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Diamond Resorts to Reopen Two St Maarten Hotels

Diamond Resorts is reopening both of its resorts in St Maarten, Caribbean Journal has learned.  On Jan. 1, 2021, the company will relaunch both its Royal Palm Beach Resort and Flamingo Beach Resort in St Maarten.  Both properties have undergone […]

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Here Are 18 St Maarten Hotels You Can Stay at Right Now

French St Martin remains closed to U.S. travelers, but Dutch St Maarten is open and welcoming U.S. and other travelers arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport. The vast majority of St Maarten hotels are open for business, as are many […]

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The 10 Best Hotels in St. Maarten

Although it’s a busy gateway to the farther reaches of the Caribbean, St. Maarten (the Dutch side of the island) certainly merits more than a quick fly-by. Spend a few days here and you’re sure to be impressed by the […]

St Maarten’s Alegria Joins Choice Hotels Ascend Collection

Above: Alegria in St Maarten By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten’s Alegria hotel has joined Choice Hotels’ Ascend Hotel Collection. The 78-room hotel on the southern coast of St Maarten is the 11th hotel in the Choice Hotels Caribbean […]

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JW Marriott Just Opened Its First Caribbean Beach Resort in St Maarten 

It was arguably the most high-profile resort on the Dutch side of St Maarten: the Westin Dawn Beach resort, set on one of the most beautiful shorelines on the island and the area’s most famous branded hotel.  Then that unwelcome […]

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Marriott Is Opening a Resort in St Maarten 

It might be one of the quietest hotel openings of the year in the Caribbean — but it’s also one of the most significant.  While it’s somehow managed to fly under the radar, Marriott is set to debut its JW […]

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This St Croix All-Inclusive Has a New General Manager

St Croix’s top all-inclusive resort has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island’s adults-only Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino and Oceans has appointed Raul Urbina as General Manager. Urbina is a native of the […]

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A New Way to Travel to St Croix and St Maarten 

A new San Juan-based service will add another option for travelers looking to the islands of St Croix and St Maarten.  Beginning in June, Frontier Airlines is launching new flights between San Juan and both St Croix in the US […]

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The 25 Best Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit in 2024

Let’s be frank. The best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. That means choosing our favorite beaches in the Caribbean each year is an almost impossible task — and one that, we admit, is completely […]

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The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2024, From Tiny Beach Towns to Hidden Gems

Maybe you’ve been to the Caribbean a dozen times. Maybe you’re planning your first Caribbean vacation. The Caribbean continues to reinvent itself, to rewrite its story. The Caribbean just keeps getting better. As the region comes off what was a […]

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Sonesta’s New Destination Resort Project in the Dominican Republic

Sonesta is partnering with development firm CLERHP on a major new development in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. […]

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Spirit Airlines Is Adding Daily Flights to St Maarten 

In a big boost for St Maarten and its surrounding destinations, low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expanding its service to Princess Juliana International Airport.  Next month, Spirit is expanding to four weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and St Maarten, with […]

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Sun Country Is Relaunching Nonstop Flights to St Maarten 

Sun Country Airlines is adding a new Caribbean route for the winter season, with plans to relaunch flights between Minneapolis and St Maarten.  The flights will be operating once weekly on Saturdays between Minneapolis-St Paul and St Maarten’s  The new […]

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Frontier Airlines Just Added Another New Caribbean Route 

Frontier Airlines has officially launched new nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport.  The ultra-low-cost carrier is continuing its regional expansion with another new nonstop route in the Northern Caribbean.  Frontier’s Orlando-St Maarten service, […]

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Antigua, Turks and Caicos Top Hottest Luxury Destinations 

While emerging Caribbean islands are great for growth, several travel experts are reporting that three particular islands are especially hot for luxury travelers not looking to go off-the-beaten path. Antigua  “Antigua is wonderful, so easy to get around the island […]

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The 7 Best Hotels on the Caribbean Island of Saba

Tiny Saba is a short flight (or ferry) from St Maarten, but it feels like a totally different universe. Low-key, charming and naturally beautiful, it’s a destination that’s all about nature, tranquility and laid-back island vibes. That’s also true of […]

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The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023

All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Beach Lodge in St Martin

It’s one of the most iconic beach bars in all of the Caribbean: Karibuni, the legendary bar and restaurant on the sandy sliver of Pinel Island, just off the coast of French St Martin.  Accessed only by a short ride […]

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The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023

Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, […]

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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 […]

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5 Boutique Hotels to Try in Nassau, The Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas is home to two of the Caribbean’s most prominent mega-resorts: the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, and the Baha Mar on New Providence Island’s famous Cable Beach. These big resorts can seem like destinations unto themselves, and are […]

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St Maarten Is Removing All Testing, Vaccination Rules for Travelers 

There’s been a significant shift in the Caribbean’s testing policies, with just about every destination in the region having lifted its entry rules.  And now you can include St Maarten.  Effective Nov. 1, the Friendly Island will no longer require […]

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Sonesta Eyes Caribbean Expansion 

Sonesta is looking to expand its footprint in the Caribbean and Mexico region.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, […]

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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 […]

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Saba’s Top Hotel Just Rebranded 

The best hotel in Saba has a new name.  The former Queen’s Garden’s Resort and Spa has rebranded as the Queen’s Hotel Bar and Kitchen.  The change comes after the hotel’s longtime management team of Hidde and Claire Verbeke stepped […]

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The Ultimate Caribbean Rum Festival Is Back Again in St Barth 

The world’s greatest rums. The Caribbean’s most glamorous island.  One unforgettable week.  The fifth annual Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth is set for Nov. 1-6, 2022 for a week-long celebration of artisanal rums from the region’s top producers.  It’s a […]

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Belize Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers 

It’s easier than ever to visit Belize.  The Caribbean destination has officially waived testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers.  For those who cannot show proof of vaccination or are unvaccinated, Belize still requires proof of a negative PCR test taken […]

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The Chill List: The Caribbean’s Most Relaxing Hotels

What’s the sound of one palm tree shaking?  It’s one of the most beautiful sounds in the Caribbean, an instant reminder that you’ve reached the zenith of tropical beauty.  And it’s a guarantor of instant relaxation.  But as ubiquitous as […]

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