Flights

This Bahamas Island Is Just Off the Coast of Florida. And It’s Having a Moment

bimini island in the bahamas

There aren’t many places in the Caribbean where you can leave Miami after breakfast and be standing on a white-sand beach before lunchtime. Bimini has always occupied a unique place in The Bahamas: close enough for a spontaneous escape, yet far enough away to feel like you’ve crossed into another world. The water is startlingly […]

Bonaire

How to Take a Wellness Vacation to Bonaire

Wellness Vacation

It’s a new way to experience Bonaire above the water. Caribbean Wind and Sun Vacations has unveiled its new program, Wellness Vacations to Bonaire. Owner Ann Phelan has crafted vacation packages for travelers seeking a restorative getaway. The customized packages span areas such as acupuncture, Reiki, reflexology and spa services. They also include active arts […]

British Virgin Islands

Eustatia Island: A New Caribbean Private Island Villa Resort

Eustatia Island

It’s one of the most-sought-after islands in the Caribbean: Eustatia Island, set in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda. And now it’s home to one of the region’s most exclusive villa experiences. Much like nearby Necker Island (home to Richard Branson), the island can be rented out for up to 16 guests. A stay at […]

Bahamas

VIDEO: Walking on Water in the Exumas

Walking on Water

You’re in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, with a few small islands in sight. There is nothing but the sound of the wind and the light rush of water. And then the sand ends, and the sea begins, and there you are, walking on water. Sandbars like this are one of the marvelous features of […]


Eustatia Island: A New Caribbean Private Island Villa Resort

It just might be the best beach in St Lucia: Reduit Beach, that superb stretch of golden sand near Rodney Bay. It’s home to several great resorts, lively nightlife and some delicious eateries. This is what it looks like from the sky.

The Best Eco-Resort in St Lucia: Fond Doux Plantation

It’s a unique place, tucked in the rainforest in the hills above Soufriere, Saint Lucia. This is Fond Doux Plantation, a 250-year-old cacao plantation that is one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. This is an eco-resort, a place to experience nature and the vibrant, pulsing energy of Saint Lucia. The 15-room Fond Doux […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise in Jamaica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Joann Jagla, who sent in this stunning shot of sunset at Silver Sands in Trelawny, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — CJ

St. Regis Bahia Beach Launches “Boathouse Club” for Teens

While many top resorts around the Caribbean have offerings geared toward young children, one Puerto Rico luxury hotel has launched a new experienced aimed at teenage guests. It’s called The Boathouse Club, and it’s the newest idea from the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. The club includes offerings like a zip lining […]

Palm Island Has a New Beachfront Spa

Elite Island Resorts has announced the unveiling of a brand-new beachfront Spa at its Palm Island Resort in the Grenadines. Located in the southern Grenadines, the all-inclusive recently completed an enhancement program featuring upgrades to many key areas throughout the resort. The new spa features two double treatment rooms, with either a whirlpool tub or soaking […]

These Caribbean Hotel Rooms Have Their Own Rooftop Terraces

It’s one of the coolest perks at any Caribbean hotel: the rooftop sun terraces at St Lucia’s Windjammer Landing resort. They come in the hotel’s Premium Ocean View rooms, offering a spectacular view and the comfort of total, sun-drenched privacy. Here’s what they’re like:

How to Take a Luxury Picnic to St John

A new way to experience St John By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor To celebrate this year’s centennial of the National Parks Service The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas is encouraging its guests to explore their nearest national treasure, Virgin Islands National Park on neighboring St. John, by providing them with a gourmet meal to go. Chefs […]

Dinner at Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France

FLAMANDS — There are beach restaurants and there are beach restaurants. This is the latter. It’s a cool, breezy summer night on the Flamands sand in St Barth, home to one of the island’s greatest eateries: La Case de l’Isle. This is the signature restaurant at perhaps the signature hotel in St Barth: the Cheval […]