By the Caribbean Journal staff

Looking to experience one of the Caribbean’s most energetic carnival celebrations?

Think about Haiti, where the country’s national carnival is returning to the capital, Port-au-Prince, from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13.

This year’s celebration is being held under the theme “Ayiti sou wout chanjman,” or “Haiti on the road to change.”

And if you’re planning a visit, one Port-au-Prince hotel has you covered.

Haiti’s Plaza Hotel has a special “Kanaval 2018” package, including a three-night stay, a complimentary parking space, daily breakfast and buffet dinners, a keepsake T-shirt and access to the official Le Plaza catered stand.

The family-run Port-au-Prince hotel features a remarkable collection of local artwork, along with an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness room a business center and Wi-Fi.

Fore more info, visit Plaza Haiti.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Regional Caribbean air carrier Winair has launched new service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The new service between St Maarten and Haiti is begin operated by Sunrise Airways on Airbus A320 aircraft.

While Sunrise is operating the flight, all seats are sold and marketed by Winair, according to the company.

The flights will include 138 economy seats and 12 business class seats, with flights operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The flights depart Haiti at 8:15 AM and return from St Maarten at 12 PM.

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Is it the most beautiful beach in Antigua?

It’s certainly the happiest.

This is Jolly Beach, home to the eponymous hotel (now with new management) and in the heart of Antigua’s most beautiful stretch of shoreline.

There’s something striking about the hue of the water, a sort of turquoise-teal that defies categorization.

You need to visit to believe it.

And this is what it’s like to be there.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

It’s just you and the sand, the crash of the waves.

It’s the late morning in Barbados, and the sand is empty.

This is the beach moment, something that Barbados has turned into an art form.

And this is what it’s like.

— CJ

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There’s something about the rum punch in the sand, the beer on the beach, the gregarious proprietor, that seems to etch itself in the mind of every traveler to the Caribbean.

Plainly, the Caribbean beach bar epitomizes the Caribbean vacation fantasy. When you’re in a cold place, when you’re stuck at your desk, the beach bar is what you dream about.

So for our latest look into the world of Caribbean beach bars, we’ve brought you a mix of unknown, world-famous and recently-reopened beach bars, all themselves worth the trip to the Caribbean right now.

Here are 10 terrific beach bars to try on your next Caribbean getaway.

Tortuga Beach Bar, Aruba One of the Caribbean’s newest beach bars is also the region’s new beach bar destination, set on a far-off beach on Aruba’s rugged eastern coast.

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