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The Caribbean’s Top Underwater Sculpture Park Is Expanding
The Moliniere Underwater Sculpture Park, the Jason deCaires Taylor-designed gem in the waters off the coast of Grenada, is expanding. The park has unveiled 31 new sculptures to be added to the park, a place that has become a symbol […]
A New Look at Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park
One of the Caribbean’s top diving and snorkeling destinations has gotten a makeover. The iconic Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park has recently completed a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The park, envisioned by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor includes 82 […]
A New Addition to Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park
“The Nutmeg Princess” joins the park By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park has a new addition. “The Nutmeg Princess,” a sculpture by artist Lene Kilde, is the latest sculpture in one of the world’s few underwater sculpture […]
The World’s Largest Underwater Sculpture Debuts in the Bahamas
Above: Ocean Atlas (All photos by Jason deCaires Taylor) By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the largest underwater sculpture in the world, and it’s now just below Nassau in the Bahamas. The 18-foot-tall, 60-ton female sculpture is located off Nassau’s […]
In Grenada, a Different Kind of Caribbean Dive Festival
Grenada’s undersea world remains one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets: from its world-renowned Underwater Sculpture Park to a host of world-class diving and snorkeling sites, the Eastern Caribbean destination is a haven for enthusiasts. Grenada is also one of the […]
The 10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the Caribbean
By any measure, it’s one of the most popular activities for travelers to the Caribbean: snorkeling. And it’s not hard to see why: it’s accessible, easy to do, and a tremendous way to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean. […]
6 Under-the-Radar Caribbean Diving Destinations
If you’re an avid diver in the Caribbean, chances are you’ve been to the region’s most famous diving hotspots — most notably the longtime Caribbean capital of diving, Bonaire. But there’s a multitude of spectacular diving destinations hidden away across […]
Grenada to Host Arc+ Sailing Rally
Grenada is set to play host to one of the world’s leading sailing rallies this year. The island has partnered with the World Cruising Club to host the ninth annual ARC+ rally, which will see sailors making a transatlantic crossing […]
A “New” Cancun Rises in the Mexican Caribbean
It’s not Isla Mujeres. Nor Playa del Carmen. The hottest destination on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast is Playa Mujeres — a.k.a. Costa Mujeres — a booming new resort area about a half-hour north of Cancun’s Hotel Zone and 45 minutes from […]
There’s a New Place to Dive in Grenada
Grenada’s Mount Cinnamon hotel is opening a brand-new diving center. The island’s famous Dive Grenada diving center is opening a location at the hotel, where it will provide all dive and snorkel operations from the property’s location on Grand Anse Beach. The five-star […]
The Best Islands for Snorkeling in the Caribbean
It’s one of if not the most popular activity for Caribbean travelers: snorkeling. Aside from lounging on the beach and drinking rum, grabbing a mask and fins and heading into the sea is one of the main draws for travelers […]
The 21 Best Dive Resorts in the Caribbean
We have long said that “you don’t need a dive resort to go diving in the Caribbean.” But it sure helps. A great dive resort is not the same for everyone; some want luxury; some want function; some want value. […]
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Flights to Grenada
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By Tara MacIntyre CJ Contributor NEW YORK — JetBlue continues to expand its wings in the Caribbean. The airline opened its newest route from New York’s JFK Airport to Grenada, the Caribbean’s original “Spice Island,” on […]
The Best Caribbean Snorkeling Islands
It’s the Caribbean’s most precious resource. It’s right there. It’s beckoning you. You’re on the beach, taking in the sun, and you’re fascinated by what’s going on in the vast blue world right in front of you. It’s why so […]
The Best Caribbean Diving Destinations
Yes, the Caribbean has the best diving in the world. And while you can find a great place to dive almost anywhere in the region, some places have those extra-special qualities, the right combination of water, access and wildlife — not […]
Six Fun Things to Do in Grenada
It’s time to discover Grenada if you haven’t already. One of the pearls of the Eastern Caribbean, this island of 110,000 people has it all: beaches, history and the charm of the unexplored. Here’s a list of six fun things […]
The Caribbean’s Top 10 Snorkeling Destinations for 2013
IT’S ONE OF THE Caribbean’s most popular pastimes – snorkeling. And, thankfully, there are more than enough terrific snorkeling destinations to go around. While these lists always lead to difficult choices, we present to you Caribbean Journal’s inaugural Snorkeling List […]
Grenada Pushes Dive Tourism Market
Above: the underwater sculpture park By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada is highlighting its dive sector in the country’s latest tourism push, something Tourism Minister George Vincent called the tri-island state’s “most mature” market. In 2012, Grenada was named the […]
Interview with Grenada Minister of Tourism Dr George Vincent
By Alexander Britell ST KITTS — As the Caribbean seeks to diversify its “sun, sand and sea” tourism product, Grenada, the “Spice Isle,” is taking a unique approach, looking at “community tourism,” in which the government aims both to foster […]
The 11 Best Wreck Diving Sites in the Caribbean
With its miles of coral reefs and warm crystalline waters, the Caribbean is the world’s most popular dive destination. The Caribbean’s ocean currents, rocky reefs and tropical storms have also created a trail of Caribbean ship wrecks you can dive […]
Journey to Cayman Brac
A different kind of island, a different kind of people By Alexander Britell CAYMAN BRAC — There is a large corner of the Cayman Brac Museum dedicated to ’32. That was the year that everything changed, when the great storm […]
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