The blue cobblestones of Old San Juan are packed long before lunch. At El Yunque National Forest, the sound of waterfalls carries through the trees. Along the west coast in Rincón, surfers paddle out beneath orange evening skies. Puerto Rico has become one of the Caribbean’s most in-demand destinations, and getting there is about to […]
Imagine stepping from your suite directly into a serene saltwater pool, surrounded by the grandeur of a Spanish Colonial–style castle. At Sanctuary Cap Cana, Marriott’s Luxury Collection all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, this isn’t just a fantasy—it’s your daily reality. Everything about the Castle section feels unexpected. It rises from the sand like a […]
The Bahamas has signed a new agreement with Middle Tennessee State University aimed at expanding aviation education and training opportunities for Bahamian students and professionals. The memorandum of understanding establishes a formal collaboration between MTSU’s Department of Aerospace and The Bahamas Department of Aviation. The agreement will allow Bahamian students to enroll in MTSU’s highly […]
Where Canadians Are Flocking in Surging Numbers, From the Bahamas to Belize Canadian travel to the Caribbean is back — and in some places, booming. New data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization shows a major rebound in Canadian visitor arrivals last year, with several destinations posting double-digit gains, Caribbean Journal has found. From island classics […]
I’m on a perfect Caribbean beach. And it’s all mine. Here in the northeastern corner of Antigua there’s a tucked-away bay with a pristine stretch of sand. The water is calm, the views are endless and the vibes immaculate. This is the Verandah Antigua, an adults-only resort that’s been constantly reinventing the all-inclusive experience in […]
In an increasingly competitive airline industry, a newly announced partnership between JetBlue and United Airlines is quietly poised to reshape travel to the Caribbean. The agreement, dubbed “Blue Sky,” links the loyalty programs and booking platforms of two of the largest U.S. carriers. But beneath the corporate branding is a move that could have outsized […]
Last year’s US Travel Advisory led to a slowdown in tourist arrivals to Jamaica. But in what’s hoped to be a major shift, the US State Department just upgraded Jamaica’s rating. Jamaica’s travel advisory has improved from Level 3 to Level 2, meaning the US considers the safety situation on the island to have improved. […]
You know the feeling. The flight’s behind you. The ocean’s ahead. And for once, everyone’s smiling. No tantrums, no teen eye-rolls—just wide Caribbean skies, warm trade winds, and the sound of waves syncing with your own exhale. This is the family vacation you’ve been chasing. And these are the places that know how to deliver […]
Could this be a record-breaking summer of travel to the Caribbean? A look at flight search data for the summer just might suggest that, according to analytics firm ForwardKeys. A growing intent for travel to the region suggests this could be a huge season for the Caribbean, the company revealed this week during the Caribbean […]
The jungles. The beaches. The reefs. The jaguars. If you know Belize, you know there’s nowhere quite like it in the Caribbean: a vibrant, layered destination, one where you can spend the morning in a tree-filled river and the afternoon on the sand; spend one day exploring Maya history and the other at the world’s […]
Hiking Mount Liamuiga. Riding the Scenic Railway. Exploring the rainforest. Savoring farm-to-table freshness. St Kitts is lush, vibrant, and dynamic. And it’s leading the island to new tourism highs, Caribbean Journal has learned. St Kitts is seeing strong momentum in its tourism sector in 2025, with significant growth in arrivals, expanded airlift, and increasing international […]
Drifting alongside reef sharks near Nassau, or exploring a sunken wreck from a James Bond film—all in one trip. This summer, The Bahamas is inviting women from around the world to do exactly that. A new event in The Bahamas is making waves—this time, beneath the surface. The country is launching its first-ever Bahamas Women […]
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