News “Carnival Journeys” Cruise Program Is Expanding
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its Carnival Journeys “enrichment” cruise series with a host of new 12- to 14-day voyages departing from homeports along the East and West Coasts and the Gulf of Mexico in 2018 and 2019. The new voyages are […]
InselAir Cuts Pair of Caribbean Routes
Dutch Caribbean carrier InselAir has announced a pair of flight cuts, citing a desire to “increase the reliability” of its network. The Curacao-based airline has taken out its flight to both Barranquilla, Colombia and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Insel also […]
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 […]
News How to Take a Rum and Food Tour in St. Maarten
It’s a new way to experience the local flavors of St. Maarten: a rum and food tour. The tour is the brainchild of St. Maarten Culinary Tours, and offers a mix of gourmet food from five-star restaurants to local roadside […]
5 Fun Things to Do in St Maarten
Whether you’re spending a few days or just a few hours in transit, St. Maarten has no shortage of entertaining diversions. Beyond the usual plane-spotting at Maho Beach and sunning your buns on clothing-optional Orient Beach, here are some of […]
The 10 Easiest Beaches to Get to in the Caribbean
“Get me to the beach immediately.” It’s getting to that time of year, when going to the beach isn’t just a luxury — it’s an urgent mission. So we’ve collected a group of beaches that are easiest to get to […]
Reader Photos Caribbean Photo of the Week: Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jennifer Bergen, who sent in this lovely photo of the beach on Simpson Bay, St. Maarten during the recent Thanksgiving holiday. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […]
Carnival Vista Begins Year-Round Caribbean Cruises From Miami
Carnival Vista has arrived in PortMiami to begin year-round Caribbean cruises. Carnival Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, Carnival Vista, will be sailing a year-round schedule of six and eight-day cruises to the Caribbean. The new ship includes features like […]
Fewer Canadians Are Traveling to the Caribbean
Fewer Canadians are traveling to the Caribbean this year, according to the latest data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. After rising 4.5 percent last year, Canadian tourist arrivals to the Caribbean have declined by 3.7 percent compared to the first […]
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