Aviation for island travelers: Air France is keeping a rare Miami–Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) Airbus A320 link running up to five times weekly in peak season, part of an island-hopping network that also stops in Martinique and French Guiana before continuing to Brazil; the route now flies direct after Air France suspended its Haiti stopover amid security concerns and an FAA ban. Regional connectivity boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement effective June 1, letting passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage and a single point of purchase, linking LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean network (from Antigua) with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana plus onward connections to Paris Orly. Tourism travel disruption watch: In St Kitts and Nevis, Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson says Caribbean Airlines’ withdrawal from the route was made without consulting the government, while officials move to secure an alternative carrier partner. On-the-ground travel culture: A new Emerald Cruises “Culinary Collection” sailing (Dec 13–20, 2026) will feature celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove and includes stops such as Guadeloupe and Martinique.