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Paul McCartney Honeymooned Here. Now, a Legendary Bahamas Hotel Is Being Reborn
Paul McCartney honeymooned there. Greta Garbo stayed there, as did Raymond Burr and Rita Gam. It was a bold-faced, jet-set hotspot in the 1960s and 1970s. But then Eleuthera’s Potlatch Club fell into disrepair. For the last seven years, Bruce […]
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 […]
The Cayman Island’s Newest Hotel Is Opening Soon on Seven Mile Beach
There’s something about Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. If you’ve been there, you know. The sand is just softer. The water is clearer. And warmer. It’s just a magical beach. It’s the crown jewel of Grand Cayman, and remains […]
Your Own Little Beach Bar in Aruba
A bucket of Brights, a few chairs and the perfect beach afternoon. At Aruba’s Surfside Beach Bar, the formula is simple and flawless. If you’ve been to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, you know the island does not lack […]
The 25 Best Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit in 2024
Let’s be frank. The best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. That means choosing our favorite beaches in the Caribbean each year is an almost impossible task — and one that, we admit, is completely […]
This Turks and Caicos Resort Just Opened a New “Ocean Pool”
Turks and Caicos’ Wymara Resort + Villas has debuted what the property is calling the Caribbean’s first-ever “in-ocean” pool. The natural swimming pool, which gets replenished with fresh seawater, is the brainchild of owner Bruce Maclaren. The 130-foot-long, 30-foot-wide, 3,900-square-foot […]
You Can’t Travel to Nassau, The Bahamas Without Visiting Graycliff
They say this is the oldest street in Nassau, so old it was here before there was a Nassau. It was here just up the hill from the harbour when this seafront city was called Charles Town, and then when […]
The Best Value Resort in Turks and Caicos
Mornings on the beach, afternoon shopping strolls in the Village, rum punches by twilight, dinners under palm trees. Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is one of the most vibrant, colorful destinations in the Caribbean; and while Turks and […]
The 11 Best Resorts in Grand Cayman
Blessed by Seven Mile Beach and a reputation for luxury accommodations and excellent diving and watersports, Grand Cayman is home to a collection of top resorts mixing unique local properties with upscale global brands. Here are our picks for the […]
This Aruba Resort Has a New Rooftop Pool
Aruba’s newest resort has added a brand-new rooftop infinity pool. The Radisson Blu Aruba has opened its newly-reconstructed rooftop infinity pool, with views of the Caribbean Sea. The new-look, adults-only pool has a total of almost 3,000 square feet of […]
10 Caribbean Beach Resorts for Your Next Vacation
It’s one of the best times to visit the Caribbean: the so-called “shoulder season,” when the storms are typically behind us but the winter tourism season hasn’t yet begun. That means you can find great value — and smaller crowds —in […]
The 10 Best Small Resorts in Turks and Caicos
“Bigger is better” doesn’t always apply to Caribbean resorts, and in Turks and Caicos some of the best places to vacation are relatively pint-sized. Turks and Caicos has a rather diverse hotel product, from the “main” island of Providenciales to […]
This is the Coolest Hotel in Tortola
There’s a lot that’s great about Cane Garden Bay in Tortola: a beautiful coastline, lively beach bars, a cool historic distillery, and even a bit of nightlife in a destination — the British Virgin Islands — that’s more known for […]
Six Perfect Small Resorts for a Barbados Holiday
Barbados has long been defined by its grand Sandy Lane resort; but for in-the-know travelers, the best way to experience the island is at its smaller hotels and resorts, places that ooze Barbados charm in a smaller, more intimate package. […]
Montego Bay, Jamaica’s Stylish and Serene S Hotel
Jamaica’s S Hotel brings South Beach swag to Montego Bay with a stylish rooftop bar, see-and-be-seen pool area fringed with cabanas and day beds, and a vibrant lounge scene with a DJ spinning tropical club tunes for a scene-y young […]
7 Great Reasons to Visit Turks and Caicos Right Now
The Turks and Caicos islands blend the sophistication of Providenciales with the quiet solitude of islands like Middle Caicos and South Caicos. Whether you’re searching for the ultimate socially-distanced vacation or a classic beach getaway, there are many great reasons […]
A Lovely Little Beach Hotel in St Croix
If a hotel owner wants to win my heart, definitely give me a room that comes with its own cat. Tommy the cat doesn’t actually belong to the Sand Castle on the Beach resort in St. Croix: he’s really a […]
A New Beach Club in Puerto Vallarta
Mexico’s Velas Resorts has opened its newest venture in the country: an adults-only beach club. The new Tau Beach Club, which is open to the public, is set within the Marina Vallarta development, with a lineup of services and amenities. […]
St Croix’s Coolest New Hotel Is Open
The first thing you see when you walk into the blue-and-green lobby is a bright orange portrait of a rooster. And it’s not a surprise. If you eat, sleep and drink in Frederiksted, you’ll see and hear the roosters, strutting […]
Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo to Reopen in July
One of the leading resorts in the Dominican Republic is reopening in July, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Casa de Campo resort in La Romana will be reopening for travelers on July 1, timed with the Dominican Republic’s official tourism […]
Caribbean Moment: Mullet Bay, St Maarten
We’re all dreaming of those perfect beach days, with the colors of waves and umbrellas and rum punches, of beach shacks and music and loud smiles. The latest Caribbean Moment takes you right to one of those days — to […]
Caribbean Moment: A Purple Sunset in St Croix
The sky is pink, then purple; the umbrellas and the palm trees darken against a twilight canvas. There’s nothing like sunset in the Caribbean, a ritual of renewal, a nod to a day enjoyed. Take yourself for a moment to […]
From St Maarten to Punta Cana, 10 Beaches to Dream About
We’re all thinking of the Caribbean right now, and in an uneasy time the region’s beauty and its people inspire us to be hopeful about tomorrow. In the meantime, imagining ourselves on stunning Caribbean beaches is a form of solace […]
There’s a New Luxury Beach Club in Jamaica
One of Jamaica’s iconic villa hotels has launched its new luxury beach club. The Tryall Club in greater Montego Bay has unveiled the Beach Club, a $9.2 million project led by renowned designers Tom Scheerer and Craig Reynolds. It’s home […]
In Tortola, a Must-Visit Caribbean Beach Town
By Bob Curley CJ Contributor Most people tend to visit Tortola in the BVI by boat, whether that’s on a yacht charter offered by The Moorings or another charter company or, increasingly, as day visitors from cruise ships. There are […]
What’s New at St Maarten’s Top Family Resort
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor After 18 months of renovations and rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Irma, St Maarten’s Sonesta Maho Beach Resort is debuting upgraded facilities, amenities and new entertainment programs. In short, St Maarten’s top family resort […]
Jamaica Has a Very Cool New Resort
By Alexander Britell There’s a new hotel in Montego Bay — and it’s rather unlike any of its neighbors. In the heart of the tourism capital’s “Hip Strip” the new S Hotel Jamaica has opened its doors, a trendy, design-forward retreat […]
A Great Little Cafe in Dominica
By Alexander Britell There’s light music, the clack of china cups and the sound of the water. This is a classic sidewalk cafe, umbrellas and tables and all, a tiny slice of France on the seafront in Roseau, Dominica. This […]
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