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Bahamas Tourism Gaining Momentum

Tourism in The Bahamas is gaining momentum, with the return of major hotels and a host of additional flights.  Indeed, the country’s Ministry of Tourism said there was “great optimism in that the islands will see a return to record-breaking […]

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The Bahamas’ Abaco Beach Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever
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The Bahamas’ Caerula Mar Club Is Reopening Oct. 24
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Three Islands in The Bahamas on the Market for $15 Million

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In a rather unique opportunity, a small chain of islands in The Bahamas has been listed for sale, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The Little Hawksbill Cays, which consist of a 39-acre island, a 10-acre island and a 5-acre island, […]

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Bahamas’ Abaco Beach Resort to Reopen in November

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In a significant step for the recovery of the Abaco islands of The Bahamas, the Abaco Beach Resort is reopening on Nov. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The relaunch of the resort comes in time for The Bahamas’ new travel […]

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The British Virgin Islands Is Reopening for Tourism in December

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The British Virgin Islands is officially reopening for international tourism in December, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The beloved Caribbean archipelago will reopen to visitors on Dec. 1, according to British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie.  “The Territory has two […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pelican Beach, Turks and Caicos

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Al Snow, who sent in this gorgeous shot of Pelican Beach on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]

The Bahamas Is Reopening Its Major Hotels and Beaches in October

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The Bahamas is planning to enter a major new phase of its tourism reopening in October, one that will include the reopening of its beaches and major hotels.  Beginning Oct. 15, beaches and hotels will open on all major islands […]

The USVI Is Travelzoo’s Most Sought-After Caribbean Destination

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Travel portal Travelzoo’s U.S. members have a favorite Caribbean destination: the United States Virgin Islands.  The portal’s U.S. members say the USVI is the Caribbean destination they’d most like to visit over the next two years, according to a recent […]

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Virgin Gorda’s Lion Heart Estate Lists for $39.5 Million

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A spectacular villa in Virgin Gorda’s Oil Nut Bay community has listed for $39.5 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The villa is set in the luxe community in the heart of the British Virgin Islands’ “Billionaires’ Playground,” the coveted […]

USVI Governor Urges Airlines on Pre-Flight Testing

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US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr is calling for pre-departure testing at U.S. airports in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19. Bryan, who was speaking during a Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association discussion, said mandatory pre-flight testing […]

St Thomas’ Sugar Bay Resort Remains on the Market

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Brokerage firm sources confirmed with Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) on Wednesday that the currently shuttered Sugar Bay Resort & Spa in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, remains on the market. In a recent interview with […]

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The Bahamas’ Star Island Is Now on the Market

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Star Island, the completely-off-the-grid private island near Eleuthera in The Bahamas, has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The 34-acre off-the-grid getaway, which is powered by solar energy and has its own reverse osmosis water system, has been […]

Marriott Is Now Offering Caribbean “Workations”

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It began with destinations like Barbados and Bermuda offering travelers the opportunity to apply for permits to work remotely from the islands for one year.  Now some major hotel companies are embracing the new “workation” trend amid the pandemic, including […]

CJI Conversation: Tom Hicks on Caribbean Landscape Architecture

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It’s at the core of any hotel design, and something that’s even more essential in a destination like the Caribbean: landscape architecture. And for years, Tom Hicks has been at the forefront of the industry, most recently with his work […]