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The Bahamas is one of the most fascinating travel destinations on earth. From its incredible people to its remarkable natural beauty, there’s a reason why The Bahamas continues to be one of the world’s trending getaways. And that’s why we …

This Is Aruba’s Hottest Boutique Hotel

For years it was Aruba’s most beloved “small hotel,” a tiny oasis of 14 rooms just across from Palm Beach. Now, after a major transformation project, Aruba’s family-owned Boardwalk has officially relaunched as a full-fledged boutique hotel, the Boardwalk Boutique …

Aruba Is Getting a New Secrets Resort

The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel company is making its debut on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts company is bringing a Secrets-branded resort to Aruba’s Baby Beach. The 600-key Secrets Baby Beach Aruba is slated for completion …

10 Beach Bars to Visit in St Maarten

St Maarten has a surplus of terrific beach bars, a portfolio of watering holes that has helped turn the island into one of the most beloved destinations in the Caribbean. But if you’re planning on beach-bar hopping in St Maarten, …

U.S. Flights Could Soon Return to Grand Bahama

Flights from the United States are set to return to Grand Bahama, according to a statement from the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board. Officials are targeting the middle of this month for the resumption of flights from the United States. …

Why to Visit Cape Eleuthera in The Bahamas

“I’ve been coming to this sandbar my whole life.” Chris Morris has been coming to this sandbar off the edge of Cape Eleuthera since he was four years old, since the days when Cape Eleuthera was the “finest resort in the Bahamas without a casino,” when …

What’s New at the Four Seasons Nevis

The Four Seasons Resort Nevis is nearing the final phases of a multi-year enhancement project. Nevis’ flagship resort has already begun unveiling several reimagined spaces, including the “completely reconstructed” pool, now dubbed the “Limin Pool,” and a new beachside eatery …

Martinique Tourism Is Surging

Tourism to the French Caribbean island of Martinique is surging in 2019, according to newly-released data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The island reported a total of 312,134 stayover tourist arrivals in the first half of 2019 — that represented a …

How to Enjoy the Culinary Delights of St Croix

The island of St Croix in the USVI has quietly become one of the hottest culinary destinations in the Caribbean, with a vibrant dining scene and a host of top young chefs like Digby Stridiron. And now there’s another great …

More New Nonstop Flights Are Coming to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico says it’s in the midst of a tourism boom, and another carrier is set to launch new daily nonstop flights to the island. Beginning Nov. 14, Frontier will be operating a new daily flight between Newark Liberty International …

Grand Bahama’s Old Bahama Bay Reopens

One of the most popular places to stay in Grand Bahama has officially returned in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. The island’s Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Club reopened its doors over the weekend. “We are officially open,” the …

Barbados Has a New All-Inclusive Adults-Only Hotel

There’s a new adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Barbados. Barbados’ popular Accra Beach Hotel and Spa in Barbados has added a new luxury property to its portfolio called “The Abidah by Accra.”  The resort, which first opened its doors this summer, …

Thoroughbred Racing Is Coming to Saint Lucia

Just in time for its National Day, the island of Saint Lucia is set to launch its very own thoroughbred industry. Horse racing will officially launch in Saint Lucia beginning Dec. 12 with the launch of the 2019 Caribbean Equine …

St Maarten Is Getting a New Eco-Resort

A new eco-resort project is coming to St Maarten, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called the St Maarten Hillside Plantation and Eco Resort, and it will be a new kind of tourism project on the island. The project is the …

Barbados Gets New Flights From Germany

Barbados is expanding its reach in Germany, with a new thrice-weekly direct flight from Frankfurt to the island’s Grantley Adams International Airport. The new service, which launched this week, will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through April 2020 using …

Saint Lucia Tourism Continues to Sizzle

Saint Lucia continues to experience a full-fledged tourism boom so far in 2019, according to the latest numbers released by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. The Eastern Caribbean island reported a total of 21,608 stayover visitors in September, a 15 …

A New Five-Star Resort in the French Caribbean

It was long the best resort in Guadeloupe, but now the chic La Toubana resort has taken things to another level. La Toubana, set in the hip beach town of Sainte Anne, has officially become the first five-star resort in …

A New $150 Million Margaritaville Resort Is Coming to the Dominican Republic

A new $150 million Margaritaville resort project is coming to the Dominican Republic. The new Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma Cap Cana has broken ground in the tony Cap Cana section of Punta Cana. The all-inclusive property is the first-ever …