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JetBlue Is Bringing Back Fort Lauderdale Flights to the Cayman Islands This Winter

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The descent into Grand Cayman is always striking — turquoise water glinting in the sun, white sand stretching along the coast, and the island’s green interior unfolding below. Beginning this winter, that view will be within easy reach again from South Florida. JetBlue is resuming year-round flights from Ft. Lauderdale to Owen Roberts International Airport, […]

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In Saint Lucia, This Wellness-Focused All-Inclusive Resort Is All About Family Fitness and Olympic Energy This Summer 

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There’s never a dull season in Saint Lucia—but this summer, one of the Caribbean’s premier wellness resorts is turning up the tempo. At BodyHoliday, the famed all-inclusive retreat known for its holistic approach to health and wellbeing, the coming months are all about getting out of your comfort zone, trying something new, and—most importantly—having a […]

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How to Take a Yoga Retreat in Saint Martin 

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The food, the beaches, the culture. There are so many reasons why Saint Martin is one of the most sought-after places in the Caribbean.  But it’s also a place of spectacular natural beauty and tremendous serenity. And now there’s a new way to savor Saint Martin.  It’s the perfect restorative getaway in the Caribbean: a […]

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This Providenciales Resort With a Balinese Spa and “Yacht Suites” Is the Best-Kept Secret in Turks and Caicos 

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The story of tourism in Turks and Caicos begins with Grace Bay Beach. It’s the beach that started it all in Providenciales, the one where the first resorts opened their doors, the white sand where travelers still make a beeline — and deservedly so — it’s a world-class stretch of sand.  But as Turks and […]


How to Take a Yoga Retreat in Saint Martin 

More than 32 million people visited the Caribbean in 2023, and that number should be eclipsed by the end of this year. In other words, the Caribbean is more popular than ever — deepening its position not just as the world’s premier warm-weather destination but, in our opinion, as the most complex, diverse, vibrant destination on […]

Grand Cayman’s Big Wellness Festival Has Floating Sound Baths, Paddleboard Yoga and Mocktail Mixology Classes 

Star personal trainers. Expert yogis. Mindset training. Sound baths. Sunset spinning.  There isn’t quite anything like Grand Cayman’s annual Seafire Wellness Festival, which is back for its fourth edition this year at the Kimpton Seafire and Hotel Indigo resorts.  This year’s event, which runs Oct. 31-Nov. 3, is features an all-star lineup of wellness experts, […]

Jamaica Is Looking to Become a Global "Leader" in Wellness

It’s one of the fastest-growing niches in the travel industry: wellness, that large umbrella that includes everything from spa treatments to fitness, health food to sustainability.  And now one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations is making wellness a significant priority, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island of Jamaica has its sights set on becoming […]

A New Overwater Spa Is Coming to the British Virgin Islands 

One of the Caribbean’s most exclusive residential resorts is set to debut a new overwater spa, Caribbean Journal has learned. Oil Nut Bay in Virgin Gorda is set to debut its new Sundara Spa + Studio, with an opening planned for January 2025.  The new overwater space will include a flexible studio or yoga, pilates […]

In Antigua, the Perfect Spa Vacation at These All-Inclusive Resorts

It’s that extra degree of stress relief. Of pampering. Of self-care. Caribbean vacations are naturally relaxing. But the right wellness focus can make a traditional Caribbean getaway transformative. That’s where the island of Antigua comes in, with its enviable collection of top resorts, many with a focus on delivering authentic, meaningful wellness experiences.  But the […]

The Caribbean Island of St Kitts Is Looking to Become an All-Year-Round Destination

St Kitts is in the midst of a tourism renaissance, buoyed by a new sustainability-fueled tourism branding and new flights from carriers like JetBlue. This summer, the island tapped a new CEO to lead its next tourism push: industry veteran Kelly Fontenelle, who has more than 25 years of experience in the tourism and event […]

In St Kitts, a Haven for Wellness in the Caribbean 

It’s one of the Caribbean’s top destinations for health, wellness and active travel: the Eastern Caribbean island of St Kitts, home to eco-resorts, adventure and a thriving farm-to-table movement, the latter something we’ve written about extensively in the past.  This weekend, the island is putting wellness again at the forefront for a three-day celebration of […]

The Caribbean’s New Must-Visit Luxury Hotel Is in the Dominican Republic  

You’re a stone’s throw from the number one golf course in the Caribbean, a short stroll from the most state-of-the-art spa in the region. A cart ride from a private beach club. And even with all of the fantastic amenities here, from the golf to the equestrian club to the Minitas Beach Club, the suites here […]