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The Cayman Islands Is Now Open to Vaccinated Travelers

6 Under-the-Radar Caribbean Diving Destinations

If you’re an avid diver in the Caribbean, chances are you’ve been to the region’s most famous diving hotspots — most notably the longtime Caribbean capital of diving, Bonaire. But there’s a multitude of spectacular diving destinations hidden away across …

US Virgin Islands Primed for Big Yacht Charter Season

The US Virgin Islands has seen significant growth in its yacht charter season amid the pandemic — and that’s expected to continue into 2022. Indeed, many yachts have near to fully booked seasons, according to the organizers of the recently-held USVI …

The 5 Hottest Hotels in Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos has been one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean amid the pandemic, and the buzz has only gotten stronger ahead of the holidays. For the uninitiated, Turks and Caicos is a beach lover’s dream, anchored by …

Another Record-Breaking Caribbean Luxury Home Sale

A record-breaking year for the Cayman Islands real estate market has been driven in part by the sale of two luxury estates. In June this year The Peninsula Estate, which was listed at 17 million, sold, making it the …

Eleuthera Boutique Hotel Heads to Auction

The Hut Pointe Inn, a boutique hotel set on an historic estate in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, is headed to auction. The property is currently listed for $2.6 million. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on …

The Next Great Caribbean Waterfront Downtown Is in St Thomas

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton ST THOMAS — It’s always been one of the most stunning drives in the Caribbean: the waterfront route around the centuries-old downtown of Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. One one side, …

As Vaccination Rates Rise, Antigua Expands Tourism Opening

Antigua and Barbuda has expanded its tourism opening with local vaccination rates continuing to rise. The twin-island country has eased on-island restrictions, meaning “visitors can look forward to enjoying some newly re-opened tourism experiences,” according to a statement from …

Grenada Tourism Is Poised for a Strong 2022

Grenada is quickly proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the Caribbean all-inclusive market, but Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, said the island’s high-end villas shouldn’t be ignored either. In fact, during a …

A “Vaccination Jam” In St Croix

The US Virgin Islands continues to set the Caribbean standard for live, in-person events in the age of the pandemic. The latest event in the territory is a “vaccination jam” called “Soca on the Pier,” an outdoor concert in …

In Anegada, Finding the British Virgin Islands’ Bucket-List Hotel

You’re perched above the dunes at the edge of the Caribbean, just you and the breeze and the frothing waves. This is Anegada, the frontier of the British Virgin Islands and the island that’s the most closely-guarded secret in …

Bahamas Private Island Sales Spree Continues

The sale of another private island in the Abaco archipelago of The Bahamas has closed, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. Bonefish Cay, a 13-acre island, which had been listed for $7.5 million, was sold in a deal handled by …

Bahamas Eyes Partner to Operate, Update Airports on Seven Islands

The Bahamas is looking for a private partner to update, operate and maintain a portfolio of eight airports across the country. The country is set to launch a Request for Pre-Qualifications for The Bahamas Airport PPP Program. This story …

The Bahamas’ Luxury Real Estate Market Is “On Fire”

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI When it comes to the destination’s luxury real estate market, The Bahamas’ remains scorching hot, even when the pandemic may have slowed down other islands’ growth. This story is part of Caribbean …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A View of the BVI from St John

The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jamison Palermo, who sent in this spectacular shot of the British Virgin Islands, taken from the Anaburg Trail in St John. Have you taken a great photo …

Turks and Caicos to Accept Both Digital and Paper Vaccination Cards

The Turks and Caicos Islands recently announced that, beginning Sept. 1, the destination would require all visitors 16 years and older to show proof of vaccination. And in an update to that protocol, the destination has announced that it …

The Pandemic Is Driving Private Island Sales in The Bahamas

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI As the pandemic continues to create a desire for people to be secluded on a beautiful island, the Bahamas continues to see an uptick in private island investments. This story is part …

The 7 Best Reasons to Visit Grenada Right Now

Grenada is one of my favorite places in the Caribbean in part because it checks off all the boxes of things that I love about the islands — authentic culture, local food you won’t find back home, great natural …

American Airlines Launching Nonstop Flights to Anguilla and Dominica

In a significant development, American Airlines has announced plans to launch new nonstop flights to a pair of Caribbean destinations: Anguilla and Dominica. Crucially, will be the only nonstop flights from the United States to either destination, broadly opening …