From Sheer Rocks to Le Bistro, Nobu Barbuda to Roquita, the dining scene in Antigua and Barbuda has never been buzzier.  Now, the destination’s popular culinary event is back again, with more than 65 restaurants participating for this year’s Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week.  It’s yet another boost for a destination that has one of the most dynamic culinary movements in the Caribbean right now.  “I think in the last few years, the restaurant scene in Antigua has continued to evolve. What we’ve seen is more range across the board,” said Alex Grimley, managing partner or Rocks ..read more

The biggest booking surprise for Caribbean travel specialists has nothing to do with where their clients were going in 2024, but more to do with where they weren’t. In an unofficial pool with a network of more than 100 Caribbean specialists, many advisors said the smaller, uncommon Caribbean islands are where their clients are swarming to lately. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today ..read more

European low-cost carrier Air Europa is expanding in the Caribbean this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company is adding a route to a new destination in the Dominican Republic: Santiago, which has quietly been seeing a wave of new flight growth.  The Spanish carrier will begin flying between Madrid and Santiago on June 27, the Dominican government confirmed this week.  The route will operate twice each week, with service on Thursdays and Saturdays.  Air Europa will be running the flights on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which the company said should shorten t ..read more

Princess Cruises has another ship headed for the Caribbean this winter season.  The new Sun Princess, what the company bills as its “newest and most innovative” ship, has already officially debuted in the Mediterranean ahead of its Caribbean winter.  The 4,300-guest ship will be heading to Fort Lauderdale in October for what will be its first Caribbean season.  The ship has some new additions for the brand: The Dome, a glass-enclosed space at the top of the ship; a new atrium called Sphere; and a central “Piazza” hub.  That’s along with 30 different dining concepts, includi ..read more

If you’re reading Caribbean Travel Advisor, you have your finger on the pulse of what’s going on the Caribbean. And we’ll make sure things stay that way. That includes ensuring you’re informed about all of the hottest hotel openings in the region, from boutique hotels to luxury resorts.  Here’s what you need to know about the five newest hotels in the Caribbean, all of which opened in the last 30 days.  To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor ..read more

It’s no secret that Montego Bay is hottest place in Jamaica right now, with a growing number of all-inclusive resorts, a revamp of its famous “hip strip,” more new otel projects and even a new real estate development on the way (one that just broke ground last month).  And what constitutes Montego Bay is even bigger, with nearby areas like Falmouth being consumed under the umbrella of “greater” Montego Bay.  Now, the area is set to welcome another major new resort: the Riu Palace Aquarelle, which officially opens its doors on White Bay Beach in Falmouth on May 4, according to Jorge S ..read more

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas announced that its legendary Pete Dye-designed Teeth of the Dog golf course will undergo a restoration project led by Jerry Pate Design beginning January 2025.  Since opening in 1971, Teeth of the Dog has become known as Dye’s masterpiece and has been considered the No. 1 course in the Caribbean.  “We are honored to assist in securing the incredible legacy Pete Dye created with Teeth of the Dog as we ready the course to be enjoyed by golfers for decades to come,” said Andres Pichardo Rosenberg, President of Casa de Campo. “Pete not only created hi ..read more

One of Bermuda’s premier resorts just reopened for the season, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The Hamilton Princess and Beach Club is welcoming back guests for the peak season.  To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our biweekly newsletter. The post This Top Bermuda Resort Just Reopened for the Season. Here’s What You Need to Know ..read more

Is a new Caribbean intra-regional carrier quietly developing in San Juan?  Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines continues to add new routes within the Caribbean out of its new base in San Juan.  That already includes St Croix, St Maarten and Cancun, and it will soon include another Caribbean destination: Barbados.  Beginning in July, Frontier will start operating three weekly flights between San Juan and Barbados, with intro fares as low as $59.  The Club, Barbados. It’s a big boost for Barbados, giving travelers across the United States the opportunity to connect in Sa ..read more

One of the Caribbean’s most active luxury markets has another major new project, this time from developer Waterloo.  Waterloo, best known for its Ambergris Cay private island resort, has launched Idyll East, a collection of 11 waterfront homes.  To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our biweekly newsletter. The post Turks and Caicos Has a ..read more