The 10 Best Ways to Retire in the Caribbean

By: - April 6th, 2016
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Learn to Cook 

Caribbean cuisine is increasingly going global. And that’s because it’s a compelling mix of European, Asian and African flavors, and because there is an impressive collection of world-class Caribbean chefs on the scene. So why not become one of them? There are all kinds of ways to learn cooking in the Caribbean, whether you take classes at hotels like Cobblers Cove in Barbados or Graycliff in Nassau (home to its own “Culinary Academy.” For a more formal take, try culinary schools like the Jose Santana International School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts in Puerto Rico.


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Starwood Continuing Latin America-Caribbean Expansion

Starwood is planning another hotel in the region. The Westin Monterrey hotel in Mexico is slated to debut in 2019, part of a wider expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean for the company. The property is developed by Desarrollos Missouri, and will be managed by Starwood. Westin has existing hotels in Mexico in Mexico […]

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Sandals’ Newest Spa Treatments

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Sandals’ Red Lane Spa has introduced brand new treatments to its Caribbean resorts. Some of these initiatives include new Red Line Facials, with options for the Topical Glow Facial to brighten and smooth sun-damaged skin; the Youthful Radiance Facial to improve the appearance of stressed and aging skin through a deep […]

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WestJet Growth Continues

Canadian airline WestJet is showing continued traffic growth. The carrier reported 2.07 billion revenue passenger miles in March, a 7.4 percent increase compared to the same month in 2015, according to the company’s latest data. WestJet also reported a 1.9 percentage-point increase in load factor to 83.2 percent, with available seat miles rising to 2.491 […]


Curaçao Has Big Tourism Plans

By Alexander Britell Editor-in-Chief abritell@caribjournal.com The Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao is showing solid tourism growth, but it’s dreaming even bigger. An island known best for what is one of the region’s most culturally interesting cities, Willemstad, is looking to ramp up its growth, according to Hugo Clarinda, Deputy Director of the Curaçao Tourist Board. […]

Celebrity Cruises Taps Airbnb Exec As New Chief Marketing Officer

Celebrity Cruises has named a new top marketing executive. Peter Giorgi steps in as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer; he will oversee the brand’s new “Modern Luxury Lives Here” campaign, along with “aspects of the cruise line’s global marketing platforms, brand strategy and development, digital marketing, social media, research, loyalty, direct marketing and advertising,” […]

A New Hire at Elbow Beach

By Alexander Britell Editor-in-Chief abritell@caribjournal.com The Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao is showing solid tourism growth, but it’s dreaming even bigger. An island known best for what is one of the region’s most culturally interesting cities, Willemstad, is looking to ramp up its growth, according to Hugo Clarinda, Deputy Director of the Curaçao Tourist Board. […]

Enrique Iglesias Is Coming to This Caribbean Island

Enrique Iglesias is coming to Aruba. The music superstar will be headlining the Aruba Summer Music Festival, which will be holding its second-ever edition in June. Latin stars Gente de Zona, Wisin, Chino y Nacho and Tito Nieves are forming the lineup for the festival, which takes place June 24-26. “We’re excited to welcome visitors […]