News A New $200 Million Caribbean Offshore Oil Exploration Project
Above: the Deepwater Champion By the Caribbean Journal staff US energy giant ExxonMobil is launching its nearly $200 million oil exploration project in the waters off the coast of Guyana. The company’s ship, Deepwater Champion, is at the Starbroek Block […]
A New Look at St Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Resort
Above: the Windjammer Landing resort in St Lucia By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor St Lucia-bound this spring or summer? If you haven’t booked a hotel yet, consider Windjammer Landing, the Castries all-inclusive villa resort currently being spiffed up to […]
Rum Journal: A Rum Cocktail Inspired By Victoria's Secret
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Viewers who tuned into the Victoria’s Secret Swim special on TV last month may have recognized Puerto Rico’s El Conquistador Resort, where the “angels” shot their annual swimsuit catalogue on Palomino Island, the resort’s private […]
News British Airways Increasing Service to Turks and Caicos Islands
Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff British Airways is expanding its service to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The United Kingdom-based carrier will be adding a second weekly flight from London Gatwick to Providenciales beginning […]
In Jamaica, A Good Reason To Go A/C Free?
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor There are two types of Caribbean travelers in this world: People (like me) who walk into their hotel room and immediately set the air-conditioning to tundra-like temps. And those who love nothing better than […]
A Must-Visit Food Truck in St Martin
Above: the BM Snack food truck in St Martin (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ST MARTIN — It’s the doughy, crunchy, spicy wonder: the bokit, the famous street sandwich of the islands of Guadeloupe. But thanks to a […]
News Six Caribbean Islands Where You Can Spring Break Like a Celebrity
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Spring break isn’t just for hard-partying college kids; hardworking adults deserve a first-quarter getaway, too. We’ve combed the Caribbean and rustled up six sophisticated Caribbean resorts where you can relax like the rich and […]
This Caribbean Island Is Declaring Its Chikungunya Epidemic “Over”
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff One Caribbean island is showing success in the regional fight against chikungunya. Dominica’s Ministry of Health and Environment has declared the Chikungunya epidemic “officially over” as of Jan. 23. Chief Medical […]
New Hotel Brand Coming to Jamaica
Above: the Hilton Rose Hall in Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff The recently-sold Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa will be getting a new brand. The 489-room property, which was purchased by Sagicor in partnership with Aimbridge Hospitality, will […]