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Flights

Caribbean Flights Are Getting Cheaper, According to Kayak 

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Flights to the Caribbean are getting cheaper, according to a new report from travel portal Kayak. The company’s latest Travel Trends Forecast says that prices on Caribbean flights are down 17 percent right now, year over year.  “Airfare to the […]

Flights

More Canadians Are Traveling to Barbados This Winter 

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Barbados is set for a boost from the Canadian market this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island is preparing for an expansion in airlift from Air Canada, local tourism officials confirmed this week.  For the peak season, Air Canada […]

Flights

Delta Air Lines Just Kicked Off a Big Expansion of Nonstop Flights to Barbados 

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The boutique hotels. The serene, never crowded beaches. The shops. The cutters. The bread-and-two. The Caribbean’s greatest food hall. Barbados is a vibe, and its unique blend of elegance, breezy charm and stunning stretches of sand is getting even easier […]

News

Barbados Tops Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Competition

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Some of the top young chefs in the Caribbean faced off this week in Miami for an unrivaled cultural and culinary competition.  And one team came out on top.  Barbados was a named the Caribbean National Culinary Team of the […]


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

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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 […]


The Winners of the 2024 CJ Caribbean Travelers' Choice Awards

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They’re the world’s top experts on Caribbean travel: Caribbean Journal readers. And once again, the largest community of Caribbean travelers on the planet has spoken, selecting the winners of the annual Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards.  This year’s Awards saw […]

Events

From Puerto Rico to Barbados, Top Caribbean Chefs Are Facing Off This Week in Miami   

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There’s no competition quite like in the world of Caribbean food: the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Taste of the Caribbean event, which pits national teams from around the region in a full-on cook-off.  The popular event is back for […]


American Airlines Is Now Flying a New Route to a Caribbean Island Filled With Beaches, Boutique Hotels and Rum Shops 

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There are about 1,000 of them on the island. Some say 1,500, some say more. They’re set on side streets, in the heart of town, or right on the beach. And in Barbados, rum shops are an integral part of […]


Barbados Is Getting a New Adults-Only Resort As the Island’s All-Inclusive Boom Continues 

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The beaches. The flying fish. The rum. The history. Barbados is having a moment right now, as travelers — particularly Americans — begin to discover the many charms of this island in the southeastern Caribbean.  What you may not know is […]

All-Inclusive

A Guide to the Best Marriott All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit Right Now

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An adults-only escape to a tiny island in the Mexican Caribbean. A golf getaway to the beach in Costa Rica. A solo trip to Cancun’s most exciting hotel. A wellness vacation on Barbados’ Platinum Coast. It’s no secret that the […]


The Sexiest Hotels in the Caribbean, From a River Lodge in Belize to Overwater Bungalows in Aruba

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A torchlit dinner on the beach. A late night plunge in your oceanfront pool. The perfect tan beside a jet-set infinity pool. The sounds of your own private waterfall. There is a nexus between romantic, energetic and luxurious. Not every […]


Hyatt Is Opening a New “Centric” Hotel in the Dominican Republic 

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It’s a brand that’s been rumored to be coming to the Caribbean for years. First, there were talks about one in Barbados. Then another was pegged to open in Puerto Rico. But it looks like the first-ever Hyatt Centric hotel […]