So you love Caribbean all-inclusives: the convenience, the comfort, the unlimited drinks. But maybe you’re looking for something a bit different — all of the amenities, but delivered in a significantly smaller package than the large all-inclusive you’re used to. Think boutique hotel meets Caribbean all-inclusive. At these hotels, you get all-inclusive convenience but a far more intimate atmosphere. Here are 10 to try right now all of which have less than 44 rooms.

The Caves, Jamaica

Perhaps the Caribbean’s most prestigious boutique all-inclusive, this 12-unit Island Outpost property oozes Jamaican cool, from its locally-sourced cuisine to jerk barbecues to its lovely Blackwell rum bar. Book The Caves.

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American Airlines is adding more flights to the Bahamas.

The carrier will soon be launching nonstop service from North Carolina’s Charlotte Douglas Airport to George Town.

The new flights will launch June 3, 2017, according to the Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board.

The flight will take about 2 hours and 15 minutes, operated on a Canadair RJ 700 aircraft.

The flights will operate weekly.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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Air carrier Watermakers Air has launched new flights to the Bahamian island of Cat Island.

The new route is operating from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to New Bight (Cat Island) four times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

It’s the newest service for Watermarkers, which already offers flights up to twice daily from Fort Lauderdale to Staniel Cay and Great Exuma; Chub Cay and Great Harbour Cay; San Andros, Fresh Creek and Congo Town and North Eleuthera and Rock Sound.

It’s a great way to visit properties like Fernandez Bay Village, Greenwood Beach Resort, Ocean Dream Beach Resort, Pigeon Cay Beach Club, Rollezz Villas, Shannas Cove Resort and Sammy T’s Beach Resort.

For more information, visit Watermakers Air.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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Whether you’re on the island for Carnival, for business or just looking for one of the Caribbean’s great foodie destinations, there’s something for everyone in Trinidad.

But with the island in many ways still under the radar for seasoned travelers, it’s no surprise that all of Trinidad’s best hotels are concentrated in the greater Port of Spain area, as this is one of the Caribbean’s great metropolitan areas. CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon brings you the the five best Trinidad hotels.

Hyatt Regency Trinidad Sleek and contemporary with an enviable waterfront location, this 428-room city slicker is our top pick for sophisticated “feterans.” Features we love: the rooftop ocean-view pool; free WI-FI; and the scrumptious lobby lounge sushi bar.

Kapok Hotel For almost half a century, this restaurant-turned-94-room boutique has been offering shelter to “bacchanalists” bone-tired after hours on “de road.” Guests praise the free buffet breakfast; spacious rooms; and convenient location, walking distance from Carnival’s hub, Queen’s Park Savannah.

Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre Whether for bacchanal or business, this hotel ticks all the boxes, with city views; balconied rooms; a pool; and a pair of restaurants and 24-hour room service for pre- and post-fete fueling.

Carlton Savannah You couldn’t ask for a better location than this historic hotel, which has welcomed Queen Elizabeth II in the past and now shelters revelers in its 157 cozy rooms. Two onsite restaurants, complimentary WI-FI and concierge services add up to a comfortable Carnival oasis.

Courtyard Port of Spain If you just want a safe, clean and comfortable place to stay, consider the 119-room city location of Marriott’s Courtyard brand, which offers all the essentials (a restaurant; pool; gym and free bottled water and WI-FI) at a value-for-money rate.

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