Sandy afternoon at Eagle Beach. Enjoy a round of golf at Teeth of the Dog. Long dinner at Le Pressoir in Grand Case.
JetBlue is betting Americans will still want more of the Caribbean this summer.
The airline is expanding its following flights: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Starting with three of the region’s most in-demand destinations: July 9Add frequency Aruba, st martin and saint dominique Demand for Caribbean travel continues to grow as we enter the busiest time of the season.
Extras include daily service to both locations. Aruba and st martinWith a second daily flight saint dominiqueIt further strengthens JetBlue’s position as one of the largest Caribbean-focused airlines in the United States.
And each destination is currently utilizing a very different version of Caribbean travel.
In Aruba, travelers are booking longer beach stays and repeating summer trips. St. Maarten remains popular for its mix of French restaurants, Dutch nightlife and non-stop island hopping. In Santo Domingo, more travelers are combining city stays with golf resorts and beach resorts further east along the Dominican Republic coastline.
These additions speak volumes about where Americans are still spending their money this summer: destinations with easy direct flights, solid hotel markets, and enough restaurants, beaches and nightlife to fill an entire week without much planning.
JetBlue flies every day to St. Maarten offers flights again
Starting July 9, JetBlue will operate the following flights: Fort Lauderdale and Princess Juliana International Airport to st martin From a four-week frequency to daily services.
The added flights continue the island’s strong tourism business, and hotel stock continues to expand across both the Netherlands and France in recent seasons.
St. Maarten remains one of the most perfect destinations in the Caribbean because of how much diversity fits into one relatively small island.
You can spend the morning on the sand. Orient Baystop by for lunch grand caseWatch the plane descend Maho Beach In the afternoon, enjoy dinner and cocktails across the island. simpsons bay Later that night.
The French side continues to retain much of the island’s culinary reputation, particularly around the Grand Case, a row of waterfront restaurants along the boulevards overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The Dutch side relies more on casinos, nightlife, beach bars, and large resort developments clustered around it. Maho, phillipsburg And Simpson Bay.
These contrasts continue to define the island experience.
Saint Maarten also serves as one of the Caribbean’s key regional gateways, with travelers regularly heading to their next destination. Anguilla, Sabah, st barth and saint eustatius After arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport
Additional JetBlue flights further strengthen these connections.
And the airport itself remains part of the attraction. Travelers still flock to Maho Beach every day to watch arriving aircraft descend low over the coastline, one of the Caribbean’s most famous travel scenes.
Where to stay in St. Maarten
On the French side of the island La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel It remains one of the defining luxury resorts of the Caribbean.
Real estate stretches along yardis one of the island’s prettiest beaches and boasts a quieter atmosphere than the white low-rise buildings, cliffside villas and bustling resort corridors near the airport. The resort is also close enough to reach. marigo, grand case You can easily visit Simpson Bay in just one evening.
Dining is one of the most compelling reasons to stay on this side of the island.
Le Pressoir in Grand Case continues to attract travelers as the best restaurant in the Caribbean, according to annual rankings.
JetBlue is also expanding its Aruba flights.
JetBlue also serves Fort Lauderdale and Queen Beatrix International Airport Aruba is adding four weekly services and introducing daily service starting July 9.
Aruba continues to be at the forefront of the Caribbean tourism market because travelers know exactly what they are getting.
Wide beach. dry weather. Reliable sunlight. A nice resort area for walking. Strong restaurant. casino. Easy airport processing.
And unlike most of the Caribbean during the summer season, Aruba continues to attract strong demand in July and August because it lies largely outside the Atlantic hurricane belt.
This reliability keeps travelers coming back again and again.
The island’s tourist core is still concentrated around the periphery. palm beachResorts, casinos, beach bars, and restaurants line the nearby coastline. north And Oranjestad. But Aruba’s charm extends beyond hotel hallways.
Travelers continue to head inland. Arikok National ParkOff-road trails near the island’s northeast coastline and quiet beaches such as baby beach and mangel stop.
