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Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Newest Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its newest cruise ship: Wonder of the Seas. The new ship is making its debut after three years of construction, with plans to kick off sailings in Fort Lauderdale on March 4. Wonder of …

The 22 Best Islands in the Caribbean to Visit in 2022

Hiking a volcano. Walking the cane fields of an organic rum distillery. Eating lionfish burgers at an oceanfront food truck; savoring a twilight mento concert; kayaking across a secret mangrove forest; riding a flats boat to an undiscovered sandbar. They’re …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: West Bay, Roatan

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Todd Judd, who sent in this stunning shot of West Bay on the island of Roatan, Honduras. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with …

Roatan Beach Resort Hits the Market

A boutique beach resort has hit the market on the Honduran island of Roatan, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The Crystal Beach Resort is being listed for $3.9 million with Lux Roatan Real Estate. This story is part of …

Delta Is Relaunching Six More Caribbean Routes This Summer

Delta Air Lines is relaunching six of its Caribbean routes this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning June 5, the carrier will restart daily service to Grand Cayman from both Atlanta and New York-John F. Kennedy airports. On the …

The State of Real Estate in Roatan, Honduras

Set off the Caribbean coast of Honduras, the island of Roatan has long held a privileged place in the harts of many die-hard Caribbean travelers — but it’s also remained largely under the radar of mass tourism and investment. That’s …

Caribbean Dive Resort on the Market for $1.6 Million

A boutique dive resort on the island of Roatan off the Caribbean coast of Honduras has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The Blue Island Divers resort is being listed with Lux Roatan Real Estate for $1.6 …

Webinar: The Real Estate Market in Roatan and Panama

A new Webinar this week will take an in-depth look at two real estate markets on the Caribbean coast of Central America: Roatan, Honduras and Panama. Caribbean Journal Invest has partnered with Selling the Caribbean on on the latest …

Grenada’s Kimpton Kawana Bay Breaks Ground on Final Phase

The Kimpton Kawana Bay project in Grenada has broken ground on its final phase, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The final phase of the residential resort includes 12 more suites and studios to the main Kiawah building. Kawana Bay, …

Kimpton Opens First of Five New Key West Resorts

The Conch Republic is officially the new home of the first in what will be a portfolio of five new Kimpton-branded Key West resorts. InterContinental Hotel Group’s fast-expanding Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants brand has launched the new Winslow’s Bungallows …

Viceroy to Open Caribbean Overwater Bungalow Resort in 2021

Viceroy is planning a 2021 debut for its highly-anticipated overwater bungalow resort on the Caribbean coast of Panama. The Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama will be opening its doors in 2021, according to Viceroy’s Web site. The long-awaited resort, …

Kimpton Is Opening a New Caribbean Hotel in Roatan

By Alexander Britell Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is expanding again in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular upscale hotel brand is planning to open a new boutique resort on Roatan off the Caribbean coast of Honduras. The …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Water in Roatan

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader John Wendt, who sent in this beautiful shot of the sea in Roatan, Honduras at the Xbalanque Resort. Have you taken a great photo in …

Martha Stewart, MSC to Partner on Caribbean Cruise Excursions

By the Caribbean Journal staff Martha Stewart is getting into the Caribbean cruise industry. The home and lifestyle titan is partnering with Swiss cruise company MSC Cruises, with plans to offer curated excursions, gift packages and special onboard menus and …

Royal Caribbean Is Buying the Bahamas’ Grand Lucayan Resort

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grand Bahama’s biggest resort is being sold — to a unexpected buyer. Cruise giant Royal Caribbean International, in a joint venture with Mexico’s ITM, has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Grand Lucayan Resort. …

Carnival Vista Arrives in Galveston

By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista ship has made its debut in Galveston. The ship immediately becomes the largest ever ship to homeport in the Texas port. Carnival Vista, part of the company’s newest and …

Norwegian’s New Caribbean, Bermuda Cruises for 2020

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its newest itineraries for the Caribbean in the summer of 2020. The new slate is highlighted by the return of Norwegian Breakaway to Miami, with a range of five …

Carnival Paradise Resumes Caribbean Sailings

By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Paradise ship has resumed year-round cruise service following a month-long dry dock. The ship, which is homeporting at Port Tampa Bay, added a new water park, 38 new staterooms, 98 balconies …