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Melia Just Opened a New All-Inclusive on an Under-the-Radar Caribbean Island Filled With Beaches, Rainforests, and Dive Sites 

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Roatán has quietly become one of the Caribbean’s most reliable alternatives to the region’s bigger-name islands — less crowded, easiergoing, and still closely tied to what draws travelers here in the first place: reefs close to shore, small beaches tucked into coves, and a pace that has resisted large-scale tourism. A newly opened all-inclusive on […]

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The Top 12 Turks and Caicos Hotels

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Think top Turks and Caicos hotels and you probably think of high-priced hotels in the tourist hub of Providenciales. Think again. Our picks for the best Turks and Caicos hotels aren’t all expensive and they aren’t all in Providenciales. But they are all equally terrific Turks and Caicos stays, with some new additions for 2017, led by […]

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JetBlue to Launch Daily Fort Lauderdale-Turks and Caicos Flights

South Florida-TCI flights could get a whole lot more affordable By Alexander Britell MIAMI — JetBlue is launching a major new route from Fort Lauderdale. The company has announced plans to operate daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The new flights, which are slated to begin in […]

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David Feherty Named Golf Ambassador at This Caribbean Club

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the best-known names in golf has come to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Provo Golf Club in Turks and Caicos has appointed David Feherty, renowned CBS Sports and Golf Channel commentator, as its Golf Ambassador. Feherty, a longtime fan favorite since his days on the European Tour […]


JetBlue to Launch Daily Fort Lauderdale-Turks and Caicos Flights

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor TCI Beat Records, the top music label in the TCI, unveiled its musical CD Vending Machine at the Providenciales International Airport earlier this month. The machine holds up to 430 CDs in the racks, with 10 different local artists available for purchase, including “Caribbean Music Farm” and Island Force. The […]

United Airlines Adds New Caribbean Routes

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor United Airlines is the latest major carrier to continue its Caribbean expansion. The carrier announced Thursday that it would begin offering new nonstop services to Grand Cayman out of both Chicago and Washington DC during the winter months. The routes will launch operations on Dec. 19, with nonstop service from […]

Turks and Caicos Islands Adopts Green Energy Roadmap

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Turks and Caicos Islands has joined several other territories in adopting a Sustainable Energy Roadmap at the recent inaugural Summit of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT). The OCT Roadmap addresses key strategies and actions that support a path towards decreasing fossil fuel dependency and the improvement of energy […]

The Best Caribbean Beach Destinations

It’s a question we get asked very often. “Which Caribbean island has the best beaches?” Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that. That’s because it’s hard to go to any island in the Caribbean and not find a world-class beach. But if you’re looking for a pure beach trip, some islands really are in a class […]

Aman Resorts Is Expanding to the Dominican Republic

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Aman Resorts has announced the launch of its second Caribbean resort, Amanera, scheduled to debut in the Dominican Republic during the fourth quarter of 2015. Overlooking Playa Grande beach on 2,000 acres that stretch across nearly seven miles of Hispaniola’s north coast, the resort will become the first “golf-integrated” […]

Crystal Cruises’ New Caribbean Itinerary

Above: a Crystal Cruises ship By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Crystal Cruises has unveiled a new itinerary for the upcoming winter season. Crystal Cruises is inviting passengers to “give thanks” on its new ultra-luxury voyages debuting this Thanksgiving. The new Caribbean cruises will provide passengers a unique change in scenery for the holiday, without sacrificing […]

United Airlines Adding Seasonal Chicago-Turks and Caicos Flights

Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By Dana Niland CJ Contributor United Airlines will be offering nonstop flights from Chicago to Providenciales from December 19, 2015 through April 30, 2016. The new service will operate on Saturdays over the course of the winter travel season. “We are extremely excited to partner with United Airlines on […]

Afternoon on Grace Bay Beach

Above: the perfect place to spend an afternoon on Grace Bay Beach (CJ Photo) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor PROVIDENCIALES — I don’t know what they call these chairs. These short beach chairs that are so low-slung that your bum ends up just inches above the water. But what I do know is that […]