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American Airlines Is Adding Nonstop Flights to a Caribbean Island Famous for Its Blue Water, Waterfront Resorts, and Unmistakable Character

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Some islands are defined by scale; Bimini is defined by stories. It’s the closest Bahamian island to the U.S., but it has always carried an outsized place in the Caribbean imagination — a strip of land where writers, activists, fishermen and wanderers have all left their mark. With American Airlines launching the only nonstop flights […]

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10 Tiny Caribbean Places to Visit Right Now

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They’re not mega-resorts. They’re not even large resorts. But they’re also more than boutique hotels. These are Caribbean resorts, in a smaller package, with the amenities you’re looking for and the intimacy you prize. They’re full of character and charm and the kind of lovable smallness that makes a resort truly unforgettable. Here are 10 […]

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Tobago Tourism Agency Names CEO

By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Tobago Tourism Agency has named its first-ever Chief Executive Officer. The agency has appointed Louis Lewis, who most recently served as director of tourism in St Lucia, a role in which he served since 2008. “The Division of Tourism, Culture and Transportation and the Tobago Tourism Agency Board […]

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St Lucia’s Sugar Beach Set to Debut New Beachfront Collection

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The first properties in the Beachfront Collection at Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort are nearing completion on the Caribbean Coast of St Lucia and will be ready to host guests beginning December 2017. The two four-bedroom homes are the first of the five Beachfront Collection units, located on the sands […]


Tobago Tourism Agency Names CEO

By the Caribbean Journal staff Another hotel in St Lucia is making big changes. The adults-only Bel Jou Hotel near Castries has undergone significant renovations, according to a release from the country’s tourism board. It’s one of the lesser known St Lucia hotels but represents a serious value as an adults-only, all-inclusive property. The Bel Jou […]

Rainforest Adventures Opening New St Maarten Zip Line in November

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of St Maarten’s major new tourist attractions is set to debut in November. Rainforest Adventures has announced that the St Maarten Rockland Estate eco-park, which will feature the world’s steepest zip line, will open in November. The zip line, called The Flying Dutchman, will be joined by the Soualiga […]

The Moorings’ New Martinique Experience

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Sailing charter firm The Moorings has added a new destination experience for travelers: Martinique. The crewed yacht charter called the Martinique Rum Experience provides spacious waterfront living while cruising the coastline of Martinique. Days can be spent ashore exploring lush gardens or historic landmarks, or simply relaxing into island life […]

10 Boutique Hotels to Try in the Caribbean Right Now

You’re looking for a different kind of Caribbean getaway: an authentic one. One where you get a real taste of an island’s personality, of its soul. There are certain hotels made for that, smaller properties that are all about offering you a real sense of place. Here are 10 boutique hotels to try in the […]

Hilton Coming to St Lucia

By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new hotel development is coming to the island of St Lucia, the country’s government announced. The island’s Reduit beach will be redeveloped and become the home of a dual-branded project including a luxury five-star branded Curio by Hilton hotel and a traditional Hilton hotel. The property will include […]

30 Caribbean Islands You Can Visit Right Now

As the Caribbean works to recover from last month’s hurricanes, (a process that is already taking shape), one of the biggest questions we hear from travelers is, “where can I still visit?” Or, for some, “can I still visit the Caribbean?” There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and it’s a misperception that isn’t helping […]

The Best Beaches in the Caribbean - 2018

You never forget the first time you see a truly great beach. No matter how crowded (or empty), how easy to get to, how big or small, there’s a feeling of discovery you get when you first set foot on the sand that is, well, magnificent. You feel that the beach is all yours, that […]

British Airways: Caribbean Flights Back to Normal

By the Caribbean Journal staff In a major boost for the region, all British Airways flights between the Caribbean and London are operating regularly. “Our flights are back to normal between the Caribbean and London,” a spokesperson for the airline told Caribbean Journal in a statement. The news comes after operations had been suspended to […]