This is the Best Rum Bar in the Caribbean 

It’s small, intimate, as much as library as a bar. The shelves are filled with rare bottling of the Caribbean’s greatest rums. There’s a walk-in humidor around the corner. A small bar counter. Beautiful leather chairs. If you dreamed up a rum bar...

France Bolsters RSLPF’s Crime-Fighting Arsenal with Second K-9

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) strengthened its crime-fighting capabilities on Monday as the French government donated its second “extensively trained” canine to the force during a ceremony at police headquarters in Castries. This...

Air France launches direct Paris–Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) route for winter 2026

Starting January 13, 2026, Air France will operate three weekly direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), continuing through March 28, 2026. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,...

Panton, Gregg, Swann set for final Rally2 clash

68 Nine testing special stages in the north of the island on Sunday will settle the Barbados Motoring Federation’s (BMF) 2025 Rally2 Championship in what is expected to be an exciting double-header final with just 17 points separating the top...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Unveils The Largest All-Inclusive, Ultra Luxury Cruise Ship Suite

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise line, has once again raised the bar with the reveal of the Skyview Regent Suite — the largest all-inclusive, ultra luxury cruise ship suite in history. Stunning renderings and an...

France legalizes drone pesticide spraying for steep farmland and Caribbean plantations

A new French law allows drones to spray low-risk pesticides on hard-to-reach vineyards and banana crops, reviving aerial pesticide use banned across Europe since 2009. Stéphane Foucart reports for Le Monde. In short: France’s Parliament approved...

What you need to know about France's 2025 summer sales

Summer means sales season in France, with the government-regulated period of discounts. Here's what you need to know about the 2025 summer sales. In France there are only two official 'soldes' - sales - period per year, one in summer and one in...

Delta Airlines Is Bringing Back Flights to a Caribbean Island With World-Famous Chocolate, Stunning Beaches and Authentic Resorts 

The beaches (Grand Anse, anyone?) The luxury resorts. The rainforest. The chocolate. Delta Air Lines is making its return to Grenada this winter, with plans to relaunch nonstop service from Atlanta. The route will resume on December 20, 2025,...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – June 16 2025

June 16, 2025 Aruba welcomes cruise tourism community The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) officially opens its PAMAC Destination Summit today in Aruba. This high-level gathering brings together FCCA Platinum Members and cruise...

Air France Is Adding Flights from Paris to Punta Cana

You’re sitting on the sand in Bavaro Beach. A Barcelo in your hand. Palm trees straight out of a beer commercial. There’s a little merengue in the background. This is why people fall in love with Punta Cana: it’s the simple, wonderful formula for...

TTMA nets over US$3.5M in non-energy trade: More trade missions planned in NY, China, Chile

The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) said it has completed its fourth Trade Mission for this year to Guyana and Suriname, which yielded enormous returns in forex earnings of confirmed immediate orders in excess of USD$3.5...

Newcastle v Fulham Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday for St James’ Park match

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Fulham Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to follow up that excellent 3-0 Champions...

How — and where — to travel this summer if you're on a tight budget

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Beautiful sunset over the Kelowna featuring Okanagan Lake. Getty Images Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from...

Martinique to showcase unique cruise offerings at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360

The Martinique Tourism Authority is set to highlight the island’s rich cruise offerings at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360, showcasing its cultural depth and top-tier port infrastructure. MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – The Martinique Tourism...

Stacey Liburd is appointed CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Stacey A Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 June 2025. A highly regarded tourism professional with more than 15 years of experience in...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies

A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Mountain in Martinique

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Lukas Belliard, who sent in this lovely shot of Morne Larcher in Martinique, an island that remains far off the travel radar but is blessed with some of the most stunning vistas you’ll...

Martinique to Showcase Unique Cruise Offerings at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360 This Week

Source: Martinique Tourism Authority Bruno Brival, CEO, Martinique Tourism Authority Martinique to Showcase Cruise Potential at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360 This Month MIAMI BEACH, Florida (April 6, 2025) – The Martinique Tourism Authority...

Tourism offices promoted destination at Martinique Travel and Holiday Fair

The Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten delegation at the Martinique Travel and Holiday Fair. MARIGOT--The Saint-Martin Tourism Office, in collaboration with its Dutch-side counterpart, attended Martinique’s Travel and Holiday Fair held in Madiana...

Diplomacy over firepower: Saint Lucia and CARICOM weigh in on a divided region

As tensions deepen between the United States and Venezuela, Saint Lucia has joined other Caribbean voices urging dialogue and respect for the Caribbean as a “zone of peace”. Speaking before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly last week, Alva...