Month: May 2022

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Barbuda’s Biggest Festival Is Returning

The biggest festival in Barbuda is making a comeback this year after a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic.  The Caribana Festival, a four-day celebration of “culture, music and pageantry,” will make its return from June 3-6.  This year’s theme is […]

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Barbados Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers 
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Curacao Is Topping Its Pre-Pandemic Tourism Totals 
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The Bahamas’ Rosewood Baha Mar Has a New Sommelier
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Two New Marriott Hotels to Open in St Thomas This Fall 
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Jamaica’s Legendary Reggae Sumfest Is Back 
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Resorts World Bimini, The Bahamas’ Newest Hotspot 
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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Martinique's Mont Pelee, from the Sea
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Western Air Kicks Off Fort Lauderdale-Nassau Flights
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A Secret Caribbean Hotel in St Barth 
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A Huge New Amusement Park Is Coming to Punta Cana
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Marriott Tobago Project Set to Launch Construction Next Year
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Divi Resorts Names New Caribbean Regional Director 
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Bonaire Set for Major Caribbean Rum Festival

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Michelin-starred chefs. Oceanfront cocktail bars. World-class rums. The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is readying to host its most anticipated event in years: Bonaire Rum Week, the weeklong celebration of premium rum and culinary culture from June 14-17. Bonaire Rum […]

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Hyatt Is Opening A New Andaz in Mexico 

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Hyatt is opening another new Andaz hotel in Mexico.  The company has announced plans to open the new Andaz Condesa Mexico City in the country’s capital at the end of this year.  The property will be part of the I421 […]

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Curaçao Baseball Is Joining the Caribbean Series

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The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has produced some outstanding Major League Baseball players in the last few decades, from Andruw Jones to Didi Gregorius to Ozzie Albies.  And now the island is taking a major new step, with the […]

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Hilton Opens First All-Inclusive in Tulum, Mexico  

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While Tulum may be known more for its eclectic small inns and boutique hotels, it’s quietly becoming an all-inclusive destination in its own right.  The latest brand to open in the Mexico hotspot? Hilton, which this week announced the opening […]

"Strong" Outlook for Bonaire Tourism 

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The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is projecting a strong 2022, according to new data fro Tourism Corporation Bonaire.  The island’s top tourism organization is reporting a “strong increase” in bookings in the first six months of this year.  And […]

Secrets Is Opening a New Resort in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

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Apple Leisure Group’s Secrets brand is opening a new all-inclusive in Isla Mujeres, Mexico later this year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company, which is part of Hyatt, will debut the Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres in December 2022, the company […]

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This Caribbean Island’s Biggest Hotel Is For Sale 

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The four-star Tobago hotel, the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort, is up for sale again.The government of Trinidad and Tobago is now looking for an owner/international operator/investor for the 178-room and 22-suites hotel. This was confirmed by state enterprise […]

Marriott Is Opening an Adults-Only All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic 

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Marriott’s major move into the all-inclusive space is continuing this summer with a new adults-only all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic.  Marriott is joining forces with Playa Hotels and Resorts on the Sanctuary Cap Cana resort, which will be the […]

Tropic Ocean Airways Relaunching Flights From Miami Seaplane Base

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Tropic Ocean Airways is relaunching outbound flights from the Miami Seaplane Base, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That means travelers on the carrier be able to take off from the stunning location on Watson Island just off the coast of downtown […]

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New Chairman of Turks and Caicos Tourist Board 

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The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board has a new chairman, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The board has announced the appointment of Caesar Campbell to the role, it confirmed this week.  “Caesar Campbell is uniquely qualified to Chair our Tourist Board,” […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Reggae Hit Is a Love Letter to Antigua 

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Caribbean all-inclusive brand Elite Island Resorts has partnered with reggae legend Causion on a major new musical tribute to the island of Antigua.  The song, Antigua Me Come From, is a common phrase of identity and heritage for Antiguans; a […]

The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island Has a New "Bespoke Concierge"

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The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island resort has debuted a new bespoke concierge program for guests.  It’s called Sapphire Services, and it aims to provide guests with “as many opportunities and chances to pursue the wanderlust of all of The Bahamas.” […]