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Expedia: Americans Eyeing Cancun, Punta Cana for Post-Holiday Vacations

After the holidays, Americans are eyeing what Expedia is calling “nothing-cations,” trips where the objective is simply warm weather and relaxation, the travel giant said this week. In the company’s latest report, Expedia said a survey of 4,000 American travelers …

The Best All-Inclusive Dive Resorts in the Caribbean

There are countless resorts in the Caribbean with PADI dive centers and drive boats on site, offering a variety of dive programs from all-inclusive to a la carte experiences. At other resorts, you can find all-inclusive vacations where diving is …

JetBlue Expands Insider Experience Program to Nassau

JetBlue Vacations has expanded its Insider Experience program for JetBlue Vacations packages to Nassau, The Bahamas. The Insider Experience program is already included for all JetBlue Vacations flight and hotel ackages in Aruba, Cancun, Montego Bay and Punta Cana. Nassau …

The 8 Best Resorts for All-Inclusive Vacations in Aruba

The story of Aruba’s all-inclusive resorts begins – but certainly doesn’t with — the Divi brand, founded on the Dutch Caribbean island in 1969 and named after Aruba’s iconic divi divi tree, helped pioneer the all-inclusive concept in Aruba. But …

Air Canada Is Returning to Grenada

Air Canada is making its long-awaited return to Grenada this fall. On Oct. 30, Air Canada will restart nonstop service between Toronto and Grenada. The flights will operate twice weekly, with service on Sundays and Thursdays between Toronto Pearson International …

Sandals Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Resort in Curaçao

Sandals Resorts International has officially opened its 16th resort in the Caribbean: the new Sandals Royal Curaçao. The property welcomed its first guests on June 1, marking the company’s first-ever property in the Dutch Caribbean. The 351-room property is a …

WestJet to Acquire Sunwing

In an industry-shaking move, Canadian leisure carrier WestJet is acquiring Sunwing. The WestJet Group will acquire both Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines to create a combined tour operating business. That business will be led by Sunwing CEO Stephen Hunter. The …

US Virgin Islands Primed for Big Yacht Charter Season

The US Virgin Islands has seen significant growth in its yacht charter season amid the pandemic — and that’s expected to continue into 2022. Indeed, many yachts have near to fully booked seasons, according to the organizers of the recently-held USVI …

Air Canada Is Launching Flights to Exuma in The Bahamas

Air Canada is set to launch nonstop flights from Toronto to Exuma in The Bahamas this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. Air Canada Vacations will be operating nonstop flights from Toronto to George Town once weekly on Sundays, with service …

Hilton Has a New All-Inclusive in Curacao

Hilton has continued its Caribbean all-inclusive expansion with its first-ever all-inclusive on the island of Curacao. The new Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a nod to the surging interest in all-inclusive …

Delta Vacations Has a New President

Delta Vacations, the official vacation provider of Delta Air Lines, has named a new president. The company has tapped Kama Winters to the role, which will take effect June 21. Winters had most recently served as director of product retailing …

Vacation Express Relaunching Memphis-Cancun Flights

Vacation Express is resuming its Memphis-Cancun flights, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company will relaunch service from Memphis to Cancun beginning May 23. That flight will be operating every Sunday for six-night rotations; the flights depart Memphis at 8 AM …

Unique Vacations Expands Leadership Team

Unique Vacations, the affiliate for the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts International, has announced an expanded leadership team. That includes Maggie Rivera as chief communications and strategy officer; Tony Cortizas as senior Vice President of brand development; Gray Sadler as …

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The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2021

Even amid the challenges of the travel industry, one sector continues to lead demand: all-inclusive resorts. It’s why more major big brands are entering the increasingly competitive sector — all-inclusive resorts are what lots of people are looking for when they …

In The Bahamas, Rediscovering Abaco by Boat

There’s no one on the beach at Matt Lowe’s Cay, just a row of dancing palm trees. The water is that unmistakable cerulean that you only find in the Sea of Abaco, a shade unique in The Bahamas, a destination …

MarineMax Vacations Is Expanding to The Bahamas

MarineMax Vacations is expanding to The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company, known for its operation in the British Virgin Islands, is expanding to The Bahamas with a fleet of Aquila power catamarans managed by Navigare Yachting. The company’s …

How The Moorings Plans to Reopen for Caribbean Sailing Vacations

You’re out on the open water. It’s just you and your family and a well-stocked sailboat. In other words, a sailing vacation in the Caribbean is one of the most enjoyable forms of social distancing. And now leading charter company …

The Outlook for the Hotel Business in the Dominican Republic

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Lucien Echavarria, Northeast director of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, is both optimistic and cautious when predicting just how and when her country’s hotels will reopen to the world following the coronavirus. Echavarria, who …