vacation
Flights

United Airlines Is Going Daily to Barbados From Newark and Washington, D.C. for the Holiday Season

united airlines barbados

A table at The Cliff. A week at Sandy Lane. A villa in Paynes Bay with the whole family coming in for Christmas. Barbados has long had its own version of the Caribbean festive season, one defined by packed hotels, hard-to-get restaurant reservations and repeat visitors who return every December. This year, United Airlines is putting considerably more seats […]

News

Vacation Express Adding More DR Flights

cap cana

Vacation Express is returning its nonstop flights from Houston to Punta Cana this summer. The flights will depart from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Punta Cana International Airport each Friday between May 26 and August 4. “Travelers in the Houston region enjoy a growing number of destinations and quality carriers, both for business and […]

News

Vacation Express Adding More Cancun Flights

caribbean sunwing new routes

Vacation Express is continuing its Caribbean expansion. The company has announced new nonstop charter service from Providence to Cancun, with the new route set to launch July 7. The service will depart weekly on Fridays in July, with options for six-night vacation packages at any of the more than 100 hotels the company offers. “The […]

News

Vacation Express Adding New Nonstop Caribbean Flights

Vacation Express is ramping up its service to the Caribbean. The company has announced the return of its seasonal nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to both Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The weekly service to Cancun is now available on Saturdays through Aug. 19, while nonstop flights to Punta Cana will […]


Vacation Express Adding More Cancun Flights

Costa Rica is one of the world’s greatest nature destinations. With one of the globe’s largest concentrations of biodiversity, it’s an adventurers’ dream, from volcanos to thermal baths to hiking trails, there is something for everyone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find good, old-fashioned all inclusive resorts, places where you can while away the […]

Sandals' Unique Vacations Names New COO, VP of Brand Marketing

Unique Vacations has named a new Chief Operating Officer. The company, which is the worldwide representative for Sandals and Beaches Resorts, has appointed Jeff Clarke to the role. He had been serving as president of tour operator Travel Impressions, and had previously worked for Royal Caribbean Cruises. “Clarke’s extensive experience in the travel industry, both […]

Aruba Offers Free Vacations for Atlanta Falcons Players

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday’s Super Bowl, but one Caribbean island is looking to ease the pain. The Aruba Tourism Authority has offered expenses-paid vacations to the entire Falcons team. “Both teams overcame obstacles and fought hard this season, and we want to recognize the Falcons’ dedication and perseverance […]

The 10 Best Vacations for Caribbean Getaways

If you are heading to the Caribbean for all-inclusive vacations, we’re here to help. It’s the perfect marriage of romance and convenience, of luxury and comfort. So if you need to get away with your favorite travel companions, this is what it’s all about – finding the perfect places just for you. With perks including […]

How to Take a Wellness Vacation to Bonaire

It’s a new way to experience Bonaire above the water. Caribbean Wind and Sun Vacations has unveiled its new program, Wellness Vacations to Bonaire. Owner Ann Phelan has crafted vacation packages for travelers seeking a restorative getaway. The customized packages span areas such as acupuncture, Reiki, reflexology and spa services. They also include active arts […]

At One Jamaica Hotel, The Art of the Vacation Memory

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor How do you remember your vacation? At Jamaica’s Hedonism II, the clothing-optional, adults-only all-inclusive resort in Negril, it’s done through hundreds of painted stones commemorating guests’ visits. Scattered in flowerbeds, along the beach, and beneath tropical trees on the 22-acre beachfront property, the colorful stones are either painted by a local […]

Unique Vacations Names New CEO

Unique Vacations Group, the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts International’s brands, has named a new chief executive officer. The company has appointed Tammy Gonzalez as its new CEO, with an expanded portfolio of responsibility for all divisions of Unique Vacations Group. “I have worked alongside Tammy Gonzalez for over three decades.  Her sound counsel, leadership […]

11 Great Caribbean Summer Vacations

School’s out for the summer. Rates are low and adventure is high. Summer travel is in the air, and now is the best time of the year for a vacation, whether with your family or your significant other. Few places are better for summer vacations than the Caribbean. Relative temperatures on the beach are consistent and […]