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Royal Caribbean Readies for Beach Club Opening on Paradise Island 

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Royal Caribbean is entering the final stretch toward the debut of its highly anticipated Royal Beach Club Paradise Island — and it’s doing so with a distinctly local team at the helm. The cruise line has appointed four Bahamian managers to key leadership positions, underscoring its commitment to investing in local talent and community development […]

News

Anguilla Tourism Has a New Chair

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The Anguilla Tourist Board has a new chairperson of its board of directors, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The ATB has tapped Melisha Maccow-Niles to the role, succeeding outdoing Chairman Kenroy Herbert.  Maccow-Niles is being joined on the board by new member Calla Gumbs.  Maccow-Niles “is the ideal candidate for Chairperson, based on her years of service […]

All-Inclusive

Barbados Is Getting a New Adults-Only Resort As the Island’s All-Inclusive Boom Continues 

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The beaches. The flying fish. The rum. The history. Barbados is having a moment right now, as travelers — particularly Americans — begin to discover the many charms of this island in the southeastern Caribbean.  What you may not know is that Barbados has also been developing one of the Caribbean’s top collections of all-inclusive resorts, […]

Travel

From Aruba to St Maarten, 5 Marriott Resorts to Try for Active Caribbean Vacations

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We all love the beach. But the Caribbean is so much more than that, particularly if you’re someone who wants to venture out and enjoy the natural environment. If you’re an active traveler, you may be looking for those extra experiences, whether it’s an afternoon on the links, a snorkeling journey or sunrise wellbeing session. […]


Barbados Is Getting a New Adults-Only Resort As the Island’s All-Inclusive Boom Continues 

Boat houses. Residential-style rooms. A private swimming lagoon. The newest resort in Turks and Caicos isn’t quite like anything else in Providenciales, and that’s what makes the South Bank so fascinating.  The new resort, which officially opened on Nov. 1, is a unique concept for the Turks and Caicos Islands; it’s set away from traditional […]

British Airways Is Flying Daily to Saint Lucia This Winter 

British Airways is flying daily to Saint Lucia this winter, according to the company’s flight schedule provided to Caribbean Journal.  The national flag carrier will be operating flights between London Gatwick and Saint Lucia every day of the week for the winter tourist season.  So what do you need to know about the flight schedule?  […]

Dominica Has New Three-Story Treehouse Villas With Relaxation Decks and Private Plunge Pools 

Three-story space. Private reading and relaxation decks. Open spaces, eco-friendly construction and spectacular plunge pools.  These are the new Hillside Ti-Fey+ Villas at Dominica’s six-star Secret Bay Resort, which officially opened their doors on Friday.  They’re a striking new addition to one of the world’s great luxury resorts: they’re the essence of Secret Bay’s unique […]

This Riu in Aruba Has a New Resort-Within-a-Resort With Late Check-Out and a Private Pool Area

If you’ve traveled to all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, you’ve encountered the concept. It goes by many names: things like Preferred Club or Diamond Club. It gives you special amenities and perks, from special check-in lounges to dedicated breakfast restaurants. And in our experience, it’s always worth it. Always.  For all intents and purposes, when […]

What to Know About the Baha Mar’s $350M Expansion 

Rosewood. Grand Hyatt. SLS. They’re the anchors of one of the biggest hospitality success stories in the region in recent memory: the Baha Mar in Nassau.  And now it’s about to get even bigger.  The Baha Mar recently announced a $350 million resort expansion that will include a fourth resort, and now the property has […]

The Biggest Caribbean Travel Trends, According to Sandals Resorts

What are the biggest trends in the fast-growing all-inclusive space in the Caribbean right now?  And what does they tell us about travelers’ current needs and demands?  The hotel giant has revealed a new report with some major takeaways about what’s next for Caribbean travel, and Caribbean Travel Advisor took a deep dive.  So what […]

This Marriott in Costa Rica Has a New Resort-Within-a-Resort  

You’re in the heart of a Blue Zone, with your own private pool, surrounded by the wild, vibrant nature of Costa Rica. This is the pure vida you’re looking for.  While Costa Rica has countless resorts, finding the right one for a unique getaway. You have to dig, to uncover the places that really stand […]

This Tiny Boutique is the Only Adults-Only Hotel in the British Virgin Islands

It remains something of a well-regarded secret. In a territory famous for its charter yachts and private islands, the British Virgin Islands is actually home to a true adults-only hotel.  It’s called The Cornucopia, and it’s an in-the-know spot for sophisticated travelers. The resort, which just reopened for the season this week, is tiny: just […]