All-Inclusive

Marriott Is Opening a New Royalton All-Inclusive in Barbados, With a Rooftop Deck, Swim-Out Suites, and Adults-Only Spaces

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The west coast of Barbados runs on clear water, steady trade winds, and long ribbons of white sand, where small hotels and beach bars line the shoreline. On June 1, a new resort will join that stretch in St. James: Royalton Vessence Barbados, an adults-oriented all-inclusive that brings a more layered, experience-driven approach to this […]

BCQS Expanding to Panama

Above: Panama By the Caribbean Journal staff Property and development consultants BCQS International is expanding its reach into Panama. The firm announced Tuesday that it would be joining forces with Edward McGrath & Associates in Panama. The companies are embarking on a corporate association to do business together “primarily in Panama and in Central America,” […]

Caribbean Art: Dominican Republic's Alfredo Scaroina Making NYC Debut

Above: Untitled 2014  Acrylic, Oil, Oil Stick, Gesso, Paper, Dirt, Spray Paint, Fabric, Charcoal on Canvas  66″ x 53″ By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic-born artist Alfredo Scaroina will be making his New York City debut this month. Scaroina is launching his “Reclamation” exhibition at the UNIX Gallery in New York from Oct. 16 […]

The Caribbean’s Best Luxury Boutique Hotels — 2014

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Luxury isn’t always synonymous with large. At these 15 high-end Caribbean boutique hotels – none bigger than 50 rooms – plush amenities come in petite packages. Graycliff, Bahamas With its period furniture and plantation-era styling, Nassau’s premiere boutique hotel recalls the languorous pace of a bygone time, when there […]


Caribbean Art: Dominican Republic's Alfredo Scaroina Making NYC Debut

Above: a rendering of Moon Palace Jamaica Grande By the Caribbean Journal staff Palace Resorts is planning a February 2015 opening for its new luxury all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. The Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, set at the former Sunset Jamaica Grande, will include more than 700 guestrooms and suites with oceanfront views. The property, located […]

St Lucia Festival to Celebrate Derek Walcott

Above: Derek Walcott By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s Folk Research Centre has partnered with the Alliance Francaise to present its annual Music, Storytelling and Poetry Fiesta, which this year will honour Nobel Laureate and St Lucia native Derek Walcott. The festival will “recognize Mr. Walcott’s contribution to Creole culture, and feature local and […]

Island Bites: St Martin's Le Soleil

Above: Le Soleil in Grand Case (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell GRAND CASE — Every once in a while, you have that “wow” moment at a restaurant — when you take a bite, close your eyes and forget, for a moment, precisely where you are. That happened to me on a recent visit to the […]

Trinidad and Tobago "Very Active" in Global Internet Debate

Above: Raul Echeberría  By Gerard Best CJ Contributor Trinidad and Tobago has come in for praise from the international community supporting the global Internet. Raul Echeberría, vice president of global engagement at the Internet Society, described T&T as “very active” in high-level international debates on issues related to the governance of the global Internet. “ISOC has […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Names New President and Chief Operating Officer

Above: a Norwegian Cruise Line ship By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line has named Drew Madsen the company’s new president and chief operating officer. Madsen was formerly the president and COO at Darden Restaurants, Inc, the world’s largest full-service restaurant company. “Having delivered exceptional results during his tenure at Darden, Drew has a […]

Caribbean Plate: Lobster Fritters From the British Virgin Islands

Above: Cow Wreck Lobster Fritters (Photo: Tracey Gonzales) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor On Nov. 29 and 30, as part of the month-long BVI Food Fete, the British Virgin Islands will host the annual Anegada Lobster Festival, where the best chefs on the pancake-flat (mmm … pancakes!) island display, cook and serve the world-renowned […]

New International Tourism Expo Coming to the Caribbean

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean will soon be home to its first-ever international tourism expo. Puerto Rico’s Tourism Company ha sannounced the Expo de Turismo Internacional, the first-ever conference of its kind in the region, will take place at the Puerto Rico Convention Center May 13-16. The tourism […]

Aruba's Newest Resort Opens Doors

Above: the new Riu Palace Antillas By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba’s newest resort opened its doors on Oct. 11. The new Riu Palace Antillas resort has debuted on Aruba’s Palm Beach. The adults-only, Aruba all-inclusive property has a total of 482 rooms for an 18+ audience. The property also has three restaurants, Krystal, Rimini […]

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