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St John Carnival “A Resounding Success”
St John Carnival was back again and better than ever this July. The event showcased the cultural heritage of St. John in the US Virgin Islands, captivating audiences with a kaleidoscope of performances and immersive cultural experiences. “St. John Carnival […]
Caribbean Moment: The Sound of Sunset in Martinique
It’s one of the most charming little towns in the Caribbean: Saint Pierre, the northern village in Martinique that was once the “Paris of the Caribbean” before it was largely destroyed in a volcanic eruption in 1902. Today, the town […]
Caribbean Moment: The Sound of Sunset in Martinique
It’s somewhere between the setting of the sun and twilight, when all you hear are the gentle laps of waves and the early chirps of tree frogs. Here at the Hotel Bakoua on the Bay of Fort de France, it […]
VIDEO: The Sound of the Beach in Bathsheba
We’ve long loved the beach town of Bathsheba, Barbados for its eclectic mix of break-seekers, rum-lovers and spectacular scenery. There’s just something mystical about the place, a destination that teems with inexplicable energy. And then there’s the sound of the […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: North Sound, Virgin Gorda
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Diane Schumacher, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset on the North Sound of Virgin Gorda. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]
How Sammi Starr Is Giving a New Soundtrack to Bahamian Travel
Bahamas-born Sammi Starr, Sony Music recording artist, has announced the launch of “#Bahamas, Your Best Picture Deserves My Best Song,” a grassroots social media campaign aiming to share with the world Sammi’s love his country and the sounds of its […]
At Jaanchie’s Restaurant, The Sound of Curaçao
Hearing (and tasting) Curaçao By the Caribbean Journal staff They gather here every Sunday. Here at Jaanchie’s, perhaps the most famous restaurant in Curaçao, a place that has been here for almost eight decades. Set in a ranch-style building in […]
At the Condado Vanderbilt, the Soundtrack of a Caribbean Hotel
Above: Carlos Escobar plays at the Condado Vanderbilt (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN – Carlos Escobar is playing “As Time Goes By.” It’s true. It’s been almost a century since this hotel first opened its doors […]
Caribbean Sound: Anguilla’s Amalia Watty
OUR NEW feature, Caribbean Sound, takes you across the world of Caribbean music, from established musicians to young, up-and-coming voices. We start off with a conversation with a new artist from Anguilla, Amalia Watty, one of the island’s hottest new […]
How the Four Seasons Nevis Is Reinventing the Wellness Getaway
It’s one of the biggest trends in travel since the pandemic: the rise of the luxury villa. More and more travelers are looking for that extra degree of space and seclusion, and that’s led to white-hot demand for luxury villas […]
The Sexiest Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit Right Now
One is a beach with a nightclub-style pool right next door. Another is filled with beach bars — and even has its own au natural corner. Then there’s a beach that’s practically a nonstop party. There are so many things that […]
Cayman Islands Real Estate Sales Top $250M in First Quarter
The Cayman Islands’ real estate market is off to a strong start so far in 2024, with sales volume topping $250 million, according to a new report from brokerage Provenance Properties. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two […]
Long-Shuttered British Virgin Islands Resort to Reopen, Rebrand
The former Biras Creek Resort, which has been closed since the summer of 2015, is planning to reopen as a residential resort destination, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort is being rebranded as “Biras Marina & Resort” with plans for […]
Why This Antigua All-Inclusive Is the Ultimate Toes-in-the-Sand Resort
You know the sounds: the gentle lap of the waves, the light shake of a palm tree; the rustle of a palapa. We all feel that connection to the beach. We’re all drawn by its siren sound, that maritime metronome that […]
“Massive” Grand Cayman Parcel Hits the Market for $25 Million
Another huge development opportunity has hit the market in Grand Cayman, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor […]
“Significant” Grand Cayman Beachfront Site Lists for $18 Million
A “significant” beachfront development site is for sale from The Lund Team on the southern coastline of the Cayman Islands. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean […]
Journeying to Francis Ford Coppola’s Rainforest Lodge in Belize
The barman at the Jaguar Bar is happy to tell you the recipe for Jaguar Juice. It’s simple, so he says: One Barrel rum; pineapple juice; and a local liqueur called Nanse that’s made from a Belizean fruit called craboo. […]
How Grenada Is Setting the Standard for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism
On the plate is a mix of saltfish, fresh onions, peppers, and tomato. It marries seamlessly with a fresh coconut-flour “bake” and a glass of carambola juice. This is the late-morning table at T’s Eco Garden, a vibrant organic farm […]
The Newest Adults-Only Resort in Curacao Comes With Its Own Village
If it takes a village to make a great vacation, you’ve come to the right place in Curacao’s Kura Botanica Hotel. A boutique property with 46 recently refreshed rooms, the “new” Kura Botanica was carved out of the former Hotel […]
At These 13 Resorts, You Can Take the Perfect Adventure-Filled Vacation in Belize
Belize, a Caribbean travel destination full of natural wonders that also happens to have some of the coolest adventure resorts on the planet, from top-flight jungle hotels to luxurious river lodges and just about everything in between, whether you’re seeking […]
Turks and Caicos’ South Bank Project Making Progress
Developer Windward continues to make progress on South Bank Resort and Marina, a new residential community on Long Bay in Providenciales. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news […]
When the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Was the Center of the Pop Music World
Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin’s dream was not just to build a recording studio in a Caribbean paradise, but to raise up the fortunes of an island he dearly loved in the process. On Montserrat, for a brief but […]
In San Ignacio, Belize, The Art of Adventure (And Pupusas)
The sizzle is calling you. In the early morning, corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and beans and meat sing a particularly strong siren song. It could be that perfect blend of dough and heat, or the aroma. It might just […]
At the Falling Leaves Lodge in Belize, a Portal to the Maya World
SAN IGNACIO — There has been some form of settlement on this site for more than 3,000 years, here on a leafy hill above the town of San Ignacio, Belize. In other words, this is no ordinary hill. This is Cahal Pech, […]
The Bahamas’ Newest National Park Is the Seahorse Capital of the World
It’s a mile-long pond in Hatchet Bay on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. But this body of water is filled with wonders. Sweetings Pond, a land-locked saltwater pond, is home to what is said to be the densest […]
The 10 Best Barbados Resorts for 2024, From Platinum Coast Luxe to All-Inclusive
Champagne brunches on the Platinum Coast, food truck hopping in Bridgetown, rum shop journeys across the island. Barbados has as rich and vibrant a tourism offering as you’ll find in the Caribbean, with a robust dining scene, a teeming calendar […]
Planning a Turks and Caicos Vacation? Delta Has a New Nonstop Flight.
If you’re just emerging from a blisteringly cold winter storm, Turks and Caicos’ Grace Bay Beach sounds pretty, pretty good. That’s precisely the point of Delta’s newest flight to Providenciales. The air carrier just kicked off its newest nonstop service […]
This Luxury Hotel Has the Caribbean’s Longest Funicular
It’s long been one of the Caribbean’s premier luxury resorts: Secret Bay, the sought-after boutique villa hotel in the north of Dominica. But now Secret Bay has another major new addition: the longest funicular in the Caribbean. The new funicular, […]
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