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Pharrell Williams Is Opening a Caribbean Hotel
By Alexander Britell To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to unlock this […]
Serena Williams Honeymoons in the Out Islands of the Bahamas
By the Caribbean Journal staff Global tennis supertsar Serena Williams went on her honeymoon this week, and, like more and more celebrities, she chose the wider Caribbean region. Williams, the greatest women’s tennis player in history, spent her honeymoon with […]
Why Serena Williams Went to Jamaica
Tennis superstar Serena Williams recently completed a high-profile visit to Jamaica — but it wasn’t for sun, sand and sea. The world’s number one-ranked player headed with her team to Ocho Rios to help build a school in the area […]
VIDEO: Caribbean Cruise Industry Dances to Pharrell Williams’ “Happy”
Above: CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon stars in Onboard’s “Happy Video” By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — The Caribbean cruise industry got into the “Happy” spirit this week, with help from attendees at the Cruise Shipping Miami conference. Caribbean […]
Bernie Williams to Headline Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
Above: Bernie Williams By the Caribbean Journal staff New York Yankees legend and jazz guitarist Bernie Williams will headline the 2013 Dominican Republic Jazz Festival at the end of this month. Williams will be joined by stars such as Rufus […]
Jamaica’s Williams-Mills Won Olympic Bronze After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Above: Novlene Williams-Mills (centre) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican sprinter Novlene Williams-Mills won a bronze medal in London last summer despite dealing with breast cancer, she revealed in an interview with the Daily Mail. Williams-Mills learned of the diagnosis […]
St Kitts and Nevis Sprinter Tameka Williams Sent Home for Banned Substance
Above: the Olympic Stadium By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis sprinter Tameka Williams has been sent home by the country’s Olympic Committee for allegedly using a banned substance. The disclosure was made by Williams herself in a […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Above the Palms in Montego Bay, Jamaica
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Gregory Williams, who sent in this lovely shot of his view in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […]
The Nassau Cruise Port Just Made History Again
Nassau’s booming cruise port just made history again on Tuesday, when a record-breaking seven ships called on the recently-revamped downtown port. More than 20,000 passengers came to Bahamian shores on ships including Carnival Liberty, Vision of the Seas, Disney Wish, […]
Barbados Tourism Just Partnered With the PGA Tour
Barbados is home to one of the most impressive golf offerings in the Caribbean: seven world-class tracks, including the recently-transformed Apes Hill. Now, the island is looking to ramp-up its position in the golf world with a new partnership with […]
Barbados Tourism Seeking New CEO
Barbados Tourism is looking for a new CEO, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Board of Directors of Barbados Tourism Marketing and CEO Dr Jens Thraenhart have mutually agreed to part ways, the two sides announced. “We have reviewed the BTMI’s […]
Germany’s Condor Is Returning to Barbados
As Barbados continues to make a push to court travelers from Europe, the island has announced the return of Gerrman carrier Condor. The popular leisure carrier is making its comeback to Barbados for the upcoming winter season, according to Shelly […]
When George Washington Moved to Barbados
A quarter century before he was catching Hessians in Trenton, George Washington was catching sharks in the middle of the Atlantic. When his brother Lawrence fell into ill health, the thought was that the tropical climes of an island at […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Saona Island, Dominican Republic
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Gregory Williams, who sent in this lovely photo of Saona Island off the coast of the Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com […]
The Four Seasons Resort Nevis, a Caribbean Icon
You can spend all day watching Nevis Peak. The green, daunting, cloud-crowned volcano is the towering core of this island, its energy imbuing itself into just about every moment of your day. But Nevis Peak is watching you too. It’s […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2022
They’re the kinds of meals you savor. Not just when you’re finishing dessert, but months and years in advance. This is the experience diners are seeking when they come to any strong culinary destination, and, thankfully, the Caribbean is full […]
The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island Is Making “Massive” Upgrades
The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island resort is making major upgrades, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort is going “bigger and bolder in 2022,” with plans for multimillion-dollar renovations and a number of new partnerships at Nassau and Paradise Island’s signature […]
Rum Journal: Bacardi’s New Sherry Cask Finish Rum
For year’s there’s been a leader in the world of special cask-finished rum: Martinique’s Rhum HSE, which was ahead of the global curve in finishing its rums in a variety of different casks and remains the standard-bearer. In the world […]
How to Take a Rum Vacation at the Four Seasons Nevis
The Four Seasons Resort Nevis has always been rum-forward. While hotel rum bars are a bit more common today, when the Four Seasons debuted its then-101 Rums Bar in 2014, it was one of the first of its kind. And […]
Grand Bahama’s Lockdown Lifted
The island of Grand Bahama’s lockdown has been lifted, the island’s tourism board confirmed. The changes mean essential businesses like food stores, pharmacies and gas stations are now open every day, while restaurants are now able to provide outdoor dining, […]
24 Movies That Will Take You to the Caribbean Right Now
When Hollywood goes looking for a location that oozes tropical romance, it often turns to the Caribbean, which has been starring in both independent and big-budget films since the 1930s. Conversely, a handful of films produced in the Caribbean have […]
Jack Nicklaus’ New Residence Club Is Coming to The Bahamas
Legendary golfer and course designer Jack Nicklaus has launched a new residence club, and its first phase will include several locations in The Bahamas. Nicklaus, who designed Nassau’s Royal Blue golf club at the Baha Mar, will have two locations […]
From Dominica to Turks and Caicos, 5 Secret Luxury Hotels
They’re luxury hotels — off the radar. Some are closely-guarded secrets, others are just plain undiscovered. All of them offer a unique brand of Caribbean luxury that is the pinnacle of the hospitality experience, from more traditional retreats to the […]
What Virgin Voyages’ Ships Will Look Like
By Alexander Britell Virgin’s highly-anticipated cruise brand Virgin Voyages as released the first renderings of its ships. And the results, well, they’re pretty cool. The adults-only cruise brand has made it clear it plans to disrupt the cruise industry, and […]
Grenada Planning Airport Expansion
By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada is planning a major expansion of its Maurice Bishop International Airport. The project is being backed by a $66 million concessional loan from China, according to a government release. The project will include a […]
Turks and Caicos’ Cocovan Is the Caribbean’s Coolest New Restaurant
By Alexander Britell It’s the kind of place that would be at home in some hip enclave of Austin or Portland, Williamsburg or L.A. But at the same time, it’s totally at home in the Caribbean. That’s not easy to […]
A New Air Traffic Control Tower in Montego Bay
By the Caribbean Journal staff The new air traffic control tower at Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport will become fully operational next month, according to the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority. “Our team in Montego Bay is ready to move over. […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards – 2017
This year was not without its challenges in the Caribbean. But in the face of overwhelming adversity, the Caribbean showed its toughness and resilience. It’s something that’s eminently clear, as hard-hit islands quickly recover, with most already welcoming back travelers, […]
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