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Turks and Caicos “Open for Business” After Melissa

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The Turks and Caicos Islands are once again fully open for business following the passage of Tropical Storm conditions from Hurricane Melissa. Experience Turks and Caicos, the destination’s exclusive tourism authority, confirmed that operations have resumed smoothly across all islands. Government officials issued an All-Clear notice, allowing for the full reopening of businesses, resorts, and […]

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How to Save at The Ultimate All-Inclusive Private Island 

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It’s the ultimate all-inclusive private island in the Caribbean: Palm Island, the bucket-list retreat in the heart of the Grenadines.  Long a haven for those looking for the essence of barefoot cool, Palm Island is now making it even easier to visit: the property has announced a new fifth-night free program.  Travelers who make their […]

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A Bucket-List Caribbean Private Island Villa (And It’s All-Inclusive) 

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It’s one of the great fantasies of Caribbean travel: your own private island, teeming with white-sand beaches, edged by sparkling turquoise, just you and the wonder of the Caribbean Sea.  And for decades, that’s what Palm Island has been, the sought-after private-island destination in the heart of the Grenadines. Even better? It’s also an all-inclusive […]

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From the Dominican Republic to Palm Island, 5 Places to Go in July

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We can’t stress it enough – the Caribbean is even better in the summer. You get more beaches to yourself, the water is deliciously warm and the nights are breezy and beautiful. The latest edition of Places to Go takes you from a private island in the Grenadines to an up-and-coming beach town in the […]


A Bucket-List Caribbean Private Island Villa (And It’s All-Inclusive) 

One of the Caribbean’s leading resort companies has announced a significant update to its travel rules: all guests over the age of 12 will be required to show proof of Covid vaccination upon arrival.  Elite Island Resorts has a broad portfolio of some the most popular all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, with nine hotels across […]

The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2021

Even amid the challenges of the travel industry, one sector continues to lead demand: all-inclusive resorts. It’s why more major big brands are entering the increasingly competitive sector — all-inclusive resorts are what lots of people are looking for when they plan their vacations. Note: don’t miss our updated ranking of the best all-inclusive Caribbean resorts. […]

St Vincent and the Grenadines Tightens Travel Rules

St Vincent and the Grenadines has announced a series of new protocols for travelers marked by a new mandatory quarantine requirement.  All travelers from “high-risk” countries, including the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, must undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in a Tourism Authority-approved quarantine hotel at their own cost.  All travelers must arrive […]

The Grenadines’ Palm Island Resort Is Reopening in October

The legendary Palm Island private-island resort in The Grenadines is reopening in October, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The all-inclusive resort will officially relaunch Oct. 14, according to parent company Elite Island Resorts.  “From our wide-open beaches to our incredible open-air beachfront restaurants, Palm Island might just be the best place on earth to experience the […]

St Vincent and the Grenadines Is Getting a Major New Resort

A striking new resort project has officially broken ground in St Vincent and the Grenadines in a major step forward for the future of tourism in the country. The new 10-story hotel will be the first hotel project on the island since St Vincent and the Grenadines opened its new Argyle international airport in 2017.  […]

St Vincent and the Grenadines, A New Caribbean Hotspot

By Alexander Britell Luxe private resorts. Sparkling, untouched beaches. Volcanoes. Spectacular sailing. And you haven’t heard of it? For years, St Vincent and the Grenadines has been something of a secret corner of the Caribbean, a rarefied section of the region for travelers with the intrepidity and the means to reach a destination that many […]

Where to Stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines

By Bob Curley CJ Contributor St Vincent and the Grenadines isn’t your typical Caribbean vacation destination. The lush, volcanic island of St Vincent is by far the largest land mass in this archipelago nation, yet may be the least visited despite its innumerable waterfalls and hidden coves that provided the backdrop for the Pirates of […]

20 Great Resorts for Summer Caribbean Vacations

It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: in some ways, traveling to the Caribbean is even better in the summer. It’s less crowded, meaning you get can in to the hottest tables, find your seat at the hippest beaches and enjoy an even more tranquil experience. And that’s without mentioning the blissfully warm […]