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Grenada Has a Major New Luxury Hotel: Silversands

A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Grenada

By the Caribbean Journal staff Sunwing Travel Group’s Royalton brand, which has been growing at an exceptionally fast pace in the Caribbean, is adding another resort in the region. Sunwing has announced plans to open the new all-inclusive Royalton Resort …

The Best All-Inclusive Vacations in the Caribbean for Food

“All-inclusive vacations for food?” Seriously? It’s a proposition that couldn’t have even been raised a few years ago. But that’s a sign of just how dramatic the changes have been in the all-inclusive sector. In the place of industrial buffets …

JetBlue Launches Another New Caribbean Mint Route

By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Saint Lucia is the latest to benefit from JetBlue’s expansion of its Mint premium cabin service in the Caribbean. JetBlue launched its newest Mint route to the region this week with a …

Sunwing Launching First-Ever Grenada Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fresh off its expansion to Tobago, Canadian travel giant Sunwing has announced plans to launch its first-ever flights to the island of Grenada. The new nonstop flights from Toronto will operate on Sundays from Dec. …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Grenada’s Colorful Capital

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Mike Fretwell, who sent in this lovely shot of the colorful capital of Grenada, St George’s. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: St Patrick’s, Grenada

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader, who sent in this lovely shot of the town of St Patrick’s in Grenada. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the …

More Nonstop Flights Coming to Grenada

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Air Canada and American Airlines are adding more flights in December to bring travelers to Grenada for the winter season, according to a statement from the Grenada Tourism Authority. From Dec. 22 through March 30, …

From Barbados to Grenada, Sunwing’s Big All-Inclusive Expansion

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Sunwing Travel Group is adding six Caribbean all-inclusive hotels to its ever-expanding regional portfolio. The company has formed a strategic alliance with hotel group Rex Resorts, according to which Sunwing will operate six of the company’s …

Grenada’s True Blue Bay Is Expanding

By Alexander Britell One of Grenada’s most beloved small hotels is making some additions. The island’s True Blue Bay resort has announced the soon-to-debut addition of 21 new rooms at the boutique property, part of True Blue’s new “Cocoa Pod” …

Air Canada Rouge Is Adding More Grenada Flights

By Alexander Britell It’s getting even easier to get to the Spice Isle. Air Canada is continuing its Caribbean expansion with more flights to the island of Grenada, according to the Grenada Tourism Authority. Beginning Dec. 18, Air Canada Rouge …

Grenada Boutique Resort Project Nearing Debut

The highly-anticipated The Point at Petite Calivigny boutique resort in Grenada is making progress, according to a new update from the project’s developers. The main building structures at The Point Private Residence Club will be complete in a little over …

From Nassau, Bahamas to St Croix, 7 Places to Visit in October

The weather is starting to cool down, making one of our favorite times to visit the Caribbean even better. For much of the region, the fall is the nadir of the off season — but for die-hard Caribbean travelers, it means …

Grenada Begins Cruise Season With Strong Momentum

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grenada officially opened its 2018-2019 cruise season with an inaugural visit from Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze cruise ship. The ship, which has a capacity of 4,428 passengers, was welcomed with a steel pan salute. …

Grenada Is Banning Styrofoam

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor The island of Grenada has announced a significant new green initiative. In an effort to ensure that its natural environment is protected and preserved for future generations, the country says it has implemented the new Non-Biodegradable …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: True Blue Bay, Grenada

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Lester Archibald, who sent in this lovely shot of a boat on True Blue Bay in Grenada. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? …

Venezuela Earthquake Shakes Trinidad, Southern Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela on Tuesday, rocking northern Venezuela and causing strong tremors across much of the southern Caribbean. The quake, which struck at 5:31 PM local time, was felt most strongly in neighboring …

Richard Branson Wants to Make the Caribbean a “Climate-Smart Zone”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Adapting to climate change — and being ready for the next storms when they come — isn’t just a priority for the Caribbean. It’s a necessity. That’s why a new regional initiative is looking not just to …

A Voice for Caribbean Hotels in Europe

By Alexander Britell She’s worked for hotels, airlines and as a travel agent for almost three decades. Now, Caribbean travel expert Suzy Trott is becoming a voice for the Caribbean tourism industry in Europe with her newest venture, SilvaLining. The …