The Best Caribbean Islands to Live On

By: - April 8th, 2015
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St John

This tiny corner of the US Virgin Islands is the territory’s best-kept secret — it has the feel of a bohemian artists’ colony. It’s laid back, it’s not built up, 60 percent of the island is a national park, and it’s a short ferry ride from easy-to-fly-to St Thomas.


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In St Martin, a Different Kind of All-Inclusive Resort

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There’s champagne on the breakfast buffet. My appetizer at dinner was a scrumptious morsel of foie gras. My room is a tasteful study in sun-washed colors and classic West Indian furnishings. As I chill on a chaise by the pool no one’s on the mic screaming “Voollleeyballll!” to get […]

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A Game-Changing Restaurant in Bermuda?

Above: Chef Marcus Samuelsson By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda’s Hamilton Princess and Beach Club resort is set to debut a major new restaurant on the island. On March 27, the property will unveil Marcus’, the new signature restaurant by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. “Marcus’ will be a game-changer for the island,” said Allan Federer, […]

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Cancun’s Le Blanc Spa Resort Adds a New Restaurant

Above: Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun By the Caribbean Journal staff Cancun’s Le Blanc Spa Resort has debuted its newest culinary offering: Blanc Asia. According to the property, the new restaurant features “an eclectic menu of Asian cuisine fused with Latin American influences.” The new eatery was unveiled during the recent Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine […]


These are the Must-Visit Caribbean Islands for Spring 2015

Martinique — The Rum Destination Many islands claim to be the Caribbean capital of rum, but it’s hard to top Martinique. There are 11 rum distilleries, each with its own history, its own taste, its own story. And discovering them is one of the Caribbean’s great travel experiences. (Oh, and the food is amazing, too). […]

Air Canada Sees Surge in Latin America, Caribbean Traffic

Above: an Air Canada Rouge flight landing in St Maarten By the Caribbean Journal staff Air Canada saw a significant increase in revenue passenger miles to Latin America and the Caribbean last month, the company said. In March, Air Canada totaled 672 million revenue passenger miles to the region, a 12.6 percent increase in RPMs […]

SLS Expanding to Cancun

Martinique — The Rum Destination Many islands claim to be the Caribbean capital of rum, but it’s hard to top Martinique. There are 11 rum distilleries, each with its own history, its own taste, its own story. And discovering them is one of the Caribbean’s great travel experiences. (Oh, and the food is amazing, too). […]

BVI’s Scrub Island Resort Names New GM, Managing Director

Above: Scrub Island By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina has announced a slate of new appointments, highlighted by a new general manager. The property has named Douglas “Chip Nelson” as its new general manager, while naming James “Jim” Miller as its new managing director. Scrub Island […]