Southwest Airlines Is Launching Its First International Redeye Flight — From Las Vegas to Costa Rica

Mar 2, 2026
Southwest Airlines is entering new territory this fall. On Oct. 1, the carrier will launch its first-ever international redeye flight, a daily nonstop between Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport and San José, Costa Rica. The new route will be the only nonstop service between Las Vegas and Costa Rica’s capital, and it marks a scheduling shift for an […] The post Southwest Airlines Is Launching Its First International Redeye Flight — From Las Vegas to Costa Rica appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

This Nassau Food Tour Is the Easiest Way to Taste the Real Bahamas

Mar 1, 2026
The first bite is hot conch fritters, crisp on the outside, tender inside. A fork follows with baked macaroni and cheese, golden at the edges. A rum cocktail lands next, bright and cold against the Bahamian heat. You’re standing in downtown Nassau, surrounded by pastel buildings and carved wooden doors, and someone is explaining how […] The post This Nassau Food Tour Is the Easiest Way to Taste the Real Bahamas appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Grand Cayman Has Underground Crystal Caves — And You Can Walk Through Them

Mar 1, 2026
You step from bright Caribbean sun into cool, filtered air. The path narrows. Limestone rises on either side, rough and pale, streaked with mineral lines. A guide switches on a light and the cave opens in front of you — stalactites hanging in long, uneven points from the ceiling, stalagmites rising from the floor, columns […] The post Grand Cayman Has Underground Crystal Caves — And You Can Walk Through Them appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

WestJet Has $312 Nonstop Flights From Toronto to Nassau Right Now

Mar 1, 2026
WestJet has a nonstop roundtrip running at $312 between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau for April 12–18, 2026. On a route that often pushes higher once April calendars tighten up, a low-$300 nonstop is the kind of fare that gets you to the Bahamas with your time intact. Why […] The post WestJet Has $312 Nonstop Flights From Toronto to Nassau Right Now appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Lopesan Is Opening 3 New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts, With Swim-Up Rooms, an Adults-Only Retreat, and a Family Water Park

Mar 1, 2026
Bávaro’s shoreline stretches wide and level, a long band of white sand edged by warm, steady surf. You step off the path and your feet sink into soft sand that holds the imprint of your stride for a few seconds before the breeze brushes it smooth. Palms line the resort edge in steady rows, their […] The post Lopesan Is Opening 3 New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts, With Swim-Up Rooms, an Adults-Only Retreat, and a Family Water Park appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Excellence Has Big Expansion Plans in Jamaica, With More Beach Bungalows — and Four New Resorts

Mar 1, 2026
The Spanish investors behind the adults-only Excellence Oyster Bay (where we’ve stayed a number of times) are preparing a sweeping expansion of their footprint in Jamaica, with plans to triple the resort’s room count over the next decade and add multiple new hotels along the island’s north coast corridor. The move marks one of the most significant […] The post Excellence Has Big Expansion Plans in Jamaica, With More Beach Bungalows — and Four New Resorts appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Hotel Tracker: Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort From $177 a Night

Mar 1, 2026
We’re tracking rates from $177 per night for stays April 5–11 at the Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort in Willemstad, based on what’s on Google Hotels. That’s a notable entry point for a full-service waterfront resort in the capital, particularly during the spring travel window. As always, final pricing will vary by room category and […] The post Hotel Tracker: Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort From $177 a Night appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

CTO Taps Māori Tourism Leader as Keynote for Belize Sustainability Summit

Mar 1, 2026
The Caribbean Tourism Organization has named a global indigenous tourism leader as the keynote speaker for its next major sustainability gathering in Belize. Dame Pania Tyson-Nathan, Chief Executive of New Zealand Māori Tourism, will deliver the keynote address at the 17th Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, known as STC 2026. The conference is scheduled […] The post CTO Taps Māori Tourism Leader as Keynote for Belize Sustainability Summit appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

You Can Now Fly Nonstop to Bermuda From LaGuardia, Newark, and Westchester With One Airline

Fév 28, 2026
BermudAir has officially expanded its New York-area footprint — in a big way. And that means you can now fly to Bermuda from three airports in the New York area: LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Westchester County Airport in White Plains. That means travelers across New York City and the wider tri-state area now […] The post You Can Now Fly Nonstop to Bermuda From LaGuardia, Newark, and Westchester With One Airline appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Photo of the Week: A Day at The Baths in the British Virgin Islands

