Air France Route Boost: Air France is adding a new nonstop link between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Panama City, launching Dec. 11, 2026 with two weekly flights (Mon/Fri outbound, Tue/Sat return) and onward connections via Copa through Panama. Cruise Access for the Leeward Islands: Corendon will offer a 14-day “Renaissance” cruise starting in Aruba on Dec. 3 and ending in Curaçao on Dec. 16, with stops including Guadeloupe and Martinique—so travelers can board in Aruba and still visit Guadeloupe. Festival Spotlight: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns Oct. 23–25 with Grammy-winning Ne-Yo headlining, alongside Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, and dancehall/reggae acts. Regional Flight Changes: Caribbean Airlines will discontinue its direct Trinidad/Tobago/Barbados return flights effective Sept. 2, while continuing connectivity via other services. Travel Planning Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic; travelers should monitor forecasts for possible impacts on Caribbean-bound trips. On-Island Travel Tech: Kyivstar’s Travel SIM eSIM for roaming is available in Guadeloupe (and Martinique/French Guiana), letting users buy mobile data packages for use abroad.