Southwest Airlines has officially landed in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This week, Southwest launched daily round-trip service to St. Thomas from both Orlando and from Baltimore, opening up one of the Caribbean’s most beloved beach and bar destinations to even more travelers. It’s perfect for anyone who prefers water that’s warm enough to swim in […]
The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys. Then there are the hotels: the region’s accommodations have never been better or more different, whether it’s the continued growth of all-inclusive resorts […]
For years, it was one of the most popular routes to the Caribbean island of Jamaica: Caribbean Airlines’ nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport. But since before the pandemic, travelers looking to hop on Caribbean Airlines from FLL to MBJ have been out of luck. But that’s about to change, […]
The art scene. The music history. The flavors. The new-look downtown. Kingston, Jamaica is hotter than ever, as travelers have begun discovering its myriad charms — and an impressive new slate of hotels all over the capital. It’s also easier to get there — more and more airlines have been adding flights to Jamaica’s capital, in […]
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, […]
From a revamped poolsacpe to a transformed aesthetic, Kingston’s venerable Courtleigh Hotel and Suites has entirely new look — and now the popular Jamaica hotel is launching a special way for travelers to save. The Courtleigh has unveiled a new “book early and save” program, which gives travelers up to 20 percent off on bookings made […]
Jamaica has reopened for business after escaping serious damage from Hurricane Beryl. The island’s all-important tourism sector has relaunched, with both airports and cruise ports now open again. That includes Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport and Ocho Rios’ Ian Fleming International Airport. The country’s cruise ports in Montego Bay, Falmouth […]
No Caribbean airline has added more flights in the last year than interCaribbean, the Turks and Caicos-based carrier that continues to fill the LIAT void with a host of new routes across the region. The latest? Newly-launched service between Bridgetown, Barbados and Kingston, Jamaica. The new flights, which kicked off this week, also make for […]
Jamaica has been working to position itself as a global center for the study and practice of tourism “resilience.” That included the creation of the first global tourism resilience center and, last year in Kingston, the first-ever Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Montego Bay. Now, Jamaica is holding that forum again, looking to forward the […]
One of Kingston’s top hotels has just completed a significant renovation and rebranding, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites has finished a $2 million renovation program, one that began in December 2022. The project included upgrades to each of the hotel’s 127 rooms and suites, along with the lobby, pool, garden terrace […]
What do you think of when you think of Jamaica? Dynamic culture, rich history, intoxicating music, vibrant food — for starters. That is all true. But Jamaica is also home to a very layered, diverse hospitality product, where hotels and resorts aren’t just places to stay; they’re stories in their own right. Whether you’re exploring the […]
It’s the most renowned place to stay in Jamaica’s capital: the Jamaica Pegasus, which is celebrating its 50th year in Kingston. And now it’s easier than ever to stay there, whether you’re a business traveler or looking for a culture-filled vacation in Kingston. The property has launched a new program that gives major incentives for […]
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