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JetBlue and the Caribbean: An Interview With Chad Meyerson

By Alexander Britell With American Eagle’s departure from the Caribbean, there will be a sizable void to fill. As we’ve covered of late, small carriers like Cape Air are increasing capacity and looking to capitalize on the ever-present demand for […]

In Aruba, the Beach, the Palms and the Perfect Caribbean Boutique Hotel

“It’s like Narnia once you come through the gates,” Trisha tells me. And she’s right. The moment you walk through the gates and past the sparkling lobby at the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba, it’s as if you’re manuevered into […]

The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island Just Turned 25

I remember when Atlantis’ Royal Towers first debuted. I was 13 years old, and as someone who had already been visiting Paradise Island for much of his life, during the days of Merv Griffin Airport and Swanks Pizza and the […]

Grenada Is Hosting a Big Rugby Tournament

One of the world’s premier rugby tournament is coming to Grenada next month. The Club Rugby 7s Tournament is back in Grenada for its second year, brining together 18 of the world’s best men’s and women’s Elite 7s teams. This […]

Why The Cove at Atlantis Is The Perfect Luxury Family Resort

After just a few months, Paranza has vaulted itself into the pantheon of top Caribbean restaurants. Michelin-starred Chef Michael White’s eatery at The Cove luxury resort at Atlantis Paradise Island is a brilliant, vibrant ode to Italian regional cooking, with […]

The Caribbean’s Best New Cocktail Bar Is in The Bahamas

Lisa carefully places tiny purple flowers on the top layer of ice in a Big Major Smash She slides over the drink, served with jeweled ice inside a pink porcelain pig, a new twist on’ iconic Goombay Smash cocktail. It […]

Royal Caribbean Cuts First Steel on New Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean has cut the first steel on its newest cruise ship, the second in its Icon Class. The as-yet-unnamed ship will be the second in the class; the first, Icon of the Seas, will take to the seas in […]

Another Michelin-Starred Chef Is Coming to The Bahamas

It’s no secret that Nassau Paradise Island has become a haven for star chefs, from pioneer Jean-Georges Vongerichten to recent arrivals like Daniel Boulud and Marcus Samuelsson. And now another star chef is coming to The Bahamas, with Michelin-awarded Michael […]

Four Seasons Is Opening a Caribbean Private Island Resort

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]

Mandarin Oriental Is Opening a New Resort in the Caribbean

Carnival Cuts First Steel on Next Caribbean Cruise Ship

Carnival Cruise Line has cut the first steel on its newest cruise ship: Carnival Jubilee. The new ship, which is being built at Meyer Werft in Papenberg, Germany, is slated to debut in November 2023 in Galveston, Tex. The news […]

There’s a Stunning New Resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Auberge Resorts Collection has opened its second hotel property in the Caribbean: the new Etéreo on the Riviera Maya of Mexico. And it’s immediately right at the top of the Mexican Caribbean’s luxury class. The new resort is set on […]

Silversea Launches Construction on Hybrid Cruise Ship

Luxury cruise brand Silversea has launched construction on its newest ship: Silver Nova. The ship, which is being built at Meyer Werft, is set for delivery in the summer of 2023. Notably, it’s the first-ever hybrid-powered luxury cruise ship, one […]

Disney Is Bringing Its Newest Cruise Ship to the Caribbean

Disney Cruise Line will bring its newest cruise ship to the Caribbean next year. Beginning in the summer of 2022, the new Disney Wish ship will sail Caribbean itineraries out of Port Canaveral, Fla. The first cruises will launch June […]

JetBlue, Aruba Partner on Digital Health Pass

JetBlue and the government of Aruba have partnered on a new digital health pass that will help travelers enter the Dutch Caribbean island more easily. The carrier launched the partnership this week on service from Boston to Aruba. So how […]

Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive Reopens Following Renovation

The Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive resort has reopened following a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives property has relaunched with new culinary offerings, expanded rooms and a host of new health and safety protocols […]

This Renowned Caribbean Hotel Just Reopened

You can travel all over the Caribbean and struggle to find a more beautiful beach than Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda. It’s really that good. Conveniently, there’s also a hotel there — and the luxury property that calls it […]

Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive to Relaunch Following Renovation

The Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive resort will be reopening this fall following a $5 million renovation project. The renovations to the property’s oceanfront rooms “bring a slew of new and expanded features to the resorts’ 15 two-story buildings,” according to the […]

How This Antigua Resort Is Transforming Its Operations

The pandemic has altered the hospitality landscape in so many ways, with an understandably strong focus on health and safety. One Antigua resort, the Hodges Bay Club, has announced a major new initiative to transform its operations to reflect the […]

The British Virgin Islands’ Leading Resort Is Back

The most iconic resort in the British Virgin Islands has completed a long-awaited comeback on Virgin Gorda. Luxury brand Rosewood has reopened its signature Little Dix Bay resort, marking the culmination of a multimillion-dollar effort to transform the property — one […]

Carnival Pushes Back Launch Date for Mardi Gras Ship

Carnival Cruise Line has pushed back its planned launch for its highly-anticipated new Mardi Gras cruise ship. The cruise line said shipbuilder Meyer Turku had informed it that delivery would be delayed, meaning the first revenue sailing of the ship […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of New “Encore” Ship

Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of its new Norwegian Encore cruise ship in Germany. The 1,100-foot-long, 170,000-gross-ton ship has a capacity of nearly 4,000 guests. The ship will launch this fall in Miami, with seven-day Caribbean cruises, before launching […]

Ultra-Luxe Barbados Villa Heads to Auction

An ultra-luxe Barbados villa that previously listed for $40 million is headed to auction, Caribbean Journal has learned. Cove Spring House, set in the heart of St James on Barbados’ Platinum Coast, will be sold by luxury auction firm Concierge […]

Hyatt Is Launching a New Hotel Brand

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt Hotels is launching a new brand in its global portfolio: Caption by Hyatt. The new “lifestyle” brand aims to “bring people closer together, allowing them to work, eat or socialize in comfortable, flexible, communal […]

A New Foodie Getaway in Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Aruba’s most popular places to stay is launching a major foodie experience next month. The Divi Aruba All-Inclusive is launching a special two-night dinner series at its Fusion Restaurant led by Boston-based chefs […]

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Aimbridge Hospitality Is Merging with Interstate Hotels

By the Caribbean Journal staff Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management firm in the United States, is merging with multinational hotel firm Interstate Hotels and Resorts. It’s a major move for Aimbridge, which just announced a significant expansion […]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Nears Completion

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship is nearing completion, having emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft ship building dock in Germany. The new 1,100-foot-long Norwegian Encore is slated for completion by the end […]

Royal Caribbean Orders Another New LNG Cruise Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean Cruises is adding another new ship to its growing fleet. The company has entered into an agreement with Meyer Turku to order a third “Icon-class” ship, slated for delivery in 2025. The as-yet-unnamed […]

Curacao’s Newest All-Inclusive Resort Reinvents the Beach Bungalow