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Sonesta Maho All-Inclusive Reopens Its Doors in St Maarten

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By the Caribbean Journal staff In what is easily the most important reopening of the year for St Maarten’s post-Hurricane Irma recovery, the Sonesta Maho all-inclusive has begun welcoming guests again. The family-friendly hotel, long St Maarten’s flagship hotel, reopened […]

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How Jamaica Is Changing the Global Conversation on Sustainable Tourism

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By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton Tourism isn’t just the beating heart of the Caribbean economy — it’s one of the largest economic sectors on earth. And in an age of increasing global challenges, that means the continued sustainability — and resilience […]

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St Maarten’s Divi Little Bay Completes Upgrades

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By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten’s Divi Little Bay Beach Resort has completed a series of upgrade projects. The new additions range from the new “pureocean” poolscape and bar to the completion of propertywide renovations in the wake of […]

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The Westin St John Resort Reopens

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By the Caribbean Journal staff In a massive boost for the tourism fortunes of the island of St John, the Westin St John Resort Villas has officially reopened its doors. The reopening comes 16 months after Hurricanes Irma and Maria […]


St Maarten Is Seeing a Cruise Boom

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor As St Maarten’s tourism comeback, one sector is already performing better than ever: the cruise industry. Port St Maarten reported over 1.5 million cruise passengers in 2018, according to new data from the port. Over […]


St Maarten’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort Completes Reconstruction

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By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten’s popular Oyster Bay Beach Resort has officially completed its extensive reconstruction project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property, which partially reopened in June after shuttering in the wake of Hurricane Irma, has now […]

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Luxe Villas Reopen on Anguilla’s Long Bay Beach

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By the Caribbean Journal staff A portfolio of luxury villas has made its return on the island of Anguilla, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Santosha Villa Estate and the Sand Villa, Sea Villa and Sky Villa at Anguilla’s Long Bay […]


St Maarten’s Sonesta Maho Pushes Back Relaunch to February

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The reopening of the popular Sonesta Maho Beach Resort in St Maarten has been pushed back to the end of next month, according to a statement from the property. The property said it would reopen […]


St Maarten Eyes Continued Cruise Growth

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By the Caribbean Journal staff After an impressive recovery from Hurricane Irma in 2018, St Maarten is expecting another big year for its all-important cruise industry in 2019. And Port St Maarten is hitting the ground running, with six ships […]

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American Airlines Resumes Two St Maarten Routes

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By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is resuming two routes to St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport. This weekend, the carrier will relaunch its flights to St Maarten from both Philadelphia International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy […]


Tortola’s Sugar Mill Hotel Is Open Again

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Tortola’s signature boutique hotel has officially reopened its doors. The historic Sugar Mill Hotel and Restaurant is back again across the beach from Apple Bay. The 23-room property has also unveiled a major addition: the […]


The Top All-Inclusive in St Maarten is Set for a Big Reopening

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The leading all-inclusive resort in St Maarten is set for a major reopening. The adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point resort is planning to reopen its doors on Dec. 15, according to the property. The property, which […]