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carnival magic, one of six ships coming to st maarten this week.

A Cruise Renaissance in St Maarten

Italy-Jamaica Nonstop Flights Are Back

Nonstop air service between Italy and Jamaica is back, according to the Jamaica Tourist Board. The island has welcomed back nonstop flights between Milan’s Malpensa Airport and Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, with service on Neos Air. The service, which …

mount nevis hotel, with st kitts in the background.

A Beloved Caribbean Hotel Is Reopening in Nevis

One of the most beloved hotels on the island of Nevis is reopening its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 50-room Mount Nevis Hotel is officially reopening on Dec. 2, the Nevis Tourism Authority confirmed. “We are excited to welcome …

Canadian Airlines Add More Seats to Jamaica

Jamaica has secured commitments for a record number of seats from Canada this winter, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The island is projecting 283,000 seats out of Canada this winter, a record for the destination. That represents 26,000 …

Bonaire Adds New Options for Visitor Tax

Over the summer, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire put in a new “visitor tax,” aiming to replace its existing room and rental car taxes. The $75 tax is due before entering Bonaire, either digitally or at the passport line …

It Just Got Much Easier to Visit Bermuda

After having some of the strictest travel protocols in the hemisphere for much of the pandemic, Bermuda has removed all of its travel protocols. Effective Nov. 14, Bermuda no longer requires its travel authorization process, its $40 fee or proof …

This is the Coolest Boutique Hotel in Aruba

You wake up, slide your door open and peer out directly at the sand and the calm froth of Aruban blue. This is unlike any other place to stay in Aruba. In a sea of larger, mostly high-rise resorts, it’s …

The Cheapest Private Island You Can Buy in The Bahamas

It’s one of the ultimate Caribbean fantasies: your own private island, just you and the beach, off the grid, Crusoe-style seclusion and privacy. Of course, private islands are rarely affordable, with the most sought-after islands typically running in the …

Frontier Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica

Since the onset of the pandemic, no carrier has added more new flights to the Caribbean than low-cost airline Frontier. And now it’s adding even more. The airline has announced plans to add another three weekly flights to Jamaica’s …

New Nonstop Flights Between Los Angeles, Cayman Islands

It’s one of the most important source markets for Caribbean travel you never hear about: California. While it doesn’t send as many travelers to the region as major markets like Miami and New York, the California market, particularly Southern …

BWH Hotel Group to Open Major New Destination Resort in Curacao

By Alexander Britell There’s a major new destination resort coming to the island of Curacao, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The new Aiden by Best Western Bapor Kibra Curacao Resort is now in development in the heart of Mambo …

In St Kitts, a Month of Wellness

St Kitts is putting the spotlight this month on the island’s broad wellness experiences. The island is marking Tourism Awareness Month with a multitude of events and workshops focused on “physical, environmental and spiritual wellness.” “This Tourism Awareness Month, …

American Airlines Just Launched a New Route to The Bahamas

American Airlines has launched a new nonstop route to the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas. The world’s largest airline has kicked off new service between Charlotte, North Carolina and Freeport, Grand Bahama. The inaugural flights was welcomed …

Jamaica Tops 2 Million Stayover Visitors

Jamaica has topped the 2 million mark for stayover visitors this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The numbers through October are “in line with previous projections,” according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. “It is truly gratifying to see …