11 years ago. Today, the Caribbean Journal Cool List is still the annual authority on the Caribbean’s coolest, most creative, singular, buzzy places to stay. That …

In Dominica, Boosting Local Tourism Entrepreneurs

A new initiative by Dominica’s top hotel group aims to empower local hospitality and tourism entrepreneurs. The new GEMS Entrepreneurship Challenge will award a total of $45,000 Eastern Caribbean Dollars (about $17,000 USD) to three winning entrepreneurs to help grow …