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US Virgin Islands, St Maarten Top Caribbean Visitor Growth 

 The US Virgin Islands and St Maarten are leading the way for international visitor growth in the Caribbean right now, according to new data from analytics firm ForwardKeys.  The United States Virgin Islands saw a 22 percent increase in international …

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Caribbean Cruises Are Back in a Big Way  

 The Caribbean tourism industry has rebounded spectacularly from the pandemic – and so, too has the cruise sector. Plainly, Caribbean cruises are back in a big way, according to travel agents.  More cruise ships, some larger, are sailing, operating at …

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The Top Emerging Caribbean Islands, According to Travel Agents

 From the Bahamas to Jamaica, there are a lot of well-known and well-booked Caribbean destinations. But what about the ones that still have massive growth potential? Several Caribbean specialists recently shared the islands that, while they may not be totally …

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 One of the Dominican Republic’s busiest airports has reopened following a runway remodeling project.  The work is part of a broader $4.5 million project that includes new approach lights, a new central section of the runway and new horizontal signaling, …

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  Hilton is expanding its all-inclusive portfolio with the signing of Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. It will be located in the Dominican Republic’s next big tourism destination, Miches, where Dominican officials have placed much of their tourism focus.  This …

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  While most travelers to the Dominican Republic tend to focus on the all-inclusive hotspot of Punta Cana, the country’s capital has quietly become a new Caribbean hotspot.  Yes, Santo Domingo, home to one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating historic …

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  The Dominican Republic’s top luxury resort has launched a new program that offers players unlimited golf for the entirety of their stay in a villa.  Even better? Its all-inclusive.  Casa de Campo’s new Unlimited Golf Package includes accommodation in …

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  The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Caroline Blankstein, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach at the Club Med resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? …

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  Caribbean destinations are dominating demand for summer vacations, according to new data from JetBlue Vacations. Beach destinations “have emerged as popular vacation spots” for summer travel, led by Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Jamaica and Cancun, Mexico. Aruba …

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  The formerly adults-only Viva Wyndham V Heavens in the Dominican Republic is going family-friendly, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata on the country’s north coast is being “reimagined” as a resort for all ages.  “After …

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  There could soon be another way to fly from the United States to the Dominican Republic.  Fast-expanding carrier Arajet is planning to launch flights between the Dominican Republic and the United States.  That will come once the Dominican Republic …

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  Nobu Hospitality has opened a new residential resort in Los Cabos, Mexico.  The company has officially debuted the new Nobu Residences, a new “home away form home” concept with 60 residential-style accommodations.  The new build includes exclusive amenities for …

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  The popularity of pickleball — a hybrid of paddleball and tennis that’s less physically demanding than either but still packs plenty of competition — has been well-documented. An estimated 36.5 million Americans played pickleball between August 2021 and August …

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  The Dominican Republic’s blazing start to 2022 has continued, with the destination breaking another record for the first three months of the year.  The Caribbean hotspot welcomed 2,076,171 people in the first quarter, its highest total for the first …

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  The completely revamped Cayo Levantado all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic now has an opening date: June 1, 2023.  The Bahia Principe property is set on the island of Cayo Levantado, a few miles off the coast of Samana …

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  Upstart carrier Arajet is adding more flights between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, citing surging demand for the route.  Arajet first launched the route between Santo Domingo and Kingston last November.  Now, the carrier will be ramping up service …

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  Frontier Airlines has added a pair of new routes to the Dominican Republic, with new service to both Punta Cana and Santo Domingo.  Frontier is now flying out of Tampa International Airport to both destinations; with service twice weekly.  …

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  Delta Air Lines is adding more flights to the Caribbean’s most popular destinations: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Cancun.  Delta is adding a third daily flight between New York and Cancun, along with a second daily flight from New …

 

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