Month: January 2016

This Caribbean Destination Just Topped 5 Million Visitors
Cancun just set a record. The Mexican Caribbean destination reported more than 5 million visitors in 2015, breaking its previous record of 4.8 million, set in 2014. Cancun’s hotel occupancy rate also reached an all-time high of 82 percent, according …

Divi Planning Multimillion-Dollar Renovation in Aruba
Another Aruba hotel is getting an upgrade. The Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort will be undergoing a multimilllion-dollar property upgrade beginning in Spring 2016, the Aruba Tourist Authority announced. The project will modernize and enhance the resort, with changes including …
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Why Jamaica Always Delivers
A Jamaican odyssey By Nigel SpenceCJ Contributor Every time I find myself in Jamaica, it never fails to amaze me that despite its economic woes, sprinkled with crime and violence, there is a vibe that infects me upon arrival that …
Guadeloupe, Antigua, Dominica Lightly Shaken By Earthquake
The Guadeloupe archipelago was lightly shaken by a 4.9-magnitude earthquake on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which measured 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at around 12:42 PM local time, at a depth of 119 …
Jamaica Confirms First Case of Zika
Jamaica has confirmed its first case of the Zika mosquito-borne virus, the country’s Ministry of Health announced. The patient, who has now recovered, is a four-year-old child from Portmore. The government said the child began showing symptoms on Jan. 17, …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Playa Bavaro
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tawnya Silloway in Colorado Springs, Colo., who sent in this marvelous shot of Playa Bavaro in the Dominican Republic. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to …
The 21 Best Dive Resorts in the Caribbean
We have long said that “you don’t need a dive resort to go diving in the Caribbean.” But it sure helps. A great dive resort is not the same for everyone; some want luxury; some want function; some want value. …
VIDEO: One of the Best Snorkeling Spots in the British Virgin Islands
It’s one of the best places to snorkel in the British Virgin Islands: The Indians, the little chain of rocky islets so named for their apparent resemblance to traditional Native American headdresses. But it’s also just a pretty cool place …
A Caribbean Hotel You Need to Try: Karibuni Lodge, St Martin
You wake up and open the sliding doors to your private pool, lifting up the bird figurine on the wall to signal that you’re ready for fresh croissants and pain au chocolat. Moments later, a staff member arrives with your …
This Aruba Resort Has a New Spa and a New Chef
Aruba’s newest resort is making some new additions. The Hilton Aruba, which debuted at the former Radisson Aruba over the summer, has announced the opening of a new spa and the addition of a new executive chef. The new spa …
Marc Anthony to Headline Saint Lucia Jazz Festival
A Caribbean institution By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor The lineup for the 25th annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival has been announced, and will feature Grammy award-winning Latin singer Marc Anthony as its headliner. Running for 10 days from …
This Is Your New Caribbean Cheesecake Recipe
It’s cheesecake, Caribbean style. One of the Caribbean’s top chefs, Jamaica’s Daven Willis, has been kind enough to share his recipe for a rather special island take on cheesecake. Willis, who has trained at some of Jamaica’s top hotels, is …
Turks and Caicos’ Meridian Club Rebrands, Adds New GM
News from Pine Cay By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Time’s they are a changin’ in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where the private-island resort formerly known as The Meridian Club, Pine Cay is changing its name to The Meridian Club, …
These are the Events to Try This Year in the British Virgin Islands
A new slate of events By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Have you been to the British Virgin Islands? Or is it on your bucket list? Either way, there are now even more ways to explore the archipelago. The BVI has announced …
How to Live on the Beach in Bequia
Bequia — it’s one of the most charming islands in the Caribbean, a beachy, laid-back, eclectic place in the Grenadines. And while staying there is great, why not get the best of both worlds: your own villa with hotel service? …
The Ultimate Virgin Islands Luxury Yacht Trip
The ultimate Virgin Islands experience By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor OK, so you didn’t win the Powerball jackpot. But it’s never too early to start planning what you’ll do if your numbers come up the next time. Here’s an idea: …
Four Fun Things to Do in St Kitts
New and old ways to see the island By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Wanna know what to do in St. Kitts? Who better to ask than the CEO of the island’s tourism authority, Racquel Brown? Brown, a Jamaican, has lived …