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Where to Go Right Now in The Bahamas, From Nassau to Tiny, Under-the-Radar Islands

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The Bahamas is open for business after Hurricane Melissa — and the islands have never been better. From Nassau to San Salvador, flights are running, resorts are open, and the sea is that impossible shade of turquoise that never stops changing color. Travelers are finding the country at its most balanced moment: lively but uncrowded, […]

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Tulum Is About to Welcome Its First Nonstop Flights from the US

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It was a tiny beach town, tucked amid mangroves and Mayan ruins, the stomping ground of yogis and artists and creative types.  In the last decade, though, the Mexican Caribbean town of Tulum has exploded, surging into one of the hippest, most in-demand places to visit in the Caribbean Basin.  What was once the home […]

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The Island of St Kitts Is Seeing “Fantastic Growth” 

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From new hotels to new flights to a booming farm-to-table movement, the Eastern Caribbean island of St Kitts is one of the buzziest getaways in the Caribbean right now, poised for a strong summer amid a very competitive Caribbean market.  The island just announced plans for its first-ever flights on JetBlue, which will begin year-round […]

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Delta Taps JetBlue Executive as New VP of Network Planning

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Delta Air Lines has tapped former JetBlue executive Scott Laurence as its new vice president of network planning.  Laurence will be reporting to Joe Esposito, senior Vice President of network planning, working to “further strengthen Delta’s global network and joint venture partnerships while positioning the airline for continued success and long-term growth opportunities,” according to […]


The Island of St Kitts Is Seeing “Fantastic Growth” 

United Airlines is relaunching its service to the island of Antigua, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier will be resuming flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport beginning Dec. 4.  The nonstop flights will operate once weekly on Saturdays until Dec. 18, when the carrier will operate two weekly flights […]

American Airlines Launches More Flights to Turks and Caicos

American Airlines has added another new route to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier has kicked off its newest route to the British Overseas Territory with new flights from Chicago O’Hare to Providenciales.  The flight is operating once weekly on Saturdays, the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board confirmed.  Even amid […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Beach Resort Is Open In Bonaire

A major new beach resort has opened its doors on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Time to Smile Chogogo Dive & Beach Resort Bonaire is the second property for the Chogogo brand, joining its existing resort in nearby Curacao.  It welcomed its first-ever guests on Wednesday.  The 201-room […]

American Airlines, Delta Relaunching Flights to Bonaire

Bonaire is open for tourism again, and now a number of leading airlines are relaunching their flights to the Dutch Caribbean island.  Delta Air Lines will kick things off with a resumption of flights from Atlanta to Bonaire on Feb. 6, with weekly Saturday service.  On Feb. 13, American Airlines will relaunch flights from Miami […]

United Launching Pre-Testing for Caribbean Flights From Houston

United Airlines is expanding its pre-testing program for a number of routes from Houston to the Caribbean region, the carrier said this week.  Beginning Dec. 7, travelers out of Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport will be able to take a self-collected, mail-in test that meets entry requirements for Caribbean destinations including Belize, Nassau and Roatan.  […]

United Resuming Flights to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta

United Airlines is set to relaunch a host of routes to popular destinations in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  In September, United will be resuming flights from Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific coast.  The carrier also announced the planned resumption of service between Denver and Cabo San Lucas.  In […]

United Airlines Adding New Flights to Dominican Republic, Belize

United Airlines is kicking off a new Caribbean expansion headlined by the launch of new service to destinations including the Dominican Republic and Belize.  That includes the launch of new nonstop service from Denver to Belize City, Belize, along with new service from Denver to San Jose, Costa Rica.  On Dec. 17, United will be […]

Puerto Vallarta Reopens for Tourism

Mexico’s hip destination of Puerto Vallarta has officially reopened for tourism.  This week, Puerto Vallarta welcomed its first visitors since the beginning of the pandemic.  More than 45 hotels in the area have reopened to visitors, all with occupancy capped at a maximum of 30 percent.  A second group of hotels in Puerto Vallarta is […]