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The 10 Best Caribbean Private-Island All-Inclusive Resorts for 2026

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If you think the art of the luxury private island all-inclusive is something that only exists in the world of the White Lotus, think again, and buy your ticket to the Caribbean, where these kinds of unique island vacation options abound. Here, there’s a particular quiet you only get when the last boat pulls away […]

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The Best All-Inclusive Dive Resorts in the Caribbean

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There are countless resorts in the Caribbean with PADI dive centers and drive boats on site, offering a variety of dive programs from all-inclusive to a la carte experiences. At other resorts, you can find all-inclusive vacations where diving is included as part of the package. These all-inclusive dive resorts range from large-scale beach resorts […]

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A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Saint Lucia 

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The celebrated Zoëtry brand is coming to the island of Saint Lucia this December.  The new Zoëtry Marigot Bay St Lucia is opening its doors on Dec. 1 as the first AMR Collection resort on the island.  The property is a rebranding of the former Marigot Bay Resort, set in a corner of Saint Lucia […]

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A “Strong” Tourism Recovery in Saint Lucia 

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Saint Lucia says it is experiencing a “strong” post-pandemic tourism recovery.  The island has achieved around 80 percent of its pre-pandemic stay over arrival numbers, as compared to the same period in 2019, according to tourism officials.  And now Saint Lucia is projecting a “well-performing” fall season, too.  That will be supported by increased airlift […]


A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Saint Lucia 

Virgin Atlantic is set to relaunch its winter service to the island of Saint Lucia.  The flights from London Heathrow will kick off on Oct. 31, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority confirmed.  Virgin is operating the service to Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  The route will operate through March 25, […]

This Popular Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Just Rebranded 

A popular adults-only all-inclusive resort in Saint Lucia has rebranded itself, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Rendezvous Saint Lucia Resort has officially rebranded as StolenTime by Rendezvous, with a focus beyond couples.  The resort is the sister property to the celebrated BodyHoliday resort in Saint Lucia, with both part of the SunSwept Resorts portfolio.  It’s […]

Saint Lucia No Longer Requiring Testing, Vaccination for Travelers 

The Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia has officially removed all of travel restrictions, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Saint Lucia has removed all of its pre-testing and vaccination requirements — meaning traveling to the island is largely as it was before the pandemic.  There’s just one requirement remaining: travelers still have to download, print and complete […]

Caribbean Hotels Where You Can Stay for Less Than $100 a Night

There are so many resorts clamoring for the travelers’ attention in the Caribbean that it’s easy to overlook smaller but more budget-friendly hotels where it’s still possible to book a room for under $100 a night. The tradeoff for paying top dollar may be fewer amenities (though even most small hotels in the Caribbean have […]

Saint Lucia’s Sugar Beach Names New Director of Sales 

Saint Lucia’s Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort has named a new director of sales, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The 96-room resort, one of just two Viceroy-branded resorts in the wider Caribbean, has tapped Christy Connolly to the role.  Connolly most recently served as director of sales at the former CuisinArt Resort in Anguilla, focusing on […]

CDC Ends Return Test Requirement, in Major Boost for Caribbean Tourism

In a move celebrated across the wider travel industry, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted its requirement for travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before returning home to the United States from abroad.  It’s the culmination of a once-strong policy that had become extremely controversial as pandemic-era measures were relaxed around […]

Saint Lucia Reporting “Overwhelming” Demand for Carnival 

Saint Lucia Carnival is making its return this year after a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic, and tourism officials say the demand is “overwhelming.” Caribbean Airlines has already added more flights from Trinidad to tap the regional market for the event, which kicks off on July 12 and runs through July 19.  ““Saint Lucia Carnival […]

The 15 Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean 2022

Being a boutique hotel isn’t just about size. Sure, the hotels on this list, all of which have 40 rooms or less, are not big.  But boutique is about more than that. It’s about character, about personality; about identity.  It should be fashionable and stylish, cool and unique.  The first “boutique” hotels originated in urban, […]

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