Month: October 2024

Flights

This Airline Is Launching Its First-Ever Flights to Bonaire 

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European carrier Corendon is set to kick off its first-ever flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The inaugural flight from Amsterdam will launch on Nov. 3.  For now, service will be running twice weekly, […]

News

This Marriott in Costa Rica Has a New Resort-Within-a-Resort  

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You’re in the heart of a Blue Zone, with your own private pool, surrounded by the wild, vibrant nature of Costa Rica. This is the pure vida you’re looking for.  While Costa Rica has countless resorts, finding the right one […]

Caribbean Travel Advisor

The Biggest Caribbean Travel Trends, According to Sandals Resorts

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What are the biggest trends in the fast-growing all-inclusive space in the Caribbean right now?  And what does they tell us about travelers’ current needs and demands?  The hotel giant has revealed a new report with some major takeaways about […]

Flights

Dominican Republic-Based Arajet Just Launched Flights Between Canada and Punta Cana 

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The Dominican Republic has been making regional aviation a priority in the last few years, actively encouraging the creation of new local airlines through tax breaks and other incentives.  That includes fast-growing Arajet, which launched operations in in 2022 (as […]


This Tiny Boutique is the Only Adults-Only Hotel in the British Virgin Islands

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It remains something of a well-regarded secret. In a territory famous for its charter yachts and private islands, the British Virgin Islands is actually home to a true adults-only hotel.  It’s called The Cornucopia, and it’s an in-the-know spot for […]


JetBlue Just Launched Daily Nonstop Flights From Providence to Puerto Rico 

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It’s been one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean in recent years, and now San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport has another new route.  JetBlue just kicked off its first-ever flight from Providence to San Juan, Puerto Rico […]

Flights

American Airlines' New Caribbean Flights Will Take You Nonstop to This Resort

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You know the typical arrival protocol for a Caribbean trip. You fly to your destination, get off the plane, head to customs, get your bags and then take some kind of car or van to your hotel, usually taking somewhere […]


Top Caribbean Hospitality Industry Event Set for November in Miami

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s CHIEF event is back in Miami this November.  CHIEF, the “Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum,” runs Nov. 18-20 at the Kovens Conference Center in Miami.  The event is a high-level gathering of hoteliers, tourism […]


The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival Was a Big Hit 

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It had been five years since the last edition of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival, long one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated music events.  And the 2024 edition did not disappoint — with the event drawing 6,232 visitors from around […]

All-Inclusive

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Resort on Isla Mujeres, the Tiny Caribbean Island Near Cancun

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It’s the sort of tiny Caribbean island where everybody gets around by golf cart. The vibe is relaxed, the pace is slow, the water is sparkling and the food is all about fresh seafood and cold beer.  On land, you […]


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 […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Every Kind of Blue in Bonaire 

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Terri Johnson, who sent in this lovely shot of the water in Bonaire, with just about every hue of blue imaginable.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […]