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How to Escape to St Kitts This Winter, For Less

It’s one of the buzziest destinations in the Caribbean right now, and the island of St Kitts is capitalizing with a major new “winter escape” promotion. The program, the product of a partnership with seven high-end resorts and hotels on …

In St Kitts, a Month of Wellness

St Kitts is putting the spotlight this month on the island’s broad wellness experiences. The island is marking Tourism Awareness Month with a multitude of events and workshops focused on “physical, environmental and spiritual wellness.” “This Tourism Awareness Month, St …

St Kitts Is the Caribbean’s Buzziest Destination Right Now

The buzz keeps growing for the Caribbean island of St Kitts, fresh off a newly-launched destination identity and a slew of global accolades. Last month, St Kitts launched the island’s major new brand campaign: Venture Deeper, zeroing in on its …

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A Tiny New Caribbean Luxury Hotel Just Opened in St Kitts

It’s always been one of the most naturally beautiful places in the islands: St Kitts, the lush, green-hilled jewel in the heart of the Eastern Caribbean. And while the island’s hotel stock has long been dominated by major resorts like …

St Kitts and Nevis Just Lifted All Travel Restrictions

St Kitts and Nevis is the latest Caribbean destination to officially remove all of its travel restrictions, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The update means that travelers no longer have to show proof of a negative test or show proof of …

A Destination Cigar Lounge In St Kitts

You’d never know it was here, hidden away on the second floor of a building in the popular Port Zante cruise terminal in St Kitts. But venture up the stairs and you’ll be rewarded with one of the great cigar …

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2022

They’re the kinds of meals you savor. Not just when you’re finishing dessert, but months and years in advance. This is the experience diners are seeking when they come to any strong culinary destination, and, thankfully, the Caribbean is full …

The St Kitts Tourism Authority Has a New CEO

The St Kitts Tourism Authority has a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The tourism board has tapped Ellison “Tommy” Thompson to the role, succeeding longtime CEO Racquel Brown, who helped lead the destination to record levels of …

The St Kitts Music Festival Is Making a Comeback

One of the Caribbean’s most popular music festivals is coming back. The St Kitts Music Festival, which had grown into one of the region’s most sought after music events before the pandemic, is returning in 2022. This year’s event will …

St Kitts Reduces “Vacation in Place” Requirement to Just 24 Hours

In a major move for travelers, St Kitts has reduced its “vacation in place” hotel quarantine requirement to just 24 hours, Caribbean Journal has learned. Within 24 hours upon arrival in St Kitts, travelers staying at an approved tourist accommodation …

British Airways Is Relaunching Flights to St Kitts

British Airways is relaunching its flights service from London Gatwick to St Kitts, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resumption of service will begin with two consecutive Sunday flights on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10, respectively. Then on Oct. 16, British …

St Kitts and Nevis’ New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

St Kitts and Nevis has significantly reduced its quarantine time for fully vaccinated travelers, the twin-island destination announced. The country has reduced its “Vacation in Place” period for fully vaccinated international travelers from nine days to just three days. That …

Only Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Able to Visit St Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis has announced a new set of protocols for international travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The biggest change will be that only fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed entry to St Kitts and Nevis beginning May 29. …

Seabourn Is Relaunching Cruises From Barbados

Another cruise line is planning a restart from within the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. Following a number of major cruise lines that have launched homeporting in the Caribbean with the CDC’s no-sail order still in effect in the United …

St Kitts and Nevis Shortens “Vacation in Place” for Vaccinated Travelers

Another Caribbean destination has begun easing its travel requirements for vaccinated visitors. Effective May 1, fully vaccinated air travelers to St Kitts and Nevis will have their “vacation in place” period reduced from 14 days to nine days. Fully vaccinated …

Historic Caribbean Hotel on the Market

An historic hotel in St Kitts is now on the market, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Ottley’s Plantation Inn, which was for years one of the region’s top boutique hotels, has been listed for $7.5 million. This story is …

St Kitts Is Reopening for Cruise Tourism This Summer

St Kitts will be reopening its popular cruise port to cruise ships this summer, beginning with the return of Seabourn Odyssey, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Seabourn will be sailing seven-day itineraries beginning in late July, with additional planned stops …

How to Take the Perfect Five-Day Getaway in St Kitts

St Kitts and Nevis has been open since last fall, but now it’s sweetening the deal for travelers who make the journey to the twin-island destination. It’s called the St Kitts Five Day Getaway, and it’s a new program …