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This Hotel on One of the Caribbean’s Most Iconic Beaches Costs Less Than $200 a Night (And It Has Bungalows)

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It’s the most famous view in Martinique: a sweeping volcanic-sand beach fringed by coconut palms, and rising from the sea just offshore, the sheer volcanic silhouette of Diamond Rock. And right now, you can wake up on that beach for $177 per night. That’s the current starting rate at Diamant Les Bains, the beachfront residence hotel […]

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This Is the Biggest Trend in Caribbean Travel Right Now, According to Travel Agents 

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During the third annual American Society of Travel Advisors’ (ASTA) Caribbean Travel Showcase in Curacao, many agents shared the hottest trends currently thriving in the Caribbean. But one seems to be the biggest, agents told Caribbean Travel Advisor. Here’s what else she had to say about trends, obstacles and the habits of today’s Caribbean traveler.  […]

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The Bahamas Is Booming: An Interview with Director General Latia Duncombe

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The Bahamas is firing on all cylinders. Last year was a landmark year in which the destination welcomed more than 9.65 million visitors, a nearly 33 percent increase over its prior 2019 record. With strong infrastructure and year-round appeal – spanning tourism to real estate – The Bahamas keeps travel agents ever-busy. At the helm […]

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Marriott’s Next Caribbean Luxury Resort Is On an Largely Unknown Caribbean Island

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It’s arguably the most anticipated new luxury resort in the Caribbean, on an island that has largely been a well-kept secret among travelers.  It’s opening its doors at the beginning of 2025, and it’s already taking bookings, Caribbean Travel Advisor has confirmed.  So where is it, and what do you need to know? It’s called […]


The Bahamas Is Booming: An Interview with Director General Latia Duncombe

The ongoing third annual American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Travel Showcase at Sandals Royal Curacao put the spotlight on Sandals Resorts International and the island of Curacao — and the evolution of AI.   Here’s what you need to know. More than 260 agents and 50 suppliers attended ASTA’s third annual Caribbean Travel Showcase. […]

How the Island of Anguilla Is Becoming a Year-Round Destination 

I remember the first time I saw Rendezvous Bay in Anguilla. Even as a veteran of more Caribbean beaches than just about anyone, I was stunned. The sand was perfect. So soft, so white. And then there was the view of nearby St Martin — the way the contours of its green hills made it […]

Top Agent: OTA’s Are "Hurting" Travel Advisor Business

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) just concluded its third annual Caribbean Travel Showcase in Curacao. More than 260 agents and about 50 suppliers attended the much-anticipated event at the new Sandals Royal Curacao. As part of the event, Caribbean Journal chatted with some of the top Caribbean advisors at the show, including Erin […]

Turks and Caicos Is Booming, With a New Marriott and American Airlines Flights on the Way 

It’s been one of the biggest success stories of the post-pandemic travel period: the Turks and Caicos Islands, which has been one of the hottest destinations in the wider Caribbean since its travel reopening in 2020 and hasn’t really slown down.  In 2024, the tune remains the same: air arrivals are up 13.64 percent compared […]

St Kitts Just Launched a New Travel Agent Program With Special Perks and Commissions

The St Kitts Tourism Authority has launched a brand-new travel agent program, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The new program is running from now through Dec. 15, 2024.  The “St Kitts Yourway”, or “SKY” program gives exclusive benefits and rates for agents, “encouraging them to experience the allure of St Kitts first hand and share […]

7 Reasons Why Travelers Are Flocking to Antigua and Barbuda

From the world-class resorts in Antigua to the laid-back, beachy charm of neighboring Barbuda, there are quite a few reasons why travelers are flocking to the twin-island paradise, which is seeing record visitor numbers for the destination. Whether you’re looking to plan an active getaway, a classic beach vacation or something in between, here are […]

A “Remarkable Recovery” for Grenada Tourism 

Grenada has shown a “remarkable recovery” in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which devastated the islands of Petite Martinique and Carriacou but spared the “main” island. That’s the takeaway from travel analytics firm ForwardKeys, which just released an in-depth look at the tourism fates of destinations impacted by last month’s storm.  In the immediate aftermath, […]

How to Vote for the CJ Caribbean Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024 

When it comes to the best of the Caribbean, we have you covered. What’s new, where to stay, where to go, what to do and how to get there.  But we’re well aware that the world’s top experts on Caribbean travel are you — our readers.  That’s why we have our annual Caribbean Travelers’ Choice Awards, […]