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Uber Just Launched in Barbados

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Travelers visiting Barbados now have a new way to explore the island: Uber is officially available across Barbados, marking the company’s first launch in the Eastern Caribbean. With just a few taps, visitors can request a ride through Uber Taxi, connecting directly with the island’s licensed taxi drivers. The service is designed to expand opportunities […]

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Virtuoso Has a New Caribbean Island

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Leading travel advisor network has a major new Caribbean destination, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. A top private-island resort in the Caribbean has joined the Virtuoso travel network, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The Virtuoso network includes more than 2,300 suppliers in 100 countries focused on luxury travel.  So what’s the newest member of the […]

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The Best Luxury Resort in Curacao Is A Bali-Style Oasis With a Private Beach

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It starts with the accommodations. A stunning blend of Bali and the Caribbean, every one is a sanctuary, from the plunge pools to the soaking tubs, the marvelous service and the intoxicating views.  Then there is the food: an exceptional culinary team has cultivated a Michelin-level culinary program, with the sort of gourmet, haute-cuisine fare […]

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The 5 Best All-Inclusive Adventure Resorts in the Caribbean 

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“Experience” has been one of the biggest buzz words in travel in recent years, and it’s no surprise why. Travelers want as many memorable experiences as they can pack into their vacations. What’s the other biggest buzz word? All-inclusive, a concept that continues to be the hottest thing in travel and the biggest driver of […]


The Best Luxury Resort in Curacao Is A Bali-Style Oasis With a Private Beach

It’s no secret that Caribbean travel is in the midst of a boom right now, with destinations all over the region seeing strong numbers and surging tourism arrivals.  But one destination is particularly popular, according to Jacki Marks, global head of trade brands at travel giant ALG Vacations.  So what’s the destination that has travelers […]

This Puerto Rico Resort Just Named a New Executive Chef 

One of Puerto Rico’s top resorts has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico has named Chef Luiz Quezada to the role, in which he will oversee the resort’s 17 different dining concepts.  Quezada, who began his career at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, was most […]

Riu Has Now Opened Its New All-Inclusive Beach Resort in Montego Bay 

The water park, the kids club, the beach, the pools. The Riu formula is simple — and effective. And now the Caribbean all-inclusive giant has another new resort in the region.  This is the Riu Aquarelle, and it’s the seventh Riu Hotels and Resorts property in Jamaica — the first in the fast-growing area of Falmouth […]

This Turks and Caicos Resort Just Completed a Refresh

Turks and Caicos’ Somerset on Grace Bay resort just completed a “refresh,” according to the property.  The 53-unit luxury resort on Grace Bay Beach just completed a facelift of its lobby, property and all guest unit kitchens, a spokesperson confirmed to Caribbean Travel Advisor.  That follows upgrades and refurbishments to all of the 53 accommodations […]

From All-Inclusive Resorts to Beaches, Travelers Are Falling in Love With Antigua and Barbuda

The plunge-pool villas at Hammock Cove. The historic streets of Nelson’s Dockyard. Pool days at Sheer Rocks. Unforgettable honeymoons. Vibrant meals of pepperpot and fungee. Beach bar hopping on the south coast. Endless serenity in Barbuda.  Travelers keep flocking to the 365-beach-strong Antigua and Barbuda, and the surge in visitors has helped lead to what […]

Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week Was a Big Hit 

It was back for its second year, and this edition of Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week was a big hit.  The festival put the spotlight on the twin-island destination’s buzzing restaurant scene, from its fine-dining eateries to vibrant local hotspots.  It was also a dynamic journey through the destination’s culture and gastronomy, buoyed by a […]

Delta Is Adding a New Route and More Flights to Turks and Caicos 

With travelers continuing to flock to Turks and Caicos’ beach resorts and luxury villas, it’s not a shock to see airlines responding to the demand.  That includes a major expansion to Turks and Caicos by Delta Air Lines, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning in December, Delta is adding a new nonstop flight between Detroit and […]

This Company Is Adding 11 New Resorts in Punta Cana 

Asian firm Archipelago is at it again, embarking on a major expansion in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana.  So what’s new? The company has announced the signing of 11 new resorts in Punta Cana, following a just-announced expansion in Santo Domingo.  That includes the 228-room Grand Aston Larimar City Golf Hotel & […]