Guy Britton

1 week ago | caribjournal.com | Guy Britton

All-inclusive has been changing. That’s not a secret. It’s the biggest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean, where travelers want more. But they don’t just want the unlimited food and beverage. They want the experience. They want something they’re going to remember, something they’re going to tell stories about. That’ what makes the offering at Dominica’s Fort Young hotel so compelling.

1 week ago | caribjournal.com | Guy Britton

Aruba may be best known for its big-name beachfront resorts (which include some wonderful new addiitons like the St. Regis and the new Iberostar), but it’s also home to a strong collection of small hotels that deliver a more personal way to experience the island. From waterfront hideaways to garden-filled retreats, these hotels offer an alternative to the high-rise scene, with the kind of service and local character you just only find in smaller places.

2 weeks ago | caribjournal.com | Guy Britton

Tourism leaders from across the Americas have pledged to leverage the region’s cultural and natural heritage as a driver of economic growth, as they wrapped up the Twenty-Sixth Inter-American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism in Washington, D.C. The high-level summit, held April 3–4 at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters, concluded with the adoption of the Declaration and Plan of Action of Ecuador — a blueprint that will guide the region’s tourism...

2 weeks ago | caribjournal.com | Guy Britton

She’s the world’s fastest woman, and now Julien Alfred is helping Saint Lucia bring in the world’s biggest cruise ships. Allred, who won the island’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in Paris last summer, is working with Saint Lucia tourism officials to promote cruise tourism to the island. The push comes as cruise giant Global Ports Holding, which manages many of the top cruise ports in the Caribbean, is working on major upgrades at the cruise port in Castries.

2 weeks ago | caribjournal.com | Guy Britton

When you think of the best Turks and Caicos resorts, you probably imagine iconic Grace Bay sands, swaying palms, and upscale beachfront retreats, or something in between. And you know what? You’re not wrong. But if you venture beyond the bigger-name luxury stays, these sun-soaked islands are filled with boutique hideaways and charming resorts that often fly under the radar — and that’s exactly why you’ll love them.