Fév 28, 2026
The latest Caribbean Photo comes to us from Caribbean Journal reader Peter Howe, who sent in this great shot of the beach at The Baths in Virgin Gorda, the British Virgin Islands’ most stunning natural formation. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, […] The post Photo of the Week: A Day at The Baths in the British Virgin Islands appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Historic book on effects of slavery gets a new perspective

Fév 28, 2026
On Feb. 9, Dr. Rebecca Hall discussed the new edition of her father, Harry Haywood’s book “Negro Liberation” (2026), in a hybrid conversation hosted by publishing company Haymarket Books. She wrote the foreword for this version, and Charisse Burden-Stelly wrote the introduction. Hall is a graduate of Swarthmore College, Berkeley Law, and the University of … Read More

Immigrant rights groups rally for state protections

Fév 27, 2026
As the Trump administration heightens deportations to Caribbean and other countries, immigration advocates and legislators in New York on Wednesday, Feb. 25, called for the immediate passage of the New York for All Act to protect Caribbean and other immigrants. The New York for All Coalition – comprising, among others, immigration advocates, elected officials, public … Read More

Trinidad and Barbados spar over businessman’s abduction

Fév 27, 2026
Two regional neighbors this week sparred over allegations that authorities had back in 2022 facilitated the kidnapping of a Trinidadian citizen while visiting Barbados, with one calling the other a liar and the other contending that not a single official has so far moved to explain the scenario. The case concerns Trinidadian businessman and arms … Read More

Paul pedals to match sprint gold for T&T

Fév 27, 2026
Nicholas Paul of Trinidad and Tobago sealed the gold medal in the final of the men’s match sprint event, his second gold medal at the Pan American Track Cycling Championships in Santiago, Chile. It also took the T&T tally to five medals so far, with Paul claiming two gold medals (keirin and match sprint), Teniel … Read More

From 50 to 4,600: LI network empowers Black women

Fév 27, 2026
What began as a small digital community of roughly 50 women has grown into one of Long Island’s most dynamic networks for Black women. Black Women of Long Island (BWLI), founded by Haitian American entrepreneur Judith Jacques, now includes more than 4,600 members and hosts conferences, leadership forums, and award programs that draw thousands of … Read More

Ali, Persad Bissessar, for mini summit with Trump next week

Fév 26, 2026
Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and Trinidadian Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar have been singled out among regional leaders to meet with President Trump in Florida on March 7, according to an announcement. The invitation came while Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in St. Kitts for this week’s Caribbean Community summit. Rubio met with leaders … Read More

Singer Nesta Nelson creates history as Guyana’s first female dancehall monarch

Fév 26, 2026
For Guyanese-born artist Nesta Nelson, winning the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport-organized Mashramani Dancehall Monarch title in Georgetown is a moment she will cherish for the rest of her life. “It feels great because being a woman in a male-dominated competition,” she told Caribbean Life after winning the competition on Sunday night, Feb. 15. … Read More

FSUMC celebrates Black History Month on Heritage Sunday

Fév 26, 2026
With drumming, lofty singing, poetry reading, dramatization, and preaching, among other things, the 135-year-old Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC) in Brooklyn on Sunday, Feb. 22, celebrated in grand style Black History Month during its annual Heritage Sunday Worship Service. Jamaican-born Sis. Dianne Brown, chair of FSUMC Higher Education Committee, led the Sunday School children’s … Read More

Hope: We’re committed to performing on the biggest stage

Fév 26, 2026
West Indies Captain Shai Hope has given the assurance that his team is ready as they seek to lift the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for an unprecedented third time. The Windies ended the preliminary rounds with an unbeaten record after defeating Italy by 42 runs to finish top of Group C with a maximum … Read More

Celebrate, study, remember: Black History anytime

Fév 26, 2026
Black History books by various authors c.2026, Various publishers $30.00 – $35.00 Various page counts For weeks now, you’ve been remembering, studying various subjects, and celebrating Black History Month. But just a reminder: every day is a good day to learn about Black History. These great books can help… About a year or so ago, … Read More