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Journeying to Francis Ford Coppola’s Rainforest Lodge in Belize

The barman at the Jaguar Bar is happy to tell you the recipe for Jaguar Juice. It’s simple, so he says: One Barrel rum; pineapple juice; and a local liqueur called Nanse that’s made from a Belizean fruit called craboo. […]

For Cayman Islands Real Estate, a “Year of Opportunity”

“2023 can be described as a year of resilience,” Jeremy Hurst, the president and broker/owner of Cayman Islands-based IRG International, tells Caribbean Journal. “If you look at the past two decades with Hurricane Ivan here in 2004, the financial crash […]

Air Supply to Headline Saint Lucia Jazz Festival

Saint Lucia’s biggest music festival is back again with a star-filled slate of performers. This year’s Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival will run from April 30 to May 12, with everyone from Air Supply to Davido to Machel Montano […]

Jamaica Just Topped 4.15 Million Total Visitors

Jamaica’s record-breaking 2023 included a total of 4.15 million total combined visitors to the island, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. That included a record 2,886,064 stopover visitors, a 16.4 percent increase over 2022. The stopover record was accompanied by […]

JetBlue CEO Stepping Down

Longtime JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes is stepping down. Robin Hayes, who has served as CEO of the New York City-based carrier since 2015, said he is retiring to “put more focus on my health and well-being.” Hayes will be succeeded […]

The Dominican Republic Just Topped 10 Million Visitors

In a first in the history of the Caribbean, a destination has topped 10 million visitors in a single year. The Dominican Republic officially hit the milestone this week, when American Ariana Guilak arrived on an American Airlines plane from […]

Ian Hurdle Appointed President of Turks and Caicos Real Estate Association

Ian Hurdle, founder and director of The Agency’s Turks and Caicos office, has been appointed as the new president of the Turks and Caicos Real Estate Association. Hurdle is a leading figure in Turks and Caicos’ luxury market and that […]

Chad Oppenheim-Designed Bahamas Home Lists for $23M

A home on Harbour Island in The Bahamas designed by “starchitect” Chad Oppenheim has been listed for $23 million. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean […]

Aruba Is Improving the Airport Arrival Process With a “Happy One Pass”

It’s one of the worst parts of any vacation, particularly in the Caribbean: immigration. Long lines, endless forms, infinite hassle. But the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, which has long been ahead of the rest of the region in making […]

Curacao Just Topped 500,000 Visitors for the First Time

The Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao just hit a major milestone in its tourism history, topping 500,000 stay over arrivals for the calendar year. It’s the first time the destination has ever recorded more than 500,000 stay over visitors in […]

Frontier Gets Approval for New Dominican Republic Route

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has received approval to launch a new flight between Philadelphia and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The carrier has received Dominican government approval for the route, officials confirmed this week. Frontier is planning to start […]

Bonaire Keeps Topping Pre-Pandemic Tourism Levels

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire keeps outpacing its pre-pandemic tourism levels, according to new data from Tourism Corporation Bonaire. The island welcomed 14,133 stayover visitors in July, an 8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, when […]

Where Are the Next Opportunities in Caribbean Real Estate?

Most buyers are hunting to pour money into the next Turks and Caicos, or the next island that is poised for a rapid spike in real estate development like sizzling pandemic markets such as The Bahamas and the Cayman Islands. […]

The Bahamas’ Pineapple Fest Is Back in Eleuthera

The Caribbean’s biggest celebration of pineapples is back again for its 34th annual edition on the island of Eleuthera. This year’s Pineapple Fest runs June 23-24 in Gregory Town Eleuthera, under the theme “preserving our heritage, sustaining our future.” Eleuthera […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sapphire Beach, St Thomas

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jim Righeimer, who sent int his lovely shot of Sapphire Beach in St Thomas, USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […]

Celebrity Cruises Launches Travel Advisor Appreciation Month

By the Caribbean Travel Advisor Staff Celebrity Cruises has kicked off a month-long travel advisor appreciation program, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. The company is marking National Travel and Tourism Week (from May 7-13) with a new Travel Advisor Appreciation […]

Negril, Jamaica’s Hippest Beach Hotel Just Got Bigger

Since it opened its doors in 2018, the boutique Skylark Negril in Jamaica has been the new capital of cool in Jamaica’s quintessential beach town. From a privileged perch on Seven Mile Beach to the only Caribbean outpost of New […]

JetBlue Just Made Caribbean Island Hopping Much Easier

The serene, mountainous charm of tiny Saba. The spectacular hiking and endless hospitality of Statia. The boating fantasies of Tortola. They’re some of the most sought after little destinations in the Caribbean, but they’re not exactly the easiest to get […]

Apple Leisure Group Has Big Expansion Plans in the Caribbean

It’s the hottest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean: all-inclusive, the all-in-one food and beverage concept that’s become the most sought after demand for travelers. And it’s also the hottest thing in hotel development, with more and […]

Hyatt: Leadership Change at Apple Leisure Group

Parent company Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a new chief executive officer for Apple Leisure Group. The company’s CEP, Alejandro Reynal, has decided to pursue other opportunities outside of the company, following a tenure of three years with ALG. His […]

Apple Leisure Group Names New VP for Development

Apple Leisure Group has named a new Vice President of Development to lead its expansion push. The company has tapped Sergio Gascon, who will be based in Mexico City, for the role, in which he will “spearhead efforts to establish […]

Jamaica Tourism Is Approaching a “Full Recovery”

Jamaica’s tourism sector is nearing a “full recovery” from the impact of the pandemic, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. “[The] good news is that Jamaica has now recovered 90 percent from the COVID-19 pandemic in the tourism sector,” Bartlett […]

Trinidad and Tobago Removes Travel Application Requirement

Trinidad and Tobago is no longer requiring travelers to complete its TTravel Pass application form. All travelers must still present proof of a negative PCR or antigen test result within 48 hours of entry into Trinidad and Tobago. The move […]

Curacao Is Topping Its Pre-Pandemic Tourism Totals

In a significant milestone, the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao just eclipsed its pre-pandemic numbers for the month of April. Last month, Curacao reported 42,715 stayover visitors, representing 106 percent of its arrivals in April 2019. That was buoyed by […]

Hard Rock Seeking Approval for Jamaica Casino Resort

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

Carnival CEO Arnold Donald Is Stepping Down

Arnold Donald, the president and CEO of Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, is stepping down. The company announced that, effective Aug. 1, Donald would be appointed Vice Chair and member of the cruise company’s board of directors. Josh […]

Why This Might Be the Best Private-Island Opportunity in Abaco

The largest private island in Abaco with already-approved development plans has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean […]

Puerto Rico Air Traffic Topped Pre-Pandemic Levels Last Year

Buoyed by a summer surge the likes of which it had never seen, Puerto Rico’s primary airport surpassed its 2019 passenger levels last year. According to data from Mexico-based ASUR, which manages the island’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, passenger […]

Expedia: St Thomas Tops Summer Destinations