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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Soufriere, Dominica

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 …

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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 …

Silver Airways Expands Puerto Rico-Dominica Service

Silver Airways has expanded its flight service to Dominica with larger aircraft, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier recently upgraded its aircraft to Dominica, replacing the former 34-seat Saab 340 with a 48-seat ATR aircraft. The aircraft is used on …

20 Cheap Caribbean Hotels for an Affordable Vacation

Since the onset of the pandemic, driven by tremendous travel demand, hotels around the world have gotten far more expensive. Some, significantly more expensive. Even a Caribbean hotel whose rack rate might have started at $150 per night three years …

The 20 Best Plunge Pool Resorts in the Caribbean

More and more travelers are looking for it, and the more you travel the Caribbean the more you realize what a precious amenity it really is: the private plunge pool. There is just something special about having your own pool, …

Caribbean Airline Winair Expanding, Adding New Destinations

St Maarten-baser regional Caribbean airline Winair is getting bigger. The carrier has announced the acquisition of two ATR 42-500 series aircraft, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new aircraft will provide service to Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Dominica and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Most …

A Grand Opening for Dominica’s Newest Resort

Dominica’s new eco-luxe resort is holding its grand opening this month. The new Coulibri Ridge, which has been in a soft opening at the beginning of this year, has 14 suites on a massive 285-acre property in southern Dominica. The …

The Best All-Inclusive Dive Resorts in the Caribbean

There are countless resorts in the Caribbean with PADI dive centers and drive boats on site, offering a variety of dive programs from all-inclusive to a la carte experiences. At other resorts, you can find all-inclusive vacations where diving is …

Kempinski’s Newest Caribbean Resort Is In Cancun

Kempinski has added a Cancun resort to its expanding Caribbean portfolio, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Swiss luxury brand, which already has Caribbean hotels in Cuba and Dominica, has taken over management of the former Ritz-Carlton, Cancun. For now, the …

Admiral T, Chire LaKay to Headline Dominica Music Festival

French Caribbean stars Admiral T and Chire LaKay are among those headlining this year’s World Creole Music Festival in Dominica. The event, which is being held for the first time since the pandemic, will run from Oct. 28-30 at the …