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This Island in The Bahamas Is Filled With Pink Sand Beaches and Chic Resorts — and Called the “Caribbean Nantucket”

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Sand. Sea. Simplicity. That’s what greets you when you step onto Harbour Island, the three-mile sliver of paradise just off the coast of northern Eleuthera. It’s been called the Caribbean’s Nantucket — and the comparison isn’t accidental. This is an island of timeless charm, understated style and a rare blend of barefoot luxury. Walk the […]

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How to Take an All-Inclusive Montego Bay Vacation This Fall 

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A rooftop pool deck. Shimmering white sand. A Roman-style underground spa. Authentic Jamaican flavors.  This is the story at the newest, hippest resort in Montego Bay: the S Hotel, which has helped transform downtown Mobay in recent years with a new, creative take on the traditional all-inclusive getaway.  And if you’re thinking of taking a […]

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Jamaica Nears 2.5 Million Total Visitors for 2024, Looking for Post-Beryl Rebound 

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Jamaica’s tourism train keeps running, as the island looks to emerge from a post-Beryl dip with a strong third and fourth quarter.  Jamaica is nearing 2.5 million total visitors for 2024, when considering both stopover and cruise arrivals. It’s a record-breaking total for the island, part of a broader plan to reach 5 million total […]

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Jamaica’s Two Newest Resorts Now Have an Opening Date 

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You may not be familiar with Green Island, set off the highway between Montego Bay and Negril on the western corner of Jamaica. But a pair of new resorts mean the area will likely soon be on the radar of travelers in a big way.  That’s the thinking behind Jamaica’s two newest resorts, both under […]


Jamaica Nears 2.5 Million Total Visitors for 2024, Looking for Post-Beryl Rebound 

Sandals is always right around the top when it comes to the resorts that travel agents book the most.  In the buzzing destination of Jamaica, one of the company’s brands is seeing the most demand right now, a collection of travel agents told Caribbean Travel Advisor.  So where is it?  It’s the company’s newest resort […]

United Airlines’ Big Growth in Montego Bay 

United Airlines has increased its total flights to Jamaica by over 50 percent since 2019, according to Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett.  The disclosure was made last week as Bartlett and his senior executives met with airline executives at United’s World Headquarters. “Jamaica continues to be in high demand and this increase by one […]

Why to Spend Your Labor Day Vacation in Jamaica

It’s the iconic vacation hotspot for everyone from John F. Kennedy to Paul Newman, where the rooms were designed by part-owner Ralph Lauren.  In a word, Round Hill is magical, and now the boutique resort near Montego Bay is making it even easier to visit for a Labor Day getaway.  The property’s new Labor Day […]

Jamaica Tops 55,000 Visitors Since Reopening 

Jamaica has topped 55,000 visitors since reopening tourism in the wake of the hurricane, officials said this week.  On July 2 and July 3, no tourists arrived in Jamaica, with the storm largely shutting down the island.  In the first week after reopening, the destination topped 55,000 arrivals, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  […]

Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett Talks Tourism, Post-Hurricane Beryl

The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl has included the predictable amount of exaggeration and misinformation about the extent of damage in impacted Caribbean destinations. Phrases like “completely destroyed” were thrown about with abandon. Jamaica was one of the islands that many experts and travel advisors were hearing this about. So what’s the state of Jamaica, post-Beryl? […]

S Hotels “Open for Business” in Jamaica 

The S Hotel portfolio in Jamaica withstood Hurricane Beryl without sustaining major damage, the company told Caribbean Journal.  S Hotels Jamaica announced that neither S Hotel Montego Bay and S Hotel Kingston sustained any damage during Hurricane Beryl, which passed by the island last week.  After ensuring the safety and well-being of guests and staff, […]

This Negril, Jamaica All-Inclusive Resort Is Reopening 

Negril, Jamaica’s famous treehouse hotel is back open again after the passage of Hurricane Beryl through the island.  Sunset at the Palms, the 85-room, adults-only, all-inclusive resort located in Negril, Jamaica, is reopening to guests on Saturday, July 20, after embarking on a resort-wide cleanup effort in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.  Celebrating its 21st anniversary […]

The 10 Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean, From Aruba to Belize

Overwater villas at Caribbean resorts aren’t just a novelty — they’re also among the most luxurious and beautiful accommodations you can stay in. And while all of the bungalows perched above the waves have their charms, some stand out among the rest. Here are our picks for the top overwater guest villas in the islands. […]