Five Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In the Caribbean

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - February 13th, 2015

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Beyond all those white-sand beaches, rummy cocktails and duty-free shopping is a side of the Caribbean you probably didn’t know exists. Browse these unexpected island activities then tear yourself away from the sand for an experience you’ll never forget.

Make your own perfume on St. Martin

The French tradition of perfumery is alive on well at Tijon in Grand Case, where you’ll join one- to three-hour classes and learn how to combine essential oils into a signature fragrance that you can take with you and re-order once you get home.

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Rum Journal: In Miami, a New Kind of Rum Expo

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, one of the leading rum conferences in the world, is looking to expand its role in the industry. For the first time, the 2015 edition of the festival will include the International Trade Exposition for Rum, a trade-only exhibition that will bring together rum producers […]

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A New Caribbean Superyacht Marina

Above: the new marina in St Kitts By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new superyacht marina in the Caribbean. St Kitts-based development Christophe Harbour debuted its new Marina at Christophe Harbour this week. The first phase of the marina includes 24 berths between 150 and 220 feet aimed at 85 to 300-foot transient vessels. […]

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Sandals’ New Jerk Pit

Above: the new Jerk Pit in Ocho Rios By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals has been adding a host of new dining options to its all-inclusive resorts of late, from a new steakhouse (Butch’s Chophouse) to a new Indian eatery. But one of the brand’s newest projects celebrates its Jamaican identity: a jerk shack. The […]

Supporting Cuba’s Entrepeneurs

Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States’ approach to Cuba in large part about “empowering the Cuban people and Cuban civil society,” the State Department said Friday in a statement. The State Department said in a media note that the country’s recent rapprochement with its Caribbean neighbour, including regulatory changes issued by […]

Nassau’s Crystal Palace Casino Closes Ahead of Baha Mar Debut

Above: the Crystal Palace Casino in Nassau By the Caribbean Journal staff Nassau’s Crystal Palace Casino closed on Thursday, ahead of the debut of the Baha Mar resort. The casino, which was the largest casino in New Providence, first opened as the Cable Beach Casino in 1983, rebranding as the Crystal Palace in 1988 when […]

Turks and Caicos is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Tourism Destination

Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States’ approach to Cuba in large part about “empowering the Cuban people and Cuban civil society,” the State Department said Friday in a statement. The State Department said in a media note that the country’s recent rapprochement with its Caribbean neighbour, including regulatory changes issued by […]

How Many Tourists Visited Curacao in 2014

Above: Curacao (CJ Photo) The Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao received 450,953 tourists in 2014, according to new data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. That was a 2.5 percent increase over the previous year, buoyed by a summer season that saw a 5.8 percent improvement over the summer of 2013. The island’s growth was driven […]