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Delta Is About to Make It Easier to Fly to Two Caribbean Islands With Spectacular Beaches and World-Class Sailing

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Magnificent white-sand beaches. Green hills. World-class sailing. Hidden cays. Rainforests. Waterfalls. Should I go on? It all begins with a flight into the heart of the Eastern Caribbean — places that once seemed far away, now just a boarding pass away. This winter, Delta Air Lines is bringing travelers closer to two of the region’s […]

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Martinique Eyes Continued Cruise Growth

Above: Fort de France (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The French Caribbean island of Martinique is looking to continue its strong cruise tourism growth in recent years. Martinique will receive a record 22 ships making their first-ever calls this year between Oct. 26, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2016. The calls include ships from […]

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The 10 Best Caribbean Cruise Ports

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A Caribbean cruise is never a bad idea but not all ports are created equal. These 10 ports of call, which offer a winning combination of passenger facilities and proximity to the island attractions we really want to see, are must-sees on our dream Caribbean itinerary. These are our […]

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The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations, from boutiques to large resorts across the islands. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Seclusion, tranquility, sultry nights tempered by cool ocean breezes … the Caribbean defines romance and honeymoons. The Caribbean and honeymoons amplify one another — each makes the other better. The Caribbean did not invent the honeymoon but […]


The 10 Best Caribbean Cruise Ports

Above: Guadeloupe (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from Guadeloupe recently met with CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque for talks on a potential associate membership. Guadeloupe is one of five Caribbean territories that have applied for associate membership in CARICOM. The others include Curacao, Martinique, French Guyana and St Maarten. The […]

Air Canada Expanding Martinique Service

Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN — Martinique’s airlift growth is continuing. The French Caribbean island will be receiving new weekly flights from Air Canada Rouge. The announcement was made during the CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference in San Juan this week. The new flights include an additional weekly flight on Tuesday […]

The Newest Member of the OECS

Above: Fort de France, Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The French Caribbean just got a whole lot closer to the rest of the region. In a ceremony this week in Fort-de-France, the French Caribbean department of Martinique officially joined the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States as an associate member, the first-ever French […]

11 Caribbean Everything Included Properties to Visit in 2015

A CLASSIC Caribbean beach, contemporary, luxurious accommodations, unlimited cocktails and high-level cuisine. This is the new all-inclusive. But the region’s all-inclusive product comes in a host of shapes and sizes, from hidden boutiques to larger properties with unmatched amenities. Our Must-Visit list appropriately reflects that mix, with a selection of properties including small, intimate places, […]

Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana Eye Associate Membership in CARICOM

Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff France’s departments in the Caribbean are looking to deepen their ties with the rest of the region. Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana are all considering applications for associate membership in CARICOM. The news comes following last year’s high-profile CARICOM summit in St Vincent and the Grenadines, […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants

Lots of people will tell you what a great meal is, especially in the age of the foodie. But you know what it is — it’s one you remember long past dessert. Maybe it’s because of the view of the ocean, or the seasoning of the fish, or the impeccable service. It can happen at […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Diamond Rock in Martinique

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from CJ reader Max Zozor, who took this snapshot of the beautiful Diamond Rock off the coast of Martinique. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — CJ

This Is the Caribbean's Fastest-Growing Cruise Destination

Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique has doubled its number of cruise passenger arrivals so far this year, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The French Caribbean island welcomed a total of 142,270 cruise passengers in the first 10 months of 2014, according to the most recent CTO data. […]