A rare winter surge of Sargassum seaweed has hit top Mexican Caribbean beaches like Playa del Carmen and Tulum, disrupting the usual clear water season and raising concerns about year-round seaweed blooms due to changing ocean conditions. Travelers are advised to adapt by using pools, checking live beach cams, and exploring inland attractions like cenotes to enjoy their trips despite the seaweed invasion.
The article highlights 25 of the best boutique hotels across the Caribbean, showcasing a mix of classic and new properties that embody the charm, design, and personal service characteristic of boutique accommodations, along with activities and experiences unique to each island.
Air travel in the Caribbean is gradually recovering after FAA restrictions caused by a U.S. military operation in Venezuela, but significant delays, cancellations, and logistical challenges remain, affecting travelers, airlines, and cruise operations in the region.
The U.S. military's recent operation in Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, causing widespread flight cancellations and travel disruptions in the Caribbean region, with many airlines advising travelers to make alternative arrangements.
Travel disruptions in the Caribbean caused by flight cancellations linked to a recent Venezuela operation have stranded several families from Philadelphia, affecting their travel plans and personal commitments, despite lifted restrictions, with airlines adding extra flights to assist stranded travelers.
American tourists in the Caribbean remain stranded due to the temporary closure of Eastern Caribbean airspace following the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays, with airlines working to add flights and accommodate stranded travelers.
The U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro led to the closure of Caribbean airspace, causing widespread flight cancellations and stranded tourists, though flights are gradually resuming as airlines add capacity and restore normal operations.
Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards due to Caribbean airspace closures following the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, forcing him to send a recorded acceptance speech instead of attending in person.
U.S. airlines resumed Caribbean flights after lifting temporary airspace restrictions imposed due to strikes on Venezuela, allowing normal operations to restart following disruptions during the New Year holiday period.
The U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has led to widespread disruptions in Caribbean air travel, with hundreds of flights canceled and ongoing restrictions affecting major airlines and airports in the region.
The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country has caused widespread flight cancellations and airspace restrictions across the Caribbean, affecting flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Aruba, and other nearby destinations, with disruptions expected to continue for days.
U.S. airspace over parts of the Caribbean near Venezuela has been effectively closed following President Trump's strikes in Venezuela, leading to numerous flight cancellations and schedule adjustments by major airlines, with the situation still evolving as authorities monitor the airspace restrictions.
Crypto CEO Jeffrey Berns is listing his Turks and Caicos oceanfront estate for $35 million and is willing to accept cryptocurrency as payment, highlighting the growing intersection of digital assets and luxury real estate.
After Hurricane Melissa in 2025, Caribbean tourism authorities and industry leaders focused on recovery, sustainability, and resilience through collaborations, master planning, environmental tech investments, and community support, demonstrating the region's strong commitment to rebuilding and adapting for future challenges.
The US is adding Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica to its list of travel restrictions starting January 1, 2026, due to concerns over their citizenship-by-investment programs, which may hinder US visa vetting processes. The partial ban affects certain visa types for citizens of these countries but does not impact US citizens or all foreign travelers.
