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17 New Caribbean Hotels Opening in 2026, From All-Inclusive Destinations to Luxury Retreats 

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All told, last year was a relatively light one for Caribbean hotels; while there were some stunners, a number of the most anticipated properties set to open in 2025 ended up, well, not actually opening. What that does mean is that there’s a very healthy pipeline of exciting new hotels slated to welcome their first […]

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The Best Caribbean Beaches for Food

Beaches for Food

It’s early afternoon and you’re on the perfect Caribbean beach. The sand is pure white, the waves turquoise and tranquil. You’ve never been more relaxed. But then there’s a problem: you’re hungry. And the isolation that makes this beach so beautiful also means there aren’t any restaurants for miles. But some beaches combine all the […]

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A New Way to Experience Martinique

Road Scholar

Educational travel company Road Scholar is launching a new learning adventure to Martinique. The best part? The tour includes free airfare from Boston and New York. Led by local experts, naturalists and historians, “The Allure of Martinique: A Taste of France in the Caribbean” highlights the island’s unique history and culture. Participants will learn about […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Expanding Margaritaville Partnership

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its partnership with Margaritaville, the company announced this week. The plan is to add two new Margaritaville at Sea restaurants onboard its Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway cruise ships. “Norwegian Cruise Line has been bringing guests to paradise for nearly 50 years,” said Andy Stuart, President and Chief Operating Officer […]


A New Way to Experience Martinique

Looking to head to Jamaica this summer? Jamaica is offering guests a variety of affordable getaway packages this summer. The destination is hosting myriad of budget accommodations and value-added stays at high-end properties for the solo traveler, romantic getaways and family gatherings alike. “Destination Jamaica attracts visitors who desire the best in hospitality, and our […]

How to Travel to Bonaire All-Inclusive

Bonaire’s Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino is launching a new all-inclusive package available to guests starting August 2016. Vacationers will be able to pay for their hotel room, food, beverages and snorkeling adventures with one reservation for an introductory rate of $175 per person per night. Bonaire All-Inclusive All-inclusive packages at the hotel offer […]

The Best Way to Get to Barbuda

Barbuda. It’s one of the most untouched islands in the Caribbean, a sand-filled spectacle of impossibly beautiful beaches and pristine reefs. It’s a little less than 40 miles from its sister island of Antigua. And while there are flights and a ferry, there is one spectacular way to arrive on the island: by helicopter. That’s […]

The Best Hotels in St. John

You can’t fly into St. John (catch a plane to St. Thomas (find St Thomas hotels here) and then hop the ferry over) but its behind-the-gateway location only adds to the appeal of the smallest U.S. Virgin Island. Once you arrive you’ll find plenty of enchanting beaches and a relaxed, flip-flop-friendly vibe, but you won’t […]

The Best Beaches You Can Stay on in the Caribbean

Think of your favorite beaches in the Caribbean, the show-stopping ones, like Prickly Pear or Sandy Spit in the British Virgin Islands, or Trunk Bay in St John. But what makes these beaches so spectacular is something of a flaw when it comes to your vacation: they don’t have a hotel attached. So what are […]

Seven Great Small Retreats in Jamaica

It’s a way to see a different side of Jamaica, far from the everything-included megaresorts, far from the crowds. Experiencing Jamaica’s boutique hotels is, in many ways, finding the real Jamaica, a gateway to personality, authenticity and character. There are so many great small hotels to choose from, whether in Kingston or the countryside. Here are six […]

Jamaica Looking to China to Boost Cruise Sector

Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism says it will look to the Chinese market as it seeks to boost earnings in its cruise ship sector by 2021. This was the message delivered by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett following his recent tour of Falmouth development projects. “In September I am going to China, and we are going to […]

This Celebrity Ship to Sail Year-Round Caribbean Cruises

Celebrity Cruises is adding another ship to the Caribbean for Year-Round Caribbean Cruises. The line has announced that Celebrity Equinox will be heading to the Caribbean for year-round sailings in both the Western and Eastern Caribbean. Equinox will sail 24 times in 2017, all from Miami on seven different itineraries. “The Cruise Capital of the […]