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Eclipse at Half Moon Is Open Again in Jamaica, and It’s the Island’s Most Authentic Escape — With Beachfront Suites, a Sparkling Infinity Pool, and Two Miles of Sand

 A beach in Montego Bay

After a quiet season of restoration, the contemporary heart of Montego Bay’s most storied resort has thrown its doors open again, and there’s no more soulful way to do Jamaica right now. There’s a particular kind of joy in hearing that a place you love has come home, and that’s exactly how I felt when […]

Caribbean Photo of the Day: A Different Kind of Blue in Antigua

Above: the view from the Cocos Hotel (Caribbean Journal Photo) Our latest Caribbean Photo heads to Valley Church in Antigua and the Cocos Hotel. The property is home to some seriously stunning views of the water, which turns a shade of blue one really doesn’t find anywhere else. And it just keeps going and going. […]

A New Judge at the Caribbean Court of Justice

Above: new Justice Maureen Rajnauth-Lee (left) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Port-of-Spain-based Caribbean Court of Justice has its newest member. Trinidad President Anthony Carmona officially swore in Justice Maureen Rajnauth-Lee last week. Rajnauth-Lee is a native of Trinidad and Tobago and a former Justice of Appeal of the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago. She […]

Adopting Caribbean Coral

Above: coral in Bonaire By the Caribbean Journal staff When it comes to the protection of the environment, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is at the forefront of the region. And that’s exemplified in the work of the Bonaire Coral Restoration Foundation, which has been working to regrow and plant new coral to supply for […]

A New Judge at the Caribbean Court of Justice

 Above: Cuba By the Caribbean Journal staff Delegations of the United States and Cuba met Tuesday at the State Department ahead of a future dialogue on human rights, according to a statement. The purpose of the talks was to “discuss the methodology, topics, and structure” of a dialogue on human rights. “The atmosphere of the […]

A New Kind of Caribbean Travel Conference

 Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell The Caribbean’s newest travel idea isn’t new. But the thinking behind it is a kind of revolution for the region’s travel industry. Pow Wow. Florida Huddle. FITUR. There are major international shows and conferences for travel agents. But until now, there hasn’t really been one for the […]

Martinique Eyes Continued Cruise Growth

 Above: Fort de France (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The French Caribbean island of Martinique is looking to continue its strong cruise tourism growth in recent years. Martinique will receive a record 22 ships making their first-ever calls this year between Oct. 26, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2016. The calls include ships from […]

A New Look at This Caribbean Casino

 Above: the casino at El San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s El San Juan Resort and Casino has debuted its newly-rebranded casino. The property underwent an “extensive renovation” that included new systems, products, player experience enhancements and a loyalty club. “Our mission is to provide guests the industry’s most up-to-date, powerful versions […]

Rum Journal: This is Your New Coconut Sangria Recipe

 By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor With this winter’s tundra-like temperatures (hopefully!) behind us, its time to celebrate spring. Puerto Rico’s El Conquistador Resort offers a novel way to toast to the season’s arrival with a refreshing coconut sangria, made, of course, with locally produced Don Q coconut rum. Cheers to plenty of sunny days […]

British Airways Launches Antigua-Turks and Caicos Route

 Above: tourism officials at the flight launch By the Caribbean Journal staff For the first time, there is now a direct flight connection between the Eastern Caribbean and the Turks and Caicos Islands. British Airways has officially launched service between Antigua and Providenciales, as part of ramped up service to the Turks and Caicos Islands. […]

The Best Business Hotels in Trinidad

 When US Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Caribbean, they both went to Trinidad. That’s because over the years the country has become the de facto business capital of the region, led by its booming energy sector. And it’s also led to the development to one of the Caribbean’s best […]

Brazil Has a New Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean

 Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Brazil has a new ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Ambassador Sergio Couri presented his credentials to OECS Director General Didacus Jules on Sunday. Couri said his country planned to explore new methods to strengthen cooperation with the region, including the establishment of […]