The Caribbean’s Sexiest Hotels

By: - November 12th, 2014

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Secret Bay, Dominica

One of the sleekest places in the region, the boutique Secret Bay is perched on a Dominican cliffside above the aptly-named Secret Beach. It’s all about privacy and finding oneness with the natural environment.

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Rum Journal: In Tortola, A Rum Punch With a View

Above: Stoutt’s Lookout in Tortola (All photos by CJ) WE DROVE right by the bar. “Wait a minute,” the driver told me, backing up the car. Yes, this was a place worth stopping. Above: the famous Stoutt We got out on the side of the hill and proceeded into this colourful bar, perched on a hillside […]

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Jamaica Begins Oil, Gas Exploration

Above: Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Winston Watson (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has embarked on an oil and gas exploration project, the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica announced this week. The project, which began Nov. 1, is being facilitated under a production sharing agreement between the PCJ and […]

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Puerto Rico Building New $3.5 Million Malecon in Salinas

Above: Salinas By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico will be investing $3.5 million in the construction of a new malecon, or seafront boulevard, in the area of Salinas. The Malecon, which will be located in the La Playa community, will include a total refurbishment, including a more attractive jetty, the addition of two small […]


Doubletree By Hilton San Juan Names New Executive Chef

Above: the Doubletree by Hilton San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff The Doubletree by Hilton Sasn Juan hotel has named Patrick Dawson the property’s new executive chef. Dawson comes to the Doubletree from the Mahogany Run Golf Course in St Thomas, although he has spent time in Puerto Rico, including as sous chef at […]

This is the Best Caribbean Island For Starting a Business

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Continuing our look at the 2015 Doing Business Report, we looked this week at how long it takes to start a business in the Caribbean. The report’s “starting a business” rankings look at the number of procedures, time and cost for small and medium-sized limited liability […]

Bahamas Breaks Ground on National Baseball Stadium

Above: the Doubletree by Hilton San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff The Doubletree by Hilton Sasn Juan hotel has named Patrick Dawson the property’s new executive chef. Dawson comes to the Doubletree from the Mahogany Run Golf Course in St Thomas, although he has spent time in Puerto Rico, including as sous chef at […]

St Kitts and St Eustatius Reach Agreement on Maritime Boundary

Above: St Kitts viewed from St Eustatius (Caribbean Journal Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The islands of St Kitts and St Eustatius have reached an agreement on their maritime boundary, according to a statement from the government of St Kitts and Nevis. The two sides recently met to negotiate their maritime boundary under the […]