Caribbean
Curacao Has a New “Golf Pass”
It’s one of the Caribbean’s under-the-radar golf destinations: the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. Indeed, Curacao is actually home to three 18-hole golf courses, including one designed by the legendary Pete Dye. And while golf has long been an afterthought, […]
9 Reasons to Visit Antigua and Barbuda Right Now
Antigua has always enjoyed a reputation for stellar resorts — think Curtain Bluff, Galley Bay, Jumby Bay, and Hermitage Bay, and, most recently, Hammock Cove, to name just a few — but now smaller sister island Barbuda is getting some […]
Jamaica Makes Call for Sustainable “Ocean Economy”
Jamaica is supporting a new United Nations push for “sustainable tourism economy” in less than 10 years. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the island “fully endorses the goal of the Ocean Panel to achieve a sustainable tourism economy by […]
Caribbean
Iberojet Kicks Off New Dominican Republic Flights
Spanish carrier Iberojet has kicked off its first-ever flights between Barcelona and Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic’s most popular tourism destination. The carrier is now operating two flights per week to Punta Cana, with service on Mondays and Fridays during […]
The Buccaneer Resort Is Still a St Croix Legend
It’s hard to imagine St. Croix — or at least tourism in St. Croix — without the Buccaneer resort. When Douglas and Rachel Armstrong originally opened their 11-room inn on Beauregard Bay in 1947, sugar was still king on St. […]
New Marriott All-Inclusive in Cancun Plans December Debut
Marriott’s newest all-inclusive resort in Cancun is targeting a Dec. 20 debut, Caribbean Journal has learned. Blue Diamond’s new Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun will open its doors Dec. 20, 2022, part of Marriott’s growing All-Inclusive by Marriott portfolio. The 1,049-suite […]
New Flights from Orlando to The Bahamas
Bahamasair, has relaunched a major route between Florida and The Bahamas. The Bahamas’ national flag carrier just restarted service between Orlando International Airport and Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport. The flights, which resumed this week, will be operating twice […]
Academy to Honor Legendary Martinique Film Director
The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is honoring legendary film director Euzhan Palcy, a native of Martinique. At this November’s Governor’s Awards, the filmmaker will receive an honorary award, along with Michael J. Fox and Australian director […]