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Snorkeling in the Caribbean

These Caribbean Resorts Are Perfect for Snorkeling Lovers, From Antigua to Bonaire to The Bahamas

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It’s one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean — snorkeling. There’s nothing quite like slipping on a mask and fins and diving into another world just offshore. Coral gardens, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles drifting by — snorkeling calls to the adventurer in all of us. Yes, you can snorkel at just about […]

Portmore, Jamaica’s Big New Project

Above: Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a big new project coming to Portmore, Jamaica. Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller announced this week that the former Forum Hotel had been purchased by a Jamaican private sector group called Portmore Marina Development for $3.05 million USD. The group plans […]

A Secret Restaurant in Antigua

Above: Le Bistro (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell ANTIGUA — Searching for a great meal takes steps. A right turn here, then another, then up a hill and down a quiet street. The signs point you, egging you on, convincing you that there is something special at the end of this journey. Because this isn’t […]

Cuba’s Raul Castro, Russia Foreign Minister Meet in Havana

Above: the two officials in Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov began a working visit to Cuba on Tuesday. Lavrov met with Cuban President Raul Castro in what Cuba’s government described as a “fraternal dialogue.” The two sides discussed “the excellent state of bilateral relations and ratified their willingness to […]

A Secret Restaurant in Antigua

 Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Is downtown Kingston in the midst of a revival? That’s the idea from Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller. Simpson Miller made the proclamation at a recent budget debate, along with the announcement that Kingston’s Oceana Hotel will soon be receiving around $8.7 million USD in […]

Rum Journal: In Antigua, Having a Drink With Horatio Nelson

 Above: the Admiral’s Inn in Antigua (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ANTIGUA — Nelson drank here, they say. Almost certainly. And maybe he still does. And when you sit here, in what was once a store for pitch tar and turpentine, you feel his spirit. This is the Admiral’s Inn in Nelson’s Dockyard […]

Op-Ed: Water and Caribbean Development

 By Wayne Campbell Op-Ed Contributor “Providing sustainable access to improved drinking water sources is one of the most important things we can do to reduce disease” — World Health Organization Director General-Dr Margaret Chan The international community recently commemorated World Water Day exploring the theme Water and Sustainable Development. World Water Day is set aside […]

Elite Island Resorts Names New Executive Chef

 Above: Chef Eric Scuiller (all photos by CJ) ANTIGUA — One of the Caribbean’s top resort companies has a new executive chef. Elite Islands Resorts, which has a portfolio of seven resorts in the Caribbean, has named culinary veteran Chef Eric Scuiller its new executive chef. Scuiller has begun by working at the St James’s […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Cruise Ports

 By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A Caribbean cruise is never a bad idea but not all ports are created equal. These 10 ports of call, which offer a winning combination of passenger facilities and proximity to the island attractions we really want to see, are must-sees on our dream Caribbean itinerary. These are our […]

Tobago’s Magdalena Grand Resort Names New Marketing Director

 Above: the Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Tobago’s Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort has named Sandy Bell Rojas its new director of sales and marketing. Bell will oversee efforts in all international markets for the 178-room hotel, according to the property. “Sandy Bell Rojas is a welcome addition […]

Memories Adds New Cuba Resort

 Above: Memories Jibacoa By the Caribbean Journal staff Blue Diamond is continuing its rapid expansion push in Cuba. The company’s Memories brand has taken over management at the former Breezes Jibacoa resort, according to the company. “Designed with families with older children and couples in mind, this 16 years plus resort is located between the […]

Sunwing Launching New Cuba Flights

 Above: the Memories Varadero Beach Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Sunwing Vacations has announced plans to launch summer service from Ottawa for the first time, the company announced. The flights, which launch May 11, will operate weekly between Ottawa and the Cuban destination of Varadero. “Ottawa is an important gateway for us. Over the […]