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Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc Is Bringing Culinary Pop-Ups to the Caribbean

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This winter, two of the Caribbean’s most celebrated resorts will host a taste of the French Riviera. Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the legendary Côte d’Azur retreat, is launching a pair of limited-time culinary pop-ups at Eden Rock – St Barthsand Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, blending Mediterranean artistry with Caribbean flair. From Nov. 18–21, 2025, Eden Rock – St Barths […]

Where To Eat The Best Conch Salad in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

The best conch salads in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Got conch? If you’re in the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands you definitely should! The scrumptious sea snail, which thrives in the archipelagos’ warm, shallow waters, is the star of local menus, and you’ll find it served several ways: stewed; […]

Grenada, China Eye Air Services Agreement

Closer to pact By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada and China are “pressing ahead with plans to formalize an air services agreement,” Grenada’s government said in a statement. That was announced by Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell following his return from a trip to China, during which he met with a delegation led by […]

Expedia Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Orbitz

DOJ approves deal By the Caribbean Journal staff Expedia has completed its acquisition of Orbitz Worldwide, a deal that represents an enterprise value of $1.6 billion. The deal is the latest significant acquisition for Expedia, which also acquired Travelocity at the beginning of this year. “We are pleased to welcome Orbitz Worldwide to our family […]


Grenada, China Eye Air Services Agreement

A new hotel executive in St Lucia By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The BodyHoliday has appointed Atanas Botev as its new General Manager. In his new capacity as GM he will be responsible for leading the management and development of all operations at the all-inclusive 155-room all-inclusive resort. Botev joins the resort with over a […]

The Best Espresso in Maho

It’s the little corner of the Dutch side of St Maarten known for the famous Sunset bar, the Sonesta resort and the Casino Royale. But hidden on the main street in the neighbourhood of Maho is Gio’s, a top-grade gelateria that also, more, importantly, serves up some serious espresso. (Gio’s also has a location on […]

New Luxury Hotel Brand Coming to Jamaica

A major new entry By the Caribbean Journal staff A top luxury brand is coming to Jamaica. Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts announced this week that it was planning to open a new Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resort to Montego Bay. The property is slated to debut at the end of 2016. “The high demand for […]

Hyatt Opens New Honduras Hotel

A new Hyatt Place By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of a new hotel in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. The 126-room property is the first Hyatt Place hotel in the country. It’s part of a wider regional expansion for the brand that has included destinations like Puerto Rico. “We […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Turtle in Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Heidi Monge, who sent in this snapshot of a sea turtle near Carlisle Beach in Barbados. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line and it could be the next one! — CJ

A Bucket-List Caribbean Hotel

Why you need to visit Fowl Cay By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As Caribbean resorts go, Fowl Cay is ne plus ultra. What better way to describe this 50-acre private-island resort where everything – and we mean everything – is included. From a fully stocked kitchen to sunset cocktails to outdoor showers to your […]

Aruba’s Premier is Building an Electric Jeep

Eman’s latest green push in Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba has been on a major green push in recent years, with a high-profile plan for 100 percent green energy by 2020, by far the most ambitious public-sector project of its kind in the Caribbean. Now, Aruba Premier Mike Eman is going all in, […]

This is the Reason to Visit Jost Van Dyke

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor JOST VAN DYKE – Believe the hype. The Painkiller, the much-lauded punch they’ve been serving at Jost Van Dyke’s Soggy Dollar Bar since the seventies, is as good as you’ve heard. Maybe even better. Made with rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice and orange juice, and then topped with a […]