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American Airlines Just Expanded Its French Caribbean Flights
From the rainforests to the rum, the haute cuisine to the beaches, the French Caribbean island of Martinique is among the most diverse, fascinating places to visit in the wider region. And now it’s easier than ever to fly to […]
How Caribbean Hotels Should Be Good Neighbors
Hotels have a unique opportunity and responsibility to be contributors in even a greater capacity in their local communities. To be a good neighbor, hotels should embrace opportunities to positively impact and engage with their local community. This can range […]
Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Colorful Retreat in Martinique
The French Caribbean island of Martinique has a rather eclectic collection of places to stay, with a focus on smaller, boutique-style getaways. But even on an island with every kind of hotel, La Suite Villa is, let’s say, a bit […]
Air France Is Making It Easier to Fly From Miami to Martinique
Air France is making it easier to fly between Miami and Martinique, Caribbean Journal has learned. The French carrier is adapting the schedule of its Pointe-a-Pitre to accommodate customers between Miami and Martinique. Beginning March 30, there will be two […]
20 Cheap Caribbean Hotels for an Affordable Vacation
Since the onset of the pandemic, driven by tremendous travel demand, hotels around the world have gotten far more expensive. Some, significantly more expensive. Even a Caribbean hotel whose rack rate might have started at $150 per night three years […]
Caribbean Hotels Where You Can Stay for Less Than $100 a Night
There are so many resorts clamoring for the travelers’ attention in the Caribbean that it’s easy to overlook smaller but more budget-friendly hotels where it’s still possible to book a room for under $100 a night. The tradeoff for paying […]
A Timeless Caribbean Hotel in Martinique
In Martinique, the time is set by tree frogs and ti’ punches. A morning is an unrisen sun without that rum cocktail peculiar to the French Antilles, the small but potent mix they call here “decollage” – a take off. […]
American Airlines Just Added More Nonstop Flights to Martinique
American Airlines has added more flights to Martinique for the rest of the summer season, Caribbean Journal has learned. The world’s largest airline is now flying four times per week between Miami and a place that’s very much the beating […]
The Best Hotels in Martinique, From Boutique Stays to Beach Resorts
Martinique is an island in the Caribbean, and one of the region’s most fascinating destinations. But it’s very much the French Caribbean. When it comes to choosing a hotel, that means a lot of unfamiliar names (no Marriotts or Hiltons […]
American Airlines Is Relaunching Flights to This Caribbean Destination
The world’s largest airline is relaunching another destination in the Caribbean: the French Caribbean island of Martinique, Caribbean Journal has learned. On Nov. 6, the carrier will resume its nonstop service between Miami International Airport and Fort-de-France’s Aime Cesaire International […]
5 Trending Food Destinations in the Caribbean
Sitting under a palapa at the water’s edge, dining on whole snapper glazed in unagi joined by a 2016 Astrid & Therese riesling, one begins to realize just how much the Caribbean culinary scene has changed in recent years. Because […]
Air France Taps Martinique Chef for New Menus
By the Caribbean Journal staff Air France is adding a taste of the French Caribbean to its menus. The French carrier has tapped Martinique-born star chef Marcel Ravin to add new “signature” dishes its business and economy menus. Ravin’s culinary […]
Another New Hotel Opens in the French Caribbean
By Alexander Britell Fresh off the debut of the transformed Hotel Diamant Les Bains in Martinique’s buzzy beach town of Diamant, the French Caribbean island has gotten another new hotel. This time it’s the new Hotel Pelican, a beachfront boutique […]
Martinique Is Getting a New Boutique Hotel
By the Caribbean Journal staff A legendary French Caribbean hotel is getting new life in one of Martinique’s hottest beach towns. The Diamant Les Bains, which first opened in 1945 as the first tourist hotel in Martinique, is slated to […]
The Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards — 2018
There’s something very special about a boutique hotel. It’s not just the size — it’s the connection between hotelier and guest, the intimacy of the design, the way it becomes more than just a hotel – it becomes a work of […]
At Martinique’s Hotel Bakoua, Savoring the French Caribbean
By Alexander Britell MARTINIQUE – The glass display case at Le Gommier holds a bottle of Rhum Saint James from 1931, a sugarcane memory from a time of biguine and planteurs. But the romance of the old French Caribbean never […]
VIDEO: The Manapany, St Barth’s Hottest New Hotel
By Alexander Britell On an island where luxury is standard, it isn’t always easy to stand out. But that’s what makes the newest hotel in St Barth just so exciting. This is the Manapany Hotel, a 43-room-and-suite luxury resort that […]
VIDEO: Le Carbet, a Must-Visit Beach Hotspot in Martinique
By Alexander Britell Martinique has no shortage of must-visit beach towns, from historic Saint Pierre to the up-and-coming destination of Le Diamant. But if there’s one beach town that exemplifies French Caribbean cool on this island, it’s Le Carbet, the […]
The Top 5 Casino Destinations in the Caribbean
If you want to find the perfect casino in the Caribbean, you shouldn’t have to roll the dice. While there are some great casinos scattered around the region, some islands have a far better offering than others. That’s why we’ve […]
Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion to Undergo Renovation
By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion resort is set to undergo a major renovation, the property announced this week. The project is designed to “significantly enhance the facilities of the hotel and provide a comfortable and luxurious […]
Santo Domingo’s Hotel Frances to Get New Life
The Hotel Frances in Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone is getting a major facelift. The historic property, which is currently closed, will be refurbished into a 20-room hotel thanks to an effort to rebuild the area by the Dominican Republic’s Ministry […]
Air France Taps Guadeloupe Chef for New In-Flight Menu
Air France has tapped one of the Caribbean’s top chefs for a new in-flight menu. The carrier has announced that Guadeloupe-born Chef Babette de Rozieres will be creating dishes on the menu in Air France’s business and premium economy cabins. […]
25 Caribbean Destinations to Visit in 2017
Our annual Where to Travel list isn’t about the Caribbean you know. It’s about the Caribbean you have yet to discover. This is all about the places you may have never thought about, destinations that will fascinate you and move you; […]
VIDEO: Martinique’s Sleek New Hotel
It’s hip, it’s modern and it’s something entirely new for downtown Fort-de-France. This is the Simon Hotel, a new boutique hotel set in one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating urban destinations. The 94-room property, located right on Fort-de-France Bay, is […]
Five Caribbean City Hotels to Visit Right Now
While we love the beach and the natural beauty of the Caribbean, there is a whole other world of the Caribbean to discover in the region’s urban areas. Yes, the Caribbean’s cities are vibrant, energetic, culturally rich places ripe for […]
A New Luxury Hotel in Martinique: French Coco
Martinique, one of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations, has another brand-new hotel. Following the debut of the new boutique Hotel Simon in Fort-de-France earlier this year, another new property has opened its doors in Martinique: French Coco. The property is located […]
Air France’s Newest First Class Amenity
Air France’s first class has long been an industry standard, and it’s just gotten better. The company has now introduced a new “sleep suit” offered to passengers in its La Premiere first-class cabin. The unisex cotton sleep suit comes in […]
Five Caribbean Hotels to Visit Right Now
By Alexander Britell There are so many different kinds of Caribbean hotels, depending on the time of year, the kind of trip, the budget and the needs of the traveler. But ultimately what we’re always looking for is a hotel […]
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