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Barbados Has a Stunning Nature Sanctuary With an Inland Lake, Colorful Wildlife, and the Island’s Last Mangrove Forest

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It’s filled with parties, watering holes and a buzzing soundtrack. Everyone seems to be chirping about something. But this isn’t Barbados’ St. Lawrence Gap, although that’s just a few minutes away.  This is the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, and it’s a vibrant, colorful, dynamic portal to the island’s natural world — and one of the best examples […]

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Seven Reasons to Retire in the Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya, Mexico¹s stunning Caribbean coastline, is one of the top destinations for foreigners to find their happily ever after — and it’s one of the region’s top retirement destinations. To learn more, Caribbean Journal talked to Riviera Maya Property Consultants, an expat-operated real estate and architectural firm located in Tulum, the in-vogue destination for […]

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Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle Is Coming to Carnival Cruise Ships

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Carnival Cruise Line is partnering with Spike TV’s show “Lip Sync Battle’ for a unique new cruise ship experience. The partnership is a recreation of the show, which pits contestants in a head-to-head competition to create the “most unforgettable lip-sync performances.” The experience includes elaborate props and costumes, high-tech lighting and sound effects and even […]

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Why the World’s Top DJs Are Coming to These Caribbean Resorts

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Some of the world’s best DJs will gather in the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend. Six world-renowned DJs will be touring each of the Breathless Resorts and Spas locations in Cabo San Lucas, Punta Cana and Cancun all weekend beginning Sept. 3. The DJs will be spinning all day and night during the weekend at […]


Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle Is Coming to Carnival Cruise Ships

One of the Caribbean’s top private island real estate listings is now even cheaper. The only private island off the southern Salinas coast of Puerto Rico, this property has 25 acres of mangroves, jungle foliage and beach. It’s the ultimate castaway fantasy, a self-sustaining private paradise with palm trees, beaches and total seclusion. And while […]

The Best Caribbean Beaches for Food

It’s early afternoon and you’re on the perfect Caribbean beach. The sand is pure white, the waves turquoise and tranquil. You’ve never been more relaxed. But then there’s a problem: you’re hungry. And the isolation that makes this beach so beautiful also means there aren’t any restaurants for miles. But some beaches combine all the […]

Checking in to Jimmy Buffett's Newest Margaritaville Resort

The newest Jimmy Buffett hotel By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’m not a Parrothead. I’ve never stepped on a pop top or blown out my flip-flop. And I’m definitely not searching for my lost shaker of salt. Yet I was impressed with Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, a new Caribbean-style South Florida oasis for Jimmy […]

3D Printing Coral Reefs in the Caribbean

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has been at the forefront of the movement to preserve and restore coral reefs in the region, most notably through programs to plant new coral. Now, the island is taking the lead to help the region’s threatened reefs in a new way: by 3D printing coral reefs. A partnership […]

New Boutique Hotel Breaks Ground in St Lucia

A new boutique hotel project is now underway in St Lucia. The $6 million Domaine Resort Development Project held its sod turning ceremony this week, with plans for a total of 20 villas. The Domaine project is located in the area of Choiseul on St Lucia’s southwestern coast, and could help boost the island’s new […]

Timeshare Company RCI Adds New Caribbean Properties

Vacation exchange company RCI has added a number of new Caribbean properties to its affiliate exchange network, the company announced. The affiliate exchange network means RCI subscribing members can visit member resorts. RCI, which is part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands, has added the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Lucea, […]

The Caribbean’s Most Innovative Country

What’s the most innovative country in the Caribbean right now? Right now, it’s the Dominican Republic, according to the latest edition of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Global Innovation Index, which was released this week. The Dominican Republic is ranked 76th in the world for innovation, just ahead of Tunisia and just behind Kazakhstan. The […]

New Antigua Adults-Only Resort Planning October Grand Opening

The new Pineapple Beach Club adults-only all-inclusive resort in Antigua is planning a Oct. 1 grand opening. The debut will follow a month-long renovation project that will include upgrades to the property’s guest rooms, grounds, facilities, equipment and ovreall operations. The new Antigua Adults-Only resort will be closed for renovations from Aug. 25 to Sept. […]

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