By the Caribbean Journal staff

The highly-anticipated Viceroy Los Cabos has officially opened its doors.

The brand’s 15th property is set in the heart of San Jose del Cabo, the product of a collaboration with the Rodina Group, one of the leading investment firms in Mexico.

The property, designed by Mexican architect Miguel Angel Aragones, and formerly known as the “Mar Adentro,” has a total of 194 rooms that have undergone a series of renovations and improvements.

“This long-awaited opening of Viceroy Los Cabos marks an extremely important day for us,” said Bill Walshe, CEO of Viceroy Hotel Group. “We look forward to welcoming guests to this extraordinary resort as we strive to continue creating inspiring experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime.”

The striking property’s transformation also includes the addition of new restaurants and a state-of-the-art gym curated by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak.

In total, Viceroy Los Cabos features five dining concepts, from the spectacularly designed “Nido” to the homestyle Mexican eatery Casero.

The bar and beachfront pool have also been totally re-conceptualized, as has the property’s lobby.

“As proud owners of Viceroy Los Cabos, we are delighted to collaborate with the Viceroy Hotel Group and we believe that this unique and impressive resort will further elevate the reputation of Los Cabos,” said Andres and Felipe Chico, operating partners of Rodina Group.

The property becomes Viceroy’s second hotel in Mexico, following the Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Delta Air Lines is expanding its service to The Bahamas this fall.

The carrier has announced plans to add a second daily flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport beginning Oct. 1.

Baha Mar

The second daily flight is part of a wider Caribbean expansion for the carrier, which has been adding new routes across the region in the last year.

It’s another boost for what has become one of the fastest-growing destinations in the region, in large part thanks to the debut of the 2,300-room Baha Mar megaresort on Cable Beach.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Looking for a new culinary getaway in the Caribbean?

Roseau, Dominica’s Fort Young Hotel is welcoming a special guest executive chef, with Jamaica’s Kevin Broderick coming to the hotel to host two special epicurean experiences.

The first will be June 2, and the second June 30, with special menus aimed at showcasing his “culinary mastery,” according to the property.

Broderick will also be overseeing the Fort Young’s food and beverage offerings from May 29 to July 2.

During his time with the hotel, Broderick will prepare everything from lionfish ceviche to deconstructed grilled lamb chops.

“My inspiration for this menu was based on the island and the people,” said Broderick said. “The resilience of the people and the intrinsic love they have for each other has absolutely warmed my heart. What better way to encapsulate the true meaning of love and togetherness than by creating an intimate culinary escape focusing on the abundance of flavors the island has to offer.”

For more info, visit the Fort Young.

— CJ

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By Alexander Britell

Another major carrier is adding service to Antigua and Barbuda.

Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch a new route between New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport and Antigua.

The new service, which will operate weekly on Saturdays, will launch Dec. 22.

The announcement comes soon after American Airlines announced that it would be adding a second daily flight to Antigua from Miami, another boost for one of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations.

“We are working to provide the most extensive array of options and routes to our customers throughout Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Luciano Macagno, Managing Director – Latin America & Caribbean. “It is exciting to expand our offering with a new flight from our second-largest international hub at New York-JFK to Antigua. This new service demonstrates our commitment to the Caribbean market.”

Valley Church beach in Antigua.

Delta said the flights will operate on Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with 16 seats in first class, 36 seats in Delta Comfort+ and 108 seats in the main cabin.

“Delta continues to be the airline of choice for New Yorkers, whether they’re traveling for work or play,” said Chuck Imhof, Vice President — New York and Sales, East. “This new flight to Antigua is just the latest in an exciting series of recently added service to destinations in the U.S., the Caribbean, Europe and Africa.”

The flights will depart New York at 8:35 AM and arrive in Antigua at 1:49 PM.

The return flights will leave Antigua at 2:50 PM and arrive in New York at 6:31 PM.

— CJ

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By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

Vacation Express, which offers exclusive nonstop flights and vacation packages, will be offering flights from Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Newark, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Dallas to Grand Bahama this summer.

“Today is a very good day for Grand Bahama,” said Bahamas Minister of State James Kwasi Thompson. “

“A few months ago the government was in negotiation with Sunwing Airlines and we negotiated the return of the very important Vacation Express, which brings additional airlift to Grand Bahama,” he said.

“So today really marks the return of Vacation Express – we have seen a plane that came from Nashville that brought 150 passengers, and those 150 passengers will stay for four nights here in Grand Bahama,” he said.

Each flight will operate on a four-night rotation, departing various days of the week with early departures and late returns for an optimal vacation experience.

“We are very happy to see the return of Vacation Express,” said the minister. “It is very important to Grand Bahama. One of the things that the government has been working diligently on is providing additional airlift to Grand Bahama, so today we have seen the fruits of that work.”

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