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Can the Caribbean Attract Tourists From the BRICS?
Above: Union Island, St Vincent and the Grenadines (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — The United States, the United Kingdom and Canada remain the primary source markets for Caribbean tourism — but with the global tourism market getting more […]
The US Virgin Islands’ Biggest Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever
The Frenchman’s Reef resort has been a landmark standing watch over St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor for more than 50 years, and its recent rebirth as the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef may be its spiffiest incarnation […]
St Martin’s La Samanna to Reopen After Renovation
St Martin’s La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel is reopening this month after a renovation project. The luxury resort, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, has reimagined eight of its Pool Villas under the leadership of Rottet Studio. The […]
Club Med Is Revamping Its All-Inclusive Resort in Martinique
The Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek all-inclusive resort in Martinique is getting a revamp. The property is undertaking a complete refresh of 139 existing rooms with new modern furniture, lighting and fabrics, along with a complete refurbishment of bathrooms. That’s along […]
Related’s New Caribbean Condo Project
Top U.S real estate developer Related Group has revealed its next condominium project in the Caribbean. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and […]
The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Hotel Is Opening in Puerto Rico
They’re the two coolest hotels in all of Puerto Rico — chic, high-design hotels that share the same name: O:live. The first, the O:live Boutique Hotel, first opened its doors in 2012, followed by the O:LV Fifty Five, which began […]
There’s a New Look at Marriott’s Golf Resort in Panama
The leading golf resort in Panama has unveiled a new look. The Buenaventura Golf and Beach Resort, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, has completed an upgrade to its 114 guest rooms and suites. The new look has “maintained the hotel’s […]
St Martin’s Top Luxury Resort Is Open Again
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Belmond La Samanna, the leading luxury resort in St Martin, is back on the scene. Following a restyle, the resort reopened its doors this week, just as Belmond was acquired by global luxury giant LVMH. The […]
Barbados’ Cobblers Cove Gets An Upgrade
By the Caribbean Journal staff Long one of the most effortlessly charming places to stay in Barbados, the island’s Cobblers Cove hotel has gotten a major upgrade. The property recently completed a three-year renovation and refurbishment that included upgrading all […]
What the New Alaia Belize Will Look Like
By the Caribbean Journal staff The newest addition to Belize’s fast-growing hotel pipeline is on track for 2020, and now we’ve gotten the exclusive first look at the new Alaia Belize. The property, which will be part of Marriott’s Autograph […]
What’s New at Aruba’s Divi & Tamarijn
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Divi & Tamarijn Aruba signature restaurant, Red Parrot, is starting off the new year with a new look. Offering dining options indoors and beachside on its outdoor terrace, Red Parrot was remodeled to offer guests […]
Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Reopening After Major Transformation
By Alexander Britell The legendary Curtain Bluff luxury all-inclusive in Antigua is reopening Oct. 28 after a $13 million renovation project. The beach resort had been closed for six months to complete the final phase of what it called an […]
New Suites Debut at Grenada’s Mount Cinnamon
One of Grenada’s most charming resorts just got even better. Grenada’s Mount Cinnamon Resort and Beach Club has debuted a collection of eight new “Cinnamon Suites” at its Grand Anse Beach property. The suites’ interiors were designed by Nicole Surgent, […]
8 Caribbean Fashion Designers You Should Know About
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Caribbean is famous for its sun, sea and sand but let’s also add another “s:” style. That’s because despite the challenges of heat, humidity and, often, limited resources, season after season designers across […]
Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Completes $5M Renovation
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has unveiled the renovations of its oceanfront Tara wing, overlooking Aruba’s famed Eagle Beach. On July 1, the adults-only enclave welcomed couples to the wing’s new lobby, lounge and each of its 44 beachfront suites […]
Acapulco’s Cruise Boom
Acapulco is expecting a record number of arrivals by passenger cruise ships this year. So far, 28 cruise ships with a total of 31,000 passengers have called at the port, compared to 18 during 2016– a 64 percent increase for […]
How to Stay on the Beach in Cap Cana
Eden Roc at Cap Cana has completed the addition of 26 two-bedroom beachfront suites, rounding out an expansion that has already revealed a renovated Beach Club with infinity pool; ocean view fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art machines, aero yoga and […]
The New Oceanco Amara Superyacht Is a Floating Resort
The world’s newest superyacht concept is something rather special. Oceanco has released the designs for its new “Amara” 394-foot private yacht, and it’s basically a floating resort. The design was released at the Dubai International Boat Show. “In designing the exterior […]
Transforming the Caribbean’s Financial Ecosystems
Why this island celebrated fintech By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor It is a truism that the global financial ecosystems are experiencing an unprecedented period of technological transformation and disruptive innovation of digitizing money, monetizing data, and virtualizing experiences. Digital currencies, […]
Lands’ End, Delta Partnering on Zac Posen Uniforms
Delta is upping its uniform game in a big way. The carrier has announced a partnership with lifestyle brand Lands’ End to produce its new Zac Posen-designed uniforms. The uniforms, which will be used by around 60,000 Delta employees worldwide, […]
There’s a New Luxury Hotel Coming to the Grenadines
A major new hotel in the Grenadines is set to open its doors to its first guests this October. The launch of The Pink Sands Club will represent phase one of the “re-imagining of Canouan Island,” a three-year project totalling […]
The Art of Caribbean Design
By Stephanie Tyler CJ Contributor When people envision the Caribbean, they think of nature at its best—sparkling waters, white sand beaches, lush tropical forests, and sunny weather for days. Whether venturing off to a resort suite or luxurious vacation home, […]
How This Artist Finds Inspiration in St Croix
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor ST CROIX — Considering her surname, you’d expect Crucian textile artist’s Debbie Sun’s work to be bright and colorful and her disposition to be unfailingly positive. And you’d be right. Just one look at […]
How You Can Stay in a Beach Hut in Jamaica
It’s “one step removed from sleeping under the stars.” That’s what Jamaican hotel Goldeneye says of its new “beach huts,” wooden beach bungalows right on the sand. The huts are the brainchild of Goldeneye founder Chris Blackwell, who had previously […]
Four Fun Things to Do in St Kitts
New and old ways to see the island By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Wanna know what to do in St. Kitts? Who better to ask than the CEO of the island’s tourism authority, Racquel Brown? Brown, a Jamaican, has […]
Norwegian Cruise Line’s New Bahamas Itineraries
New itineraries for 2017 By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its Summer 2017 deployments, featuring two Bahamas itineraries. The recently-refurbished Norwegian Gem will sail seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from New York from April 29 to […]
Exploring Hyatt’s Resorts in Jamaica
By Guy Britton MONTEGO BAY — We had questions. Was it Zilara and Ziva or Ziva and Zilara? And which one was which? Apparently others have the same questions, so on a recent trip to Jamaica we made a reservation […]
The Must-Visit Shop in the Abacos
A haven for shoppers By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor MAN-O-WAR CAY — I never met a bag I didn’t like. Beach totes, hobos, box clutches, backpacks … I’ve got somewhere around 40, in leather, fabric, even straw, and in […]
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