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Marriott Is Opening Another New All-Inclusive on the Island of Barbados 

Marriott’s all-inclusive footprint continues to grow. You can find an All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resort on just about every island in the Caribbean right now, from boutique beach hotels to larger luxury resorts (including the lovely new Almare that just […]

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John McEnroe Is Opening His First-Ever Caribbean Tennis Center in Nassau  

In a seriously big development for Nassau Paradise Island, tennis legend John McENroe is set to unveil his first-ever tennis center in the Caribbean next month.  The new John McEnroe Tennis Center at Baha Mar will open at the celebrated […]

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These St Thomas, USVI Resorts Just Named New Leadership 

It’s the largest, most prominent destination hotel in the US Virgin Islands: the Frenchman’s Reef complex, which consists of two resorts: the Westin Beach Resort and the Buoy Haus Beach.  Now, the properties have new leadership, Caribbean Journal has learned.  […]

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Corcoran Just Added Another New Caribbean Office

It began with an office at Oil Nut Bay in Virgin Gorda back in 2021 — the first-ever global brand affiliate for the company. Now, New York’s Corcoran Group has increased its Caribbean footprint to another new destination, and its […]

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Frontier Airlines Is Continuing Its Caribbean Expansion With a New Flight to the Island of Antigua

It’s the honeymoon capital of the Caribbean. It’s also the luxury all-inclusive capital of the Caribbean. It’s a burgeoning culinary hotspot, a wellness getaway and, well, one of the most beautiful Caribbean islands, period. And did we mention the 365 […]

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Cayman Airways Just Added a New Plane for Little Cayman Flights 

It’s one of those tiny Caribbean islands you dream about. The ones that feel like they’re just a fantasy, even after you land: Little Cayman, the dreamy spot in the Cayman Islands that’s all about old-fashioned Caribbean charm, beautiful white […]

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Grand Bahama Is Having a Moment Right Now. Here’s a Guide to the Island’s Unique Brand of Adventure.

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Embracing an authentic taste of Grand Bahamian culture stall hopping in the West End. Taking a culinary journey to Smith’s Point Fish Fry. Bonefishing in some of the most pristine flats in the hemisphere. Exploring blue holes, caves and untouched […]

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This Playa del Carmen Resort Is Rebranding Into Two Hotels: One Family-Friendly, One Just for Adults   

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Fifth Avenue, or as the locals know it, Quinta Avenida: It’s the main thoroughfare in one of our favorite beach towns in the Caribbean: the endlessly fun, always-energetic Playa del Carmen on the coast of Mexico. It’s walkable, filled with […]

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From Aruba to St Maarten, 5 Marriott Resorts to Try for Active Caribbean Vacations

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We all love the beach. But the Caribbean is so much more than that, particularly if you’re someone who wants to venture out and enjoy the natural environment. If you’re an active traveler, you may be looking for those extra […]

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Rum Journal: “Extra Virgin,” an Aged Rum from St Thomas 

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If you’ve spent any time in the US Virgin Islands, you know there’s a very strong rum culture. Whether it’s in a punch or a painkiller, the sugarcane spirit is an essential part of the experience.  When it comes to […]

In St Barth, a One-Of-a-Kind Festival With Rooftop Parties, Luxury Villas and the Best Rums on Earth 

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In a spirits world that is always searching for the next best thing, the rarest bottling, the impossible-to-find expression, it’s something that still, somehow, remains something of a secret: the Rhum Agricole of the French Caribbean: the rum distilled from […]

Rum Journal: In St Thomas, a Rum Bar With a View 

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Sushi. Poke. Rum. The sign at the entrance makes a rather compelling case. But the biggest selling point at the US Virgin Islands’ newest rum bar, Sugarfin, sn’t any of those things.  It’s the view.  Here at the legendary Frenchman’s Reef […]

Rum Journal: A Legendary Rum Bar in Athens, Greece, Baba Au Rhum

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We’ve written often in these pages of the joy of the Rum Bar, a bar that celebrates the best of Caribbean rum-making with a diverse, robust selection of rums from across the region.  For years, such bars were few and […]

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Corcoran Just Added Another New Caribbean Office

It began with an office at Oil Nut Bay in Virgin Gorda back in 2021 — the first-ever global brand affiliate for the company. Now, New York’s Corcoran Group has increased its Caribbean footprint to another new destination, and its […]


Where Do Caribbean Hotel Occupancy, Revenues Stand Right Now?

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It was a mixed bag for the Caribbean hotel industry last month, with occupancy seeing a slight decline but rates seeing a climb.  So what are the region’s hotel numbers right now? According to hotel analytics firm STR, occupancy in […]


The Most Expensive Home Sale in Puerto Rico This Year 

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It’s been one of the top luxury real estate destinations since the pandemic, and now Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Estates at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve have seen another major sale.  In what is the most expensive home sale in Puerto Rico […]


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The CHTA Has a New Caribbean Travel Specialist Program 

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has unveiled a new program for travel advisors focused on the Caribbean, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  It’s called the Caribbean Travel Specialist Program, and the goal is to “heighten awareness of the Caribbean […]


This Legendary Caribbean Resort Is Finally Reopening — And Taking Bookings

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It’s one of the most iconic resorts in the Caribbean. For years, it was arguably the top private-island destination in the whole region.  Then the storms came in, and for seven years, it’s been shuttered.  Now, a Caribbean legend is […]


This New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Now Has an Opening Date 

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It’s one of the most anticipated debuts in the Caribbean: the Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic.  Now, the resort finally has an opening date, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  So when is it making its debut? Hilton’s […]