The island’s dining scene has become a much bigger part of the experience over the past decade, especially around Palm Beach, where restaurants range from casual seafood eateries to upscale tasting menus and late-night lounges.
JetBlue has steadily expanded its Aruba service as demand continues to be strong during the winter and summer months.
And Aruba Airport continues to help fuel this demand.
The island remains one of the few Caribbean destinations to offer full service. US Pre-Customs ClearanceTravelers can clear customs before departure and arrive in the United States as domestic passengers.
These conveniences make Aruba especially attractive for short trips and long weekend getaways.
Where to stay in Aruba
near palm beach, Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba It’s become one of the standout smaller hotels on the island (rooms start at $699).
The property replaces high-rise resort traffic with gorgeous private casitas, tropical gardens, and several pools quietly spread throughout the grounds. Guests will also enjoy private beach space on nearby Palm Beach, giving the hotel a strong balance between beach access and privacy.
Especially during the summer months, the atmosphere feels noticeably calmer than the larger resorts of nearby Aruba. Not to mention, lush landscaping means you can always find shade.
And its location puts you close to some of Aruba’s busiest restaurants and nightlife corridors without having to venture directly into them.
Santo Domingo is receiving second daily JetBlue flight
JetBlue also serves Fort Lauderdale and Las Americas International Airport to saint dominiqueStarting July 9, the route will operate twice a day.
The additional flights reflect how demand for the Dominican capital continues to grow, particularly among travelers combining beach accommodation in Santo Domingo and further east along the Dominican Republic coastline.
Santo Domingo’s mix of historic charm and urban energy has quietly established itself as one of the Caribbean’s strongest urban resorts over the past few years.
continuous growth colonial areaAn expanding restaurant scene and a wave of new boutique hotels have helped reshape the way travelers use the city. You can now routinely spend several nights in Santo Domingo before continuing on to Santo Domingo. roman, Bayahibe or punta cana climate.
Within the Colonial Quarter, you can wander between rooftop cocktail bars, cafés, museums, cigar lounges and restored Spanish-era buildings along narrow stone streets that date back 500 years. Fields such as: sapling and why Continue exploring the city’s more modern side with fine restaurants, rooftop lounges and luxury towers reshaping the capital’s skyline.
This means you can now spend time within Santo Domingo and still travel towards the resort coastline of the Dominican Republic without rushing.
Accommodation near Santo Domingo
About an hour away from the capital, Casa de Campo Resort and Villas It remains one of the Caribbean’s premier luxury resorts (the Casa, as fans call it, is also hosting a major new luxury event next month).
huge real estate in roman It includes villas, a golf course, a restaurant, a marina and a recreated Mediterranean-style village. Altos de Chabon It overlooks the Chavón River.
Golf is one of the property’s featured attractions, particularly: dog teethIt remains one of the most popular coastal courses in the Caribbean.
The marina area continues to anchor much of the resort’s dining and entertainment facilities, and Altos de Chavón remains one of the Dominican Republic’s most unique attractions, an authentic Mediterranean village in the heart of the Caribbean.
The location is also particularly suitable for travelers connecting Santo Domingo with the eastern coastline, providing visitors with an easy route between the capital and one of the Caribbean’s best-known resort destinations.
JetBlue continues to expand throughout the Caribbean.
The broader story behind the expansion is how aggressively JetBlue continues to grow from South Florida across the Caribbean.
Fort Lauderdale is increasingly positioned as one of the airline’s most important Caribbean gateways, especially as the airline continues to respond to strong summer demand across the region.
and Aruba, St. The additions to Maarten and Santo Domingo all point to the same reality. Americans are still prioritizing travel to the Caribbean this summer, and airlines are continuing to add seats where demand is highest.
flight price
Right now, you can find round-trip travel from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba in July for around $717. According to information I found on Google Flights, a flight from Fort Lauderdale to St. Maarten is about $676, and a flight from FLL to Santo Domingo is $375.
