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Marriott Just Opened a New Autograph Collection Hotel in the Dominican Republic

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For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]

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Tropic Ocean Airways Launches Fort Lauderdale-Nassau Flights

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Put simply, it’s the best way to get from South Florida to Nassau. Period.  Tropic Ocean Airways has launched its first regularly scheduled service between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau in The Bahamas.  The carrier kicked off its inaugural Fort Lauderdale-Nassau service on Thursday, creating a new way to travel to The Bahamas’ ever-popular capital.  And […]

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Curaçao Expands Reopening to Travelers From Florida

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Curaçao has expanded its reopening to United States travelers, adding a fourth state to its list of approved source markets: Florida.  Florida joins a trio of Northeastern states that had been approved for travel to the Dutch Caribbean island: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.  All travelers from the four aforementioned states need to present […]

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Caribbean Moment: 15 Seconds on the Beach in Bimini, The Bahamas

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Is there anything better than Bahamian blue? The latest Caribbean Moment takes you to the glorious turquoise waters of the Bimini archipelago of The Bahamas, just 50 miles off the coast of Florida.  It’s a serene, tranquil oasis, home to some of the most stunning natural scenery anywhere in The Bahamas.  So sit back, relax […]


Curaçao Expands Reopening to Travelers From Florida

By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new Caribbean destination resort project has broken ground on the northern tip of Saint Lucia. The highly-anticipated Cabot Saint Lucia could be a game-changing project for Caribbean hospitality and an even more significant one for the Caribbean golf industry. It’s the first-ever Caribbean resort for Cabot, which operates […]

Royal Caribbean’s New Cruises for 2020

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Royal Caribbean International is planning more Caribbean escapes for the 2020-2021 season. The cruise line is introducing a combination of diverse offerings throughout Caribbean, from new ship pairings in major homeports across Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico to a more diverse range of itineraries. Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas […]

Silver Airways Launches New Aircraft

By the Caribbean Journal staff Silver Airways, the Fort Lauderdale-based airline that is now one of the Caribbean’s biggest airlines, has officially launched its newest ATR-600 series aircraft. The new aircraft has been accompanied by what the company says is a “complete operational and customer service transformation.” The new plane, which kicked off service on […]

How Jamaica Is Changing the Global Conversation on Sustainable Tourism

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton Tourism isn’t just the beating heart of the Caribbean economy — it’s one of the largest economic sectors on earth. And in an age of increasing global challenges, that means the continued sustainability — and resilience — of tourism is paramount. In an effort to begin to redefine the conversation on these […]

Rum Journal: The Best American Rums 2018

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since we first started the Best American Rums. Now in its sixth edition, this July 4 tradition celebrates the best of American rummaking, something that has certainly come a very long way since 2013. America is today seeing a rum renaissance, with more and more producers and […]

Norwegian Bliss Readies for Launch

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line’s highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss cruise ship took another big step toward its debut this week, departing Meyer Weft in Germany. The ship is just two months away from its official launch as one of the Caribbean’s newest ships. After a stint in Seattle, Norwegian Bliss will begin […]

Silver Airways Acquires Seaborne to Create Major New Caribbean Airline

By Alexander Britell There’s a new power player in Caribbean aviation. Fort Lauderdale-based airline Silver Airways has acquired San Juan-based Caribbean regional airline Seaborne Airlines in what could be a transformative move for the region’s air sector. Silver has closed on the acquisition of Seaborne’s business and assets, creating an airline that will serve the […]

Port Canaveral Just Set a New Passenger Record

By the Caribbean Journal staff Florida’s Port Canaveral just set a new record for cruise passenger movements, the port announced in a statement this week. Port Canaveral has logged 4.5 million cruise passenger movements so far in 2017, already outpacing numbers set last year. There were a total of 4.52 million cruise passengers in fiscal […]