The Caribbean’s Best Micro-Hotels

By: - September 2nd, 2017

Casa Sol Live like a local (if only temporarily) in the heart of Puerto Rico’s historic Old San Juan district, where a centuries-old building has been transformed into a homey bed-and-breakfast, complete with five air-conditioned rooms. 

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Wayne Robinson, who sent in this stunning shot of sunset in Oranjestad, Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, making sure to include your first and last name and the location of the […]

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When Anguilla Feels Like a Private Island

It’s the end of the fall in Anguilla, which means many properties shut their doors for the season. One hotel is unique, though: the luxe Zemi Beach House, which is open year round. It’s something that effectively turns Anguilla into your own private island. Zemi Beach is looking to capitalize on that feeling with its […]

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New Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal Begins Design Work

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Design work has begun on the major new cruise terminal at Florida’s Port Canaveral. The Canaveral Port Authority has contracted with CH2M Engineering to provide the waterside design, engineering and support services for the Cruise Terminal 3. The two-year work plan aims to build a state-of-the-art facility capable of serving […]


St. Lucia's Stonefield Estate to Become Wellness Retreat

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor St. Lucia’s Stonefield Estate has announced its rebranding as a health and wellness retreat, unveiling several new amenities in line with its new mission. The 17-villa boutique hotel on the island’s southwest coast will enter the 2017/18 tourist season with a new fitness center with an indoor yoga studio […]

Airbnb Signs Tax Deal with Quintana Roo

Airbnb is making major moves in the Mexican Caribbean. The home sharing giant recently announced the signing of a tax deal with the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, home to the country’s Caribbean destinations like Cancun and Tulum. As part of the agreement, Airbnb will begin taking the “necessary steps” to begin collecting the 3 […]

The Caribbean's Prettiest Towns

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor St. Lucia’s Stonefield Estate has announced its rebranding as a health and wellness retreat, unveiling several new amenities in line with its new mission. The 17-villa boutique hotel on the island’s southwest coast will enter the 2017/18 tourist season with a new fitness center with an indoor yoga studio […]

Carnival to Debut New Teppanyaki Restaurant

A new kind of restaurant is coming to Carnival Cruise Line: a Teppanyaki eatery. Teppanyaki is a traditional method of Japanese cooking whose name is derived from the combination of the words “teppan” or iron plate with “yaki” meaning grilled or pan-fried. The new 133,500-ton Carnival Horizon, which is making its debut in the spring […]