Month: March 2022

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Major Regatta Returns to St Thomas 

The popular St Thomas International Regatta is back, part of a growing wave of relaunched regattas across the Caribbean. It’s the 48th edition of the regatta, which features sailing and land events from March 24 to March 27.  That includes […]

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Puerto Rico’s Top Golf Resort Just Got Better
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American Airlines Set to Kick Off Daily Service to Anguilla
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Frontier Airlines Launches New Puerto Rico Route
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A New Tourism Push for the Island of Barbuda
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BVI Set for Return of Spring Regatta 
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Visit the Caribbean  
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Sandals to Debut New Curacao All-Inclusive in June 
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American Airlines Joins Bonaire Rum Week
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Greg Norman Set to Debut Transformed Anguilla Golf Course 
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Carnival Cuts First Steel on Next Caribbean Cruise Ship 
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The US Virgin Islands Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers 
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St Maarten Tourism Minister “We Are Now Fully Open” 
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Copa Is Returning to Barbados 

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Barbados is set to welcome back another airline this spring, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines will be resuming its flights from Panama City’s Tocument International Airport to Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport on June 15.  The relaunched […]

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Secrets to Open New All-Inclusive in Playa del Carmen 

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Secrets is set to open its newest all-inclusive in the region next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen will open its doors on April 18, according to Apple Leisure Group’s AMR Collection, which is […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Malmok, Aruba 

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Peter McIntyre, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset at the Malmok Boardwalk in Aruba.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […]

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Barbados’ Crop Over Festival Is Coming Back

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Barbados’ endlessly popular Crop Over festival is making a comeback, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The summer festival is set to return this year after a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic.  The unique event typically draws thousands of visitors to the […]

There’s a New Floating Bar in Turks and Caicos 

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They’re scattered across the Caribbean, accessible only by boat, rum-filled oases of marine merriment.  They’re the Caribbean’s floating bars, those sought-after island idylls belonging to a very tiny pantheon.  They’re all classics: Happy island, the Willy T; Floyd’s Pelican Bar; […]

Royal Caribbean’s New Ship to Make First St Maarten Call

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The world’s largest cruise ship is making its first call in St Maarten.  Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas ship will be calling on St Maarten on March 21, according to Port St Maarten officials.  It’s the fifth Oasis-vessel by […]

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Caribbean Airlines Is Relaunching Fort Lauderdale-Trinidad Flights 

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Caribbean Airlines is relaunching another international route, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Port-of-Spain-based carrier will resume service between Fort Lauderdale and Trinidad on May 20.  The nonstop flights will operate each Friday and Sunday, according to the carrier.  “The return […]

The Ultimate Caribbean Superyacht Regatta Is Back in St Barth

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One of the Caribbean’s most sought-after regattas is back.  The St Barth Bucket Regatta has made its triumphant return to the French Caribbean island this year after a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic.  “Everyone I run across is enthused about […]

Nassau’s Baha Mar Launches Golf Partnership With PXG

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Nassau’s Baha Mar Resort, home to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Royal Blue golf course, has launched a new partnership with golf brand PXG.  Royal Blue will be making available more than 100 sets of PXG clubs, including both the company’s GEN4 […]

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Why Iggy Azalea Is Coming to The Bahamas

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Resorts World Bimini is gearing up to host a huge concert weekend next month, headlined by hip hop star Iggy Azalea. On April 16, Azalea, best known for her breakout song “Fancy” that hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, will headline a show […]

Princess Cruises Is Returning to Galveston

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Princess Cruises has announced plans for a return to homeport cruising in Galveston, Texas beginning in December.  That’s along with a return to San Diego as well, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Princess’ Ruby Princess ship will homeport in Galveston, operating […]

Vaccinated Visitors Don’t Need a Test to Visit Antigua and Barbuda

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Antigua and Barbuda is the latest Caribbean destination to waive pre-testing requirements for fully vaccinated visitors.  As of March 16, 2022, the destination has lifted the travel testing requirement for fully vaccinated travelers. (Fully vaccinated means a traveler has taken both […]