On the western edge of Grace Bay, beyond the familiar clusters of pastel buildings that have long defined Beaches Turks and Caicos, a new village now stretches toward the sea. Treasure Beach Village officially opened on March 1, expanding the footprint of the island’s leading family all-inclusive resort with 11 new suite categories, new dining concepts, a lagoon-style infinity-edge pool with a swim-up […]
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tafari Ayinde, who sent in this beautiful snapshot of a rainbow on Nevis Peak in Nevis. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! – CJ
Above: a rendering of the finished product By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts’ Ocean Terrace Inn is planning to reopen its doors on March 1, 2015 following an extensive renovation. The property received a $5 million loan from the St Kitts and Nevis Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation for its upgrade project. The hotel, which […]
Above a Royalton resort in Cuba By the Caribbean Journal staff In light of the recent rapprochement between the United States and Cuba, many wonder about the future of American tourism to Cuba, and what that will mean both for Cuba and for the rest of the region. So we thought it might be helpful […]
Above: a Copa plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Copa Airlines has launched new flights between Panama and Santa Clara, Cuba, the carrier announced. Santa Clara is the carrier’s second location in Cuba. “People who love nature, idyllic beaches and exotic locales will want to vacation in this fantastic destination, which offers a diverse tourism […]
Above: CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque says 2014 was a “milestone” year for the regional grouping. LaRocque pointed to the approval in July of the community’s first-ever Five Year Strategic Plan, which covers the years 2015-2019. “The Plan seeks to ensure that our […]
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor ANGUILLA is one Caribbean island we’re particularly passionate about so this rum cocktail, served at the bijoux Meads Bay boutique hotel Frangipani Beach Resort, couldn’t be more appropriate. Created by Kerry Warrington, the affable and award-winning barkeep at the resort’s restaurant, Straw Hat, it’s a classic rum punch combo […]
Above: Prime Minister-designate Evans Paul By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly has nominated politician Evans Paul as the country’s next Prime Minister. Paul has been tapped to succeed former Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe following the latter’s resignation earlier this month. Paul, the former mayor of Port-au-Prince, needs to be confirmed by the […]
Sure, we all come to the Caribbean primarily for the natural beauty. But Caribbean food is also one of the world’s greatest treasures — a blend of histories, cultures, tastes and identities as varied as you will find anywhere on earth. And we highlight the richness of the region’s food with the first of what […]
Above: Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff InselAir has officially launched a series of new flights out of its Curacao hub. The carrier launched new service from Curacao to Georgetown, Guyana last week, following the addition of new flights from Curacao to Port of Spain, Trinidad. Trinidad is the country’s 20th destination. “We […]
Above: Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean Cruises is planning a major plan to reduce emissions on its cruise ships. The company announced this week that it would be retrofitting 19 of its ships with “advanced emissions purifications systems.” The systems, also known as “scrubbers,” will remove more […]
Above: Rent is the first show of its kind in Cuba in 50 years By the Caribbean Journal staff For the first time in more than a half-century, a Broadway musical premiered in Cuba on Wednesday night. Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment launched a new production of the musical “Rent” at Havna’s Bertolt Brecht Theatre. The Spanish-language […]
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